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Trump weighs military strikes on Iran as tensions escalate
President Trump has indicated he is actively considering military strikes against Iran, with his weekend trip to Camp David cut short amid escalating rhetoric from both the president and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Trump stated he is in “deciding mode” regarding potential action and questioned “if and when do I blow the entire nation up,”…
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Burnham set to meet Trump at UN as UK government signals focus on strong US ties
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to meet Donald Trump face-to-face at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The UK government is emphasising the importance of developing cooperation with the United Sta
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Merz faces mounting pressure as CDU risks state election losses
Friedrich Merz has vowed to remain German chancellor and pursue economic, tax and welfare reforms after projected state-election defeats intensified pressure on his leadership. The CDU fell below the 5% threshold in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and was expected to lose to Die Linke in Berlin, fuelling speculation about a possible mid-term replacement. The AfD was projected to…
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Ed Sheeran Returns To The Stage With Speech About Israel And Palestine
Ed Sheeran resumed his LOOP Tour in Philadelphia after a week of significant disruption, following the removal of tour opener Macklemore over pro-Palestinian remarks and the subsequent departure of his remaining opening acts and backing band in protest. The cancellations raised questions about artistic freedom, venue control over performer content and the politicisation of entertainment…
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Moscow ablaze after Ukraine’s drone strike; Merz faces defeat; Burnham meets Trump
Fires sweep Moscow after Ukraine’s biggest reported drone strike on the Russian capital. German voters head to the polls on Sunday with surveys showing heavy losses for Merz, whilst PM Burnham prepares to meet Trump.
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Trump faces UN tensions as Iran conflict strains allied ties
President Trump is preparing to address the United Nations General Assembly next week amid escalating tensions with Iran and strained relationships with allied nations. Diplomats expect him to voice criticism of the UN’s effectiveness and defend his global policies, particularly regarding the seven-month-old conflict with Iran, which he claims is ending. The gathering is anticipated…
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Trump-Iran conflict to complicate UK budget amid rising inflation
The UK Labour government has warned that Donald Trump’s military conflict with Iran will complicate next month’s budget, as the dispute has disrupted global oil supplies and increased inflationary pressures. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to meet Trump at the UN next week, despite having previously criticised the US president when serving as Greater…
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Sheeran calls Gaza devastation unjustifiable amid Macklemore tour dispute
Ed Sheeran’s US Loop tour became engulfed in controversy after his support act Macklemore shouted “free Palestine” at a New Jersey concert, prompting stadium owners to remove him from subsequent dates. The fallout was significant: four other supporting acts and Sheeran’s backing band Beoga withdrew in solidarity with Macklemore, citing their support for Palestinians. This…
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Trump returns to White House as Houthi attacks raise regional tensions
Donald Trump cut short his planned weekend stay at Camp David and returned to the White House as tensions grew between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The Houthis claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks on Saudi targets, prompting concerns that regional fighting could escalate and disrupt travel and markets. Saudi Arabia…
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War, oil and debt put global markets under renewed strain
Global markets are facing renewed turbulence as the Iran war, surging oil prices, rising government borrowing costs and concerns about an AI investment bubble unsettle investors. The risk is that inflation could remain high, forcing central banks to raise interest rates sharply, weakening economies and potentially triggering a stock-market crash or recession. US borrowing costs…