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Ukraine hits Moscow refinery as Zelenskyy seeks Trump support to end war
Russia's Defence Ministry says air defences shot down 555 Ukrainian drones over several regions overnight.
Iran war day 111: Tehran warns US as 14-point plan takes effect
Iran and the US say a deal to end the conflict is in force, but questions remain over its implementation.
How Sweden’s far right went from political pariah to powerbroker
Once shunned by every major party, the Sweden Democrats have gone from political pariah to the heart of government.
Trump’s MoU with Iran draws backlash from some Republicans
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy blasts US-Iran MoU as 'worst foreign policy blunder in decades'.
Who benefits from Zimbabwe’s lithium boom?
New projects and foreign-backed mines are reshaping Zimbabwe’s lithium sector, with uneven local gains.
US transfers immigrants out of Florida Alligator Alcatraz detention centre
The facility, located near the Everglade wetlands, has drawn human rights concerns and lawsuits over its conditions.
Iran war live: Israel continues Lebanon attacks after US and Iran sign deal
Tehran insists on an end to Israel's war on Lebanon and full withdrawal for the long-term deal with the US to work.
Huawei CFO’s admissions can be used at criminal trial, US judge rules
CFO Meng Wanzhou said in 2021 that Huawei illegally conducted business in Iran.
Thieves with bulldozer carry out ATM heist in 4 minutes
CCTV footage released by police shows thieves using a bulldozer to tear an ATM from the front of a bank.
‘Don’t meddle’: Lula calls on Trump to stay out of Brazil’s elections
Lula is currently in a tight race for re-election against right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, an ally of Trump.
Why was India’s Cockroach Janta Party founder attacked?
Why was India’s Cockroach Janta Party founder attacked?
Read the US account of unreleased 14-point Iran ceasefire memorandum
US official gives clearest account yet of deal set to be signed by US and Iran Friday; Iran has not confirmed text.
Freed Palestinian prisoner meets son conceived with smuggled sperm
After spending 25 years in Israeli prisons, Abdul Karim al-Rimawi embraced his son Majd for the first time.
Tehran says considering plan for Iran, US presidents to sign deal
Trump says he expects the agreement with Iran to be signed 'shortly' without specifying the exact date.
Trump: World will ‘find out pretty soon’ if Iran MOU signing will happen
Trump suggests deal signing on Friday could still fall through, vows to bomb Iran if they don't 'behave'.
US Federal Reserve holds rates steady under new chair Warsh
In its projections, the US Fed anticipated that rates will rise a quarter of a percentage point by end of 2026.
Luigi Mangione to use psychiatric defence in healthcare CEO murder case
Mangione would face lighter sentencing if jury accepts he was in a state of 'extreme emotional disturbance' during act.
Death toll in Gaza since ‘ceasefire’ with Israel goes past 1,000
More than 1,000 people in Gaza have been killed since a US-brokered 'ceasefire' between Hamas and Israel was agreed.
Brazilian court convicts Eduardo Bolsonaro of courting US interference
US placed tariffs on Brazilian goods and sanctioned judicial officials involved in trial of the father for coup plot.