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Trump Truth Social attack on the UK sharpens the Iran war crisis as Pete Hegseth briefs from the Pentagon, oil surges and pressure grows over the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump Truth Social attack on UK deepens Hormuz crisis as Hegseth defends Iran war stance

UK Petrol Hits 28-Month High Amid 2026 Energy Crisis

UK Petrol Prices Hit 28-Month High as Brent Hits $116: Will Bank of England Raise Rates in 2026

Robert Mueller dies aged 81 on March 22, 2026. Former FBI director and special counsel in Trump-Russia probe leaves legacy amid political reaction and renewed global attention.

Robert Mueller dies at 81: former FBI director, special counsel and central figure in Trump-era investigations

President Zelensky sets out a three-step plan for Donald Trump to pressure Vladimir Putin: US security guarantees for Ukraine, a reconstruction package and a ceasefire ultimatum backed by total sanctions.

Zelensky urges Trump to pressure Putin with security guarantees, reconstruction and total sanctions

European states are debating nuclear deterrence as trust in US security commitments weakens under Donald Trump, with France, Germany and the UK at the centre of discussions, reports Politico.

EU countries debate nuclear rearmament amid Trump policy shock – Politico

On 6 February 2026, US president Donald Trump deleted a racist Truth Social video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys after swift backlash during Black History Month, reigniting debate over racial rhetoric in US politics.

Trump deletes racist Obamas video after Truth Social post sparks backlash during Black History Month

Donald Trump sparked controversy at a closed-door elite dinner in Washington after joking that Greenland, Canada and Venezuela could become new US states, reviving familiar territorial themes

Trump jokes about ‘adding’ Greenland, Canada and Venezuela to the US at elite dinner

Trump declared a national emergency over Cuba on 29 January 2026, accusing Havana of threatening US national security and vowing tariffs on countries supplying oil, escalating pressure on allies and global energy trade.

Why has Trump declared a national emergency over Cuba and threatened tariffs on countries supplying oil

Keir Starmer refuses to join Donald Trump Peace Council over Vladimir Putin participation. UK government rejects initiative citing security concerns and billion-dollar membership costs.

Why Starmer rejected Trump Peace Council after Putin was invited and Britain refused to join

Hungary has joined Donald Trump’s new US Peace Council after Viktor Orban confirmed on Facebook that Budapest accepted an invitation as a founding member. The White House says Gaza is the first focus.

Hungary joins US Peace Council as Viktor Orban confirms Trump invitation and founding role

Trump proposes a new Peace Council with $1bn membership fees, raising concerns over UN rivalry, financial control and plans to extend the model to Ukraine and other conflicts.

What is Trump's Peace Council and why are countries asked to pay $1bn

US President Donald Trump imposes 10% tariffs on Denmark and seven European nations over Greenland dispute, warning duties will rise to 25% unless a deal on purchasing Greenland is reached soon now!

Trump introduces 10% tariffs on Denmark and seven European nations amid Greenland purchase plan crisis