Saudi Arabia warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ for global oil markets as Iran disrupts the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Aramco’s CEO, Amin Nasser, cites the ongoing crisis as unprecedented. The situation could drastically impact the global economy; observe developments closely.

Six people have been killed in a bus fire in Kerzers, Switzerland, believed to have been started by a passenger who set himself alight. Three others sustained severe injuries. An investigation is underway by local authorities. Swiss President Guy Parmelin has expressed condolences.

Lost Nazi cipher manuals for the SG-41 machine, more advanced than Enigma, have been discovered in Prague after over 80 years. Researchers Eugen Antal, Carola Dahlke, and Robert Jahn found these documents in Czech archives and are analysing them to clarify the cipher’s operation.

The US has destroyed ten Iranian boats laying mines in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane. This action follows rising oil prices affected by sea mining activities. President Donald Trump emphasised the need for Iran to remove any placed mines immediately.

EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

Discussions on Ukraine peace negotiations and the conflict in Iran dominate the agenda this morning. European Union officials are scrutinising the shifting dynamics of foreign policy as geopolitical tensions rise.

An unedited video of Vladimir Putin’s coughing fit was mistakenly released by the Kremlin, revealing a rare moment of vulnerability. Kremlin spokesperson Alexander Yushanev termed it a ‘weekend mistake’. For further insights into Putin’s health, read on.