A Buckingham Palace source confirmed the Royals will not meet with survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during their state visit to the US.
President Trump announced the US ceasefire with Iran is over, threatening more military action after overnight clashes. He stated negotiations are a "waste of time" and indicated a potential reimposition of a naval blockade. Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the strikes as a "gross violation."
Following US strikes against Iran, prediction markets show declining odds for normal traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Traders now see a 44% chance of normalization by Dec. 1, with the earliest forecast for Jan. 1, 2027. Analysts warn of global oil supply shortages and increased insurance risks.
President Trump announced the end of the U.S. ceasefire with Iran following overnight hostilities. The U.S. conducted strikes against Iran in retaliation for attacks on commercial vessels, leading to a withdrawal of oil export waivers and a significant rise in oil prices.
President Trump reiterated his desire for U.S. control over Greenland, stating it's "for the protection of the world." Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly rejected the idea, emphasizing Greenland's right to self-determination and territorial integrity.
England is experiencing amber and yellow heat health alerts as a prolonged heatwave, potentially the longest since 1976, grips the nation. Temperatures could reach 36C in the south, impacting health services and increasing mortality, particularly among the elderly and vulnerable.
Oil prices rose sharply Wednesday following fresh U.S. strikes on Iran, launched in retaliation for Tehran attacking commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump declared the ceasefire "over," and the U.S. Treasury withdrew a waiver allowing Iran to sell oil.
