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Jun 25, 2026 - World

Stock markets on both sides of Atlantic up as concerns ease over prospect of another inflationary shockBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices have fallen to pre-Iran war levels as more oil tankers exited the strait of Hormuz.Brent crude, the global benchmark, fell to a low of $72.24 a barrel on Thursday, slightly lower than the day before the US and Israel launched missile attacks on Tehran on 28 February. Prices have fallen more than 20% this month. Continue reading...

Jun 25, 2026 - World

Taipei welcomed Western statements of support Thursday after Beijing reiterated its intent "to exercise China's jurisdiction" in waters east of the democratic island in what alarmed overseas capitals called "novel" offshore actions.

Jun 25, 2026 - World

Peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran faced further challenges on Thursday as Tehran issued threats to commercial vessels traveling outside preapproved routes in the Strait of Hormuz and rejected calls to use unfrozen funds to purchase American farm goods.

Jun 25, 2026 - World

Sarah Mullally ends visit to region with call for two-state solution that allows Israelis and Palestinians to live in peaceThe archbishop of Canterbury has called for an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestine after a pilgrimage in which she met Palestinians attacked by settlers and others detained without trial.Sarah Mullally, the head of the Church of England, and Hosam Naoum, the Anglican archbishop of Jerusalem, issued a joint letter on Thursday urging Anglicans around the world to press politicians “to take all necessary measures to establish a credible path towards ending the occupation”. Continue reading...

Jun 25, 2026 - World

One of the most intricately decorated parts of the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, a passageway walked by popes and presidents and attributed to Renaissance master Raphael, is getting its first major face-lift in over 500 years.