Angelique Chrisafis

5 days ago | theguardian.com | Maya Yang |Vicky Graham |Harry Taylor |Helen Davidson |Ben Smee |Jonathan Yerushalmy | +9 more

Iran’s parliament has voted to shut down the vital Hormuz shipping channel in retaliation against Donald Trump’s attack on the country, prompting fears of a sharp spike in oil prices that could cause a global recession. A barrel of Brent crude was selling for about $77 on Friday, having risen by more than 10% since mid-June when Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear sites prompted missile strikes from Tehran against Tel Aviv.

5 days ago | msn.com | Angelique Chrisafis

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5 days ago | irishtimes.com | Angelique Chrisafis

Countries in the Middle East and beyond responded with alarm after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as the EU and the UN called for immediate diplomacy. Gulf states, which historically have been regional rivals with nearby Iran and critical of its nuclear ambitions, expressed serious concern amid the risk of retaliation against US military bases hosted in their countries. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Oman criticised the US attack and urged de-escalation.

5 days ago | theguardian.com | Angelique Chrisafis

French police were questioning two people on Sunday after Disneyland Paris was hired for an alleged fake marriage ceremony involving a girl aged around nine. The theme park complex outside Paris had been hired for what was presumed to be a genuine private wedding early on Saturday morning before opening hours. But Disneyland staff and security called police when they noticed that the so-called bride, wearing in a wedding dress, was too young.

5 days ago | msn.com | Angelique Chrisafis

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