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Last update: 10 hours agoEurope-Gulf Diplomacy: In Athens, the Prime Minister joined the opening summit of the Geopolitical and Investment Alliance between Europe and Gulf states, aiming to deepen cooperation on politics, investment and development. China-EU Trade Clash: Beijing escalated its fight over the EU’s foreign subsidies probe into Nuctech, urging the Commission to stop “unreasonable suppression” and calling the investigation improper extraterritorial jurisdiction—while Brussels says its Foreign Subsidies Regulation applies equally. Markets: European stocks slid 1.5% in the biggest drop since March as oil prices spiked and bond yields rose, hitting banks, utilities and real estate. Ukraine War-Crime Push: A Russian court ordered Euroclear to pay about $250bn over frozen assets, as legal battles over sanctions continue. UK Politics: Labour leadership pressure grew as Wes Streeting confirmed he’ll stand in a contest and called for a “proper contest,” while Andy Burnham eyes a return to Parliament. Migration Rights: The Council of Europe backed a new interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights that could enable expulsions, including to third-country “repatriation centres,” if human-rights conditions are met. Security in the Gulf: Iran said European parties are negotiating with the IRGC over Strait of Hormuz transit, as restrictions disrupt a major share of global seaborne oil trade.
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