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Tuesday 7 April

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The looming Tuesday deadline set by President Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has pushed the Middle East to the edge of what many fear could be a total regional collapse. After Trump warned that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if Tehran doesn't capitulate, Iranians began forming human chains around power plants and critical bridges, bracing for strikes that the White House suggests could begin by 8 p.m. ET. While the U.S. conducted a second round of strikes on military targets at Kharg Island, the world's attention is fixed on whether the threat to destroy civilian infrastructure — described by critics as a potential war crime — will be carried out.

Global fallout is already visible in the economy and diplomacy. Oil prices jumped over 2% today as markets factored in the potential loss of 9 million barrels of daily production. In a significant shift at the UN, Russia and China vetoed a resolution on reopening the Strait, while Iran reportedly cut direct contact with Washington, signaling a move toward mediation through Pakistan. Meanwhile, the UK and Italy have both signaled they will not allow their airbases to be used for strikes on civilian targets, creating a rare public rift with the Trump administration as the clock ticks down.

01The stories

The stories

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    The Iran Ultimatum

    President Trump intensified his rhetoric, warning of 'civilizational destruction' if Iran fails to meet a midnight deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iranians are forming 'human chains' around power plants, while the U.S. and Israel reportedly targeted Iranian bridges and railways earlier today.

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    Global Energy & Economic Impact

    The global energy crisis is deepening, with oil production from the Middle East expected to plunge by 9 million barrels this month. Countries like Egypt and Madagascar have implemented emergency energy conservation measures, while Delta Air Lines increased baggage fees by up to $50 to offset surging fuel costs.

  3. 03

    Artemis II: Journey Home

    After setting a human deep-space record, the Artemis II crew has begun their return to Earth, releasing stunning images of an 'Earthrise' and a solar eclipse viewed from the lunar far side. Commander Reid Wiseman and his crew proposed naming a lunar crater 'Carroll' after his late wife.

  4. 04

    Tech & AI Frontier

    Anthropic unveiled 'Claude Mythos Preview,' a powerful model capable of identifying thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities, but will keep it unreleased due to security risks. Meanwhile, Intel joined Elon Musk's 'Terafab' project, and Apple is reportedly on track to launch its first foldable iPhone in September.

  5. 05

    Geo-Politics & Law

    In Europe, JD Vance visited Hungary to endorse Prime Minister Viktor Orban, accusing the EU of election interference. In a major legal move, Australia's most decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, was arrested and charged with five counts of war-crime murders in Afghanistan.

  6. 06

    Global News Roundup

    Britain blocked rapper Kanye West from entering the country, forcing the cancellation of London's Wireless Festival. In France, a high-speed train driver was killed after colliding with a truck carrying military equipment near Calais.