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Last updated: August 1, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Geopolitical Tensions Escalate

missiles killed nine people in Kyiv, marking the second deadly barrage to hit the Ukrainian capital in two days. Moscow appears to be escalating its attacks to exploit Ukraine's dwindling supply of interceptors. Spain has installed a floating barrier in Ceuta, a Spanish exclave in Africa, following an influx of migrants. Most of the individuals who surged into the territory have returned across the border to Morocco. Authorities stated that at least 67 people died attempting to enter the exclave.

Corporate Scrutiny and Doubt

Radiant World iron ore empire, has begun to sow doubts about its operations. In a corporate presentation in December 2024, the company boasted of its "diverse network" of suppliers and counterparties.