US reinstates naval blockade on Iran
Summary
This episode covers escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump threatening a naval blockade and tariffs amid US-Iran strikes. It also reports on new European air defense initiatives for Ukraine, Hungary’s controversial constitutional changes to remove former officials, and a US antitrust challenge to the Paramount-Warner Bros merger. Additional stories include the UK’s counter-terrorism probe into Anne Whittamore’s murder, Spain’s euthanasia law debates, De Beers halting mine production, and a Dua Lipa collaboration promoting banned books.
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Introduction and main headlines overview
Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
European missile defense initiative for Ukraine
Hungary's new government amends constitution
US states challenge Paramount-Warner merger
Counter-terrorism probe into Anne Whittamore killing
Debate over Spain's euthanasia law changes
De Beers halts production amid market decline
Dua Lipa partners with bookshop for banned books
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