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South Korean stocks suffer worst day on record amid Iran war shocks
Asian markets suffered heavy losses on Wednesday, with South Korea’s main index (Kospi) plunging more than 12%, recording its worst single-day decline in history as the widening conflict in Iran continues to disrupt global markets.
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Europe Today
What are Iranian Shahed drones — and why are they everyone's problem
Recent videos from Bahrain and Dubai show a terrifying new reality. Open-source intelligence quickly confirmed what they are: Iranian-designed and made Shahed drones. And Iran is now firing these weapons across the entire region. Should you be worried?
Cyprus
Greece, France and Germany send forces to Cyprus after drone strikes
Both Greece and France have agreed to send frigates to Cyprus after a UK air base was targeted by Iranian-made drones on Monday. France will also send additional land-based, anti-drone and anti-missile systems to the country.
World News
Germany warned of Iranian sleeper cells after Tehran's fatwa on West
Experts in Germany have warned that Iran-linked sleeper cells could strike in Europe after a fatwa was issued by Tehran over the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Berlin boosts vigilance and US probes possible terror attacks.
Markets
The market winners: Which stocks are 'boosted' by the Iran war so far?
As US and Israeli jets struck targets in Iran and Lebanon over the last few days and Iranian missiles hit Israel and Gulf states, the death toll has climbed into the hundreds. Yet on trading floors from New York to London, a handful of companies have notched sharp gains.
Europe Today
Petraeus: Europe’s participation in Iran war 'certainly a possibility'
David Petraeus told Euronews' morning show Europe Today that European countries may join US-Israel operations against Iran, mostly in air defence, but has ruled out US boots on the ground. France, Germany and the UK have so far signalled a defensive approach.