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Rubio tries to reassure Gulf allies on US-Iran deal details
Rubio tours Gulf in bid to allay allies' security concerns over the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.…
Political consultant on whether Trump is losing GOP support after war powers vote
NPR's A Martínez asks Republican political consultant Doug Heye about whether Trump is losing support among congressional Republicans after the Senate…
Deaths, disruptions across Europe: What you should know about the heatwave
Experts say the climate crisis is making Europe's heatwaves more frequent and more intense.…
When Paris is hotter than Mecca: How Europe’s heatwave compares globally
Paris and other European cities are seeing temperatures above 40C (104F), levels normally seen across the Middle East.…
Top army general who was last US soldier to leave Afghanistan abruptly steps down
Gen Christopher Donahue, commander of forces in Europe and Africa, is leaving after just 18 months in the jobThe army’s commander of its forces in Eur…
Air conditioning creates political divide as France records hottest day
France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.…
Donaldson to give up knighthood and seat on Privy Council
The moves were confirmed in a statement issued by his solicitor John McBurney.…
What does Pakistan stand to gain from helping broker the US-Iran deal?
Pakistan sees strategic opportunity in the US-Iran thaw, including trade, energy access and renewed regional relevance.…
Japan weighs deploying forces to demine the Strait of Hormuz
Japan is considering sending its navy to help clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Iran ceasefire.…
UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
Rafael Grossi says the IAEA is "working on modalities" but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a final deal with the US.…
Iranians cautiously optimistic about thorny deal with US
Iran is watching closely as months of complex negotiations lie ahead amid internal political disputes.…
Mamdani-backed candidates defeat pro-Israel lawmakers in primaries
Candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani have scored major wins in primaries, unseating Democrats backed by pro-Israel groups…
North Korea commissions warship as Kim eyes nuclear navy
Kim Jong Un vows to equip North Korea's navy with nuclear weapons, signaling a strategic shift in military capabilities.…
US Senate approves Iran war powers resolution: What that means for Trump
Four Republicans cross party lines to vote in favour of the measure.…
Israel continues to commit genocide by targeting children in Gaza, UN inquiry finds | First Thing
Palestinian children ‘deliberately targeted and killed’, report’s chair says. Plus, Mamdani-backed candidates sweep NYC Democratic primariesGood morni…
Murder appeal as body found at summer solstice event
Police launched a murder investigation after a body was found near a stone circle.…
England 'incredibly happy' to rest Itoje for Boks
England assistant Richard Wigglesworth says leaving Maro Itoje out of next month's game with world champions South Africa is the right decision.…
Congress passes major housing bill. And, Mamdani-backed candidates sweep NYC primaries
Congress has passed the largest housing affordability bill in decades. And all three candidates endorsed by New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani have wo…
IAEA chief says inspectors will visit Iran's nuclear sites under Iran-US interim deal
The head of the U.N.'s nuclear agency has signaled that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a day after U.S. and Iran…
Brazil vs Scotland World Cup 2026: Preview, prediction, team news, lineups
Neymar could make his first appearance at this World Cup as Scotland aim to escape the group stage for the first time.…
Beach hut with no power or running water goes on sale for £200k
Despite the seemingly-high price tag, the beach hut is expected to fetch lots of interest.…
'Our house was turned into a cannabis farm while Dad was in hospital'
Police say estate agents and some landlords are cashing in on cannabis crime in rental properties.…
France confirms first Ebola case
More than 260 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are known to have died during the current outbreak.…
Kenya braces for return of Gen Z protests – how did they begin?
Two years since Gen Z protests rocked President Ruto's government, thousands gear up to take to the streets again.…
Burnham on course to be PM, but what would his No 10 operation look like?
Burnham's top team starting to take shape as questions remain over his policies and priorities.…
Israeli former leaders and security chiefs threaten legal action over ‘Jewish terrorism’
Leaked letter to PM and military demands action to stop violence against Palestinians in occupied West BankDozens of Israelis from the country’s secur…
‘Battle hardened’ Ukraine has role to play in defending Europe, says ex-Nato chief
Country is ‘militarily the strongest in Europe’, says Anders Fogh Rasmussen, who wants coalition ready in case US pulls troopsThe US’s attitude to the…
Ukraine attacks on Russian-occupied Crimea trigger power cuts in Sevastopol
The largest city on the Russia-controlled peninsula has been left without power after an attack on energy facilities.…
Australian citizen working as spy for Iran ‘orchestrated’ Bondi firebombing, Asio boss says
Mike Burgess’s annual threat assessment warns social media is ‘amplifying’ an erosion of trust in institutions, promoting discord and heightening pola…
Tension builds between Trump and Senate Republicans, putting GOP agenda on the line
Divides over what GOP priorities should be ahead of this fall's midterm elections are testing the relationship between President Trump and Senate Repu…