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A Turkish-managed tanker carrying Russian crude was struck in the Black Sea after midnight. Turkish officials say the engine room was targeted and the attack likely came from an unmanned surface vessel. The crew is safe and the ship has a recent history of sanctions.
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Iran's national team has been practicing in Belek, Turkiye, limiting media access as it prepares friendlies against Nigeria and Costa Rica and debates moving World Cup matches from the US to Mexico over safety concerns.
Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel said Raul Castro is taking part in early-stage discussions with the United States, while an oil blockade linked to US policy has left Cuba suffering repeated nationwide blackouts and prompted warnings of a humanitarian crisis.
Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores will appear in a Brooklyn courtroom as they push to dismiss U.S. drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges tied to an alleged plot to ship cocaine to the United States.
European markets fell mid-morning as investors fretted over a possible escalation in the Middle East. Brent jumped above $106, bond yields rose, and the OECD cut Italy's growth outlook while warning of wider risks.
Analyst Muyu Xu warns that rising conflict around Iran could push oil as high as $120 a barrel if supply routes are disrupted, with import-reliant countries bearing the brunt.
After a disappointing referendum result, Forza Italia senators pushed out Maurizio Gasparri. Stefania Craxi, a seasoned Senate committee chair, is set to replace him as group leader.
Boris Pistorius warned the conflict involving Iran is already taking a heavy toll on world economies, called for a ceasefire, and said Germany will not be drawn into military engagement.
Daniela Santanchè resigns, and her statement "I obey and pay also for others" fuels political debate. A story dominating the front pages that could have significant effects on the government’s balance.
Tehran warns it could expand pressure beyond the Strait of Hormuz to Bab el-Mandab, raising the stakes for global shipping and complicating any US response.
President Trump urged European partners to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, but allies balked, calling his requests muddled and impractical while NATO seeks a collective path forward.
A US oil blockade has cut fuel supplies to Cuba, leaving an aging electricity system struggling. Frequent blackouts are already disrupting daily life and could create deeper humanitarian and political consequences, say observers and media reports.