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"Trump says ceasefire still in effect after US and Iran clash." Views expressed in this World and US news update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 08 May 2026, 1300 UTC. Content and Source:  "Financial Times." https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQgLjVKrFMjdRDqNpSxNSChRZDq URL--https://www.ft.com. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). All newsletters   |   Read in browser Friday, 8 May 2026 Good morning. Here are the top stories from the FT       Top Headlines from the UK Edition       Middle East war: Trump says ceasefire still in effect after US and Iran clash   UAE intercepts Iranian drones and missiles as tensions escalate     UK elections: Labour suffers heavy early losses as Reform surges   More than 5,000 council seats are up for grabs in England, as part...

"Houthi missile attack signals 'serious' escalation of the war." Views expressed in this geopolitical news and analysis are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 29 March 2026, 1415 UTC. Content and Source:  "Financial Times."  https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQgKvPzHflpLFVzWcTMqqbnNdWS URL--https://www.ft.com. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.   Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogpot.com). All newsletters   |   Read in browser Sunday, 29 March 2026 Good morning. Here are the top stories from the FT       Top Headlines from the UK Edition       Houthi missile attack signals ‘serious’ escalation in Iran war   Rebels’ participation puts vital maritime routes at greater risk     A ‘victim’ and a ‘dinosaur’: three days of Crispin Odey testimony   Financier’s cross-examination this week has been culmina...