US-Iran Attacks Intensify, Europe's Nuclear Push, Online Rage Fuels Riots

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On today's podcast:

(1) The US military struck Iran for the second straight day, an escalation of violence that threatens efforts to reach a permanent peace deal.

(2) Oil extended a surge as the US struck targets in Iran for a second day, raising risks for energy supplies from the Middle East.

(3) Russia announced a short-term ban on diesel exports, causing global prices for the fuel to surge to multi-year highs, as a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks leads to domestic shortages.

(4) The European Union will allow governments to include nuclear power as one of the categories of energy spending that qualify for greater flexibility under the bloc’s strict budgetary rules.

(5) Nigel Farage intended his shock decision to quit Parliament and seek reelection in his coastal seat as a demonstration of political strength. But a man wearing a trash can could end up showing the depth of antipathy to the Reform UK leader.

(6) The UK has seen three summers of anti-migrant protests which have turned to violence -- in Belfast in Northern Ireland and in Southampton, following the death of Henry Nowak. Anger and resentment is being manipulated online and weaponized -- and authorities are struggling to address the real world impact.

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