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Economy
Bank of England holds interest rates amid intensifying inflation risks
As widely expected, the Bank of England kept interest rates on hold as fears grow that the conflict between Israel and Iran will escalate to involve the United States. This would likely send oil prices soaring and push UK inflation further above target.
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Culture news
Iranian Palme d'Or winner Jafar Panahi calls for fall of Tehran regime
In a powerful message posted on Instagram, the Iranian filmmaker appealed for an end to the conflict between his country and Israel. While urging for an international trial against the Jewish state, Panahi also called for the fall of the Tehran regime.
Europe News
EU divided over Israel's right to bomb Iran
Not all EU countries believe Israel’s attack on Iran is legal under international law, and the differences will be on display when ambassadors meet in Brussels on Thursday ahead of a summit of heads of state and government taking place next week.
Europe News
Iran conflict to derail EU review of Israeli association agreement
Senior EU officials say a suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement is "unlikely" now that Israel is in a new conflict with Iran, despite likelihood EU's own report will show evidence of Israel breaching its human rights clause in relation to Gaza.
World News
Trump demands Tehran's 'surrender' again as Israel conflict continues
Donald Trump said "I may do it, I may not do it" when asked by reporters if the US planned to join Israeli strikes on Iran, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to thank the US president for "standing by us."
Stay up to date on the Israel-Iran conflict — a long-standing geopolitical and military standoff involving proxy forces, cyber operations, and direct strikes centered around regional power and nuclear tensions.