Building collapse in Philippines leaves 3 dead, 17 missing
Rescuers search for survivors after thermal scans show signs of breathing and heartbeats beneath debris.
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.
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
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.
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.
Senegal parliament speaker steps down as political crisis worsens
The move by speaker El Malick Ndiaye clears the way for sacked premier Ousmane Sonko to run for head of parliament.
‘Trump needs a deal, no matter how bad it is’
Harlan Ullman argues that US President Donald Trump is chasing any Iran deal to relieve mounting pressure at home.
Russia’s overnight barrage on Ukraine includes use of powerful Oreshnik missile – The Washington Post
- Russia’s overnight barrage on Ukraine includes use of powerful Oreshnik missile The Washington Post
- Russia pounds Kyiv in powerful drone and missile attack NPR
- Kyiv Suffers One of Ukraine War’s Heaviest Russian Barrages WSJ
- Russia Pummels Kyiv in Major Missile and Drone Attack The New York Times
- Russia launches 'severe' and deadly missile attack on Kyiv, Zelenskyy says ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Ebola spreads in the DRC as authorities struggle to contain outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading as cases been confirmed in Uganda.
How will Iran war fallout impact upcoming US elections?
Trump purges Republican critics, but are the prospects for his party in upcoming elections heading up or down?
Israeli strikes kill six in southern Lebanon amid fresh evacuation orders
Israel's attacks in southern Lebanon are expanding despite supposed ceasefire.
Shark kills spearfisher in front of friends in Australia: “Terrifying thing to see” – CBS News
- Shark kills spearfisher in front of friends in Australia: "Terrifying thing to see" CBS News
- Man killed in shark attack off Australia's north-east coast BBC
- Man, 38, Fatally Attacked by 13-Foot Great White Shark at Tourist Hotspot People.com
- Shark attack: man dies on Great Barrier Reef in far north Queensland The Guardian
- Man dies after shark attack in Far North Queensland Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Zelenskyy speaks to Al Jazeera at site of major Russian attacks in Kyiv
Russia has launched one of its largest attacks on Kyiv since the war began, firing hundreds of drones and missiles.
Labour to expand youth work experience and training schemes
Announcement comes after former minister Alan Milburn says Britain has neglected a generation of young people
Ministers are expanding youth work experience and training schemes, after Alan Milburn warned Britain is spending £25 keeping young people on benefits for every £1 spent helping them into work.
Pat McFadden, the work and pensions secretary, will announce plans for 300,000 extra work experience placements over the next three years as the government attempts to tackle what the minister described as a “quiet crisis” in youth employment.
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