Tuesday briefing: With the horror of conflict throughout the globe, how likely is world war three?

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The article discusses growing global instability and the increasing number of conflicts worldwide, raising concerns about a potential World War III. A recent poll indicates that half of Britons believe a global war is likely within the next decade. While Donald Trump postponed military strikes on Iranian power plants, citing productive conversations, Iran disputes this account. The article also highlights ongoing Israeli military strikes on Tehran. The UK is considering support for household bills due to the energy price shock from the Iran conflict. Additionally, security agencies are investigating a possible Iranian link to an arson attack on ambulances in London. The article also touches on the climate crisis and a fatal plane crash in New York.
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AI-ExtractedThe Israeli military said it had launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran.
Half of Britons polled in a recent YouGov survey thought world war three was likely in the next five to 10 years.
Iran denied this version of events, claiming Trump had been scared off by their threats of attacks on water infrastructure.
Donald Trump stepped back from deepening the US and Israel’s war with Iran, announcing that he would postpone military strikes.
Ministers are looking at providing support for household bills next winter.
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