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Can Boris make a comeback?

Published

3 years ago

October 22, 2022

Ahron Young

The moment Boris Johnson was ousted from 10 Downing Street was the moment he thought he could return as Britain’s prime minister.

Bewildered by the backstabbing views of ambitious fellow MPs, Johnson has always believed he could stage a political comeback like his hero and biographical subject, Winston Churchill.

But even Johnson, who was in the Caribbean this week making speeches for $300,000 a pop while the British economy faltered under PM Liz Truss’s uncosted, aggressive growth strategy, would not have expected to be cutting short his beach holiday with wife Carrie and their small children to return to the political fray.

Churchillian comeback or epic disaster?

As leader of the Conservative Party,Johnson is currently ahead in the polls and is the bookmakers’ favorite to become the next prime minister. But there are many obstacles in his path, not least the fact that he faces a formidable opponent in Labour leader Keir Starmer.

Johnson will also have to win over MPs who are angry at his handling of Brexit – which culminated in him taking Britain out of the EU without a deal – and his government’s pandemic response, which has been widely criticized.

It remains to be seen whether Boris Johnson will be successful in his bid to become Britain’s prime minister for a second time.

But right now in Britain, it feels like anything is possible.

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Airlines face disruptions that surpass previous Middle East conflicts

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20 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears

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Oil prices surge amid rising Middle East conflict risks

Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.

Published

20 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.

Crude oil prices spiked dramatically as investors react to the growing risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East. U.S. crude surged 7.2 percent, trading near $71.84 a barrel, signalling heightened concern across energy markets.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping chokepoint, has come under intense scrutiny. Rising war-risk insurance premiums and suspended tanker traffic are already slowing the movement of oil, creating ripple effects in global supply chains.

JPMorgan has warned that prolonged disruptions over three weeks could force Gulf producers to reduce output, potentially pushing Brent crude prices to between $100 and $120 a barrel. Markets are closely watching for developments that could reshape global energy pricing.

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Trump warns of last opportunity to hit Iran as conflict escalates

Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.

Published

20 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.

President Trump has declared this is the final opportunity to strike Iran as conflict intensifies across the Middle East, outlining four key military objectives including dismantling Iran’s missile capabilities and targeting its navy.

The U.S. says its mission is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and to halt its alleged support for terrorist groups abroad, signalling a potentially prolonged campaign in the region.

Four U.S. troops have already been killed, with officials warning further casualties are possible as operations continue.

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