Anticipation, pushback in Iran as mediators work to finalise deal with US
Israel attacked Beirut again in an apparent attempt to test and derail an agreement.
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At least three killed as Israel attacks southern Beirut
Israeli escalation in Lebanon's capital raises concerns that peace negotiations between US and Iran could be derailed.
Romanian president picks Liberal former mayor as PM to form new government
Adrian Vestea nominated as prime minister after previous choice, Eugen Tomac, withdraws.
Will the US-Iran deal be signed on Sunday? What we know so far
US says a deal to stop the war on Iran could be signed as early as Sunday. Tehran, however, disputes the timeline.
UK court to rule on Palestine Action ‘terrorist’ label: What we know
Court of Appeal to rule whether government's proscription of action group was unlawful.
Signing of US-Iran deal not on Trump’s public schedule
Signing of US-Iran deal not on Trump’s public schedule.
UK forces seize suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel
The UK Ministry of Defence says it captures the vessel Smyrtos in an operation that lasts six hours.
Switzerland rejects right-wing bid to cap country’s population
A 'yes' vote would have forced the government to restrict asylum, residency permits, and scrap EU deal on free movement.
Iran war day 107: Washington, Tehran close to signing first stage of deal
Trump says a deal to stop the Iran war could be signed as early as Sunday, but Tehran downplays his optimism.
Costs, careers and choice: Why Indians are having fewer children
India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dropped to 1.9 children per woman - lower than the benchmark level of 2.1.
Why is the price of gold trending down?
Gold has been under pressure since the US and Israel launched a war against Iran in late February.
America250 versus Freedom 250: What to know about the US semiquincentennial
The celebrations to mark the US's 250th anniversary have been overshadowed by questions about Trump's influence.
Iran war live: Trump says deal to be signed today; Tehran disputes timing
US and Iran appear close to signing the first stage of a peace deal, the two sides differ on when it will be signed.
Thousands rally in Rome, Italy for rival pro- and anti-migration marches
Thousands of police deployed to keep the rallies apart as far-right 'remigration' initiative gains traction.
‘A global rupture’: Carney calls for Canada-EU unity before G7 summit
Canada's prime minister has warned that the 'rules-based' global order is 'breaking down' amid superpower dominance.
‘Not in my name’: The Jewish diaspora fighting the consensus on Israel
The Jewish diaspora say they reject Israel’s authority over their name amid Smotrich’s Israel Day parade appearance.
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.
Ukraine to keep targeting Russian energy after hitting sea terminal
Ukraine's SBU security service claimed attack sparking fires in Russia's Tamanneftegaz terminal.
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.
‘Right to protest genocide’ denied: Scotland’s Palestine Action supporters
As the banned group fights its proscription in London, similar battles are playing out in Edinburgh.