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Oil eases after Iran says US contacts continue through mediators
Oil eases after Iran says US contacts continue through mediators

Oil scaled back gains after hitting its highest price in a month on Monday as Iran said diplomatic exchanges with the United States were ongoing via mediators despite renewed conflict in the Middle East.

July 20, 2026

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US widens strikes in Iran
US widens strikes in Iran

The United States expanded the scope of its strikes on Iran on Monday, targeting provinces around the country including a city hosting a nuclear power plant, as the Islamic republic kept up its attacks in the region.

July 20, 2026

Indian police baton charge protesters marching to parliament
Indian police baton charge protesters marching to parliament

India's riot police baton-charged protesters in New Delhi as they tried to march to parliament on Monday, escalating a protest over irregularities in major examinations.

July 20, 2026

New Mideast fighting keeps eurozone rate-setters on edge
New Mideast fighting keeps eurozone rate-setters on edge

Fresh fighting in the Middle East and renewed energy price rises have thrown a curveball at the European Central Bank as policymakers mull whether to hike interest rates again this week.

July 20, 2026

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Oil hits one-month high as Mideast war keeps investors on edge
Oil hits one-month high as Mideast war keeps investors on edge

Brent crude hit on Monday its highest price since June due to renewed fighting between the United States and Iran, while Asian equities were mixed as investors weighed the fallout of a prolonged Middle East war.

July 20, 2026

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Spain win World Cup after Messi's Argentina fall flat
Spain win World Cup after Messi's Argentina fall flat

Spain won their second World Cup on Sunday, collecting the trophy from US President Donald Trump after Ferran Torres' extra-time strike broke the stubborn resistance of Lionel Messi's Argentina.

July 20, 2026