President Trump held a crisis meeting with energy executives and warned Iran to "get smart" and sign a non-nuclear deal, threatening an extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. He also claimed King Charles agrees with his stance on Iran's nuclear weapons.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the US, attending a state dinner where President Trump reportedly breached royal protocol by discussing the Iran war. The monarch also addressed Congress, urging the US not to abandon its special relationship with the UK, and is scheduled to visit New York's 9/11 Memorial.
Two Jewish men were seriously injured in an attack in Golders Green, North London, leading to the arrest of a 45-year-old suspect. Counter Terrorism Policing is investigating the incident, which Labour leader Keir Starmer condemned as "utterly appalling."
An Indian billionaire's son, Anant Ambani, has revived an offer to transport 80 hippopotamuses, descendants of Pablo Escobar's pets, from Colombia to his private zoo in India. Colombia had planned to slaughter the animals after their population grew out of control.
Average US gas prices have hit a new high of $4.23 per gallon, the highest since 2022, as Brent crude tops $114 per barrel. Fears of a Hormuz blockade and the Iran war are driving oil surges, leading some to consider pay-per-mile car insurance.
European Union regulators have charged Meta for violating online safety laws by not implementing effective controls to prevent children under 13 from accessing Instagram and Facebook. A preliminary investigation found minors could easily create accounts with false birth dates.
The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC has sparked questions about the cartel's future and its influence, with Russia stating it has no plans to follow suit. This move reflects the UAE charting its own course amidst regional tensions and the Iran war.