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Infographic with a map of Iran showing nuclear sites, reactors and uranium mines

Rapidly expanding

Iran's nuclear programme: the key sites

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's defence team at the International Criminal Court has filed a motion for his interim release to an unnamed country

Philippines ex-leader Duterte seeks interim release from ICC

Soldiers and riot police have clashed for days with supporters of Bolivian former president Evo Morales

Initially taken hostage

Bolivia police officer blown up by pro-Morales demonstrators

U.S. Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) is among those criticizing Israel's attacks on Iran

Sharp criticism

Senior US Democrat condemns Israel's 'reckless escalation'

Senator Miguel Uribe -- the victim of an attempted assassination on June 7 -- at the Senate in Bogota on May 14, 2025

For attempted murder

Second man charged over shooting of Colombia presidential candidate

Desperate Ukrainian families hold up photos of missing soldiers as the latest prisoner of war exchange is carried out between Ukraine and Russia

Prisoner exchange

Ukrainians beg for news of missing soldiers as prisoners return

The United Nations General Assembly is expected to vote on a measure demanding a ceasefire in war-ravaged Gaza

Including demand for hostage release

UN General Assembly calls for Gaza ceasefire, pressure on Israel

US President Donald Trump said he believed a 'pretty good' deal on Iran's nuclear program was 'fairly close,' but said that an Israeli attack on its arch-foe could wreck the chances of an agreement

Ahead of new round of talks

Trump warns Israeli attack on Iran 'could very well happen'

The distribution of food and basic supplies in the besieged Gaza Strip has become increasingly fraught and perilous

Palestinian aid workers

Israel says Hamas 'weaponising suffering in Gaza' as aid workers killed

Dozens of tanks and armored vehicles will roll through Washington for Trump's military parade

'Dream come true'

Thunderstorms may rain on Trump's military parade

Forensics personnel write on a body bag after finding victims of the flooding near Mthatha as the death toll hit at least 78

Death toll in S.Africa floods rises to 78

Santos Cerdan is suspected of being an accomplice in the alleged improper awarding of a public contract during the Covid-19 pandemic

'To defend the Socialist Party'

Spanish PM says knew 'nothing' about corruption case

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky wants to push Donald Trump to impose more US sanctions on Russia

Amid stalling peace talks

Ukraine's Zelensky hopes to push Trump on US Russia sanctions at G7

US President Donald Trump has described himself as a man of peace and said he would prefer a negotiated settlement with Iran

If Tehran compromises

Trump says Israel should not strike Iran, as nuclear deal 'close'

The golden funerary mask of King Tutankhamun is displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Will move to museum near Giza Pyramids

King Tut gold mask to leave Cairo museum after nearly 100 years

This handout picture from India's Central Industrial Security Force shows the tailpiece of the plane jutting from a building

Near Ahmedabad airport

Flames and smoke in aftermath of crashed India passenger jet

Some protesters threw rocks at police who responded with tear gas

Security forces fired tear gas

Protests over police killing in Kenya as govt presents budget

Former Hollywood mogul

Jury dispute triggers mistrial on Harvey Weinstein rape charge

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies fire a nonlethal weapon toward a man after he threw a can at them following a protest against federal immigration operations

Trump hails troop deployment as California readies legal battle

Mali's ruling junta, which seized power in coups in 2020 and 2021, pivoted towards Russia for political and military support

Journalist collective reveals

Hundreds of civilians were tortured by Wagner mercenaries in Mali: report

The UN said the number of people forcibly displaced worldwide was 'untenably high'

Worldwide conflicts

122 million forcibly displaced worldwide 'untenably high': UN

Luxembourgers also Cairo-bound

Egypt detains over 200 pro-Palestinian activists ahead of Gaza march: organisers

China and Japan traded barbs after a Chinese J-15 fighter jet followed a Japanese patrol plane at the weekend

'Dangerous behaviour'

Japan, China trade barbs over fighter jet manoeuvres

The 2021 AUKUS deal joins Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States in a multi-decade effort to balance China's growing military might

'Not a surprise'

Australia 'confident' in US nuclear sub deal despite review

Morning Roundup

Terrorism trial begins in Luxembourg, police to wear bodycams from July, and Brian Wilson dies

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's (R) coalition survived an opposition-backed effort to dissolve parliament, as lawmakers rejected a bill that could have paved the way for snap elections

Rejection of bill

Netanyahu survives opposition bid to dissolve parliament

A handout sketch received from the Supreme Court of Victoria shows Erin Patterson, an Australian woman accused of murdering three people with a toxic mushroom-laced beef Wellington

Poisoned by accident

Australian mushroom murder suspect denies intent to kill

US President Donald Trump holds the $5 million dollar Gold Card prototype while speaking to reporters

Waiting list has opened

Trump unveils website for $5 million US residency visa

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