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Thursday, April 30 177 stories · 49 outlets · top Δ 1.00

The United Kingdom raised its terrorism threat level to “substantial” following a stabbing incident in London that injured two men identified as Jewish.  Oil prices reportedly reached wartime peaks, with Brent crude trading at $126 a barrel as of this morning, though prices subsequently retreated.  And in Myanmar, state media reports Aung San Suu Kyi will be moved to house arrest, a shift in her detention status.

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Terrorism threat level rises in UK after stabbing of two Jewish men

ABC Australia · Tier B5 outlets3h ago

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BBCκ .74Δ .21UK terrorism threat level raised to severe after Golders Green attack DWκ .39Δ .21UK raises terror threat level after antisemitic attack CBS Newsκ .34Δ .21U.K. raises terrorism threat level to "severe" after stabbing attack

Most contestedEvolving

Oil prices hit wartime peak, with Brent crude touching $126 a barrel

CBS News · Tier B3 outletsyesterday

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Axiosκ .58Δ .50Oil prices hit highest level since Iran war's start CBS Newsκ .26Δ .50Oil prices hit 4-year high amid Iran war

Evolving

Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest, state media says

The Guardian · Tier A4 outlets7h ago

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BBCκ .64Δ .38Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says New York Timesκ .63Δ .38Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Is Moved to House Arrest From Prison in Myanmar

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