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Europe Today: Tensions high in the Middle East as Trump vows 20% Hormuz shipping fee

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The tensions in the Persian Gulf remain high. US President Trump said the United States would take over the Strait of Hormuz and charge a fee of 20% for all cargo shipped through the waterway. Earlier, Trump declared the strait will remain open, “with or without Iran”.

On today's show:

Euronews' Aadel Haleem reports on the latest developments in the Middle East as tensions remain high and Trump vows a 20% shipping fee in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Interview with Bulgarian Foreign Affairs Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova following the latest meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels.

Jane Witherspoon breaks down Azerbaijan's announcement to leave the Council of Europe, the continent’s leading human rights organisation.

Noa Schumann reports on claims about EU restrictions on social media platforms potentially censoring the internet.

María Muñoz Murillo from Euronews Spain reports on comments about French football team from former Spanish PM Rajoy deemed as racist ahead of the Spain-France World Cup semi-final tonight.

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In just 20 minutes, our new format brings you the day's key events plus crucial analysis of all the stories shaping the EU and beyond. It's also available as a newsletter and podcast.

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