From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from confirmation hearing of Trump's Fed chair pick
Kevin Warsh denied making a deal with Donald Trump on interest rates and said he wanted regime change at the central bank.

Kevin Warsh denied making a deal with Donald Trump on interest rates and said he wanted regime change at the central bank.

The US and Iran have exchanged strikes, with the US hitting 90 military targets and Iran reporting 14 deaths. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has dramatically decreased, with numbers falling to single figures daily. Iran's foreign ministry denounced the US strikes as a "grave war crime".

The Port of Rotterdam, Europe's largest for freight and a major energy/chemicals hub, faces pressure to transition from fossil fuels to green operations. Environmental groups are suing, demanding a concrete phase-out plan, while the Port Authority aims for net-zero by mid-century but faces challenges with industry relocation and infrastructure.

York Knights secured their third consecutive Super League victory, a historic first for the club, by defeating Hull FC 20-16. Hull FC's away form worsened with only one win on the road this season.

Norway striker Erling Haaland has named England as one of the favourites to win the World Cup, urging the media to put pressure on the Three Lions ahead of their quarter-final meeting. Haaland, born in Leeds, expressed surprise at Norway's success.

England achieved their first T20 series victory against India by winning the fourth T20 match by nine wickets. Harry Brook's 79* and Phil Salt's 59* led England to chase 159 with ease, securing a 3-0 series lead.

Alfie Hewett won two matches on Thursday to reach the men's wheelchair singles semi-finals and the doubles final. He will face Gustavo Fernandez in singles and pair with Gordon Reid against Tokito Oda and Fernandez in the doubles final.