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Fri, 19 Jun 2026

Why were US-Iran Geneva peace talks abruptly called off? What it means for the truce

Why were US-Iran Geneva peace talks abruptly called off? What it means for the truce Switzerland announced that US talks with Iranian negotiators regarding a Middle East peace pact will not occur this Friday as per scheduled plan. Vice President JD Vance also cancelled his trip to Geneva,... ...
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Fri, 19 Jun 2026

Who is Andy Burnham? 'King of the north' gains momentum to challenge Starmer after UK by-election

Who is Andy Burnham? ‘King of the north’ gains momentum to challenge Starmer after UK by-election Andy Burnham, who has twice run unsuccessfully for the leadership of Britain's governing Labour Party, has cruised to victory in a high-stakes parliamentary election in northern... ...
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Fri, 19 Jun 2026

Historic Air Force One jets near end of service after 35 years in the skies

White House officials have bid farewell to the iconic Boeing 747-200 aircraft that has served as Air Force One since 1990, as a new generation of presidential planes prepares to enter service.After returning to Washington on Thursday, White House communications director Steve Cheung posted a... ...
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Fri, 19 Jun 2026

Strait of Hormuz reopening: Iran waives transit fees as mine-clearing begins

Iran has announced that ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz will not be charged application fees for the next 60 days following the recent agreement between Tehran and Washington.According to a statement from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, the Persian Gulf Waterway Management... ...
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Fri, 19 Jun 2026

Khamenei says he opposed US-Iran deal but approved it after Pezeshkian's assurances

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has revealed that he initially disagreed with the agreement reached between Tehran and Washington but approved it after receiving assurances from President Masoud Pezeshkian and other officials.In a written statement carried by Iranian state media,... ...
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Fri, 19 Jun 2026

JD Vance rebukes Israel after Iran deal: 'You can't just kill your way out'

US Vice President JD Vance has defended the Trump administration's agreement with Iran while delivering some of his strongest criticism yet of Israel's approach to security.Speaking to The New York Times on Thursday, a day after US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian... ...
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Fri, 19 Jun 2026

Man arrested after child injured in zoo crocodile enclosure

Man arrested after child injured in zoo crocodile enclosureA 30-year-old man has been arrested in "attempt to murder" case after boy injured in zoo crocodile enclosure.As reported a man from Norfolkon was arrested on suspicion of an criminal act while a three-year-old boy was left with critical... ...
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Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Text of interim US-Iran agreement sent to Congress

The White House provided a copy of the interim ​U.S.-Iran agreement to the U.S. Congress on ‌Thursday, according to a copy of the document seen by Reuters, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump signed ​an interim deal with Tehran to end the ​war.The terms listed in the... ...
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Thu, 18 Jun 2026

US gas prices drop below $4 after Iran deal

US gas prices drop below $4 after Iran dealThe US gas prices drops below $4 a gallon soon after Iran deal finalized.As per AAA data., the US national average gasoline price dropped to $3.99 per gallon on Thursday, June 18.The change in gas price drop marks the first time since March 2026... ...
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Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Who was behind 'foiled' UFC Freedom 250 White House terror plot? DHS reveals new details

Who was behind ‘foiled’ UFC Freedom 250 White House terror plot? DHS reveals new details The FBI, earlier this week, along with other law enforcement partners successfully foiled a terror plot targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House on Sunday, June 14. As... ...
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Thu, 18 Jun 2026

US signs $725M loan with Energy Fuels to expand rare earth production

US signs $725M loan with Energy Fuels to expand rare earth productionEnergy Fuels has been expanding domestic production of heavy rare-earth materials, including terbium and dysprosium oxides, at its facilities in the United States.The U.S. government has signed a $725 million conditional loan... ...
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Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Iran deal at risk: US warns of naval blockade if Tehran fails to meet commitments

Iran deal at risk: US warns of naval blockade if Tehran fails to meet commitments US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly says that the US is all set to “reimpose an ironclad blockade” if Iran fails to follow the rules of an agreement duly signed by both sides. According to... ...
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Thu, 18 Jun 2026

President Trump defends Iran deal, calls critics 'jealous' and 'stupid'

President Trump defends Iran deal, calls critics ‘jealous’ and ‘stupid’US President Donald Trump has responded to backlash surrounding the recently signed Iran memorandum of understanding and defended his Iran policy. The criticism stems from Republicans, including Senator... ...
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Thu, 18 Jun 2026

EU Parliament approves 'strictest-ever' migration law: Key changes explained

EU Parliament approves ‘strictest-ever’ migration law: Key changes explainedThe European Parliament has taken a significant step toward implementing a new EU law allowing deportation centers outside the bloc, as mainstream conservatives aligned with the far-right to pass the... ...
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Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Ukrainian drones hit Moscow's largest oil refinery, raising security concerns

Ukrainian drones hit Moscow’s largest oil refinery, raising security concernsOn Thursday morning, Ukrainian drones hit Moscow’s oil refinery, sending out flames and a pall of smoke over the south-eastern district of Kapotnya. This marks the second time this week, with videos... ...
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Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Trump says it's 'unfair' to deny Iran ballistic missiles while Saudi Arabia, Qatar have them

Trump says it's 'unfair' to deny Iran ballistic missiles while Saudi Arabia, Qatar have themThe US President Donald Trump in a surprising move backed Iran for keeping “ballistic missiles” on Wednesday at the G7 summit. Speaking to the reporters in Paris, President Trump said it would... ...
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Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Trump faces criticism from allies over Iran peace memorandum and sanctions relief

US President Donald Trump is facing criticism from several Republicans after signing an interim agreement with Iran aimed at ending the conflict between the two countries.Under the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday, both sides agreed to an “immediate and permanent end... ...
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Thu, 18 Jun 2026

14-point US-Iran agreement revealed: What's settled and what remains unresolved

14-point US-Iran agreement revealed: What’s settled and what remains unresolvedThe United States and Iran have signed an initial agreement, aiming at ending months-long conflict in the Middle East and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The signing of the memorandum of understanding came during... ...
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Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Oil slides and Asian stocks hit records after signing of US-Iran peace deal

Oil prices fell and global stock markets rallied on Thursday after the United States and Iran signed an interim agreement aimed at ending their conflict and restoring stability to energy markets.Brent crude dropped 1.9 percent in Asian trading to $78.07 a barrel, nearly returning to levels seen... ...
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Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Severe tornadoes strike Illinois and Iowa as violent Midwest storms sweep region: What residents need to know

Severe tornadoes strike Illinois and Iowa as violent Midwest storms sweep region: What residents need to knowAccording to the National Weather Service, confirmed tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Iowa Wednesday night as severe weather swept across a broad region of the Midwest. The reports... ...
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Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Trump says CUSMA could 'expire immediately' as Canada and Mexico push for extension

US President Donald Trump has again raised questions about the future of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement , suggesting the trade pact could "expire immediately" despite the agreement remaining valid until 2036.Speaking to reporters at Orly Airport near Paris after the G7 Summit, Trump... ...
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Thu, 18 Jun 2026

US and Iran sign initial peace deal to end war and reopen Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran have signed an initial agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides committing to further negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme.US President Donald Trump signed the memorandum of understanding during the G7... ...
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Thu, 18 Jun 2026

US health department unveils $700 million plan for mental health, addiction and homelessness

US health department unveils $700 million plan for mental health, addiction and homelessnessU.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday announced more than $700 million in new funding opportunities aimed at tackling mental illness, addiction and homelessness.The investment is a core... ...
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Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Nearly 12,000 Residents evacuated as Wildfire spreads in Washington

Nearly 12,000 residents evacuated as Wildfire spreads in WashingtonMultiple media outlet informed nearly 12,000 residents and over 2,000 structures have been evacuated after a wildfire broke out in Washington state spreading across 250 acres.According to Spokane County officials, the fire started... ...
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Wed, 17 Jun 2026

Trump thanks China and Russia for being neutral in Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday described Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin as "neutral" during the war ​with Iran, saying they had not thwarted his efforts to curb ‌Tehran's nuclear ambitions."I just want to thank them because they made it a lot... ...
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Wed, 17 Jun 2026

Donald Trump settles $100 million lawsuit against niece Mary Trump

Donald Trump settles $100 million lawsuit against niece Mary Trump US President Donald Trump and his estranged niece, Mary Trump, have reached a settlement in a New York state court, officially ending a $100 million lawsuit regarding the leak of his private tax records. Both sides announced... ...
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Wed, 17 Jun 2026

Satellite images show where water is disappearing globally: Key locations explained

Satellite images show where water is disappearing globally: Key locations explainedAccording to a 2025 World Bank report, the world loses an estimated 324 trillion litres of freshwater each year-enough to meet the needs of 280 million people. While this continued water scarcity known as... ...
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Wed, 17 Jun 2026

Trump hints at positive negotiations with 'Anthropic' CEO at G7 summit

Trump hints at positive negotiations with 'Anthropic' CEO at G7 summitPresident Trump confirmed at the G7 summit today that negotiations with Anthropic are positive.U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that negotiations ‌with artificial intelligence startup company Anthropic are... ...
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Wed, 17 Jun 2026

Emirates fined $208,890 in Italy over passenger data handling

Emirates fined $208,890 in Italy over passenger data handlingThe Italian data protection authority has fined Emirates €180,000 ) for the improper handling of health data belonging to passengers with reduced mobility.The Core Issues Identified by the Regulator were lack of Transparency as ... ...
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Wed, 17 Jun 2026

Laredo plane crash near Loop 20 leaves 1 dead, 5 injured in Texas

Laredo plane crash near Loop 20 leaves 1 dead, 5 injured in TexasA private jet carrying 6 passengers met a deadly crash onto a Texas highway on Tuesday night, resulting in the death of one person and evoking a major emergency response. According to the recent report, five people were also injured... ...
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