The UK's last blast furnaces were in danger of shutting down after negotiations with the Chinese owners stalled, which would affect the country's economy and national security. Therefore, the British Parliament passed a law in an emergency session transferring the operations to the government, bringing nationalization one step closer.
D66's leader Jetten calls for sweeping changes to government regulations in party conference speech, citing the need for more logic and less red tape. Party also proposes increase in government role in energy sector, but emphasizes importance of preparing for future elections.
Verstappen struggles with brakes and ends up in disappointing 7th place for Bahrain Grand Prix with McLaren's Oscar Piastri taking pole position. Teammate Lando Norris also disappoints while Yuki Tsunoda starts in 10th place for his second race with Red Bull.
Huge forest fire near the Kanaalweg in Drunen, NL-Alert sent to evacuate nearby hikers and residents. With dry conditions and extreme precipitation deficit, the risk of natural fires in the Netherlands is increasing.
President Trump has exempted electronics such as smartphones, chips, computers, and routers from import tariffs in order to encourage companies like Apple and Nvidia to invest and produce more in the US. However, China and the US have engaged in a trade war, resulting in increased tariffs on imports from each other's countries. As a way to avoid the high tariffs, Apple has reportedly shipped 1.5 million iPhones to India where the tariffs are lower and currently suspended.
Iran is facing economic struggles and high inflation, creating tension among its population. As the US threatens with war, Iran is willing to negotiate but not directly with the US, making it unlikely for a quick agreement to be reached.