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The UK is alarmingly unprepared for the threats it faces – security expert explains why

Lord Robertson, former UK defence secretary and Nato chief, has said that the UK’s national security is “in peril”. He is right. There is no secret about what the threats are. In addition to the woeful news from the Middle East and Ukraine every day, stories of sabotage, hacking, Russian…

The Conversation

One-way attack drones: Low-cost, high-tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare

Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have propelled drones into the headlines. The word “drone” now stretches to cover everything from hobbyist camera rigs available on Amazon to the Predator and Reaper systems the United States has relied on to fight terrorist organizations over the past 20 years.

The Conversation

Israeli And Lebanese Leaders To Speak Directly For The First Time In More Than 30 Years, Trump Says

The leaders of Israel and Lebanon are set to speak directly for the first time in over 30 years as President Donald Trump is reportedly pushing Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire between the countries as part of broader efforts to end hostilities in the Middle East.

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Tesco will do ‘whatever it can’ to keep down food prices amid Iran war

Tesco said that profits could dip over the current year as it flagged increased uncertainty linked to the conflict in the Middle East.

Evening Standard

Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’ Asim Munir arrives in Tehran to revive US-Iran peace talks

Pakistan is seeking to host the second round of peace talks before the fragile ceasefire expires next week

The Independent UK

The Middle East crisis has exposed NZ to a global fertiliser shock. Where is its plan?

New Zealand and Australia like to think of themselves as food powerhouses.

The Conversation

Trump is sending 10,000 more troops to the Middle East as Iran standoff deepens - REPORT

The Trump administration is sending roughly 10,000 additional U.S. troops to the Middle East, a major military reinforcement that signals Washington is preparing for a deeper and potentially longer confrontation with Iran even as President Donald Trump insists the crisis could end soon.

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S&P, Nasdaq Close at New All-Time Highs: Stock Market Today

Markets can see beyond the war in the Middle East and are no longer moving based on still-volatile crude oil prices.

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The Guardian view on the looming energy shock: ministers need to show they have a plan

Editorial: Keir Starmer can’t be blamed for the crisis in the Middle East, but he has to reassure people that he is prepared for its long-term consequences

The Guardian - UK

Job market yet to feel impact of Iran war, rate hikes

Australia's relatively low jobless rate has reinforced the Reserve Bank's view the labour market is still tight, adding to the case for more rate hikes.

AAP

US sends 10,000 more troops to Middle East as Iran ceasefire deadline nears- report

Over 10,000 additional US troops are deploying to the Middle East this month, including personnel aboard the USS George HW Bush and the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. This build-up coincides with the potential end of a two-week ceasefire with Iran, as planning for ground operations, including securing enriched uranium, is…

The Times of India

China’s Africa strategy is shifting and Iran conflict will speed it up

The global geoeconomic volatility wrought by the second Donald Trump US presidency and hostilities in the Middle East make the shift in China’s Africa strategy even more important for China and for Africa.

The Conversation

Even the neocons have turned against wars in the Middle East

Millions have died as a result of disastrous US-led military adventurism. But there have been no consequences for those who championed it for so long, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

Petrol stations reject French government plan to cap profit margins on fuel

Fuel distributors in France are strongly opposed to a government decree that aims to cap their profit margins as the war in the Middle East continues to drive up prices. Leading retailers warn the measure is hasty and unlikely to bring consumers much relief.

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The Independent UK

UK to send biggest-ever drone shipment to Ukraine in blow for Putin

Britain is set to announce millions in additional support for Ukraine, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirming a £752 million payment. This payment, part of a larger £3.36 billion loan, is designated for military equipment such as long-range missiles, air defence systems and drones. Defence Secretary John Healey will unveil the…

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Iran reportedly bought an in-orbit Chinese satellite to target US military sites in the Middle East — purchase agreement included ongoing ground control services based in China

Leaked documents allegedly show that the IRGC Aerospace Force is using a Chinese satellite to observe U.S. bases in the Middle East and use it for targeting American assets with drones and missiles.

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S&P Futures Muted After Rally, U.S. Economic Data and Earnings in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending down -0.04% this morning, taking a breather after a rally fueled by optimism about the prospect of a peace deal in the Middle East.

The Independent UK

JD Vance heckled at Turning Point USA event as supporters turn their back on Trump

JD Vance acknowledged that not all young conservatives are enamored with another war in the Middle East

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Evening Standard

Virgin Atlantic hikes fares by up to £360 as fuel costs soar amid Iran war

The chief executive says that tensions in the Middle East are keeping jet fuel costs high, with further fare rises possible in the coming months

The Independent UK

UN nuclear chief urges strict Iran checks in any deal to end war

The head of the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog says that “very detailed” measures to verify Iran’s nuclear activities must be put in place in a potential U.S.-Iran agreement to end their war in the Middle East

AAP

'Oil doesn't discriminate': businesses on shaky ground

Even if the Middle East conflict is resolved soon, Australia's business sector will take time to recover from a shaky start to 2026.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump announces historic talks between Lebanon and Israel with White House optimistic for peace

‘We feel good about the prospects of a deal”, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said

The Independent UK

Reeves to hold talks with US counterpart after hitting out at Trump’s ‘folly’ over Iran war

Rachel Reeves has gone public with her anger and frustration at the ‘folly’ of America’s actions in the Middle East

Evening Standard

Chancellor to hold talks with US counterpart after strong criticism of Iran war

Rachel Reeves has gone public with her anger and frustration at the ‘folly’ of America’s actions in the Middle East.

The Independent UK

Almost a third of Brits cutting back on food and heating amid price rises and financial pressures

The conflict in the Middle East has prompted prices to rise and mortgage rates to increase, putting further pressure on households’ costs

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