Bloomberg Markets

Iranian Oil at Sea Left in Limbo After US Revokes 60-Day Waiver

Tens of millions of barrels of Iranian oil already on tankers have been left in limbo after the US walked back a waiver allowing the Islamic Republic to sell the crude.

business  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

US Blocks Oil Sales in New Test of Ceasefire

 The US carried out a new round of strikes in Iran targeting more than 80 sites and revoked a waiver allowing new sales of Iranian oil, further imperiling a peace agreement after a series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 8, 2026

BBC World

Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court's ruling

Within hours of a court of appeal confirming a guilty verdict, Marine Le Pen had already launched her presidential campaign.

general  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Thai SEC Weighs Legal Action Against Major True Corp. Investor

Thailand’s market regulator is considering legal action against an investor over inconsistencies in seven disclosure reports linked to six listed companies, including a nearly $1 billion acquisition of shares in telecom giant True Corp.

business  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Wes Anderson Was Trapped in Academy Museum Elevator After ‘Bottle Rocket’ Anniversary Event

Luke Wilson and producer James L. Brooks were also stuck in the elevator but later rescued by the Los Angeles Fire Department.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

The Guardian

US charges Indian criminal gang leader with organising murder of Canadian Sikh activist

Lawrence Bishnoi, who is in prison in India, is accused of orchestrating the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023US authorities have announced charges against the leader of an Indian criminal group in connection with the political assassination of a prominent Sikh activist in Canada – a high-profile killing that strained diplomatic relations between Canada and India at the time.Lawrence Bishnoi – the imprisoned head of an Indian criminal gang - and his childhood friend Satinderjeet Sing

general  Jul 8, 2026

BBC World

Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.

general  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

BHP Workers to Strike at World’s Biggest Iron Ore Export Port

Workers at BHP Group’s Port Hedland iron ore export terminal in Western Australia will stage an eight-hour strike on July 16, unions said, after failing to reach agreement with the company in more than six months of talks.

business  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

KKR-Backed SmartHR Is Said to Delay Tokyo IPO Beyond This Year

Japanese human resources platform operator SmartHR Inc. has delayed its plans for an initial public offering to next year at the earliest as investors viewed the company’s targeted valuation as too high, according to people familiar with the matter.

business  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

India’s Broadening Stock Rally Challenged By US-Iran Strikes

India’s rally in equities had been broadening, luring foreign flows

business  Jul 8, 2026

The Guardian

Investigations into former anti-corruption chief Paul Brereton nixed over cost concerns

National Anti-Corruption Commission inspector, Gail Furness, says systemic issues behind two complaints have been addressedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo investigations into complaints made against the former national anti-corruption commissioner, Paul Brereton, will discontinue after its watchdog said it could not “justify such expenditure”.In a statement released on Wednesday morning, the National Anti-Corrup

general  Jul 8, 2026

Yahoo Finance

The Precious Metals Trade Has Gone Into Reverse

business  Jul 8, 2026

Financial Times

S&P Dow Jones joins chorus of warnings on Indonesia downgrade

Index provider puts south-east Asian market on watchlist for reclassification, citing issues with shareholding transparency

business  Jul 8, 2026

ESPN

Copy of Ahead of Argentina test, Switzerland will look to ...

Switzerland continue to write World Cup history after eliminating Colombia and will aim for another memorable achievement against Argentina in the quarterfinals.

sports  Jul 8, 2026

ESPN

O'Hearn drives in 10, breaking Pirates' record

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn, in his first season with the franchise, made history on Tuesday night, setting a club record by driving in 10 runs on three home runs in a convincing 12-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park.

sports  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Pemex Former CEO Victor Rodríguez Detained, El Universal Says

Former Pemex Chief Executive Officer Victor Rodríguez was detained by authorities in Mexico City’s Benito Juarez borough on Tuesday, outlet El Universal reported citing the National Registry of Detentions.

business  Jul 8, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Why Eli Lilly Stock Climbed to a Record High Today

business  Jul 8, 2026

ESPN

Wiz reunite with Mavs' Middleton in sign-and-trade...

The Washington Wizards are bringing back veteran Khris Middleton on a three-year, $17.6 million contract via a sign-and-trade deal, agent Mike Lindeman of Excel Sports Management told ESPN's Shams Charania.

sports  Jul 8, 2026

WSJ World News

Russian Strikes Scar a Kyiv Neighborhood—and Bring It Together

People in the Ukrainian capital’s Lukyanivka district are determined to live their lives despite the Kremlin’s missile barrages.

general  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Indonesia Selloff Lures $29 Billion South African Money Manager

A selloff in Indonesian assets that accelerated during the Iran war has created a buying opportunity, prompting a South African money manager with $29 billion in assets to enter the market.

business  Jul 8, 2026