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Iran

Trump says Iran peace deal to be signed Sunday

Earlier, Pakistan says US-Iran peace deal likely to be finalised 'in the next 24 hours'

Europe News

Albania protests escalate into diplomatic standoff with Iran

Protests in Albania over a Jared Kushner-backed resort project have sparked a diplomatic row with Iran. Prime Minister Edi Rama alleges that online campaigns supporting the protests are part of an Iranian-backed "hybrid war," while Iran denies the claims.

Europe News

NATO to cut troop numbers in Kosovo amid 'improved security situation'

The cuts are to be carried out "gradually and in line with conditions on the ground," NATO said.

Mexico

Journalist gunned down in Mexico as World Cup kicks off

Mexico is regarded as one of the most dangerous and deadly countries for working journalists, according to Reporters Without Borders.

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World News

Somali referee denied entry to US to officiate UEFA Super Cup final

The Super Cup final sees the winners of the Champions League face off against the holders of the Europa League. It is set to take place on 12 August at Stadion Salzburg in Austria.

Europe News

UK armed forces minister resigns hours after defence secretary

Dan Jarvis, a former army officer and the Labour MP for Barnsley North, has since taken over as defence secretary.

World News

Everything you need to know as the World Cup kicks off

According to FIFA, 2.9 billion people worldwide watched the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on linear TV, with 2.7 billion also streaming the tournament.

Europe News

Police fire water cannon at demonstrators as Belfast protests continue

Stephen Ogilvie, the victim of the knife attack in Belfast, sustained severe injuries to his eyes as well as slashes to his face and back and remains in hospital.

Economy

'I love the inflation,' Trump says as prices jump again

Trump, who was in part elected on his promises to tackle inflation, said he had been prepared for the war in Iran to hit stock markets and oil prices.

Somalia

Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan receives warm welcome home

Andrew Giuliani, who is leading the White House task force for the FIFA World Cup, has said Artan was denied entry to the US for a "very good reason," without offering further details.

Canada

Air Canada captain accused of flying for years without correct license

"Safety was not compromised by this incident because all pilots at Air Canada undergo mandatory recurrent training every six months to validate their flying competency," Air Canada said.

Europe News

Officers injured in Belfast and Glasgow anti-immigration protests

Violence broke out after police charged a 30-year-old Sudanese man with attempted murder in relation to a knife attack in Belfast.

Europe News

Ukraine says Russian jamming sent sea drone into Romania

Romanian President Nicușor Dan said that a further three drones had exploded on Friday, one off the coast of Constanta and two others around 145 km east of the city. No injuries have been reported.

Europe News

France intercepted 11 Russian aircraft in the Baltics over a week

The intercepted Russian aircraft included transport planes such as the Ilyushin Il-18 and Antonov An-12, as well as fighter jets and reconnaissance aircraft.

Australia

Australian authorities seize more than 100,000 live exotic cockroaches

The seizure included dubia cockroaches and Madagascar hissing cockroaches, both of which cannot be legally imported into Australia or kept, bred, or sold.

Europe News

Starmer says Musk is trying to create 'division' over Henry Nowak case

One man has been charged with assaulting a police officer in relation to protests over Nowak's murder, while another was charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon, the Crown Prosecution Service said.

USA

Greenland is part of Denmark 'for now,' Marco Rubio says

The US is reported to have had 17 military facilities and more than 10,000 troops on Greenland at the height of the Cold War.

Europe News

British teenager, 17, sanctioned by Russian President Vladimir Putin

Alexander Browder said Moscow's decision to sanction him was "a badge of honour" and that he had "exposed their Achilles’ heel".

Europe News

Three dead in Royal Navy helicopter training crash in UK

The aircraft involved was reportedly a Merlin Mk4, which is primarily used for Royal Marines' "elevated" operations.

Europe News

UK Treasury minister says it is inevitable that Britain will rejoin EU

Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to rebuild links with the EU and put the UK "at the heart of Europe".

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