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Geneva to host Iran-US deal event: What other pacts have been signed there?
Geneva is widely recognised as the 'Peace Capital' of the world.…
‘There’s divergence between US and Israeli objectives in the region’
‘There’s divergence between US and Israeli objectives in the region’…
Root to captain game-by-game but is 'envious' of Stokes-McCullum dynamic
Joe Root says he is taking the England captaincy on a "game-by-game basis" but admits he has been "slightly envious" of Ben Stokes for getting to work…
Families return to shattered towns as fragile ceasefire holds in Lebanon
Southern Lebanon’s displaced face dire conditions as they return to salvaged belongings amid ceasefire uncertainties.…
India blocks Telegram until Monday due to student exam fraud concerns
A viral youth satirical protest movement, the Cockroach Janta Party, has emerged following exam cancellations last month…
Red Cross warns Ebola outbreak in DRC not yet peaked, could last a year
The Red Cross says it is 'very difficult' to know the extent at which the epidemic is spreading.…
Algae thwarts Trump’s $14.2m attempt to turn reflecting pool ‘American flag blue’
Administration had claimed algae at Lincoln Memorial pool would be cleared after the renovation, but it has proliferated amid warm weatherDonald Trump…
Hungary's MPs block return of Orbán, limiting rule of PM to eight years
The vote fulfils a promise by new PM Péter Magyar to stop his predecessor from becoming prime minister again.…
Swedish man jailed for four years for coercing wife into sex with 120 men
The 61-year-old was found to have coerced his wife into sexual acts with men he found online in exchange for payment.…
European leaders urge Trump to host Zelenskyy-Putin talks
Call at G7 summit in France comes as Ukraine president tells US counterpart Kyiv is no longer losing on battlefieldEurope live – latest updatesEuropea…
Trump warns ‘all hell will rain down’ if Iran tries to get a nuclear weapon
US president also made unusually critical comments about Israel's military offensive in Lebanon.…
Messi, Argentina begin World Cup title defence against Algeria: All to know
Superstar Lionel Messi is back for a sixth World Cup and leads Argentina into their group match debut against Algeria.…
Palestine Action ban will be overturned, group’s co-founder vows
Speaking after appeal court ruled ban lawful, Huda Ammori says fight will be won in the courts or ‘on the streets’The co-founder of Palestine Action h…
UK will have to ‘dial back’ military plans without more funding, says chief of defence
Rich Knighton tells Lords committee he is ‘most concerned’ about impact on day-to-day military activitiesBritain will have to “dial back” on military …
Suffragettes to Palestine Action: A history of direct-action protest in UK
Analysts say Britain is responding to civil disobedience with unprecedented severity.…
Five big questions about the UK's under-16s social media ban
A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.…
Gaza children running out of time to treat blast-induced hearing loss
Gaza children increasingly developing hearing impairments due to repeated exposure to blasts.…
Trump says ‘hell will rain down’ if Iran gets nuclear weapons
Trump says ‘hell will rain down’ if Iran gets nuclear weapons…
Will a US-Iran deal unlock $300bn in investment fund for Tehran?
The Trump administration has been adamant the investment fund is not a payout for Iranian enriched uranium.…
Donaldson sex abuse trial jury asked to recall visible 'pain and hurt' of accusers
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he…
Livramento's World Cup in doubt after injury blow
England defender Tino Livramento could miss England's World Cup campaign after suffering a fresh injury on the eve of the Three Lions' tournament open…
Russian artist and critic of Putin shot dead in eastern Poland
Two Belarusians detained over attack on Robert Kuzovkov, who is also known as Semyon SkrepetskyA Russian artist critical of Vladimir Putin was shot …
Qatar’s Emir hails Iran deal and touts US investments in Trump meeting
Qatar’s Emir hails Iran deal and touts US investments in Trump meeting.…
Experts alarmed as Trump launches broad-front attack on US voting rights
With election denialists installed in key positions, officials using series of measures to change voting rulesThe Trump administration is waging war o…
First Thing: Trump promises ‘great things’ for Middle East and claims Iran deal ‘all signed’
The US president says Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons, ‘which is what it was all about’. Plus, how AI could help botanists combat the extinction …
Tuchel's England deal includes performance clause
Thomas Tuchel's England contract extension is subject to a performance clause, says FA chief executive Mark Bullingham.…
Oklahoma begins choosing a new US senator and governor in crowded primary – US politics live
Race set to test Donald Trump’s iron grip on the Republican partySign up for the Breaking News US emailKirstin Garriss in WashingtonThere’s a transpla…
China offers staunch support to Myanmar president during his state visit
The two countries sign 18 cooperation deals, including on free trade and assistance in the event of natural disasters.…
Woman in court over fatal Wimbledon school crash
Claire Freemantle was driving the car that killed Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau outside a school in 2023.…
Australia warns El Nino weather pattern set to be strongest in decades
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology says forecasts have pointed towards a 'very strong El Nino event'.…