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Araghchi hails major progress in first round of direct US-Iran talks

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Belgium

Hegseth slams NATO allies and announces review of US forces in Europe

Hegseth slammed Europe for prioritising what he called liberal ideals over practical defence needs as he lambasted the alliance’s defence chiefs in a rare appearance at the NATO HQ in Brussels.

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EU of six, not 27, is needed to 'stay relevant' - Bruno Le Maire

The former French finance minister argued that new impetus should be given to the European Union, namely by uniting six core countries to deliver on key issues in the face of foreign threats.

Cuba

Cuba's president admits 'urgent changes' needed to overcome crisis

The oil blockade imposed by President Donald Trump in January has brought the island's already moribund economy to the brink of collapse, marked by power cuts sometimes lasting over 30 hours.

USA

Joyful New York celebrates Knicks NBA win with ticker-tape parade

New York erupted in jubilant scenes on Saturday when the Knicks broke a 53-year drought to defeat the San Antonio Spurs away in Texas.

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Iran

Iran's ayatollah says approved US deal despite 'different view'

Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance defended the deal, saying he would likely head to Switzerland for talks to turn it into a long-term agreement.

Europe News

Foreign aid cuts and climate change pushing migrant flows, IOM warns

Several rich Western countries, particularly the United States but also many European nations, have cut their development aid budgets in recent years.

Food and Drink

Tartan Army win: Massachusetts first US state to 'legalise' haggis

The Scottish staple has been illegal in the US since the 1970s. Following a pre-World Cup campaign by one of Scotland's leading butchers and the efforts of a Scottish podcaster, Massachusetts has become the first US state to finally legalise haggis. Officially. Ish.

Iran

US and Iran sign deal, but who really won? Here's what to know

Trump signed the framework deal at Versailles while Pezeshkian signed in Tehran, pledging to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and triggering 60 days of further talks. Analysts say the terms leave Tehran in a stronger position than the deal's framing suggests.

Lebanon

Israel says one soldier killed in Lebanon following Wednesday clashes

Israeli officials close to Netanyahu say the Likud leader has no intention to give up positions in Lebanon and are engaged in negotiations with the US following the announcement of an initial deal with Iran to halt hostilities.

Sport

Here are all the World Cup matches you may have missed on Wednesday

Ronaldo, who matches Messi in a record sixth World Cup appearance, failed to become the first player to score in six different tournaments in his nation’s opening fixture against DR Congo.

USA

Trump signs initial deal to end war in Iran and open Strait of Hormuz

Trump signed an initial framework deal to restore the pre-war status quo between Iran and the United States, inking an initial agreement towards ending a war he started with Israel on 28 February.

Europe News

UN World Food Programme welcomes €695 million donation from US

The WFP has said it wants to reach 110 million people in the most acute need around the world this year, for which it would require €11 billion.

Europe News

Six takeaways from the G7 summit in Évian

G7 leaders gathered in France for a high-stakes meeting over the last three days to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East and world challenges. Here is what you need to know.

USA

Mangione to use psychiatric defence in health CEO murder trial

Brian Thompson was killed in December 2024 as he walked to a Manhattan hotel for UnitedHealth Group’s annual investor conference.

Iran

Read the full text of the 14-point US-Iran deal as released by Tehran

After a draft agreement was leaked earlier this week, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian published Tehran's copy of the framework deal he and US President Donald Trump separately signed on Wednesday. Here are its contents.

Iran

Iran pledges no nuclear weapons as US commits $300bn, deal draft shows

The full US-Iran framework deal to end the war, as circulated during the G7 summit, would see Iran abandon its pursuit of a nuclear weapon in exchange for financial incentives to comply with the agreement.