Venezuela government, Opposition hold U.S.-backed talks on democratic transition
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Mideast Live Updates: Iran Delayed Talks After Israeli Attacks in Lebanon, Diplomats Say
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a new cease-fire, three officials said later on Friday, after trading strikes in recent days. There was no immediate coâŚ
Deadly Violence Rocks Lebanon in Threat to U.S.-Iran Deal
Israel launched strikes across the country after Iran-backed Hezbollah said it had ambushed Israeli troops, leaving diplomats scrambling to prevent thâŚ
âGame Changerâ? Too Soon to Tell. But Ukraine Flexed in Striking Moscow.
The drone attack that sent plumes of smoke rising over Moscow intensified Ukrainian hopes of bringing the war to Russia.
Watch: TN Assembly adopts resolution against Karnatakaâs Mekedatu dam plan | Above the Fold | 19.06.2026
In this episode we look at the Tamil Nadu Assembly revives the Cauvery dispute with a resolution against Karnatakaâs Mekedatu dam project, while KeralâŚ
Cabinet loyalists tell Starmer he has the weekend to set out timetable for exit
Ministers say PM faces being forced out by party if he does not act, with one calling his departure âinevitableâUK politics â live updatesHow quickly âŚ
Burnham calls for ânew path for Britainâ as Starmer vows to fight any leadership challenge â UK politics live
Burnham hails âturning pointâ for the country after resounding byelection victory over Reform UKPodcast: will Burnham become prime minister?What wouldâŚ
Russian attacks kill three in Ukraine's Kramatorsk
Vadym Filashkin, âGovernor â of Donetsk â region, said on the Telegram app that âsix others âhad been injured in two attacks on the âcity, with âstrikesâŚ
US official says Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreed as Trump lashes out at Iran deal critics â Middle East crisis live
US official tells Reuters news agency that ceasefire has now come into effectInside the city of grief hit hardest by Israel strikes on southern LebanoâŚ
Lib Dem MP Cameron Thomas arrested on suspicion of assault
Thomas, 43, a former military police officer, has whip suspended during investigation into the allegationsA Liberal Democrat MP suspended by the partyâŚ
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills three in eastern Pacific Ocean
The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to at least 211 since the Trump administrationâŚ
Help hospitals in Gaza and West Bank, Palestine envoy urges India
Hospitals running out of cancer drugs and other life-saving medicines, dialysis filters, insulin, surgical supplies, says Abu Shawesh
Italy Doesnât âBeg,â Giorgia Meloni Tells Trump
President Trump said the Italian leader had âbeggedâ him to take a photo together at the Group of 7 summit in France. The remarks come as their once-fâŚ
Talks between U.S., Iran called off because of fighting in Lebanon, officials say
Word of the ceasefire came from two regional officials and a U.S. official. The truce was mediated by Qatar, the U.S. and Iran, the regional officialsâŚ
âIâm not a Labour fan but I like Burnhamâ: relief in Makerfield among left, right and centre
âBorrowedâ supporters from across the political spectrum voted to trounce Reform UK politics â live updatesHow quickly could Burnham become PM?The morâŚ
Trumpâs Iran Deal Is Off to a Chaotic Start
The preliminary agreement, not yet a week old, has sown confusion: nixed Swiss signing ceremonies, rifts with Israel and Congress, and uncertainty oveâŚ
Italyâs Meloni says Trump âtotally inventedâ story that she begged him for photo
Meloni also chided Trump for acting with far greater deference to the âenemies of the West than he does towards old, established allies
Macron calls for vigilance as western Europe faces second heatwave of year
More than half of Franceâs population under severe weather warning with temperatures expected to exceed 40CMore than half of Franceâs population is unâŚ
Canadian Billionaire Frank Stronach Is Convicted of Sexual and Indecent Assault
Mr. Stronach, 93, was found guilty of sexual assault and indecent assault in two cases and acquitted on three other charges.
Israeli Minister says 'all of Lebanon must burn' after four soldiers killed
With all due respect to the Americans, Israel must make it clear to the entire world that the blood of our sons and the security of our citizens are nâŚ
Burnhamâs Stunning Victory in Makerfield Election May Trigger Starmerâs Last Stand
Andy Burnham, a Labour mayor, won a resounding majority in a special election on Thursday, making him eligible to challenge Prime Minister Keir StarmeâŚ
Has Burnhamâs win in Makerfield sealed Starmerâs fate? - The Latest
Andy Burnhamâs resounding win in the Makerfield byelection has set the stage for a leadership battle with Keir Starmer. The outgoing mayor of Greater âŚ
Italy: Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo
Donald Trump claimed that Giorgia Meloni had 'begged' for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit. He added that he wasnât obliged to do it but tâŚ
'Major discovery': France's National Library brings forgotten Mozart manuscript back to life
A long-forgotten manuscript by composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will be brought to life this weekend in Paris. The newly rediscovered work â composed âŚ
Starmer says he wonât step down after potential challenger wins Westminster seat
The Prime Minister has said he will fight any contest to oust him from 10 Downing Street.
Israel and Hezbollah agree on Lebanon ceasefire: U.S. official
The truce that began at 4 p.m. local time (1300 GMT) was brokered by U.S. and Qatari mediators following talks with Israel and Iran, the official toldâŚ
Israel, Hezbollah agree cease-fire after violence, sources say
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a new cease-fire after a sharp escalation in cross-border fighting threatened to derail diplomatic efforts to end âŚ
Paris police ban Iranian opposition rally, cite 'tense international context'
French police on Friday issued a last-minute ban on a rally by an Iranian opposition group planned for Saturday, citing a risk of violence. The NationâŚ
Iranâs Supreme Leader Says He Dislikes Deal With U.S., but Allowed It
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei distanced himself from the agreement, putting responsibility for it on Iranâs president, and said it does not mean accedingâŚ
France tries to cope with second premature heatwave in less than a month
France is in the grip of a heatwave, which MĂŠtĂŠo France expects to be "wisdespread, prolonged and intense". The thermometer is set to climb even higheâŚ
Back After Vanishing for 2 Weeks, Russian Banker Tries to Project Calm
The central bank leader Elvira S. Nabiullina reappeared for a news conference after a gap that highlighted deep tensions in the countryâs political anâŚ
New timetables, longer holidays: How can French schools adapt to heatwaves?
The start of a new heatwave in France has prompted multiple schools to announce changes to their opening hours from Thursday onwards. As climate changâŚ