The Latest Breaking News from Emmanuel Macron

With the U.S. now blockading the Strait of Hormuz, the focus is on who has the ‘guts to go through first’

A coalition of U.S. allies is now working on a plan to safely secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Fortune · Apr 13

“Enjoy the current pump figures”: The blockade is here, but Iran is choosing to taunt Trump rather than panic

Taunts with math!

We Got This Covered · Apr 13

US starts naval blockade of Iranian ports after deadline passes

Iran warns Americans they face higher pump prices due to prohibition imposed on Monday evening

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13

'Ready to play full part': France, UK plan joint mission to protect Hormuz shipping route

France and the UK will jointly lead a multinational initiative to restore free and secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising US-Iran tensions. This strictly defensive mission aims to safeguard maritime traffic through the strategic waterway, separate from ongoing hostilities, and will be deployed when conditions permit.

The Times of India · Apr 13

How the world reacted to Péter Magyar’s victory in Hungarian election

Viktor Orbán’s crushing defeat is resonating globally

The Independent UK · Apr 13

Starmer refuses to back Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade

The prime minister has spoken out for the first time on the US president’s decision to block the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK · Apr 12

Starmer refuses to join Trump’s Hormuz blockade as oil prices expected to rise

As MPs return to Westminster from the Easter recess, a resolution to the Iran war does not appear imminent.

Evening Standard · Apr 12

No clouds on the horizon: France and Portugal strengthen their relationship with Treaty of Porto

The Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the two countries entered into force this Sunday, a partnership 'at the service of the French and the Portuguese, and of a Europe that decides for itself'.

Euronews · Apr 12

Europe welcomes Magyar victory as Orban concedes defeat in Hungary's elections

Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban has conceded defeat in Sunday's elections to his rival, conservative Peter Magyar, a former government insider and political newcomer who has promised "system change" for the country.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 12

Iran hits out at ‘excessive’ US demands amid peace talks

Iran has criticized what it calls "excessive" US peace demands ahead of a second round of talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, aimed at extending a fragile ceasefire. The current negotiations are considered a "last opportunity" to establish a common framework following six weeks of bloody conflict. The US delegation is led…

The Independent UK · Apr 11