Trump has openly criticised Israel and Iran, demanding a return to calm as tensions over missile attacks and diplomatic stalemates strain the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East.

Tehran launched missiles at a major US military base in Qatar, apparently in retaliation for earlier bombing, prompting evacuations and sparking concerns over wider regional escalation.

Massive US air strikes targeted key nuclear sites in Iran, prompting Washington to claim a strategic success as Tehran warned of severe repercussions for what it deemed an unacceptable escalation.

A major US finance group is providing a multibillion-pound loan to support the latest nuclear power station, bridging significant funding gaps and addressing cost overruns in a move that reinforces the UK’s energy capabilities.