The Guardian Europe
Iran War: The Six-Month Clusterf*ck in One Timeline
Six months of strikes, threats, and failed diplomacy - because who needs oil when you have principles?
2026-08-28
The Guardian Europe
2026-08-07
The Atlantic
Iran Sends Love Letters to Jordan, Missiles Not Included
Iran bombs Jordan, then sends love letters and thanks for targeting tips, hoping to woo the locals - because nothing says romance like a missile strike.
2026-07-27
BBC Business
Home Heating Oil Prices Spike £100 in Three Weeks, Because of Course They Did
Home heating oil prices in Northern Ireland jump £100 in three weeks because US-Iran tensions and Houthi attacks make winter heating a luxury again.
2026-07-15
The Guardian Europe
Venezuela's Interim Government and Opposition to Hold Talks: Democracy's Awkward Family Therapy Session Begins
Venezuela's government and opposition will talk about democracy, but the most popular opposition leader is left out, and elections are still a distant dream.
2026-06-15
The Guardian
Peace Deal Sends Australian Stocks Soaring, Because Nothing Says Stability Like a Sudden End to Conflict
Iran and the US make peace, sending Australian stocks soaring; a woman fights for life after a shark attack; and university students report feeling less free to speak their minds.
The Good Times
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