The Israeli military on Monday said it struck hundreds of Hamas and Islamic Jihad targets in the Gaza Strip overnight and had sent four combat divisions south where it continued to battle Islamist militants two days after a bloody incursion.
- WorldAttack on Israel boosts appeal of gold, safe-haven assets
Rising geopolitical risk could see buying assets like gold and the dollar, and potentially boost demand for U.S. Treasuries, which have been sold off aggressively. Analysts also were focused on the impact on energy prices.
- Markets
Morning Bid: Oil jumps as Middle East strife shakes markets
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.
- WorldHead of Exxon's shale oil business faces sexual assault charge in Texas
David Scott, 49, was arrested at a hotel in Magnolia, Texas. He oversees Exxon's shale oil and gas production business, a unit involved in merger talks with Pioneer Natural Resources.
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- Motor racing
Verstappen adds Qatar win to his title weekend
