Backed by the US President but supported at home by figures close to the regime in Tehran, the young Iraqi leader is seeking an economic agreement with the US without fuelling tensions

The idea seems intuitive, but the problem is that the Strait does not work like that: there is no physical point whose capture would equate to control of it. Seizing an island in that system is like plugging a hole in a net. The threat passes through all the others

The former Defence Minister takes credit for all his successes on the front line and highlights General Syrsky’s mistakes. Heated reports from Kyiv

Sánchez scores two partial victories: his wife will stand trial on only two charges, whilst the CJEU has ruled that the amnesty for Catalan leaders is compatible with EU law. However, one year on from the vote, the political problems remain

Lithuania’s warning about possible Russian attacks on Baltic or Polish infrastructure

At the ambassadors’ meeting, Athens maintained its veto on the new measures. It is determined to secure an exemption at all costs to allow its shipowners to continue transporting Russian liquefied natural gas through EU waters and ports, provided it is destined for third countries. Tens of billions of euros are at stake

Israelis and Lebanese are determined to make the agreement work, but are struggling to learn to trust one another

The Israelis do not need to take action against the regime, even though the war has resumed. An agreement between the Americans and the Iranians is a long way off; it is enough simply to stand by and watch

The US President’s sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, are investing in military tech firms that hold government contracts. The brothers’ companies, Pentagon funds and the generous “patriotic capitalism”