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The US threatens to destroy Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum as global energy prices soar due to the strait’s closure. Swift action is crucial, as the deadline approaches shortly after midnight on Monday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Iran’s missiles can reach ‘deep into Europe’. Following the missile strike on Diego Garcia, he reiterated concerns while UK senior ministers expressed doubts about the validity of these warnings. Stay updated for further developments.

Spanish bodybuilder Luis Antonio Vidal Butler is in critical condition following a major heart attack. Emergency responders revived the 57-year-old at his home in Cala Major, Palma, after he entered cardiac arrest. He is now in an intensive care unit at Son Espases Hospital.

Tens of thousands of cattle are being culled in Russia amid fears of a bioweapons leak from the Vector State Research Centre of Virology and Biotechnology. Farmers protest the lack of transparency as authorities cite various health concerns. Further developments are anticipated.

Iran has conducted missile strikes targeting the US-UK base in Diego Garcia. The strikes mark a significant escalation, as experts caution against overstating the threat to Europe, particularly the UK. For further updates, stay informed with Metro’s coverage.

Iran launched two ballistic missiles towards Diego Garcia, a vital UK-US military base, heightening international tensions. Experts warn this capability may soon threaten European capitals like London. The UK Ministry of Defence condemned the attack as a serious threat to allies.

Ilya Remeslo, a pro-Kremlin lawyer, has been admitted to a psychiatric facility in St Petersburg after denouncing Vladimir Putin as a ‘war criminal, liar, and thief’. This significant shift in rhetoric raises concerns about dissent within Putin’s elite. Further developments are awaited.

Spain’s Canary Islands are under amber weather warnings as Storm Therese disrupts travel. AEMET has issued alerts for rain and winds exceeding 75 mph until midnight. Flights from Tenerife South Airport have been delayed, with ongoing conditions potentially affecting travel plans.

Storm Therese has caused significant disruption in Tenerife, blanketing the island in snow and ice. Dozens of flights have been cancelled, with high winds reaching 75mph and hazardous conditions prompting road closures. The emergency response system is now activated to manage further weather issues.

Iran has warned that tourist sites are ‘not safe’ for US and Israeli officials, according to the Iranian Army’s statement via Fars news agency. As tensions escalate following recent military actions, no place will be secure for these officials, including resorts and entertainment centres.