Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has asserted that Donald Trump's perceived approach to restricting support for Ukraine is 'completely wrong', arguing it risks prolonging the conflict rather than facilitating its resolution.
Major corporations across the energy, financial, and defence sectors have recorded substantial profit increases amidst the US-Israel war in Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz closure and market volatility proving particularly lucrative.
Reform UK has secured hundreds of council seats and control of Newcastle-under-Lyme, marking significant shifts in English local governance. Labour has forfeited control of eight councils, while the Conservatives also experienced losses.
Early results from English council elections show Reform UK making considerable inroads, particularly in former Labour heartlands and at the expense of Conservative incumbents. The shift points to a more fragmented political landscape across England, with further results from Wales and Scotland anticipated later today.
