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Iran

Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts blockade, reports claim

Despite an ongoing ceasefire, the US and Iran are locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas trade passes in peacetime.

USA

Trump demands sacking of TV host Kimmel for 'despicable' joke

First Lady Melania Trump lalso ashed out at Kimmel, even though the joke in question had been made in a monologue days before the shooting incident in Washington on Saturday.

USA

Accused media gala shooter charged with attempt to assassinate Trump

Allen, of Torrance in California, is being represented by lawyers with the federal defender's office and sat beside them in court in a blue jail uniform.

Europe News

Italy extradites Chinese hacker to US accused of spying for Beijing

The FBI accuses Xu Zewei of hacking US government entities, research institutes and universities involved in vaccine research in 2020 and 2021 at the height of the pandemic.

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Iran

Strait of Hormuz standoff leaves 20,000 seafarers stranded on ships

Thousands of seafarers are stranded as the Iran war shuts down much of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil and gas trade and raising safety fears.

Europe News

US lawmakers urge EU not to water down deforestation law in review

After meeting US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder on Monday, Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall said the top priority is to ensure the bloc’s anti-deforestation rules address the global challenge of deforestation, while continuing to support implementation and provide further clarification.

Iran

Trump holds talks on Iran with security team, White House says

Meanwhile, Tehran has blamed the US for the failure of talks after Trump decided against sending a negotiating team to Pakistan at the weekend.

Culture news

Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of The Ronettes, dies aged 80

The last surviving member of the definitive girl group - The Ronettes - has died aged 80. The band, known for their signature beehives and globally successful songs, inspired countless artists throughout the years.

USA

World leaders react in shock to White House press dinner shooting

Beyond condemning the attack, many leaders praised the US secret service, police and responders in ensuring the safety of guests. One officer was shot but was protected by a bulletproof vest and is in 'good condition', Trump said.

Pakistan

Trump cancels US negotiators' trip to Pakistan for Iran talks

US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were expected to arrive in Pakistan on Saturday to conduct a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran.

Sport

Tickets to World Cup final in US appear on resale site for €1.9m each

FIFA does not control prices on its Resale/Exchange Marketplace but charges a 15% purchase fee to each ticket buyer and a 15% resale fee to each ticket seller.

Iran

White House: US envoys to head to Pakistan for Iran talks on Saturday

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Friday night, but his ministry has ruled out direct talks with the US delegation.

USA

US soldier charged with using Maduro intel to win €341k on Polymarket

Polymarket said in a statement it had flagged the user who made the bets to the US Department of Justice and cooperated with the investigation.

USA

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire extended by three weeks, Trump says

Trump said Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, which was set to expire on Monday, by three weeks. Meanwhile, the US and Iran persist in its tense standoff in the Strait of Hormuz.

Lebanon

UN 'working on' keeping presence in Lebanon in 2027

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon has served fulfilled peacekeeping duties between Israel and Lebanon since 1978 but finds itself caught in the crossfire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah.

Europe News

'Made in Europe' law should be limited to nearby countries, MEP says

French liberal MEP Christophe Grudler, who will lead negotiations on a “Made in Europe” law in the European Parliament, told Euronews the European preference proposed by the European Commission to counter foreign competition in the EU market extends to too many non-EU countries.

Europe News

Iran's exiled crown prince splattered with red liquid in Berlin

The alleged perpetrator, whose name was not released in line with German privacy rules, was immediately detained by police.

Sport

Italian officials roundly reject pitch to replace Iran at World Cup

Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final.

USA

US navy secretary out amid Iran war in latest Pentagon shake-up

The Pentagon shakeup continued as US Navy Secretary John Phelan suddenly departed during the Iran war, with Trump-backed combat veteran Hung Cao taking over temporarily.

Iran

Trump says US in no rush to end war but 'clock is ticking' for Iran

Earlier in the day, Trump said he had ordered the US Navy to "shoot and kill" any boats found laying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.