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September 19, 2026
Authorities have announced that several beaches in Western Australia, including the capital city of Perth, would remain closed at least until Sunday. This follows a deadly shark attack on a popular beach at the city last Friday. The victim was…
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September 19, 2026
On 'Saturday', several beaches in Western Australia - including the state capital Perth - remained closed a day after a deadly shark attack on a popular city beach. A male swimmer died Friday after being attacked at Sorrento Beach. This is located…
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September 19, 2026
Saudi civil defense?sent a?all-clear? early on?Saturday?after issuing an alert for potential dangers in Riyadh, and the city Al-Kharj to the east of?capital. This was in response to an increase in attacks from the Iran-aligned Houthis against the Gulf -country.
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September 18, 2026
Analysts said that US corn and soybean futures declined on Friday, as traders booked profits from recent multi-year highs. Crude oil prices also sagged, and harvesting in the Midwest continued despite scattered showers. The focus of attention is on the upcoming?meeting?
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September 18, 2026
Euronext wheat prices fell again on Friday, in line with Chicago prices. Traders?continued? to assess the effect of war disruption?on Black Sea exports originating from?Russia?and Ukraine. After the day session, December?wheat? on?Euronext was 0.8% lower.
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September 18, 2026
In an effort to protect the EU against cheap imports from Asia, the European Union announced on Friday that it would impose import quotas for electrical steel and downstream products. This move will benefit Thyssenkrupp Steel's TKMS unit and Poland's Stalprodukt SA.
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September 18, 2026
Open Interest (ROI), every Friday, distills the previous five days' financial data into five charts that highlight the most important trends, surprises and missed?moves. ANNA SZYMANSKI is the Editor-in Charge of ROI. The Federal Reserve increased…
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September 18, 2026
Police said that a man died after he was mauled by a shark on Friday while swimming in a popular beach. This is the latest in a series of shark attacks that have occurred in the United States. It comes only days after another surfer in the same state was attacked.
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September 18, 2026
The Philippine Coast Guard said that a China Coast Guard vessel rammed into a Philippine fishing boat on a resupply in the South China Sea. This was the latest incident between two countries in disputed water. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessel BRP Datu Magat 'Salamat…
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September 18, 2026
Leading Australian rowing figures criticised the approval of Rockhampton’s crocodile inhabited Fitzroy River to host the sport during the Brisbane Olympics. They argued that the course would require extensive 'investment' and leave little legacy.
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September 18, 2026
Preliminary shipping data showed that four commodity ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. This is down from six vessels a day before and well below the?10-day?average of?about 16?, according to the?data. These figures may change…
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September 18, 2026
US soybean futures fell on 'Friday, but they were heading for a weekly increase - with Chinese demand focusing attention ahead of the meeting between Xi Jinping (President of China) and Donald Trump next week and a support from'stronger soymeal price.
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September 17, 2026
Euronext Wheat fell from its one-week-high on Thursday. This was due to a weakness in Chicago grains, and the lingering hope of a military de-escalation?in the Black Sea Export Zone. After the day session, December wheat traded on Euronext was 0.4% lower at EUR243.50 ($279.42).
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September 17, 2026
Analysts said that Iran has begun to reroute its imports of Russian wheat to the Caspian Sea, as shipments via the Black Sea are halted due to?Ukrainian drone attacks and the 'Strait of Hormuz' is 'closed. Iran is the largest buyer of Russian wheat.
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September 17, 2026
Farmers in the United States have begun harvesting a second bumper corn crop. This apparent abundance of corn in the world's top exporter hides a much less rosy picture for global grain supply. In 2026/27, global corn consumption will exceed production by 30 million metric tonnes. According to U.S.
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September 17, 2026
French fishermen have blocked ports in the south of France in protest at high energy prices. This has added pressure to the government, which is scrambling to create a budget that will reduce deficits by 2027 ahead of next year’s presidential elections.
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September 17, 2026
Italian sources claim that Prime Minister Giorgia Meoni will make a 'first official visit' to Norway by an Italian leader in a 'nearly fifteen years. Meloni will meet with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere and attend a dinner in Oslo…
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September 17, 2026
The Houthi group of Yemen has made a lightning advance, bringing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait within its control. This makes the once ragged mountain militia a regional powerhouse with global clout. The group has evolved from a small militia to…
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September 17, 2026
The oil prices in Asian trade eased on Thursday. They extended losses due to reports that Saudi Arabia was 'offering additional crude cargoes via Oman. This reduced fears of disruptions of supply. However, they remained?above 100? on concerns over the Middle East conflict spreading.
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September 17, 2026
Organisers announced on Thursday that the Fitzroy River, which is crocodile infested, has been cleared to host rowing and sprint canoe events at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. The presence of 500 saltwater Crocodiles on the river initially attracted the attention of many.
