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Oil prices reach $105 as Iran and US tighten grip on Strait of Hormuz

Stocks in South Korea, China and Hong Kong fell, while Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures advanced

The Independent UK

Friday briefing: How the boom in running culture is reflected in the London Marathon

In today’s newsletter: A surge of new runners is reshaping one of Britain’s biggest sporting moments, drawing in gen Z women who once felt the sport wasn’t for them

The Guardian - UK

Trump claims he speaks more for UK than Prince Harry

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The Independent UK

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Businesses spend millions on alternative route as Strait of Hormuz crisis continues

Slots go to the highest bidder, with prices soaring in recent weeks

The Independent UK

Iranian Footage Of IRGC Boarding Ships In Strait Of Hormuz Appears To Be Staged, Says BBC Verify

Iranian footage of IRGC boarding ships in the Strait of Hormuz is under scrutiny, with experts suggesting some scenes were staged after the ships were seized

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump threatens UK with 'big tariffs' over digital services tax dispute

Donald Trump has threatened to impose significant tariffs on the UK if the government under Keir Starmer does not scrap its digital services tax. Trump stated the levy unfairly targets American tech companies, warning of retaliatory measures if the tax is not withdrawn. He also commented on Starmer's chances of…

The Times of India

Special Forces Soldier Arrested After $400,000 Polymarket Bets on Maduro's Removal Trigger DOJ Insider Trading Investigation

Special Forces soldier arrested after $400K Polymarket bets on Maduro's removal spark DOJ insider trading investigation into classified info use.

International Business Times UK

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US envoy and Trump’s son-in-law to travel to Pakistan amid hopes for renewed Iran peace talks – as it happened

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to travel to Pakistan, White House says; Iranian state media says foreign minister Abbas Araqchi traveling to Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces rain 660 drones and missiles on Kyiv in deadly attack

Ukraine sacks a military commander after images of severely undernourished frontline soldiers sparked outrage

The Independent UK

Asian stocks slip, tracking Wall Street losses, and Iran war doubts push oil higher

Shares are mostly lower in Asia, apart from Tokyo, and oil prices have extended gains as talks on ending the war with Iran were stalled

The Independent UK

Reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug might only be the first step for Trump

President Donald Trump’s decision to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug is a boon for the industry

The Independent UK

Iran admits 'strategic mistake' over nuclear issue at negotiation table in Pakistan

In a bold declaration, an MP from Iran has criticized the recent diplomatic discussions held in Pakistan, deeming them a 'tactical blunder.' He contended that engaging in dialogue about Iran's nuclear ambitions has undermined Tehran's negotiating position. The MP disclosed that the US had imposed a demand for a two-decade…

The Times of India

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire extended by three weeks, Trump says

Trump said Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, which was set to expire on Monday, by three weeks. Meanwhile, the US and Iran persist in its tense standoff in the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

China to send giant pandas to Atlanta again

China is sending two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, the China Wildlife Conservation Association says

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Corpse abuse cases force changes on Colorado's scandal-plagued funeral industry

A former funeral home owner who helped her ex-husband hide nearly 200 decomposing bodies while giving families fake ashes faces sentencing after pleading guilty to corpse abuse

The Independent UK

Fox News poll reports ‘atrocious’ approval rating on key election pledge for Trump and the Republicans

‘This is a siren sign for Republicans,’ CNN’s data analyst said

The Independent UK

Q&A: Apollo astronaut Schmitt talks about getting back to the moon and life in the universe

Apollo astronaut Harrison “Jack” Schmitt knows what the Artemis II crew was feeling when it rocketed into space earlier this month for a historic lunar flyby

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump’s envoys Witkoff and Kushner leaving for Pakistan as Tehran denies direct talks

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan but ‘no meeting is planned’ with US

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The Independent UK

Countries to gather in Colombia for summit aimed at breaking fossil fuel reliance

Governments from nearly 50 countries will meet in Colombia’s Caribbean city of Santa Marta to discuss how to move beyond fossil fuels, amid frustration that U.N. climate talks have failed to directly tackle oil, gas and coal production

The Guardian - UK

Europe is in a profound state of crisis. Luckily, we know what to do

We assembled a group of the continent’s leading thinkers to assess the threats: their warnings are stark, but the remedy is within reach, say Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci and author Anu Bradford

The Independent UK

‘Useful idiot’: Knives out for Tony Dokoupil at CBS Evening News as report captures scathing comments from colleagues

‘He was very clearly reporting this through the lens of Israel,’ one correspondent said of the network’s Iran war coverage

The Guardian - AU

How a simple consumer data breach spiralled into a national security crisis in US-South Korea relations

Washington’s focus on online retailer Coupang has led to accusations that the Trump administration is tying issues of national security to domestic corporate matters

The Conversation

Anne Hathaway’s inshallah moment goes viral. Here’s what it means, and when it can be used

Three days ago, People magazine posted a clip from an interview with actor Anne Hathaway, who is currently on a global press tour. One of the questions concerned Hathaway’s feelings about ageing. In her response she – a non-Muslim – casually threw the word “inshallah” in mid-sentence.

The Conversation

In a fractured world order, where does the global south fit in?

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was one of the first world leaders to speak out about the “ruptured” world order caused by the Trump administration in the United States. He called for middle powers to band together to safeguard what’s left of the liberal world order.

The Times of India

'A very historic meeting': Trump announces three-week extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following high-level talks at the White House involving senior officials from both countries.

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