Afghanistan Frees American Detainee Amid Mounting U.S. Pressure
Dennis Walter Coyle, a researcher held since last year, was released weeks after the United States declared Afghanistan a “state sponsor of wrongful detention.”
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Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling dies at 54
The TV dating coach's husband says she "passed away peacefully today, surrounded by love".
Iran War Live Updates: Tehran Fires Missile Barrage at Israel After U.S. Claims Progress on Talks
Israeli officials said missiles launched from Iran had hit Tel Aviv and other parts of the country. President Trump said there had been “very strong talks” with Iran to end the war, though Iranian officials did not confirm that.
Australia and EU agree sweeping trade deal in face of global uncertainty
Australia and the EU sign sweeping trade and security deals after years of negotiations.
Polls open in Denmark election with Trump’s Greenland threats on voters’ minds – Europe live
Incumbent Mette Frederiksen widely predicted to continue as PM but neither bloc expected to be able to form majorityDenmark election: far right has slowed under Frederiksen – but at what cost?Frederiksen also posted a photo from the campaign trail on her Facebook with a last-minute appeal to voters, asking them what’s important for them – and offering a call from her or someone from her party to discuss their concerns.Meanwhile, Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen is out campaigning this morning too and she is in Aalborg, meeting some Greenlandic voters. Continue reading...
Middle East crisis live: Iran dismisses Trump claim of talks; Israel says it will take ‘control’ of south Lebanon
Iranian parliament speaker says ‘no negotiations’ held with US, as Trump postpones energy strikes for five daysTrump claims ‘productive’ talks with IranAnalysis: surprise talks offer uncertain path out of conflictHow fuel shortages are affecting readers worldwideIn Australia, the number of petrol stations running out of fuel continues to climb as the Middle East war drags on, with at least 184 dry across the country’s three most populous states.On Tuesday, 51 service stations in the state of New South Wales were out of fuel and 164 out of diesel, compared with 38 and 131 respectively the previous day, premier Chris Minns said. Continue reading...
Middle East violence continues after Trump claims ‘very good’ talks with Iran
Israel and Gulf states targeted and Iran hit by airstrikes as Tehran denies negotiations are taking place to end warMiddle East crisis – live updatesViolence has continued across much of the Middle East, a day after Donald Trump said the US was in “very good” talks with Iran to end the war in the region soon.Iranian barrages targeted Israel, Gulf Arab states and northern Iraq on Tuesday, while Israeli and US warplanes continued to carry out strikes across Tehran and on other targets in the Islamic Republic. Continue reading...
Reeves to give update on economic response to Iran war as energy prices soar – UK politics live
Chancellor will give a statement to MPs from 12.30pmThe live feed from the Lib Dem local elections campaign launch did not last long, and it did not include footage of Ed Davey taking questions from reporters. But this is what the Lib Dems are saying about their five key campaign issues.-Cut the cost of living: A plan to halve energy bills within a decade, saving households an average of £870 a year -Fix the NHS and care: Guarantee the right to see a GP within seven days (or 24 hours for urgent cases) and ending 12-hour A&E waits. -Rescue high streets: Give an emergency cut to VAT for hospitality businesses, to bring prices down and boost struggling high streets. -Clean up rivers: Ban water companies from dumping raw sewage into local rivers and coastal areas. -Restore community policing: Ensure visible, effective local policing to reduce crime. Continue reading...
Netanyahu vows further strikes on Iran and Lebanon as missile hits Tel Aviv
Israeli PM says ‘there’s more to come’ while Iran’s IRGC promise to attack ‘without restraint’ if conflict continuesMiddle East crisis – live updatesAn Iranian missile struck central Tel Aviv on Tuesday and the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, vowed to continue striking Tehran and Lebanon, dimming hopes of de-escalation after Donald Trump played up the chances of a deal to end the conflict.“There’s more to come,” Netanyahu said in remarks that appeared to corroborate those of three Israeli officials who told Reuters they thought it was improbable that Iran would accept US demands in any new round of negotiations. Continue reading...
