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Zimbabwe’s government is actively promoting the ZiG currency to reduce reliance on the US dollar, despite widespread scepticism stemming from past currency crises. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe claims the ZiG is backed by reserves, yet many citizens remain hesitant to trust its stability for savings and transactions.
A minibus collided with a LeShuttle train near Calais, injuring 19 people, five critically, while the cause of the accident is under investigation.
United States President Donald Trump confirmed he will not launch any attacks on Iran before the midterm elections on November 3. As tensions escalate, Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz have surged, prompting discussions among analysts regarding Trump’s potential military options in the region.
A 44-year-old woman, Rayssa Maritein Bezerra e Silva, has tragically died, and 117 others fell ill after consuming a sun-dried beef pizza at a pizzeria in Pombal, Brazil. Local health officials have shut down the establishment, issuing a call for justice.
An Iranian missile has struck Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE, which hosts US, UK, and Australian troops, causing minor damage and a small fire. Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese confirmed no injuries. Defence continues to focus on safety as tensions rise in the region.
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
This morning, tensions in Lebanon escalate as Israel conducts targeted operations against Hezbollah. The humanitarian crisis deepens, prompting concerns over civilian safety and access to aid across the region. European Union responses are anticipated.
Donald Trump has criticised the UK’s response to the Iran war, calling it ‘very disappointing’. Amidst contradictory statements, he emphasised that countries, including Britain, should help secure the Strait of Hormuz. Further clarification on his stance is expected in upcoming press conferences.
Joe Kent, Trump’s top counterterrorism official, resigned, citing lack of imminent threat from Iran amid the ongoing war.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to target over a dozen US companies in the Middle East, urging the evacuation of American industries. Companies include ExxonMobil, Boeing, and Microsoft. The IRGC warns residents near these facilities to leave immediately.
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