Convera strategist Antonio Ruggiero said higher UK gilt yields should support the pound versus lower-yielding safe-haven currencies, but markets have largely priced a larger Bank of England tightening, limiting further upside. He expects GBP/EUR to trade around 1.1920-1.20.

Hegseth said the impeachment move signals to Iran that the US will punish its own and called the resolution tantamount to deliberate sabotage, not a patriotic act.

Heilongjiang provincial cultural and tourism department issued guidance to accelerate high‑quality development of the long‑stay tourism industry. Targets: by 2028 annual long‑stay arrivals reach 3.0 mln and total spending exceed CNY28 bln; by 2030 annual arrivals top 5.0 mln and spending exceed CNY40 bln, with a province‑wide, year‑round, multi‑format destination network and the sector positioned as a key growth pole and national summer/wellness and border long‑stay demonstration area.