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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.
The prime minister is facing a rebellion from his MPs over planned cuts to welfare that some have warned are “impossible to support” without a “change of direction.”
Leaders from both countries praised the move as a positive step, but many analysts say it doesn’t significantly change the overall trade relationship.
Robert Prevost, elected as Pope Leo XIV, is the first US candidate to lead the Catholic Church, holding dual citizenship in the US and Peru.
Luxembourg’s Xavier Bettel and Finland’s Elina Valtonen expressed optimism about Johann Wadephul’s appointment, highlighting a government capable of action in Germany.
Baroness Harriet Harman urges Red Wall MPs to advocate for the repeal of the two-child benefit cap instead of focusing on the winter fuel payment issue.
It’s trade deals galore for the prime minister after yesterday’s announcement that Britain had signed a trade deal with India, the prime minister is set to announce a UK-US trade deal later today. The news is a huge win for both Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves who have been under pressure since taking office over the handling of the economy!
Experts are suggesting that the devil is in the details – and it’s likely to be more of a temporary pause on some tariffs rather than a long-term trade agreement. But still, with the world queuing up for a trade deal, getting in their first will no doubt be a boost for the PM and his struggling government.
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