The World in Brief from The Economist

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America strikes Iranian oil tankers; Guerrilla drone strike in Colombia, and more
2026-09-06 | 14 mins.
America said it struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran launched ballistic missiles towards two of its naval ships; A guerrilla drone strike and ground assault in Colombia killed at least three soldiers and injured four, the country’s armed forces said.

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Trump envoys head to Ukraine and Russia; America strikes Iranian oil tankers, and more
2026-09-06 | 3 mins.
Sara Duterte, vice-president of the Philippines, posted bail after being arrested on allegations that she had threatened to arrange the assassination of president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, his wife, and the then-house speaker during an online briefing in 2024

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Diesel prices reach record highs; America releases a blockbuster jobs report, and more
2026-09-05 | 3 mins.
Diesel prices rose to record highs in America, averaging $5.85 per gallon—more than 55% above their level before the country’s war with Iran

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Nvidia buys Hugging Face; Iran warns against Israeli assault in Lebanon, and more
2026-09-04 | 3 mins.
Nvidia, a chipmaking giant that is now the world’s most valuable firm, will buy Hugging Face for $13bn.

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Trump says Iran strikes won’t last long; Uber announces job cuts, and more
2026-09-03 | 3 mins.
Donald Trump said America’s renewed bombing of Iran would not last “too long”.

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