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CENTCOM said it targeted Iranian military command centres, drone storage facilities and communication networks in its latest round of strikes. Separately, the Houthis struck two Saudi tankers in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, pushing oil prices above $100 per barrel for the first time since May.
Trump was unaware of the announcement and became 'livid', later demanding on Truth Social that Saudi Arabia normalize with Israel. The deal, in limbo, faces a 90-day congressional review period with Saudi officials caught off guard.
The EU's previous 15% near-blanket tariff was reduced to 10%, giving it an advantage on sectors like bikes and clothing not covered in Starmer's deal. A separate deal cut US tariffs on Scottish whisky to zero, giving UK an edge over Irish and French spirits rivals.
Kallas said the EU had not expected to be included in the US action, calling the new tariffs, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, a 'negative surprise.' She emphasized the bloc had honored commitments under last year's transatlantic trade agreement, questioning the rationale behind Washington's move.
Trump told Axios he was 'close to making a decision' on a 'massive attack' without giving a deadline. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the approach as 'a head for an eye' and warned Iran will 'pay a very heavy price' for its actions.
In Spain, the largest fire in Guadalajara has devastated 32,000 hectares, as civil protection chief Virginia Barcones warned that 'climate change is what kills.' In France, 40,000 people have been evacuated from the Cap Ferret peninsula.
Brent crude has jumped over 13% this week as Houthi militias target Saudi oil exports via Bab al-Mandab, with a senior Houthi official warning prices could 'skyrocket to $200 a barrel'. Meanwhile, the average price of diesel on British forecourts has climbed by almost 8p to 172.14p a litre in the past fortnight.
The Georgian State Electrosystem attributed the outage to an accidental disconnection of the power line linking Georgia and Turkey, with restoration partially completed in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region and parts of Tbilisi. The country's 3.9 million residents were affected as the exact cause of the failure remains under investigation.
Tariffs of 10% to 12.5% under Section 301 target forced labor, replacing a blanket 10% tariff. Brazil called the move 'arbitrary and unjustified' and threatened retaliation, while the UK confirmed no change to its 10% rate.
Home Minister Amit Shah held a four-hour meeting with Health Minister JP Nadda and PMO Minister Jitendra Singh, focusing on Wangchuk's health and promising a new Bill under DoPT in Parliament next week. Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally urged Wangchuk to follow his daily routine and regain weight as soon as possible.
Opposition MP Inan Akgun Alp accused the governor of wearing 'inappropriate' clothing and ignoring his duties. A Change.org petition supporting Cicekli has gathered over 10,000 signatures, while a Spanish MEP defended his attire as 'the most normal thing'.
Burnham has immediately paused the policy, stating he wants to ensure 'everything has been looked at before this policy proceeds.' The legislation, which received royal assent in January, makes no allowance for a justice secretary to review individual cases, meaning the killers could be freed unless the law is changed.
The victims have been named as Shally Rahman, 42, and her daughter Samiha, 15, from east London. A seven-year-old cousin remains in critical condition; police believe the mother and daughter died trying to rescue him from the water at West Mersea beach.
President Donald Trump warned the US would destroy one bridge or power plant for each ship Iran attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's foreign minister vowed an 'eye for an eye' response and targeted energy infrastructure in Gulf countries, as Iranian missiles struck a Jordanian city.
PC Andrew Harper's widow labeled early release 'deplorable' as new prime minister Andy Burnham ordered a review, pausing the scheme. Meanwhile, Patriotic Millionaires, including Gary Lineker, said a 2% wealth tax on assets over £10m could raise £24bn for the UK.
Iran warned of an 'eye for an eye' response, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stating that any aggression against infrastructure will compel a powerful response and that supporters will be considered legitimate targets. The UK announced it is pulling its diplomatic staff from Iran due to the security situation, though the embassy continues to operate remotely.
