Ukraine has repaired and reopened the damaged Druzhba pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Europe, with President Zelensky stating there are no longer grounds to block a €90 billion EU loan. This move aims to resolve a dispute that had impacted EU financial support.

Iraq is negotiating with Iran to reopen a vital oil shipping route, as the escalating Middle East conflict continues to drive up oil prices and impact global markets. This has led to new mortgages increasing by £800 a year in the UK due to 'Trumpflation' from the Iran war, while US stock futures rose as investors bought the dip despite the escalating tensions.

President Donald Trump has fired Pam Bondi as Attorney General, announcing the shakeup in a social media post amid criticism over her handling of specific cases and failure to prosecute his foes.