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This morning, Europe prepares for key economic discussions.
Focus on energy policies and digital regulations dominates the agenda.
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran’s ceasefire proposal is on ‘life support’ after he dismissed it as ‘garbage’. Amid escalating tensions and stalled negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme, Trump is expected to pressure China for support in the ongoing conflict.
Donald Trump has condemned Iran’s ceasefire offer as ‘totally unacceptable’, fuelling fears of renewed conflict in the Middle East. Criticism centres on Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Action may escalate if an agreement is not reached.
Israeli warplanes were prepared to retaliate against Iranian missile strikes, considering them a violation of a newly-established ceasefire.
Jack Watkin, 26, pleaded guilty to six counts of fraud for a designer handbag scam, leveraging a fabricated luxurious lifestyle to con victims out of significant sums.
Donald Trump announced non-retaliation against Iran’s missile attack, framing US intervention as a preventive measure to avoid foreign wars, showcasing strategic success without American casualties.
Sir Keir Starmer announced the UK’s intention to boost defence, security, and resilience spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, despite critics labelling the move as “smoke and mirrors” with no immediate cash promises.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Vladimir Putin may attack a NATO country within five years to test the alliance, although he believes Putin is not currently ready for immediate action.
Iran has launched missile attacks on a US military base in Qatar and claims it was a “successful response” to recent US strikes on its nuclear sites.
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