Evelyn Ann-Marie Dom
Iran
Trump and Starmer discuss the reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Trump’s appeal for other countries to deploy warships to help the US secure the Strait received no commitments on Sunday. Meanwhile, Germany expressed scepticism about the proposed naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz, signalling that it would not take part.
Iran
Iran threatens retaliation after US attack on Kharg Island
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also called on its neighbours to 'expel foreign aggressors' after Trump claimed 'many countries' will send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to maritime traffic. A fifth of the world’s crude oil and LNG supplies passes through the waterway.
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Business
What does the US-Israel attack on Iran mean for oil prices?
The US and Israel launched a joint operation at Iran on Saturday morning. Iran retaliated as it had threatened, with explosions reported in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, risking a wider conflict across the region.
Europe News
Activists hail 'historic' EU's decision on accessible abortion
The EU announced a social fund can be used for cross-border abortion access, drawing mixed reactions from politicians. Nonetheless, the move marks an unusual step taken by the European Union, as healthcare policy is typically determined at a national level.
Europe News
EU says social fund can be used for cross-border abortion access
The decision comes in reaction to a campaign launched by the citizens' initiative "My Voice, My Choice", which raised 1,124,513 signatures across all 27 EU member states asking for improved access to safe abortions in Europe.
France
Festivals cut ties with several DJs over sexual misconduct allegations
An alleged former employee of a Paris-based booking agency released a series of screenshots and text messages involving DJs and accused them of sexual misconduct, causing broader backlash. In the meantime, many performances by artists involved were cancelled while some reject the allegations.
France
Storm Nils caused deaths, major flooding and mass power cuts in France
France is grappling with the aftermath of Storm Nils, as several regions remain under threat of flooding. Portugal and Spain have also been affected by a series of storms that have swept across the Iberian peninsula in recent weeks.
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