Oil jumps over $3 as investors assess Iran war future, tanker attacks

Brent crude futures edged up on Thursday as investors weighed the future course of the US-Israeli war with Iran after President Donald Trump's Republican Party suffered heavy losses in midterm elections this week.

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No Diwali relief for Tarun Tejpal as Supreme Court rejects interim bail plea in rape case

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The former Tehelka editor had challenged the Bombay High Court’s decision convicting him in the 2013 sexual assault case. The Supreme Court declines to suspend his sentence, as Tejpal continues to pursue his appeal against the…

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'Power of celebrity' silenced Russell Brand's victims, says Met chief - as he expects 'many more' women to come forward

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Russell Brand, at his height of fame was a hugely popular TV personality, will be sentenced on Monday after being found guilty of one count of rape and three charges of sexual…

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'Absolute chaos' as referee misses towel

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The referee fails to notice a towel being thrown in during Paulo Aukuso's win.

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Darren Harris' career night embodies something larger about Indiana basketball right now

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IU's first field goal went to its sharpshooter, a transfer from Duke who was struggling at what he was brought to do. He made it, and had a career night.

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Police hunt man over grisly act at Logan funeral home

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A manhunt is under way after an alleged incident during a viewing at a funeral home in Browns Plains.

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Leaders at BUSA Business Economic Indaba 2026 to discuss strategies for unlocking South Africa’s economic potential

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Leaders at BUSA Business Economic Indaba 2026 to discuss strategies for unlocking South Africa’s economic…

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