Spain weather: heat alerts in Murcia and Oria, storms in the north on July 10 · Pollar

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Hormuz tolls and Spanish ashes

Trump escalates in Hormuz as Europe hardens defences and heat exposes brittle systems

The Gulf moved from danger to outright economic coercion, with American strikes, Iranian retaliation claims and a proposed fee on the world's most sensitive oil lane. Europe, meanwhile, answered insecurity with missile plans, cyber protests and more rules for technology at home.

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Spain weather: heat alerts in Murcia and Oria, storms in the north on July 10 · Pollar