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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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Bulgaria rejects Ukraine coalition

Geopolitics·High·Reported 2h 44m ago·Updated 1h 13m ago

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Bulgaria rejects Ukraine coalition
President Rumen Radev declares Bulgaria will not join the Coalition of the Willing, stating that military aid prolongs the conflict.

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