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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.
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.
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.
South Korea’s military ceased loudspeaker broadcasts aimed at North Korea, fulfilling President Lee Jae-myung’s campaign promise to ease tensions between the two nations.
Protests against ICE in Los Angeles have escalated, prompting a curfew and the deployment of 700 active-duty Marines to protect federal personnel.
Elon Musk admitted to regretting some of his recent posts about Donald Trump, acknowledging they “went too far,” including criticisms of Trump’s tax and spending bill.
On June 10, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway imposed targeted sanctions—asset freezes and travel bans—on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for “inciting extremist violence” in the West Bank and making inflammatory Gaza-related remarks.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce a multi-billion-pound spending review aimed at improving security, health, and economic conditions for communities across the UK, particularly outside London and the South East.
High-level trade negotiations between the United States and China are underway in London, extending into a second day at Lancaster House.
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