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Oil prices climbed as negotiations between Washington and Tehran showed no progress, with markets shrugging off reports that a Saudi pipeline has been repaired. Traders remain focused on the risk of supply disruption amid tensions with Iran, keeping upward pressure on crude despite easing one potential bottleneck.

Saudi Arabia has resumed oil exports through its East-West pipeline after completing repairs, according to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal. The pipeline, which carries crude across the kingdom to the Red Sea, is a key alternative route to the Strait of Hormuz. Details on the cause and duration of the repairs have not been disclosed.

Mary Peltola, the Alaska Democrat who became the first person to represent the state's at-large congressional district under its new ranked-choice voting system, is the subject of a profile highlighting her rapid and turbulent ascent to national politics. The piece traces how the former state legislator and Yup'ik salmon fisher's 'one of us' appeal helped her win, alongside the challenges she has faced in office.

Sudan's armed forces said they repelled drone attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, and carried out bombardments against RSF positions in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur. The announcements come as the war between the army and the RSF, ongoing since April 2023, continues to grind through Darfur and Kordofan, displacing millions and driving large parts of the country toward famine.

Saudi Arabia has resumed oil exports through its East-West pipeline, loading crude at the Red Sea port of Yanbu. The restart of the strategic route, which bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, is being read as a signal about the kingdom's export flexibility and shipping security at a time when global markets remain sensitive to Middle East supply disruptions.

Searches about federal deputies elected by Rio de Janeiro are surging as Brazilians check who will represent the state in Congress. Interest is tied to the 2026 electoral cycle, with outlets such as VEJA publishing guides to Senate candidates in Rio, including their ballot numbers. Voters appear to be reviewing the current state delegation and the candidates vying for Senate seats.

Montpellier host Toulon in a Top 14 rugby match, with coverage focusing on kickoff time and which TV channel is broadcasting the game. Rugbyrama published details on how to follow the fixture, and the matchup is drawing attention among French rugby fans ahead of the encounter.

Swedish author and media personality Alex Schulman is making his debut in film, and speaks candidly about the experience. In an interview with Sveriges Radio, he describes the film industry as 'quite brutal', offering a frank view of the challenges of entering a new creative field. Schulman is already well known in Sweden as a writer, podcaster and columnist, making his move into filmmaking a notable step.

A play based on the Pelicot rape trial, the French mass rape case in which Gisèle Pelicot was drugged and assaulted by dozens of men, has come to London for a single-night performance. Reviewers have described the production as jaw-dropping, and it has drawn attention for bringing the landmark case to the British stage.

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court is explaining how voters can justify their absence from the polls in the 2026 elections, including through the official e-Título app. Voters who cannot vote on election day must submit a justification to avoid penalties, and searches for the process are rising ahead of the vote. The court has published step-by-step guidance as the deadline approaches.

Finland and Sweden are getting a new submarine data cable across the Baltic Sea. Finnish broadcaster Yle, citing Swedish public broadcaster SVT, reports that explosive growth in artificial intelligence and data centres has sharply increased demand for new digital submarine connections. The project reflects a broader European push to expand digital infrastructure and secure connectivity between Nordic countries.

The Chapelle Pol in northern Finistère, Brittany, stands on the path between the Plage de Kerurus and the Plage de Menez Ham along the Côte des Légendes. A German-language daily feature is highlighting the small chapel and the stone cross at its entrance, which has withstood wind and weather for years, drawing interest in this quiet coastal landmark.

Engineering teams using AI coding agents are finding that continuous integration pipelines have become their biggest constraint, according to a report circulating among developers. As agents generate far more code and commits than human programmers, test suites and CI infrastructure struggle to keep up, forcing teams to rethink how they validate machine-written code at scale.

New tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Mexican tomatoes could push up costs for US restaurants that rely on imported produce. Reports from Texas public radio outlets suggest the levies may force restaurants, especially Tex-Mex and Mexican eateries, to stop offering the complimentary chips and salsa that diners have long expected. The tariffs are the latest trade measure to ripple through the food service industry.

A widely shared post lists a series of medieval expulsions of Jews from European countries: England in 1290, France in 1306, Germany in 1430, then Spain and Portugal, followed by boycotts in Italy and repeated removals from major European cities. It ends by noting that in 1492, alongside the Spanish expulsion of Jews, Muslims were also expelled. The dates broadly match documented history, and the post is drawing heavy engagement.

Svenska Spel's website has gone down due to technical problems, hitting the state gaming company just as its Triss scratch ticket marks its 40th anniversary. The jubilee is in the spotlight after Gun-Marie from Kumla scratched forward 100,000 kronor on the anniversary day. Players trying to check tickets during the celebration are met with an offline site.

The Board of Immigration Appeals has overruled its own precedent, holding that non-citizens convicted of aggravated felonies are inadmissible. The reversal changes how long-standing precedent is applied in removal proceedings and could affect many pending immigration cases. Immigration advocates and restrictionist groups are closely watching the ruling for its broader impact on deportation policy.