Bloomberg: Politics

• Israel-Iran Strikes Escalate, Deepening Wider Conflict Fears

  Israel signaled no letup in its campaign to destroy Iran’s nuclear capabilities, with risks in the oil-rich region rising as the nations bombarded military and civilian targets alike.

• Israel’s Big Gamble to Knock Out Iran

  Much now depends on how far the two central players are willing to go.

• Starmer Confident Aukus Pact Will Proceed Despite Trump Review

  UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he has no doubts that the Aukus defense pact with the US and Australia will continue despite President Donald Trump’s review of the initiative.

• Trump Blocked Israeli Plan to Kill Iranian Leader Khamenei

  President Donald Trump vetoed an Israeli plan to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after Israeli officials said they had an opportunity, according to a senior US official.

• Starmer, Carney Reboot UK-Canada Trade Talks Ahead of G-7

  The UK will seek to restart trade negotiations with Canada, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, as he strives to strengthen commercial ties around the world to better insulate Britain’s economy from the fallout of US President Donald Trump’s tariff war.