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Iranian boats tried to impede a British oil tanker near the Gulf - before being driven off by a Royal Navy ship, a UK government spokesman has said. HMS Montrose positioned itself between the three boats and the tanker British Heritage before issuing verbal warnings to the Iranian vessels, he said.

The United States has opened an investigation into French plans to tax internet and technology giants such as Google and Facebook. The US trade representative, Robert Lighthizer, said he was concerned they unfairly targetted American companies.

In Sudan, the ruling military council and civilian protesters are due to form a transitional power sharing government. The announcement was made on Friday - but the deal hasn't been signed yet.