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Iran War Live Updates: Fragile Cease-Fire Takes Hold as Both Sides Claim Victory
International relief was tempered by uncertainty over what comes next. Israel declared its support for the two-week truce between the U.S. and Iran, but said it had launched the largest wave of str…
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Turkey detains 9 over attack outside the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
Turkish authorities have detained nine people in connection with an attack on police outside the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
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Pete Hegseth claims Iran ‘begged’ for ceasefire deal to end onslaught and threats from Trump
Hegseth’s comments come as a two-week ceasefire deal was made between the U.S. and Iran
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Route 66, the quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100
One of the world's most famous highways marks its centennial this year
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Iran-US war latest: Israel launches massive strikes on Lebanon as Hegseth claims US have won ‘capital V’ victory
‘Iran begged for this ceasefire and we all know it,’ US defence secretary claimed
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Russia’s defense ministry says drone forces commanders may discharge student recruits after 1 year but are not required to
Russia’s drone forces commanders have the right to discharge contract servicemembers but are not obligated to do so, Artem Klyga, head of the legal department of the Movement of Conscientious Objec…
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Keir Starmer arrives in Gulf after US and Iran agree two-week ceasefire
PM to meet regional leaders to discuss effort to ‘support and sustain ceasefire’ and reopening the strait of Hormuz Middle East crisis – live updates Keir Starmer has arrived in Saudi Arabia to mee…
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Oil prices plunge and stocks soar after U.S. and Iran agree on ceasefire
Investors around the world breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of peace — and an easing of the global energy crisis.
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Trump Backs Down, but Questions Remain Over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump’s short-term intimidation may have worked, but the fundamental divides with Iran are as sharp as they were in February.
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Middle East crisis live: Iran to hand over enriched uranium or US will ‘take it out’, Hegseth claims
US defence secretary gives press briefing after provisional ceasefire agreed US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire with Tehran saying it will reopen strait of Hormuz What is in Iran’s 10-point…
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Ex-NATO general: 'I was worried my former colleagues would become war criminals overnight.'
A former NATO general tells FRANCE 24 he feared his former colleagues would become war criminals overnight. Michel Yakovleff says US forces are trained to refuse unlawful orders, such as wanton des…
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Roughly half of New Yorkers approve of Zohran Mamdani as he approaches 100 days as mayor – poll
Marist poll shows that 48% of city residents approve of Mamdani’s performance while 55% view him favorably Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox As New York …
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Murder arrest over businessman's death in 2004
John Luper died at his home after robbers attacked him and tied up his wife, daughter and au pair.
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EU to ‘convey concerns’ to US about Vance’s Hungary intervention – Europe live
US vice-president has praised Orbán and criticised EU and UK energy policies in speech at private school in Budapest Oh, you can see where this is going to go. In his second question, the moderator…
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Online safety will dominate intray of new Ofcom boss Ian Cheshire
Much is expected of Online Safety Act and less from free speech advocates leaving new boss in difficult place Ian Cheshire’s Ofcom intray is big. It is available online under the regulator’s plan f…
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Israel strikes Beirut with no warning after saying Iran ceasefire doesn’t apply there
The strikes have caused panic in the streets
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Liberal judge Chris Taylor wins election to Wisconsin supreme court – US politics live
Democratic-backed candidate’s win to Wisconsin supreme court gives liberals 5-2 edge on court Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Pete Hegseth repeated Don…
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Starmer arrives in Saudi Arabia after US-Iran ceasefire deal
The prime minister welcomes the deal, saying the UK will do "all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire".
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Tai Po blaze: no fire safety system checks before firm sent 85 shutdown notices
A fire services company never conducted any on-site inspections before submitting 85 notices to shut down the hose reel system of a housing estate hit by Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades, con…
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Medvedev destroys racquet in 6-0 6-0 loss
Daniil Medvedev destroys a racquet as he suffers the first 6-0 6-0 loss of his career at the hands of Matteo Berrettini in Monte Carlo.
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Starmer arrives in Saudi Arabia for talks with Gulf leaders on resolution to Iran war - UK politics live
PM will meet leaders in the region to discuss diplomatic efforts to support the ceasefire agreed between the US and Iran OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is proposing the extension of the four-d…
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Here's where things stand after a tentative, 2-week Iran ceasefire took effect
The ceasefire reached Wednesday has raised hopes of halting hostilities between Iran, Israel and the United States, but many issues remain unresolved
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Israel carries out large wave of air strikes across Lebanon
Attacks hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced.
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Stung by Voters, Republican Legislators Move to Curb Citizen Initiatives
After citizens in Republican states used ballot measures to protect abortion, expand Medicaid and raise the minimum wage, statehouses are moving to make such initiatives much harder.
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Gas Prices Won’t Quickly Return to Prewar Levels, Even if the Strait of Hormuz Reopens
Some wells can be turned on in days or weeks, but bringing the Gulf’s energy system back to something akin to normal will take months.
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City veteran Ian Cheshire named as new chair of Ofcom
Former Channel 4 chair and boss of Kingfisher to be appointed at crucial time for UK’s media regulator Business live – latest updates The UK media regulator Ofcom has named the City veteran Ian Che…
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Close Brothers shares surge after UK bank says it can ‘comfortably absorb’ cost of car finance compensation
Specialist lender says it expects its slice of £9.1bn compensation set by FCA to be about £320m Close Brothers shares surged on Wednesday after the UK bank declared it could “comfortably absorb” it…
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Cameroon 'military contractors' killed in Russia-Ukraine war - BBC confirms leaked message
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.
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US war on Iran: Lucas makes case for 'discussions & dialogue over renewing violence & confrontation'
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Scott Lucas, Professor of American Studies and Int'l Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin. According to Professor Lucas, this is not a mom…
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Caine says how much coffee and nicotine the military has consumed
Caine says how much coffee and nicotine the military has consumed
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Church of England to apologise for role in historical forced adoption
Tens of thousands of babies were taken from their unmarried mothers in the three decades after World War Two.
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Chile’s far-right government rips up plan for memorial at Pinochet torture site
New administration reverses expropriation of property founded by ex-Nazi Paul Schäfer, leaving victims in limbo With its Germanic crosses and colourful toy-town facades, the village square of the t…
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Londoners may regret protest votes for Reform or Greens in local elections, says Sadiq Khan
Exclusive: Capital’s mayor warns people not to use next month’s elections as a referendum on Labour’s progress UK politics live – latest updates Sadiq Khan has said he can understand why some forme…
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Leader of University of Wisconsin System Is Fired by the Board
Jay O. Rothman’s departure brought an end to a four-year stint as leader of the university system following a public struggle for power.
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How Pakistan Became Key Mediator Between U.S. and Iran
Pakistani officials have aggressively courted the Trump administration and made use of their longstanding ties to Iran.
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Hegseth says Trump chose 'mercy' in dealing with Iran
Hegseth says Trump chose 'mercy' in dealing with Iran
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Israel hits Lebanon with massive wave of airstrikes amid ceasefire uncertainty
Israeli military announces ‘largest coordinated strike’ against Hezbollah since war began on 2 March Middle East crisis – live updates Israel carried out its largest attack on Lebanon since its war…
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Scottish gangland boss deported from Bali to Amsterdam
Steven Lyons was taken into custody in Indonesia last month after he was stopped at an airport.
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Hong Kong firm files arbitration against Maersk, saying it schemed with Panama
A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based conglomerate started arbitration proceedings against Danish logistics and port group Maersk, accusing the company of aligning with Panama and scheming to replace i…
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What has conflict in Iran revealed about UK’s geopolitical standing and military readiness?
Whatever happens next as US and Iran agree to a temporary ceasefire, some important lessons have been learned Middle East crisis – live updates The world breathed a sigh of relief as the US and Ira…
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Russia says it has summoned Japanese ambassador over Ukrainian drones
A Japanese company, Terra Drone, said it had invested an undisclosed sum in Ukrainian interceptor-drone producer Amazing Drones.
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More than 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu cars recalled over faulty rearview camera screen
Despite the potential hazard, General Motors has stated it is not aware of any accidents or injuries directly linked to this specific camera fault
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Mastering French wine: A sommelier's guide to the art of choosing and tasting
If you're a fan of France, there's a good chance you also like French wine. From Bordeaux and Burgundy to Alsace and the Loire Valley, the list goes on – and quite frankly, it can quickly become ov…
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Israel Says Iran Cease-Fire Does Not Extend to Lebanon and Continues Strikes
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu contradicted an earlier statement from Pakistan that said the deal included Lebanon, where Israel is at war with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
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Faisal Islam: Pause in attacks is welcome but the economic scars will last
Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems.
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Stuck in ‘Limbo,’ Iranians Take Stock After Six Brutal Weeks
With a tenuous cease-fire in place, Iranians are left picking up the pieces of their lives. Some fear the government will crack down on its domestic critics.
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Cease-Fire Leaves Questions Over Fate of Iran’s Uranium
President Trump has vowed to stop Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons, but he has also hinted that the enriched material could stay in Iranian territory.
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What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran
The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.
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Sarkozy due back in court on second day of appeals trial
French former President Nicolas Sarkozy was due in court for a second day Wednesday for an appeal hearing over his conspiracy conviction last year over claims Libya helped fund his 2007 presidentia…
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Arctic Metagaz: Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker adrift in the Mediterranean faces uncertain fate
More than a month after being hit by an explosion, the Arctic Metagaz, a liquid natural gas (LNG) carrier belonging to Russia’s "shadow fleet", is adrift in the Mediterranean following a failed Lib…
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