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Kemi Badenoch says Trump ‘should not abandon mess he’s made’ in Middle East

Mrs Badenoch said her message to Mr Trump would be “if you break it, you own it”

The Independent UK

Losing a catastrophic war is no way for America to celebrate its 250th birthday

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: To avert global recession, US allies are being forced to humiliate themselves and clean up after Donald Trump in the Middle East. Never has an American president wreaked such havoc on erstwhile friends

The Independent UK

Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The US studied that in Panama and Colombia in the 1960s

With the world struggling to get oil supplies moving from the Middle East, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich raised eyebrows with a social media post highlighting a radical idea: Use nuclear bombs to cut a new channel along a route that would avoid Iranian threats in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Stocks Tumble Before the Open as Oil Prices Jump After Trump’s Iran Address

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -1.27%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -1.65% this morning as doubts over a quick resolution to the Middle East conflict dampened sentiment and fueled a spike in oil prices.

Barchart

Firms predict faster increases in prices amid Middle East conflict

The Bank of England’s latest survey of finance bosses across UK companies also highlighted growing uncertainty over the business outlook.

Evening Standard

Iran war affects 17,000 bookings as travellers seek sun elsewhere – Lastminute

The holiday website said it was having to ‘adapt quickly’ to travellers changing their preferences in light of the conflict.

Evening Standard

Kuwait’s military says its air defences working to intercept missiles – as it happened

US president warns there was ‘much more to follow’ after B1 bridge on the Karaj northern bypass in western Tehran, Iran, was targeted on Thursday

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US moves troops to hotels in Middle East – seemingly in violation of its own rules of war: report

US rules of war state that forces should make an effort to distinguish themselves from civilians to mitigate casualties

The Independent UK

Swinney softens domestic oil and gas stance in light of Middle East crisis

The First Minister was speaking on a podcast recording on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Crude Prices Fall on Hopes for De-Escalation of Hostilities in the Middle East

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -1.26 (-1.24%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed down -0.1125 (-3.51%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply lower on Wednesday amid mounting optimism that the war in the Middle East is nearing an end. Crude prices remained lower...

Barchart

Housing construction costs are already rising, increasing risks of builders going bust

For Australia’s building industry, higher fuel costs since the start of the Middle East war have been just the start of the pain.

The Conversation

Cotton Bulls Pushing Higher on Wednesday

Cotton futures are pushing off the early weakness on Wednesday with gains of 60 to 75 points at midday. The US dollar index is $0.614 lower at $99.140. Crude Oil is weaker, down $1.56 as the Middle East situation has cooled off after a post from President Trump suggested Iran...

Barchart

Corn Off Early Lows But Still Weaker at Midday

Corn futures are down 2 to 4 ½ cents in the front months on Wednesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 1 cent at $4.13 1/4. Crude Oil is weaker, down $1.56 as the Middle East situation has cooled off after a post from President Trump suggested...

Barchart

FTSE 100 soars as Middle East peace hopes grow

The US and Iran have both made some positive noises, prompting markets to rise.

Evening Standard

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No clear case for longer Iran war with goals won: PM

Australia will join a snap meeting to end disruption to shipping in a critical oil corridor as the prime minister questions the value of a prolonged Iran war.

Barchart

Crude Oil Prices Tumble on Hopes for an End to the War in the Middle East

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is down -1.62 (-1.60%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is down -0.0787 (-2.46%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today amid mounting optimism that the war in the Middle East is nearing an end. Crude prices remained lower after weekly...

Radio France Internationale

France and Japan deepen ties, urging calm as Middle East tensions escalate

French President Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have called for de-escalation in the Middle East and the protection of key energy routes, as tensions continue to ripple across the region.

Euronews

Germany's first Omani LNG shipments arrive despite Middle East disruptions

Germany's first Omani LNG deliveries are arriving on schedule — but analysis of the country's supply chain suggests Berlin's exposure to the Middle East crisis runs deeper than officials admit.

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S&P Futures Climb on Hopes of Middle East Conflict Resolution, U.S. ADP Jobs Report and Retail Sales Data on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending up +0.51% this morning as oil prices fall and risk appetite improves on hopes for an imminent end to the conflict in the Middle East.

The Times of India

'Not our war': UK PM to host multi-nation meeting on Hormuz crisis; backs Nato after Trump's 'paper tiger' jibe

Prime Minister Keir Starmer affirmed Britain will not join the Middle East conflict, deeming it "not our war" and not in the UK's national interest. He announced a meeting of 35 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring maritime security, aiming to mitigate economic fallout and rising…

Evening Standard

Reeves: Government ‘can’t alleviate every price increase’ from Iran war

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said contingency planning was under way to deal with the economic fallout from the Middle East crisis.

The Guardian - UK

Oil tumbles and UK’s FTSE 100 posts biggest daily rise in a year on hopes Middle East war will end soon – as it happened

Brent crude prices have fallen sharply, while the FTSE 100 is up 1.8% and government bonds are rallying

The Independent UK

Iraq secure final 2026 World Cup spot

Iraq became the final nation to book their spot at the 2026 World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1 in Mexico on Tuesday night. It was Iraq who took the lead in the 10th minute through Ali Al-Hamadi, but Bolivia equalised seven minutes before half time thanks to Moises Paniagua. Iraq…

The Guardian - AU

Top Iranian official injured in strike on Tehran – as it happened

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The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Oil prices spike after Trump vows to keep hitting Iran ‘extremely hard’ in address to nation

The president said US forces would 'finish the job' in Iran and that 'core strategic objectives are nearing completion’

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