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04/08/2026 13:01 GMT

Aug 4, 2026 · 5m

Summary

Big oil firms report record profits amid the Iran conflict, drawing criticism from President Trump. In Gaza, a mass funeral was held for 112 victims recovered from rubble after an Israeli strike. Meanwhile, nearly 160 migrants were rescued in the Channel, and the EU praised Spain’s handling of the Ceuta border crisis. Other stories include Qatar’s mediation efforts, FIFA’s scrapped stake sale, and a Malaysian pilot’s drug smuggling arrest.

Topics discussed

Oil companies report record profits amid Iran conflict Mass funeral held in Gaza for victims of 2023 strike 160 migrants rescued after boat fire in English Channel EU praises Spain's response to Ceuta migrant crisis Qatar mediates diplomatic resolution for US-Iran war Arsene Wenger distances himself from FIFA sale plan Malaysian pilot arrested for drug smuggling in Indonesia Man faces trial for impersonating judge in Egypt
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