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US petrol prices ease despite ongoing uncertainties with Iran
US–Iran peace talks ease market volatility, but uncertainty keeps oil prices hovering, complicating recovery efforts.
US Supreme Court rebuffs Trump’s appeal in E Jean Carroll case
The US Supreme Court has rejected a push by President Trump to throw out a jury's findings of sexual assault.
Iraq’s corruption crackdown is a start, not a solution
New PM Ali al-Zaidi's arrest of 47 officials is welcome, but the rot runs through the system that put him in power.
Gaza high school student’s fight for a future
Amid Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza that destroyed most schools, 18-year-old Dana Shabat sits her final exams online.

Current and ex-DUP members knew of allegations about Jeffrey Donaldson, party says
Information not reported through ‘appropriate channels’ and left DUP unable to formally respond, leader saysFormer and current members of the Democratic Unionist party (DUP) knew …
Fire and floods hit Ghana’s capital as residents are left stranded
A massive fire engulfed a rubber factory in Ghana’s capital, Accra, as severe flooding swamped parts of the city.
The US-Iran MoU looks at managing the pain rather than ending the war
The US-Iran MoU acts as a state-to-state framework managing mutual pain, not a definitive end to regional conflict.
Earthquake jolts southwest China
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck Yibin in China’s southwest province of Sichuan shortly on Monday.

Pakistani strikes kill at least 28 civilians in Afghanistan, UN says
Pakistan claims it was targeting militants near its border, but the Taliban government calls it an "atrocity".

Former Tory MP Craig Williams pleads guilty to cheating at gambling with election bets
Former parliamentary private secretary to Rishi Sunak admits offence relating to betting on date of 2024 electionA former Conservative MP who was Rishi Sunak’s closest parliamenta…
Europe’s Holocaust guilt is no longer protecting Israel
The Kaja Kallas apartheid row has exposed a deeper EU-Israel crisis over Gaza, Holocaust memory, and fading restraint toward West Jerusalem Read Full Article at RT.com
Lebanon Latest: Israel strikes as Hezbollah condemns new deal
Israeli strikes continue as the new Israel-Lebanon agreement faces opposition.
Lebanon’s displaced begin to return home, but some have nowhere to go
Thousands in Lebanon attempt to return home, yet rampant destruction leaves many trapped in displacement centres.

Andy Burnham picks Greater Manchester CEO to oversee devolution of power at No 10 North
Caroline Simpson worked closely with Burnham when he was Greater Manchester mayorUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has asked the current chief executive of the Greater…

US military races to vaccinate new recruits before flu shots expire
Move comes amid growing outbreak in Texas and after two-month halt on mandatory shotsThe US military is racing to vaccinate new recruits after a two-month halt on mandatory flu sh…

Trump claims Iran has agreed to hold peace talks in Doha after recent clashes
US president posts that meeting will take place on Tuesday in Qatari capital after exchange of fire in strait of HormuzDonald Trump has claimed that Iran has agreed to hold talks …
JD Vance’s 2028 strategy is starting to take shape
The vice president’s decision to criticise Israel and distance himself from rival Rubio means he is reading the base.

Scale of Venezuela Earthquakes Death Toll Could Take Weeks to Emerge
Experts pointed to several indications that the twin earthquakes were particularly lethal, including the number of people reported missing and the extent of building damage.
Five killed in shooting at German youth centre
Five people were killed in a shooting at a youth welfare centre in Stade, northern Germany.

Sydney to get parking zones for shared ebikes in bid to stop ‘wild west scenes’ of blocked footpaths
NSW transport minister says growth in shared schemes is a positive development but pedestrians are ‘crying out for order’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcas…
King Charles loses historic ‘Defender of the Faith’ label
Buckingham Palace ditches ‘Defender of the Faith’ for King Charles, labelling him a protector of the ‘multi-faith nation’ Read Full Article at RT.com

The show must go on: musical theatre cancellations lead to industry calls for urgent government help
In the space of a week, two major musicals, Waitress and Beetlejuice, and a $20m opera were forced to cancel shows amid skyrocketing costs, putting hundreds out of workGet our bre…

Love Island contestant reportedly leaves show over link to stabbing
Gabriel Garland, 24, was involved in New Year’s Eve altercation but not charged with any offenceA Love Island contestant has reportedly left the programme over his connection to a…
Enzo Maresca appointed Manchester City manager to succeed Pep Guardiola
Former Blues boss signs three-year City deal to succeed Pep Guardiola who stepped down in May.