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US begins 'biggest ever' Philippines war games in thick of Mideast conflict
US begins 'biggest ever' Philippines war games in thick of Mideast conflict

Thousands of American and Philippine troops, joined for the first time by a significant contingent of Japanese forces, began annual military exercises Monday set against the backdrop of the Middle East war.

April 20, 2026

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Bulgaria ex-president wins parliamentary majority
Bulgaria ex-president wins parliamentary majority

Bulgarian ex-president Rumen Radev, an EU critic who has called for renewing ties with Russia, took an absolute majority in parliamentary elections that could spell an end to the country's half-decade of political uncertainty, according to near complete vote results on Monday.

April 20, 2026

Oil prices jump on Iran war escalation but stocks up on peace hope
Oil prices jump on Iran war escalation but stocks up on peace hope

Oil prices surged Monday on a re-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East war after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz at the weekend, just a day after reopening it, citing the United States' blockade of its ports.

April 20, 2026

US begins 'biggest ever' Philippines war games in thick of Mideast war
US begins 'biggest ever' Philippines war games in thick of Mideast war

Thousands of American and Philippine troops, joined for the first time by a significant contingent of Japanese forces, began annual military exercises Monday set against the backdrop of the Middle East war.

April 20, 2026

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Oil prices bounce back on Iran war escalation
Oil prices bounce back on Iran war escalation

Oil prices surged Monday on a re-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East war after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz at the weekend, just a day after reopening it, citing the United States' blockade of its ports.

April 20, 2026

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Rat poison found in baby food jar in Austria as products recalled
Rat poison found in baby food jar in Austria as products recalled

Austrian police have found rat poison in a baby food jar in a probe that has seen the company HiPP recall the line over suspected tampering, with the firm stating on Sunday its production process was not to blame.

April 19, 2026