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Israel

Netanyahu restores Latin patriarch's access to Jerusalem holy site

The Israeli PM restored full access to the Holy Sepulchre for Latin Patriarch Pizzaballa after police barred him on Palm Sunday, sparking criticism from the EU and global leaders.

Iran

IRGC warning fuels fears of Iran war escalating further despite talks

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned civilians in the Middle East on Friday to avoid US bases as Hormuz remains blocked, tensions with Washington soar and strikes across Iran continue.

Iran

Trump says Tehran negotiators ‘begging’ for US deal to end Iran war

Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran is “begging” for a deal as both sides trade demands, amid intensifying airstrikes and the Strait of Hormuz closure continuing to drive oil prices higher.

Iran

What we know and do not know about the Iran war negotiations

Trump touts progress in secret Iran talks as missile strikes, US troop buildups and threats over the Strait of Hormuz fuel fears of a wider regional war: here is what we know so far.

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Iran

Iran escalates strikes across Middle East after Trump hints at deal

Iran launched a salvo of missiles across the Middle East, just a few hours after US President Donald Trump claimed Washington and Tehran were "in negotiations right now".

Iran

Trump says US in negotiations with Iran 'right now' to end war

On Monday, Trump claimed his administration has been negotiating with Iran "for a long time" and believes a deal to end the war is close, saying Iran "means business."

Iran

Trump says Iran 'means business' but Tehran denies peace talks

Trump didn't clarify who has been involved in the talks but Iran's parliament speaker and foreign minister denied any such negotiations have happened.

Iran

What Iran’s Strait of Hormuz strategy reveals about its war goals

Attacks on ships in Hormuz and strikes across the region expose Tehran's strategy of gradual escalation and long war, testing US, Israeli and Gulf resolve.

Iran

Six US crew members die in Iraq plane crash as Iran strikes continue

The Iran war shows no signs of letting up after US President Donald Trump suggested that operations could last for another three to four weeks, despite global energy instabilities. Trump says neutralising the threat posed by Tehran is more important than oil prices. Follow our live coverage.

Iran

Iran's new ayatollah vows to block Hormuz in regime-released statement

Tehran fired fresh barrages of drones and missiles early on Thursday as the Iran war nears the two-week mark. Air raid alerts were sounded in Israel as authorities warned of incoming Iranian fire, as Gulf states brace for more attacks.

Iran

Trump wants 'unconditional surrender' as Israel hits Khamenei's bunker

Israel's military says the week-long strikes have destroyed most of Iran's missile launchers and air defences as US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth warned that Washington's attacks are "about to surge dramatically".

Azerbaijan

Iranian drones strike Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan international airport

In a major escalation of the ongoing Iran war, Tehran's drones have targeted the passenger terminal of the airport in Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan and a school near the village of Shakarabad, close to the border with Iran. Tehran has since denied involvement in the incident.

Iran

Iran fires its biggest barrage on Qatar, targets UAE in latest strikes

The Iran war marked its sixth day with another round of strikes by Israel and Iran. Meanwhile, hundreds of ships have been stranded due to Tehran's threats to strike vessels in the Straight of Hormuz, affecting up to 20% of global oil trade.

Iran

Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed, Tehran confirms

Iran's Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes on Tehran on Saturday morning, state-run media confirmed, after US President Donald Trump said "one of the most evil people in history" was dead.

France

Le Pen will not run for president in 2027 with an ankle bracelet

Marine Le Pen said on Wednesday she would not run for France’s 2027 presidency if sentenced to wear an electronic bracelet, arguing it would make campaigning impossible.

Iran

Trump weighs limited strike on Iran as draft deal remains in the works

Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran as talks advance on a draft nuclear deal, with both sides eyeing swift sanctions relief but trading threats.

United Kingdom

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released amid misconduct probe

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was released under investigation on Thursday evening after being arrested over alleged misconduct linked to Jeffrey Epstein ties while he served as UK trade envoy

Russia

Alexei Navalny dart frog toxin poisoning: What we know

Epibatidine, found in the Ecuadoran dart frog, causes muscle paralysis and eventual asphyxiation. Experts have said the toxin can also be produced synthetically, instead of extracting it directly from the frog itself.

Iran

US orders second aircraft carrier to Middle East as Iran tensions grow

The USS Gerald R Ford, the world’s most advanced carrier, is redeployed to the Middle East as Washington signals it is keeping military options open on Iran.

Ukraine

IOC bans Ukrainian Olympian’s helmet honouring war-fallen athletes

The IOC confirmed the decision on Tuesday, stating that Heraskevych's helmet contravened IOC guidelines about political symbols. However, the committee would "make an exception" to allow him to wear a black armband instead.

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