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Politics
During a meeting with Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Donald Trump sharply criticised the UK’s wind energy policy, labelling windmills “unsightly” and detrimental to the environment. Following the discussion, Martin emphasised the importance of US-European relations and potential cooperation.
Iran launched a ballistic missile that struck Qatar’s gas refinery in Ras Laffan Industrial City, causing extensive damage. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attack, marking it as a dangerous escalation. The response from Qatar is yet to be determined.
Israel claims to have located Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, after he has not been seen since his appointment following US-Israeli strikes. Amid escalating conflict, Khamenei called for vengeance, while reports suggest he is at a secure location.
Labour MP Rachael Maskell criticises the government’s welfare reforms as “Dickensian,” urging colleagues to oppose a bill she believes fails to protect the poor.
Azerbaijani police raided the offices of Sputnik, citing illegal financing despite the agency’s accreditation being revoked in February 2025.
The government has performed a U-turn on welfare reforms after pressure from 126 Labour backbenchers, who signed an amendment to stall the bill.
President Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle US sanctions on Syria, aiming to integrate the country into the international financial system.
The long-awaited UK-US trade deal officially came into force, reducing tariffs on UK exports to the US and strengthening transatlantic economic ties.
Tens of thousands attended the Budapest Pride march, with estimates ranging from 100,000 to 200,000 participants, despite a police ban imposed by Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government.
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