— 🇺🇸/🇬🇧/🇪🇺 BREAKING: President Trump says UK should ‘DRILL, BABY, DRILL’ in North Sea
Calls refusal to open oil fields ‘absolutely crazy’
Says Europe is ‘desperate for energy’ while Norway ‘makes a fortune’
Adds: ‘NO MORE WINDMILLS!’
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— 🇮🇷/🇺🇸/🇮🇱 NEW: Iran says its initial preliminary estimates of its war losses amount to $270bn.
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— 🇮🇱/🇱🇧 BREAKING: Two people have been killed and one person was injured following an Israeli raid this morning on a house in the Arab Salim neighbourhood in south Lebanon’s Nabatieh area.
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— 🇺🇸 President Trump is under fire after posting, and later deleting an AI-generated image depicting himself in a Christ-like pose. The post followed sharp criticism of Pope Leo, who has condemned the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Religious conservatives called the image “blasphemous,” with some longtime allies urging humility. Trump insists it was meant to show him as a “doctor,” not a savior.
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— 🇷🇺/🇺🇸 NEW: Medvedev criticizes US policy on Strait of Hormuz blockade
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev criticized US policy regarding the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Washington of contradicting efforts to maintain open navigation.
“While many countries want to de-block the Strait of Hormuz, the White House has decided to block it,” Medvedev said.
He added, “Blocking = de-blocking? … What’s next? Sure, war is peace,” referencing what he described as contradictory Western rhetoric.
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— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷 BREAKING: President Trump claims Iranian Navy ‘OBLITERATED’ — 158 ships destroyed
Says remaining ‘fast attack ships’ not seen as major threat
Warns any vessel near US ‘Blockade’ will be ‘IMMEDIATELY ELIMINATED’
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— 🇩🇪 NEW: Germany cuts fuel taxes by 17 cents per liter amid rising prices
The German government has announced a temporary reduction in fuel taxes, lowering prices by 17 cents per liter for at least two months.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the measure is intended to ease pressure on households and businesses as fuel costs rise due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The plan, agreed by the CDU-SPD coalition, is expected to provide €1.6 billion in relief, though the total budget impact remains unclear.
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🇺🇸 — Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest for allegedly driving under the influence in California.
Authorities reported erratic driving and signs of impairment before her arrest, with prosecutors now reviewing the case ahead of a court date. Her representatives described the incident as “completely inexcusable” and framed rehab as a step toward recovery.
The move comes amid ongoing personal and legal challenges following her regained independence after a conservatorship.
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🇬🇧/🇺🇸/🇮🇷 — UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused to back the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, stressing that Britain will not be drawn into the conflict and is focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. His stance highlights divisions among Western allies, as France, Spain, and Turkey also criticize the move and call for diplomacy.
China has warned against escalation, while global oil flows remain disrupted due to restricted traffic in the vital shipping lane. The U.S. insists the blockade is necessary, though questions remain over how it will be enforced.
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— 🇮🇱/🇱🇧 NEW: Israel plans establishment of 15 permanent camps along Lebanese front line
Following a visit by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Israel’s Northern Command, a decision was made to establish 15 permanent military camps along the front line facing Lebanese villages.
The move signals a potential long-term military presence in the area amid ongoing tensions along the Israel–Lebanon border.
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— 🇮🇪 NEW: Irish government announces new fuel tax cuts following protests
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has announced plans for additional fuel tax reductions following widespread protests over rising fuel costs.
Farmers and transport workers, including truck, bus, and taxi drivers, blocked roads across the country, with some disruptions affecting access to Ireland’s only oil refinery and multiple fuel depots.
The proposed €505 million support package aims to ease the cost of living and will require parliamentary approval. It follows a previous €250 million tax cut introduced three weeks ago.
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— 🇵🇸 The largest international flotilla ever assembled to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza has symbolically departed from Barcelona, carrying humanitarian aid and nearly 1,000 activists from 70 countries. Despite weather delays, the mission will proceed in stages across the Mediterranean.
Backed by groups like Greenpeace and Open Arms, the convoy aims to deliver vital supplies and spotlight Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. Organizers warn of potential Israeli interception, recalling previous raids on similar missions.
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Editorial Note:
A single image of Hassan Hassanzadeh does not, by itself, confirm anything definitively about his status. However claims around assassinations, have shifted repeatedly, with early reports often walked back or quietly revised later.
— 🇪🇺/🇭🇺 NEW: von der Leyen welcomes Hungary election outcome, signals EU support
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the outcome of Hungary’s election, stating: “Hungary has chosen Europe. Europe has always chosen Hungary.”
“A country returns to its European path. The Union grows stronger,” she added.
The remarks come as the opposition Tisza party leads the vote count and is projected to form the next government.
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— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷 Rising fuel prices are becoming a major political challenge for President Donald Trump as the US-Iran conflict continues to disrupt global energy markets.
In a recent interview, Trump acknowledged that gasoline prices, already averaging above $4 per gallon may remain high through the November midterm elections. The situation has been exacerbated by the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz and stalled peace talks, fueling public frustration and dragging down the president’s approval ratings.
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— 🇱🇧/🇮🇱 NEW: Hezbollah says it carried out a series of attacks today targeting Israeli military positions and northern towns, according to statements from its military media wing.
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— 🇮🇷/🇺🇸 NEW: Iran Embassy SA drops their new pop single “Blockade by Trump”
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— 🇨🇳/🇦🇪 NEW: Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed a four-point plan to promote Middle East stability during talks with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed.
He emphasized peaceful coexistence, national sovereignty, international law, and coordinated security and development, urging respect for the Gulf states’ sovereignty and territorial integrity
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— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷 The US military has begun enforcing a naval blockade on ships entering or leaving Iranian ports after peace talks collapsed in Islamabad. President Trump ordered the move targeting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a fierce warning from Iran’s IRGC that any military approach would trigger a “harsh and decisive” response.
Oil prices have spiked sharply amid fears of wider war, while key US allies are refusing to join the blockade.
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— 🇹🇷/🇮🇱 Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has accused Israel of seeking a new regional enemy after Iran, warning Ankara may now be the target. The remarks follow a sharp exchange between President Erdogan and Prime Minister Netanyahu over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire.
Both sides traded fierce rhetoric, with Turkey referencing ICC charges against Netanyahu.
The dispute signals rising regional tensions, and could complicate NATO dynamics ahead of a key July summit.
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— 🌍 NEW: Oil and fuel prices surge sharply amid market volatility
Global energy markets are seeing notable increases, with crude oil rising to 103.32 (+6.99%) and Brent crude reaching 101.72 (+6.85%).
Refined fuels also moved higher, with gasoline up 4.16% and heating oil climbing 8.23%, while natural gas posted a more modest gain of 2.12%.
The price movement reflects heightened volatility across energy markets.
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— 🇷🇺/🇺🇸/🇮🇷 NEW: The Kremlin has criticized Trump’s announcement that the US will blockade the Strait of Hormuz, warning it could disrupt global markets.
The US military said it will halt shipping to and from Iran’s ports from 10:00 Washington time (14:00 GMT), potentially cutting about 2 million barrels of Iranian oil per day from global supply and tightening markets further.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov added that key details of the order remain unclear.
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🇬🇭 — Ghanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong was killed after armed attackers ambushed Berekum Chelsea’s team bus following a league match. The bus was attacked by masked gunmen who opened fire, forcing players and staff to flee into nearby bushes.
Authorities have launched an investigation, while the Ghana Football Association has pledged to strengthen security for team travel. The incident follows a similar attack in the same region in 2023, raising concerns about safety in domestic competitions.
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🇺🇸/🇻🇦/🇮🇷 — Trump attacks Pope Leo XIV, calling him “weak on crime” and criticizing his stance on the Iran war, triggering a rare and escalating clash between political and religious leadership.
The pope pushed back, saying his calls for peace are rooted in the Gospel and not directed at any individual, while affirming he does not fear the Trump administration.
The dispute follows Leo’s condemnation of war rhetoric and appeals for dialogue and reconciliation amid ongoing tensions. The exchange underscores deepening divisions over global conflict, diplomacy, and moral authority.
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— 🇭🇺 WATCH: Hungarians celebrate following Péter Magyar’s landslide win over Fidesz.
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— 🇮🇷/🇺🇸 BREAKING: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:
“In intensive talks at highest level in 47 years, Iran engaged with U.S in good faith to end war.
But when just inches away from “Islamabad MoU”, we encountered maximalism, shifting goalposts, and blockade.
Zero lessons learned
Good will begets good will.
Enmity begets enmity.”
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— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷 BREAKING: US to impose naval blockade on Iranian ports, CENTCOM announces
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it will begin enforcing a blockade on maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports starting April 13 at 10 a.m. ET, in line with a presidential directive.
The blockade will apply to vessels of all nations operating in Iranian ports and coastal areas, including those along the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
CENTCOM stated that freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz for non-Iranian port traffic will not be impeded.
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— 🇮🇷/🇮🇱 NEW: IRGC commander previously reported killed seen attending rally in Tehran
Brigadier General Hassan Hassanzadeh, commander of the IRGC in Tehran Province, was seen riding on the back of a motorcycle during rallies last night, according to circulated footage.
Hassanzadeh had previously been reported killed in Israeli strikes during the recent conflict, though confirmation of his death remained unclear.
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— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷/🇬🇧 The United Kingdom has refused to join a US-led naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, dealing a diplomatic setback to President Trump’s strategy against Iran. London reaffirmed support for freedom of navigation but stressed the conflict is “not our war,” signaling growing transatlantic tensions.
Instead, the UK is working with European partners on an alternative coalition, highlighting deep divisions within NATO over Middle East policy.
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— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷 Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have surged after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned that any military vessels entering the waterway would face a “harsh and decisive” response. The threat follows the collapse of US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad and comes amid reports that Washington has ordered a naval blockade of the strategic chokepoint.
With both sides accusing each other of violating the fragile ceasefire, fears are mounting that the region could slide back into full-scale conflict, placing global energy supplies at risk.
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