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🚨🇦🇪 BREAKING: The UAE says it has dismantled a terrorist network operated by Hezbollah and Iran The members of the network have been arrested [@AlArabiya_Eng]

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🚨🇫🇷 NEW: The location of the French aircraft carrier, FS Charles de Gaulle, has been given away by a sailor using Strava whilst jogging on the ship deck [@lemondefr]

🚨🇮🇷 WATCH: Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has released a video of a jet being shot at It comes after a US F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing after being struck by what is believed to be Iranian fire

🚨🇺🇸 WATCH: President Trump says he didn’t tell allies about the intervention against Iran as “we wanted surprise” “Who knows better about surprise than Japan. Why didn’t you tell me about Pearl Harbour ?” [@CBSNews]

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🚨🌍 NEW: The world happiness report has revealed Finland remains the happiest country 1 - 🇫🇮 Finland (-) 2 - 🇮🇸 Iceland (+1) 3 - 🇩🇰 Denmark (-1) 4 - 🇨🇷 Costa Rica (+2) 5 - 🇸🇪 Sweden (-1) 6 - 🇳🇴 Norway (+1) 7 - 🇳🇱 The Netherlands (-2) 8 - 🇮🇱 Israel (-) 9 - 🇱🇺 Luxembourg (-1) 10 - 🇨🇭Switzerland (+3)

Follow for the very latest political news! Read the statement in full: Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan on the Strait of Hormuz We condemn in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf, attacks on civilian infrastructure including oil and gas installations, and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian forces We express our deep concern about the escalating conflict. We call on Iran to cease immediately its threats, laying of mines, drone and missile attacks and other attempts to block the Strait to commercial shipping, and to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 2817 Freedom of navigation is a fundamental principle of international law, including under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea The effects of Iran’s actions will be felt by people in all parts of the world, especially the most vulnerable Consistent with UNSC Resolution 2817, we emphasise that such interference with international shipping and the disruption of global energy supply chains constitute a threat to international peace and security. In this regard, we call for an immediate comprehensive moratorium on attacks on civilian infrastructure, including oil and gas installations We express our readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait. We welcome the commitment of nations who are engaging in preparatory planning We welcome the International Energy Agency decision to authorise a coordinated release of strategic petroleum reserves. We will take other steps to stabilise energy markets, including working with certain producing nations to increase output We will also work to provide support for the most affected nations, including through the United Nations and the IFIs Maritime security and freedom of navigation benefit all countries. We call on all states to respect international law and uphold the fundamental principles of international prosperity and security

🚨🇬🇧 NEW: The UK, Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands and Japan have released a joint statement condemning Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and civilian infrastructure

🚨🇨🇾 NEW: The Cypriot PM says an “open and frank conversation about the status and future of the British bases in Cyprus” is needed

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🚨🇺🇸 BREAKING: The US is considering deploying thousands of US troops to reinforce its operation in the Middle East Operations discussed include securing the Strait of Hormuz and sending troops to Kharg Island [@Reuters]

🚨🇫🇷 NEW: President Macron has urged all parties to halt strikes on civilian targets, including energy and water infrastructure, amid the US-Iran war

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🚨🇶🇦 BREAKING: Qatar has declared Iran’s military and security attachés persona non grata, ordering them to leave the country within 24 hours It comes after an Iranian attack on Qatar’s main gas facility [@AlArabiya_Eng]

🚨🇸🇳 UPDATE: The Senegalese government has called for an independent investigation into “suspected corruption” after the CAF stripped Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title

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🚨🇬🇧 NEW: Andy Burnham has announced a £70m funding package to support Bolton’s 2035 Ryder Cup bid If successful, the bid would mark the first time England has hosted the cup in 30 years [@BBCNews]

🚨🇺🇸 NEW: President Trump suggests the US could withdraw from guaranteeing security in the Strait of Hormuz once its objectives in Iran are met Trump argues allies should take responsibility for protecting their own energy supplies