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Daily news brief — 5 October 2026

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Plus Merz visits Kyiv amid strikes, the US pulls B-1 bombers from the UK, and 6 other stories from today

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Iran maintains closure of Strait of Hormuz until conditions are met

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States meets seven conditions outlined in a June interim agreement. The announcement comes after the US replied to an Iranian proposal via Qatari mediators.

Why it matters

The continued closure of the waterway, which typically handles one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas, prolongs severe disruptions to international maritime shipping.

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German Chancellor announces aid for Ukraine during Russian strikes on Kyiv

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit amid renewed Russian drone attacks on the capital, which included a strike on the city's Northern Bridge. During his visit, Merz announced a new military and energy aid package for Ukraine worth over ​​–1.3 billion.

Why it matters

The new funding and bilateral agreement aim to help Ukraine counter a surge in Russian drone attacks that have repeatedly targeted critical infrastructure and bridges in Kyiv.

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US military withdraws B-1 bombers from UK base following security incident

The United States has withdrawn all twelve of its B-1 bombers from the RAF Fairford airbase in the UK, returning them to their home stations. The decision follows a security incident last week where five men were arrested on suspicion of planning terrorist attacks targeting the base.

Why it matters

The withdrawal removes aircraft that the US previously used to launch strikes against Iranian missile sites threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

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G7 countries agree to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel from reserves

The G7 countries have agreed to release 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel from their emergency reserves over several months. The decision, reached during a videoconference chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron, follows pressure from US President Donald Trump.

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Yemeni government launches major military offensive against Houthi forces

Yemen's Saudi-backed government has launched a major military offensive to recapture all territory controlled by Iran-backed Houthi forces. The announcement by President Rashad al-Alimi follows recent Houthi advances, including the cutoff of a vital supply route to the government-held city of Taiz.

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Latvia's United List party wins parliamentary election

Latvia's prime minister looks set to retain power after his party appeared to score the country's biggest election victory since independence.

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EU proposes limits on Ukrainian agricultural subsidies for future membership

The European Union has proposed limiting Ukraine's access to agricultural subsidies and farming markets if the country joins the bloc. The restrictions are driven by concerns among current member states regarding the potential scale of food exports from Kyiv.

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Hundreds of French schools to close amid ongoing student protests

Up to 500 French high schools will be fully or partially closed on Monday due to ongoing student protests over classroom overcrowding, teacher shortages, and dilapidated buildings. The education minister suspended lessons as a security precaution following days of demonstrations.

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Reported financial losses from hijacked UK social media accounts rise 400%

Reported financial losses from hijacked email and social media accounts in the UK have risen by more than 400% in a single year. Scammers are hacking these accounts to impersonate victims and sell fake event tickets to their friends and family.

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