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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.
Donald Trump’s recent two-hour phone call with President Putin has not led to any significant progress in Ukraine peace negotiations, raising questions about his commitment to the role of peace broker.
Nicusor Dan, an unexpected winner, claimed the Romanian presidency with approximately 54% of the vote, marking a rejection of far-right candidate George Simion, who received 46%.
Portugal’s centre-right Democratic Alliance coalition retains power with nearly a third of the vote, amidst a significant rise of the far-right Chega party, now joint second with the Socialists.
The US State Department has implemented a visa ban targeting owners, executives, and senior officials of Indian travel agencies accused of facilitating illegal immigration to the US.
Sir Keir Starmer described the new UK-EU Cooperation Agreement as a “landmark deal,” with potential economic contributions estimated at £90 billion by 2040, though the specifics remain to be confirmed.
Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine will “immediately” begin ceasefire negotiations following a two-hour conversation with Vladimir Putin, though details on how this differs from ongoing talks in Turkey remain unclear.
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