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China detains two leaders of influential underground church

More than 30 members of Early Rain Covenant Church were taken for interrogation midway through Sunday service.

Iran war day 108: Iran, US reach a tentative deal to end conflict

US President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders say a deal has been agreed to end more than 100 days of war.

Oil prices fall and shares jump after US-Iran deal announced

Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.

Starbucks Korea to shut stores for history training after ‘Tank Day’ furore

Coffee chain to hold 'historical awareness' training after backlash to ad campaign that evoked 1980 military crackdown.

Trump marks 80th birthday with cage fighting extravaganza - as US and Iran agree deal

Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday by hailing an initial agreement to end the Iran war and staging a cage-fighting show on the White House South Lawn.

Oil prices drop and stocks enjoy cautious rally on US-Iran peace progress

There is cautious optimism on financial markets that a US-Iran peace deal will ease the hit to the global economy caused by their war.

Russian strikes kill nine across Ukraine as fire breaks out at religious landmark in Kyiv

A large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine has killed five rescue workers in Kharkiv and four people in Kyiv, as strikes set apartment buildings ablaze and sparked a fire at one of…

Oil prices slide after US-Iran deal announced

Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.

Trump heralds Iran deal but questions - and risks - remain

The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details.

Unclear if US-Iran agreement will provide respite to Lebanon

Pakistan says the deal includes Lebanon, but recent ceasefires there have failed to take hold.

US-Iran deal eases uncertainty over the war - but there is much still to play out

Pakistan says the deal includes Lebanon, but recent ceasefires there have failed to take hold.

Stock markets soar, oil falls as US, Iran confirm deal to end war

Asian stock markets surge as Washington and Tehran announce agreement to end hostilities and reopen Strait of Hormuz.

Claims Israel’s Beirut strike pushed Trump on Iran announcement

US diplomat Alan Eyre says despite the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, there is no deal until it has been formalised.

BREAKING: US, Iran announce ceasefire agreement

US President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire agreement with Iran.

Japan deny Netherlands by fighting back twice in World Cup opener

Asia's most successful side, Japan, twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Group F opener.

Lamine Yamal fit to start on bench for Spain vs Cape Verde at World Cup

‌Victor Munoz is also fit to play, as coach Luis de la Fuente says he has no concerns over his players' fitness.

Gaethje upsets Topuria to win title at UFC Freedom 250 – as it happened

Gaethje is the new undisputed UFC lightweight champion after Topuria retired at the end of round four at White House.

US musician Oliver Tree believed to have died in helicopter crash that killed six

US musician Oliver Tree is believed to be among six people dead after a mid-air collision between two helicopters in Rio de Janeiro.

Six people killed as helicopters collide over Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro

Two helicopters collided in midair before crashing into car park of electric vehicle dealership, fire service says.

Geneva police clash with anti-G7 protesters ahead of summit

Police in Geneva have fired tear gas and water cannons at protesters who set fire to a Tesla vehicle and smashed windows at a UN agency in protests ahead of tomorrow's G7 summit…

Protesters clash with police ahead of G7 summit in France

Swiss police deployed a water cannon and fired tear gas to disperse anti-G7 protesters after clashes.

Lewis Hamilton wins first F1 race with Ferrari in Barcelona

Seven-time world champion's maiden victory for the Italian manufacturer is also his first F1 win in nearly two years.

Twelve killed in plane crash in US state of Missouri

Plane crashes near Butler Memorial Airport near Kansas City, with authorities reporting skydivers on board.

‘Losing three years set us back 20’: Palestinian football’s future in peril

The suspended Palestinian league is squeezing a generation of footballers, with little certainty about the future.

Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap

Nearly 55% of participants voted against the proposal to cap population by cutting migration, results show.

Israeli military says Hezbollah targets struck in Beirut

Israel says it targeted the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, as Tehran warns this could derail a US-Iran deal to end the fighting.

Analyst says what attacks on Lebanon could mean for potential US-Iran deal

Israeli affairs analyst Dan Perry explains how the US, Israel and Iran may react as they get closer to an agreement.

‘Unacceptable’: London protesters slam illegal Israeli settlement land sale

Demonstrators denounce event promoting Israeli settlement land and property sales as a violation of international law.

Trump makes endorsement in key Georgia Republican US Senate run-off

Trump picks Mike Collins over Derek Dooley in race to determine who will face Democrat Jon Ossoff in November midterms.

Lebanon says three killed in Israeli strike on Beirut suburb

Israel says it targeted the Iran-backed Hezbollah, as Tehran warns this could derail a US-Iran deal to end the fighting.

British 1-2-3 at Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix - first since 1968

Sir Lewis Hamilton has won his first Formula 1 Grand Prix victory with Ferrari, while George Russell and defending champion Lando Norris made it the first all-British podium since…

EU set to hold membership talks with Ukraine

EU set to hold membership talks with Ukraine

Teen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after historic NBA win for Knicks

At least 63 people were arrested in the disorder after the Knicks beat the Spurs to clinch the title.

US asks Anthropic to block global access to top AI models: Why it matters

Foreigners barred from accessing top AI models, underscoring Donald Trump's policy of export controls over high tech.

Tourist train overturns and injures 17 during Cártama tapas festival

Nobody was seriously hurt as a result of the accident in the Spanish town, local authorities say.

At least three killed as Israel attacks southern Beirut

Israeli escalation in Lebanon's capital raises concerns that peace negotiations between US and Iran could be derailed.

Will the US-Iran deal be signed on Sunday? What we know so far

US says a deal to stop the war on Iran could be signed as early as Sunday. Tehran, however, disputes the timeline.

Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.

World Cup Day 4: Netherlands vs Japan, Curacao debut, prediction, schedule

The Netherlands face Japan in a must-watch game as World Cup Day 4 brings predictions, key fixtures and other headlines.

UK court to rule on Palestine Action ‘terrorist’ label: What we know

Court of Appeal to rule whether government's proscription of action group was unlawful.

Armed men kidnap high-ranking security official in Haiti

James Boyard's abduction is the highest-ranking abduction in the violence-wracked country in recent years, according to reports.

Signing of US-Iran deal not on Trump’s public schedule

Signing of US-Iran deal not on Trump’s public schedule.

Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timing

The US president's comments come as Iran says an exact date has not been decided.

UK forces seize suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel

The UK Ministry of Defence says it captures the vessel Smyrtos in an operation that lasts six hours.

2026 World Cup: Australia stun Turkiye 2-0 in counterattacking masterclass

Australia secure win in Group D courtesy of goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.

US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in air strike, Trump says

Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.

'The greatest day of my life' - Knicks fans celebrate in San Antonio

New York's basketball team won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years after beating the Spurs in Texas.

Qatar earns first ever World Cup point

Qatar has earned its first-ever FIFA World Cup point in dramatic fashion against Switzerland.

Why the US economy keeps defying the odds

Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?

Knicks clinch first NBA title in 53 years, as Brunson shines against Spurs

The New York Knicks ended their championship drought on Saturday, winning the best-of-seven NBA Finals series 4-1.