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European leaders are expected to warn Trump to rethink his strategy on supporting Ukraine
16 Jun 2026,·49 mins
Trump said a preliminary deal to end the war against Iran had already been signed
Technical talks on Iran's nuclear programme are expected to begin this week
The US and Iran have announced a framework deal for peace
15 Jun 2026,·49 mins
In a social media post, Donald Trump said he was removing the US naval blockade of Iran.
Trump said he was authorising the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz
So far wins for Mexico and South Korea in the opening matches.
12 Jun 2026,·49 mins
In one of the opening matches a comfortable win for the co-hosts Mexico.
In the opening match the co-hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0
He rebuked criticism over ticket prices and visa checks at the World Cup tournament.
11 Jun 2026,·49 mins
As the tournament gets underway, Infantino told football fans to “chill and relax”.
As the World Cup tournament gets underway the Fifa President struck a defiant tone.
The forced recruitment of thousands of conscripts has given the military a war advantage.
10 Jun 2026,·49 mins
Iran and Israel say they have halted attacks on each other
09 Jun 2026,·49 mins
Trump said the missiles were 'already on their way' when he told Netanyahu not to respond
Israel's Prime Minister said on Monday that his country was holding fire "at the moment"
It is the first time Iran and Israel have launched attacks since the ceasefire
08 Jun 2026,·49 mins
Trump earlier urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate
President Trump earlier urged Israel not to retaliate for the Iranian strikes
President Putin will speak at Russia's flagship economic forum in Saint Petersburg today
05 Jun 2026,·49 mins
President Putin will speak at Russia's flagship economic forum in St. Petersburg today
Around twenty thousand delegates from more than a hundred countries are attending
The agreement is conditional on Hezbollah stopping attacks on Israel.
04 Jun 2026,·49 mins
A handful of Republicans voted with Democrats limiting President Trump's power.
The vote could halt US military action against Iran.
The US says it has launched strikes on Iran in "self-defence".
03 Jun 2026,·49 mins
The US says it launched "self-defence" strikes on Iran in response to attacks by Iran.
The US launched "self-defense" strikes in response to attempted attacks by Iran.
