Conflict & War
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US-Iran deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday, says Trump
Before the US president's comments, Iran expressed caution about the exact timing.…
Trump says Iran deal to be signed tomorrow, contradicting Iranian official
Both sides have indicated a deal to end the war is close, but have diverged on details and timeline for a breakthrough.…
By-Electioncast: Could Restore Britain Help Andy Burnham Win?
A new poll suggests the party could steal a significant number of voters from Reform UK.…
Keepy-up cop wows fans with football skills at World Cup event in Boston
A police officer stole the show at a World Cup fan festival in Boston, as he effortlessly juggled a football.…
Ukraine to keep targeting Russian energy after hitting sea terminal
Ukraine's SBU security service claimed attack sparking fires in Russia's Tamanneftegaz terminal.…
Hungary’s former PM Orban re-elected party leader despite election loss
Viktor Orban, who ran unopposed, said he took full responsibility for his pro-Russian Fidesz party's defeat in April.…
Preliminary peace deal could be signed within days, says US, Iran and mediators
Pakistani PM claims Islamabad preparing for electronic signing, while Trump and Tehran trade conflicting claimsIran, the US and mediators suggested on…
Gaza pet owners struggle to keep animals healthy amid vet crisis
Animal lovers in Gaza are resorting to desperate measures to keep their pets alive and healthy.…
Fulham in talks to appoint Arbeloa as Silva's replacement
Fulham are in talks to appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as a replacement for outgoing manager Marco Silva.…
Kennedy Center removes Trump's name from the building
Workers finished removing President Trump's name from the facade of the Kennedy Center early Saturday, hours after a court-ordered Friday deadline to …
Oval Office octagon: How Trump turned combat sports into a political weapon
MMA event reflects career deeply intertwined with professional fighting, but risks political fallout.…
Australia begin World Cup with crucial win over SA
Australia open their T20 World Cup campaign with a crucial 65-run victory over fellow contenders South Africa to lay down an early marker.…
Gaza post-‘ceasefire’ deaths hit 983 as Israeli attack targets refugee camp
Israeli attack kills one person in central Gaza's Bureij camp, as a disabled Palestinian is shot in occupied West Bank.…
New rules abound - why VAR diving decision was wrong despite feeling right
Some new rules and tweaks to a few old ones have been introduced for the 2026 World Cup. But are the changes leading to confusion?…
MPs call for end to real estate event over fear it pushes sale of Israeli settlements
More than 100 UK lawmakers urge government to cancel London event, warning it is linked to land ‘stolen from Palestinians’More than 100 UK lawmakers h…
The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trump's Iran negotiations
US officials say the deal will lead to the destruction of Iran's enriched uranium, but details are still to be worked out.…
Why football is called 'soccer' in the US and Canada
Football is life for millions of fans around the world, but in two World Cup co-host nations, they tend to call it by a different name.…
Thousands attend anti-racism rallies following unrest in Belfast
The rallies in Northern Ireland follow two nights of anti-immigrant violence provoked by a stabbing attack.…
As Iran and US near a deal, Tehran remembers another recent bloody conflict
Iranian authorities say assassinations and strikes over the past year have failed to deter them.…
Boston becomes 'mini-Scotland' before World Cup opener
Scotland will play Haiti in their first World Cup match in 28 years at the Boston Stadium.…
Iranians divided on peace prospects after US-Iran say a deal is near
Iranians gave mixed reactions as Iran and the US said they were close to an interim agreement to end the war.…
Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach
The woman, 35, was pulled from the water by members of the public and then airlifted to hospital, police say.…
Russell beats Hamilton to Barcelona pole
George Russell bounces back from the disappointments of the past few races to take pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.…
Workers remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center after court ruling
Judge says Trump-backed board's move to add president's name unlawful, requires Congressional approval.…
From colony to cell: Sexual violence in Israeli prisons
This testimony is part of a wider pattern documented in reports describing sexual abuse inside Israeli prisons.…
‘Lots of things can still go wrong’ with US-Iran deal to end the war
Henry Ensher says the US–Iran agreement is not a final settlement but only the start of a process that can go wrong.…
Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?
John Healey's resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg.…
4 things to know about the new sunscreen ingredient the FDA approved
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new sunscreen ingredient in the U.S. for the first time in 20 years. It's been used for decades in Europe …
Deadly military plane crash in India’s Assam
A military transport aircraft has crashed in India’s northeastern Assam during a routine fligh.…
Iran announces funeral, burial dates for late Supreme Leader Khamenei
Funeral ceremonies will take place in Tehran and Qom before a burial in his home town of Mashhad.…