Trump threatens Iran and Houthi rebels with major military punishment as oil tops $100
New threats follow Red Sea tanker strikes, pushing Brent above $100 and raising the odds of regional escalation.

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New threats follow Red Sea tanker strikes, pushing Brent above $100 and raising the odds of regional escalation.
The Labour leader’s latest cost-of-living move cuts business rates for pubs, clubs, and live venues, aiming to steady high streets.
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Foreign Policy reports the Havana regime is increasingly in Trump’s sights, sharpening the stakes for sanctions, risk, and markets.
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Activists say justice is incomplete, pushing regulators and courts to close the legal protection gap.
A rewrite of historic preservation rules could speed up Trump’s D.C. arch plans and increase risks to sites everywhere.