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Hormuz tolls and Spanish ashes

Trump escalates in Hormuz as Europe hardens defences and heat exposes brittle systems

The Gulf moved from danger to outright economic coercion, with American strikes, Iranian retaliation claims and a proposed fee on the world's most sensitive oil lane. Europe, meanwhile, answered insecurity with missile plans, cyber protests and more rules for technology at home.

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  • Brussels Oxy building fire

    Firefighters search for six missing workers after a fire at a building under renovation in Brussels

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Brussels vs capitals: EU integration

EU ministers formally advanced Ukraine and Moldova's accession talks by opening a new negotiations cluster, while a Polish fighter interception of a Russian plane highlighted ongoing regional tensions.

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Brussels Oxy building fire

Disasters·Top story·Reported 2h 59m ago·Updated 10m ago
  1. Chapter 2 of 2DisasterCatching upReported 1h 35m ago

    Brussels construction site fire

    Firefighters search for six missing workers after a fire at a building under renovation in Brussels

  2. Chapter 1 of 2DisasterCatching upReported 2h 59m ago

    Brussels Oxy building fire

    Identified victims of the Brussels Oxy fire were trapped inside an elevator, as emergency crews continue searching for the remaining missing people.

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