Growing US unease has sparked warnings about Britain’s reliance on a Chinese wind turbine supplier, prompting debate over espionage risks, diplomatic ties with Beijing, and the extent of government oversight.

The US President demanded that a Middle Eastern nation submit to his terms, while indicating space for external involvement and prompting fresh missile exchanges and cautious optimism among those monitoring escalating regional frictions.

Israel declares it holds sweeping control over Tehran’s airspace, with significant civilian losses reported as nuclear sites remain intact, while international figures urge renewed talks to de-escalate tensions.

Israel and Iran have intensified their exchanges with reciprocal strikes on key facilities, raising concerns about wider repercussions and possible shifts in regional power.