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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.

Republicans are reportedly pressuring Donald Trump to bring the US conflict with Iran to an end ahead of the November elections. According to Opera Mundi, members of the party want the war concluded before voters go to the polls, fearing a prolonged Middle East confrontation could hurt them electorally. The report comes amid the ongoing war involving the US, Israel and Iran.

Washington is pressing governments worldwide to align with the United States on artificial intelligence rules and technology, framing it as a choice between democratic and authoritarian models of AI development. But analysts note that China's pitch — offering affordable AI tools, infrastructure and investment without political conditions — may be more attractive to developing countries that want the benefits of AI without being forced into a superpower rivalry.

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.

France's pharmacists' union is warning about an early resurgence of Covid-19 and is calling on the government to move forward the vaccination campaign scheduled for mid-October. Hospitals are already feeling the strain: emergency room visits are reported to have jumped 67% among adults and 16% among children. The union's appeal puts pressure on health authorities to speed up autumn booster plans as infections climb sooner than expected.

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.

Kenyan President William Ruto is calling for a sweeping reform of the global financial architecture, arguing that current systems block developing countries from accessing affordable climate finance. He says unlocking green capital pipelines is essential for African nations to fund renewable energy and climate adaptation, and has urged international lenders and wealthy states to restructure lending rules and expand climate funding flows.

Former staffers of Mary Peltola have raised allegations of hostile workplace behavior, and the claims could shape Alaska's closely watched US Senate race. The accusations add a new complication for a prominent Alaska Democrat as the contest draws national attention in a state that often decides Senate control.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The San Francisco Chronicle has published an editorial endorsement in the contest to replace Nancy Pelosi in Congress, arguing the choice of successor is clear-cut. The piece weighs in as candidates vie for the San Francisco congressional seat long held by Pelosi, one of the most powerful figures in Democratic politics, drawing attention to who will carry on her legacy.

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.

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.

French prosecutors' office (PNF) has laid out the stakes in its requisitions against Rachida Dati: a conviction would cost her her elective mandate as mayor, her status as a serving magistrate, and even her work as a business lawyer, with five years of ineligibility and professional bans under consideration. Commenters are highlighting how sweeping the consequences of a guilty verdict would be for the Justice Minister.

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.

An Arizona appellate court overturned a man's manslaughter sentence after an AI-generated video of the victim, appearing to forgive him, was presented during the trial. The ruling raises questions about whether synthetic media depicting a deceased person's statements can legitimately influence sentencing, and legal observers are weighing its implications for due process and the use of AI evidence in courtrooms.

LeBron James and Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka have brought an end to an era of Lakers basketball, according to Silver Screen and Roll. The report frames the pair's recent decisions as marking the close of a defining chapter for the franchise, one built around James's tenure in Los Angeles. Fans and analysts are weighing what the move means for the team's direction and roster future.