Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Sign Preliminary Deal, but Its Terms Remain Unclear
President Trump and Iran’s lead negotiator have signed an agreement that was expected to open the Strait of Hormuz. But the deal’s specific terms rema…
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'Epic folly': As the US and Iran both declare victory, 'none of the problems were resolved'
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Ali Vaez, Director of the Iran project and Senior Advisor at the International Crisis Group. He argues that the war…
Trump announces 4 July rally in Washington after hosting UFC cage match at the White House – live
US president announces rally for 250th anniversary of the nation; fighter gave rambling interview in which he repeated false conspiracy claim about Mi…
Two men found guilty over arson attacks linked to Keir Starmer
Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc convicted at Old Bailey over attacks on property and car connected to PMTwo men have been found guilty of cons…
Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will be 'completely open' by Friday
While meeting with French President Emmnual Macron at the G7 summit, President Donald Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen and that …
Court of appeal to review sentence for man who murdered Henry Nowak
Solicitor general asks for Vickrum Digwa’s 21-year minimum jail term to be reviewed under ‘unduly lenient sentence’ schemeThe court of appeal will be …
UK court finds man guilty of sexual abuse and murder of adopted baby
Schoolteacher Jamie Varley described as ‘serial manipulator and a serial liar’ in Lancashire courtA schoolteacher described as a “serial manipulator a…
Technology secretary says she wants regulator to design plans for online age verification by October – UK politics live
Liz Kendall also wants Ofcom to report to parliament every year on how effectively social media firms are keeping under-16s off their platformsStarmer…
Israel Strikes Beirut Outskirts as Fighting With Hezbollah Escalates
The attacks complicated an already delicate moment as President Trump and Iran appeared to be edging toward finalizing a framework peace agreement.
‘The genie is out of the bottle’: parents react to UK under-16s social media ban
Some feel it is a concrete step to protect children, but others argue it is ‘trying to fix the symptoms and not the disease’Which apps will be blocked…
London Man Suspected in 2017 Shoving of a Woman Into Bus Path Is Arrested
The case had remained unresolved since May 2017, when a woman was sent tumbling into a bus lane on Putney Bridge. She escaped uninjured after the bus …
Renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah could scupper the U.S-Iran deal
Israel’s more focused fight against the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon still has the power to disrupt U.S. efforts to resolve its war with I…
Many Iranians Express Relief Over Agreement to End the War
After enduring months of conflict, ordinary people in Iran were relieved to hear about the deal. Opposition groups were disappointed.
Norwegian crown princess's son found guilty of two counts of rape
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been sentenced to four years in jail.
Missouri community mourns death of 11 skydivers in plane crash: ‘It shocked everybody’
Eleven skydivers and a pilot were killed in Sunday crash as aircraft for Skydive Kansas City was taking off in ButlerThe Missouri skydiving community …
Deal to Reopen Hormuz Kicks Off Long Effort to Ease Energy Crisis
The pace of the recovery will depend on how confident companies are that the deal between the United States and Iran will hold and be extended.
U.K. Ban on Pro-Palestinian Protest Group Is Lawful, Court of Appeal Rules
The decision overturned a lower-court ruling that had found that banning Palestine Action as a terrorist group had breached free speech rights.
Will US-Iran peace deal hold? – The Latest
The US and Iran have reached a tentative deal to end the conflict in the Middle East, but competing claims from Donald Trump and Tehran have left the …
Trump, Vance sign Iran-US memorandum with Ghalibaf, official says
President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf have signed a memorandum of understanding betw…
Ukraine: Kyiv's historic cathedral set ablaze in Russian attack
One of #Ukraine's most important religious landmarks was hit in an overnight Russian attack on June 15. Ukrainian President Volodymyr #Zelensky visite…
Wheels of justice turn (very) slowly: moped stolen in 1984 returned to owner
Garelli bike recovered by police in Italy after they spotted it without licence plate during roadside checkA moped stolen from a northern Italian town…
Confusion in Lebanon over US-Iran deal
Fighting in southern Lebanon abated on Monday after the announcement of a US-Iran deal to end the wider conflict, but local authorities warned displac…
‘We want to be 100% sure’: war-weary Lebanese greet truce with caution
While officials welcome ceasefire, many people are uncertain it will last – and return to find homes destroyedMiddle East crisis – live updatesHours a…
Israel 'has had its hands forced' by US-Iran deal
The US and Iran said they have agreed terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Though the text has not yet been published, its apparent…
Jaded and Exhausted, Many Iranians Shrug at World Cup
The successes of Iran’s national soccer team used to be a source of celebration. Now, many Iranians can barely muster the energy to care.
Oil prices hit three-month low and markets rally amid Iran deal breakthrough
Donald Trump posts ‘Let the oil flow’ as US-Iran peace deal sparks immediate drop for Brent crudeAnalysis: Oil and gas unlikely to return to prewar pr…
Iran take World Cup centre stage as they arrive in US
Iran's football team arrived in the United States for the first time at this World Cup on Sunday, landing at Los Angeles International Airport and hol…
US-Iran peace deal hinges on shipping, sanctions relief and deferred nuclear talks
Agreement contains no restrictions on Iran’s ballistic missiles, nor does it call for regime change or surrenderMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe b…
Taking on Neo-Nazis, One Trademark at a Time
In Germany, a campaign called Rights Against the Right is securing trademarks for right-wing symbols and phrases, aiming to cut into a revenue stream …
In France, Justice System Faces Public Anger After 11-Year-Old Girl’s Killing
Protests have erupted across France after authorities revealed that a man accused of kidnapping Lyhanna Rameau Bernard, a French schoolgirl found dead…
Gulf Countries Confront New Questions About Relying on U.S. Protection
Iran targeted Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and other American allies in the Middle East during the war, harming their economies and milita…
Zelenskyy says Russia ‘deliberately’ targeted Unesco site, as 11 people confirmed dead – as it happened
Ukraine’s president dismisses Moscow’s claim that it did not target Kyiv’s Pechersk Lavra monastery, ahead of meeting of G7 leaders in FranceKyiv mona…