EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

This morning, energy costs are surging due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. European Union leaders are convening in Brussels amid concerns over rising grocery prices and security implications.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Iran’s missiles can reach ‘deep into Europe’. Following the missile strike on Diego Garcia, he reiterated concerns while UK senior ministers expressed doubts about the validity of these warnings. Stay updated for further developments.

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A high-level NATO delegation visited Ukraine overnight, marking the first such engagement since Russia’s invasion. Discussions focused on the future participation of Ukrainian military personnel in NATO exercises.

Spanish bodybuilder Luis Antonio Vidal Butler is in critical condition following a major heart attack. Emergency responders revived the 57-year-old at his home in Cala Major, Palma, after he entered cardiac arrest. He is now in an intensive care unit at Son Espases Hospital.

Donald Trump orders ICE agents into US airports, set to arrest all illegal immigrants starting Monday.

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This morning, polls opened in Slovenia for parliamentary elections, featuring a close contest between Prime Minister Golob and Janez Janša. Allegations of foreign interference have surfaced amid a tightly contested race.

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Today, John Terry appears to have endorsed a policy to ban the burqa in public spaces, linking to the right-wing party Restore Britain’s stance. The discussion follows recent controversies regarding signage in foreign languages at UK stations.

Tens of thousands of cattle are being culled in Russia amid fears of a bioweapons leak from the Vector State Research Centre of Virology and Biotechnology. Farmers protest the lack of transparency as authorities cite various health concerns. Further developments are anticipated.

Donald Trump expressed his relief over the death of Robert Mueller, the ex-FBI chief who led the Trump-Russia investigation.

EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

This morning, polling stations in Italy remain open for a two-day referendum on judicial reform, with voter turnout at 14.88%. The outcome will significantly impact Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government ahead of national elections.