Iran deal, Gaza swap and Europe’s latest shocks

The biggest world story right now? A fragile Iran ceasefire is still hanging on a Trump sign-off, while Gaza, Europe, and energy markets keep moving fast. Here are the must-know updates from today^[3][12].

Iran talks: US officials say a tentative deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and start 60 more days of nuclear talks, but Trump has not signed off yet. That uncertainty is keeping the region and oil markets on edge^[3][4].

Gaza: Six Israeli hostages were freed ahead of a Palestinian prisoner release, the final living hostages from the first phase of the ceasefire. It is a rare sign of progress, even as the wider conflict stays volatile^[12].

Europe: A stabbing in Mulhouse left one dead, and Macron called it an Islamist terrorist attack. Security fears are sharpening again across the continent, just as Germany heads into a pivotal vote^[12][15].

Politics watch: BBC says Reform UK is in a fresh row after leaked messages showed Farage fury with suspended MP Rupert Lowe, while CNN says Trump’s Iran fight is also reshaping his politics at home. The fallout is widening fast^[15][16].