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UK MORNING BRIEFING

This morning, the Prime Minister announced that the Royal Navy will begin seizing Russian shadow fleet vessels in UK waters, aligning with northern European allies to combat sanction-evading operations.

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.

UK MORNING BRIEFING

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.

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.

UK MORNING BRIEFING

Overnight, Iranian missiles targeted the UK’s Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean. Neither missile successfully struck, as one was intercepted by a US warship and the other failed in flight.

Trump fooled by fake AI video as he questions ongoing Iran talks and reveals his limited knowledge on global issues.

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.

Iran launched a ballistic missile that struck Qatar’s gas refinery in Ras Laffan Industrial City, causing extensive damage. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attack, marking it as a dangerous escalation. The response from Qatar is yet to be determined.

Trump says he’s ‘disappointed in Starmer’ over military support, declaring Keir “no Winston Churchill” amid ongoing tensions.

Donald Trump joked about merging Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, highlighting his recent focus on a united Ireland.