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Iran’s foreign ministry said Thursday that Tehran is still reviewing the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal to end the escalating military conflict between the two nations. Meanwhile, President Trump predicted on social media that the war would “end quickly,” without offering any specific timeline. In the past 24 hours, multiple mysterious explosions occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran hinting that the UAE may be responsible and warning it would “pay for it.” The strait handles roughly one-fifth of global oil transit, meaning any escalation could significantly impact worldwide energy markets. ...

Trump issued an ultimatum to the European Union on Thursday, demanding it approve a trade deal with the United States by a specified deadline. The move is seen as the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s trade pressure on Europe. The EU has not yet publicly responded to the deadline.

A series of local elections in the UK will serve as the biggest test yet for Prime Minister Starmer’s Labour government. Polls show Labour’s support has slipped, with some voters dissatisfied with the pace of economic recovery. The results will directly impact Starmer’s policy agenda.

A car drove into a crowd in the German city of Leipzig killing two people and injuring several others. A 33-year-old German citizen has been detained and authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack.