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    Swiss parliament votes to lift nuclear ban, triggering referendum fight over energy future

    Both chambers voted to overturn the 2018 ban on building new reactors, but Social Democrats, Greens and environmental groups are already collecting signatures for a national vote.

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Hormuz opens, Moscow smokes

Trump signs Iran pact as Ukraine hits Moscow and NATO absorbs pressure

The past 12 hours pushed diplomacy and deterrence into the same narrow channel. A US-Iran pact promised relief in the Gulf, while Ukraine carried the war deeper into Moscow and Washington told Europe to prepare for less American cover.

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  • Makerfield by-election results

    Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, preparing a leadership challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London.

  • Vance postpones Switzerland Iran talks

    Cancels trip to Switzerland entirely, citing diplomatic tensions and criticizing Israel, as direct talks with Iranian officials are officially called off.

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The US under Trump: second term

The US President signed a framework agreement with Iran, ending a conflict that impacted global energy markets and drawing strong reactions from allies and rivals.

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