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Markets and diplomacy react to US-Iran ceasefire
Family pays tribute to British teenager killed in Vietnam motorcycle crash
The family of 19-year-old Orla Wates has paid tribute after she died in a motorcycle crash on the Ha Giang loop in northern Vietnam. She died at Viet Duc University hospital in Hanoi, and her family described her as “beautiful, independent and very funny.”
How Axel Springer is expanding into the US after buying the Telegraph
Axel Springer, led by Mathias Döpfner, is pushing deeper into transatlantic media after its recent purchase of the UK’s Daily Telegraph. The company’s move drew attention after Hungary’s Viktor Orbán was given a prominent opinion slot in Welt am Sonntag, which reportedly irritated some former editors and raised fresh questions about Springer’s direction.
Shell’s oil trading profits jump amid market volatility from the Iran crisis
Shell is expected to report significantly higher first-quarter trading profits, with earnings from its commodity desks projected to rise to between $200 million and $700 million. The boost comes after weeks of volatile energy markets linked to the Iran crisis, though Qatar-related strikes have also hit gas output.
South Korea Says North Korea Fired Several Short-Range Missiles Over Two Days
South Korea’s military says North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Wednesday, marking the second missile launch in two days.
FTSE 100 Surges 3% as Markets Ease Rate-Hike Bets After US-Iran Ceasefire
Global markets rallied after Washington and Tehran agreed a two-week ceasefire, easing fears of a wider conflict. The FTSE 100 rose about 3%, with oil prices falling sharply and traders scaling back expectations for Bank of England and ECB rate hikes. Travel, aviation and banking stocks gained, while energy shares fell as investors waited for more certainty on whether the ceasefire will hold and whether the Strait of Hormuz stays open.
Five Teenagers to Stand Trial in Sweden Over Attempted Murder of an Iranian Dissident
Five teenagers in Sweden are set to go on trial over the attempted murder of an Iranian dissident. Sweden’s security service says Iran has increased its targeting of dissidents since the start of the Iran war, and accuses it of using organized crime groups to carry out violence on Swedish soil.
Oil Prices Fall Sharply After U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
Oil prices dropped below $100 a barrel after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Markets are still cautious, but the immediate supply panic has eased for now.
Louvre Prepares Major Restoration of Dozens of Rubens Paintings
The Louvre in Paris is preparing an ambitious restoration project to repair dozens of centuries-old paintings by Peter Paul Rubens. The aim is to save the Flemish masterpieces from further deterioration.
Starmer to visit the Middle East after US and Iran agree to a ceasefire
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed the ceasefire deal between the US and Iran and says the UK will do all it can to support and sustain it. He is due to visit the Middle East next.
Rory McIlroy hosts record-cost Masters Champions Dinner as Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson miss it
Rory McIlroy hosted the Masters Champions Dinner at Augusta National, with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson both absent. The 2025 menu set a tournament record at $318 per person, featuring dishes from elk sliders and tuna carpaccio to wagyu filet and salmon, plus a 1989 Chateau d’Yquem for dessert. McIlroy said he wanted to make sure the missing champions were still acknowledged.
Keir Starmer travels to the Gulf after the US and Iran agree a two-week ceasefire
Keir Starmer is heading to the Gulf to meet regional leaders and discuss efforts to support and sustain the US-Iran ceasefire. The talks are also expected to focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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