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Oil prices surge as conflict in Iran escalates; Andy Burnham secures Labour leadership, and more
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Brent crude, the global benchmark, surged past $87 on Tuesday, rising by around 3.5%. Also, Andy Burnham was confirmed as the new leader of Britain’s ruling Labour Party after securing the backing of 349 of the party’s 403 MPs.
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