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• Iranian shipping attacks — Iran is reportedly expanding attacks on shipping beyond the Strait of Hormuz, heightening concerns about further disruption to oil markets.
• Ukraine energy strikes — Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have caused major outages, while Kyiv reports restrictions affecting Starlink operations.
• Nord Stream trial — A Ukrainian national is standing trial in Germany over alleged involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline explosions.
• Houthi-Saudi escalation — Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia have escalated, with a missile targeting Riyadh intercepted and debris from an earlier interception injuring four people.
• Pope Leo health — The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, underwent successful surgery and spent a peaceful night in hospital.
• OpenAI security probe — A Saudi OpenAI employee has been arrested over an alleged covert recording device found at the company’s headquarters.