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The United States launched fresh military strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, citing attempted attacks on commercial shipping and US service members. Iran reported civilian casualties, including at a wedding, and claimed retaliatory attacks on US bases in the region, which the US denied.

Former Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as the Member of Parliament for Holborn & St Pancras. His departure triggers a by-election in the constituency and an early test for the Labour party's ability to reclaim voters.

A new Gallup poll indicates that a record-high 89% of U.S. adults perceive government corruption as widespread, marking a 10-point increase from the previous year. This figure surpasses readings from the past two decades, reflecting broad agreement across political affiliations.

President Trump revealed a significant trade agreement with India, which includes slashing US tariffs on India to 18%. In return, India has committed to ending its purchases of Russian oil and increasing imports of US energy, technology, and agricultural products.

Anthropic has released updated Claude Fable 5.1 models, offering improved performance for agentic workflows at a reported 45% lower cost. Meanwhile, OpenAI is detailing safety protocols for its upcoming Astra model, which possesses advanced capabilities for interacting with computer systems, following a delay due to a security breach.