Building collapse in Philippines leaves 3 dead, 17 missing
Rescuers search for survivors after thermal scans show signs of breathing and heartbeats beneath debris.
U.S. blames others for U.N. nuclear treaty conference failure – upi.com
- U.S. blames others for U.N. nuclear treaty conference failure upi.com
- Nuclear powers are expanding their arsenals instead of disarming. Australia doesn’t have to be complicit in this The Conversation
- Review of landmark nuclear treaty breaks up without consensus, raising arms race fears UN News
- US says states failed to confront Iran at NPT review Middle East Eye
- China says upholding non-proliferation treaty serves common interests of all Global Times
Oil prices fall amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace deal
Japan's stock market surges to record high on hopes of an end to US-Israel war on Iran.
Syria holds legislative elections in former Kurdish-controlled areas
Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett reports on the Syrian legislative elections in Hasakah and the town of Kobane.
Russia strikes Kyiv with drones and hypersonic missile, in photos – AP News
- Russia strikes Kyiv with drones and hypersonic missile, in photos AP News
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 24, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia pounds Kyiv in powerful drone and missile attack NPR
- Kyiv Suffers One of Ukraine War’s Heaviest Russian Barrages WSJ
- Russia says it hit Ukraine with hypersonic and ballistic missiles, state news agencies report Reuters
Grizz Chapman, actor who played Grizz in 30 Rock, dies aged 52
The actor, who played Tracy Jordan’s gentle bodyguard in 80 episodes of the beloved comedy, died in his sleep after years of health problems
Grizz Chapman, best known for his role as Grizz on the hit comedy 30 Rock, has died aged 52.
His cousin, the Harlem Globetrotter Donte Harrison, confirmed Chapman’s death on social media on Saturday.
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LIVE: Trump says Iran deal not ‘fully negotiated yet’
US president says any potential agreement with Tehran will be 'good and proper' as mediation efforts continue.
Middle East crisis live: Trump claims ‘I don’t make bad deals’ as questions remain over negotiation progress – The Guardian
- Middle East crisis live: Trump claims ‘I don’t make bad deals’ as questions remain over negotiation progress The Guardian
- What’s in the proposed deal that could end the US-Iran conflict? CNN
- Oil prices fall 5% after Trump says Iran talks proceeding in a 'constructive manner' CNBC
- Trump, after signaling deal was imminent, says he will not ‘rush’ deal with Iran Politico
- Iran: Trump remarks on Strait of Hormuz ‘inconsistent with reality’ The Hill
Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it’s tightening its control
The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.
Indian billionaires buy foreign companies as growth slows at home
India Inc spent $18bn on global buyouts in 2025 and the deal value could cross $15bn in the first half of 2026.
Blast targeting train kills at least 20 in Pakistan
Officials say the train had been transporting military personnel home for Eid when it was attacked by armed separatists.
Ecuador’s Noboa pledges to extradite criminals in State of the Union speech
The right-wing president highlighted anti-crime operations and economic progress, while critics warned of abuses.
Cuba thanks China for rice shipment amid worsening humanitarian conditions
The Caribbean island has faced a fuel blockade that has cut off essential supplies, as Trump seeks regime change.
The Art of the Incomplete Deal: the Hard Issues on Iran Come Later – The New York Times
- The Art of the Incomplete Deal: the Hard Issues on Iran Come Later The New York Times
- Trump’s Endgame Is Surrender The Atlantic
- Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war? Reuters
- US or Iran: Who will win the Hormuz endurance game? DW.com
- An ever-expanding catastrophe over Iran is not inevitable. Trump can and must be stopped | Simon Tisdall The Guardian
Inside a Beirut barbershop shaped by war and crisis
For nearly 20 years, Mario Habib has run a barbershop through wars, economic collapse and political crisis in Lebanon.
RAF jet carrying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian border
Pilots on board had to use a different navigation system while the plane's GPS was disabled.
After San Diego shooting, Muslim Americans aim to turn grief into action
More than 25,000 US Muslims have come together for the annual ICNA conference, where speakers encouraged activism.
Pakistan’s Eid livestock traders losing as war on Iran pushes up prices
Livestock traders in Pakistan say the war on Iran has hurt their sales ahead of Eid al-Adha.
She was told to marry in a country which bans girls’ education. So she got in a taxi and fled
Nearly five years on from Afghanistan's school ban, young women say they have waved goodbye to their dreams.