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The announcement of a US-Iran peace deal is causing oil prices to fall and shares to jump, with markets rallying on hopes that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen and world leaders welcoming the framework for peace, though questions and risks regarding the deal's details and impact on Lebanon remain.

Prime Minister Starmer has confirmed a social media ban for under-16s, marking a significant policy shift, while Labour MPs are pushing for targets to boost male teachers and Britain's economy faces deindustrialization risks from high energy prices, as the Labour movement mourns the passing of former deputy leader Roy Hattersley.

Russian strikes killed nine and set a historic cathedral in Kyiv ablaze, with waves of explosions echoing through the capital and one of Ukraine's most significant religious sites, the Dormition Cathedral, caught fire in what continues to be a devastating conflict.

The son of Norway's Crown Princess has been convicted of two counts of rape and sentenced to four years in prison, while a Paris trial highlights rare-book heists and Japan grapples with a declining number of royals, leading to discussions about adopting male relatives to address succession concerns.

US musician Oliver Tree tragically died in a helicopter collision in Brazil, photographer Don McCullin is set to release his final book focusing on Vietnam, **global attacks on education, pupils, and staff have surged by 40%, and the G7 summit in Évian sees Macron framing an agenda with hopes for Trump's full participation**.

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