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Trump weighs Iran nuclear deal against military strike
President Donald Trump has said he is undecided between pursuing a diplomatic agreement with Iran over its nuclear programme or ordering a military attack. The statement introduces uncertainty for regional governments and energy markets, given that a significant share of global oil shipments passes through the Strait of Hormuz. No timeline or specific conditions were attached to either option.
"Trump says he is divided between closing a deal or attacking Iran."
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Spain probes Plus Ultra bailout funds and Zapatero payments
Spanish financial crimes investigators are examining the state holding company SEPI's decision to bail out airline Plus Ultra, alongside payments of 2.6 million euros made to former prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero over five years from companies linked to the affair. Police reportedly threatened to force open a safe belonging to Zapatero after an initial refusal to unlock it. The investigation centres on whether public funds were directed improperly.
"Police threatened to break open Zapatero's safe after he initially refused to open it."
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Russia launches largest civilian bombardment of war
Russia fired close to 100 missiles at Ukrainian cities, striking residential buildings in Kyiv and elsewhere. One person was confirmed killed, with damage assessments ongoing. The scale of the attack, described as the heaviest targeting of civilians since the war began, was also read as a signal directed at Ukraine's European allies.
"Nearly 100 missiles and a message against European allies."
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Police unit links Zapatero family to four million euros
Spain's financial crimes unit UDEF has produced two reports examining income received by the family of former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, totalling around four million euros over five years. The findings have prompted a formal judicial investigation. The case places pressure on the PSOE at a difficult moment for the governing left, with party members and supporters now watching how the leadership responds.
"La UDEF revela que la familia Zapatero ingresó cuatro millones en cinco años."
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Coal mine explosion kills dozens in Shanxi
An underground gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi province, China, has killed at least 82 people, with ten workers still trapped below ground. Rescue teams are continuing operations at the site. Chinese mine safety regulators have been notified and an investigation is under way. The death toll makes it one of the deadlier mining accidents in the country in recent years.
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US Indicts Raúl Castro on Federal Charges
US federal prosecutors have filed an indictment against Raúl Castro, the former Cuban president and longtime head of the island's security apparatus. The move marks a significant escalation in American legal pressure on Cuban leadership. The indictment has drawn public statements from figures connected to Cuba's intelligence history, including the ex-wife of a Cuban spy who described her former husband as a sociopath.
"Era un sociópata."
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Chemical Tank Leak Forces Mass Evacuation in Southern California
California authorities ordered the evacuation of up to 50,000 residents after a toxic chemical tank began leaking in Southern California, raising the risk of explosion. Emergency crews worked to cool the tank while the evacuation remained in place. State officials declared an emergency as the situation continued to develop. No casualties were immediately reported.
"Authorities rushed to cool a tank holding a toxic chemical while 50,000 people remained evacuated in California."
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US adds 5,000 troops to Poland amid missile tensions
The United States is reinforcing NATO's eastern flank with an additional 5,000 soldiers stationed in Poland. The move comes as Russia deploys missiles in Belarus, raising the military stakes along the alliance's border. European allies, uncertain about the durability of US commitments under the Trump administration, are watching the deployment closely.
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US asks NATO for Hormuz military contingency plan
The United States is pressing NATO allies to develop a military fallback option for reopening the Strait of Hormuz if Iran proceeds with a blockade. Secretary of State Marco Rubio raised the contingency as Iran separately negotiates with Oman over terms for permanent transit fees on shipping through the strait. Around a fifth of global oil supply passes through the waterway, making any sustained closure a significant risk to energy markets worldwide.
"Iran is negotiating a permanent toll on Hormuz traffic even as the US seeks a military option to reopen it."
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Secret Service shoots suspect near White House
A man identified as Nasire Best opened fire near the White House on Saturday and was shot and killed by Secret Service agents. One other person was wounded in the incident. The White House perimeter was secured and no staff or officials were reported harmed. Federal authorities are investigating the circumstances of the shooting.
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