Prospects for US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan dimmed significantly after the US seized an Iranian vessel, with Tehran stating it has no plans to participate. This action follows reports of President Trump's rage over the conflict and concerns about insider trading.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to address the Commons regarding Peter Mandelson's failed security vetting for the US ambassador role, admitting he inadvertently misled MPs. Documents reveal the Cabinet Secretary advised waiting for vetting completion before appointment.
Shamar Elkins, 31, gunned down eight children, aged three to eleven, including seven of his own, in Shreveport, Louisiana, following a domestic dispute with his wife over divorce demands. Officials identified the victims and noted Elkins' prior "dark thoughts."
Crude oil prices jumped over 4.8% to $94.69 a barrel, and stock markets declined globally, as the US seizure of an Iranian ship near the Strait of Hormuz intensified Middle East tensions and dimmed prospects for a peace deal. Kuwait declared force majeure on oil shipments.