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The leader of governing Labour Party has faced growing pressure to step down after months of declining popularity. Starmer faces growing pressure as Labour unrest deepens after by-election setback Save Share

Far right lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella, who won backing of Donald Trump, seals narrow victory in run-off election. Save Share Far-right lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella has clinched a narrow victory in Colombia’s presidential run-off election, according to an initial ballot count. Abelardo de la E…

60-day US-Iran talks will be ‘really hard’ Thomas Warrick, a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, says the 60-day US-Iran talks face hurdles with regards to nuclear issues and sanctions, and will require time, willingness, and patience to achieve lasting results. Save Share

Mediators Qatar and Pakistan hail ‘encouraging progress’ on the first day of Iran-US talks. Save Share The first round of talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland has concluded, with mediators saying “encouraging progress” has been made, “including the creation of a mechanism for further technic…

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Warning: This article contains content some may find distressing Serious concerns about a suspected paedophile childcare worker were ignored for months by nursery managers, a BBC investigation has been told. A former employee at Partou King Street Nursery in Bristol says she alerted management to Na…

Being forced to eat dog biscuits off the floor was part of life for young children at an educational referral unit, former pupils have said. One was left with a fear of football after being pelted with "rock-solid" balls, while another had a pint of blackcurrant juice poured over her head. And they …

‘Encouraging progress’ made as first round US-Iran talks end The first round of US-Iran talks has ended with both sides agreeing on a roadmap towards a final deal to be reached ‘within 60 days’. Iran said the negotiations resulted in waivers for oil exports and the release of some frozen assets. The…

New York City welcomes the summer solstice with Times Square yoga Save Share

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Colombian presidential candidate De la Espriella celebrates preliminary election lead Footage shows Colombian outsider Abelardo de la Espriella in an armoured vehicle next to his vice-presidential candidate, Jose Manuel Restrepo, celebrating a narrow lead in the preliminary election results. Save Sh…

This video can not be played Salah scores to help Egypt to first World Cup win Mohamed Salah's - and Egypt's - World Cup wait is finally over. The Egyptian King's match-winning second-half display against New Zealand helped the Pharaohs to their first-ever World Cup win, at their ninth attempt, and …

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Jim Mustian reported and co-wrote an Associated Press story that revealed the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to be distributed in New Mexico as part of an effort to build bigger federal prosecutions. Mustian, along with…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Even as it battled the deadliest drug epidemic in American history, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico between 2023 and 2025, according to three current and former DEA agents and governm…

Blast at Ras Laffan Industrial City caused by ‘technical malfunction’, Qatar’s Ministry of Interior says. Save Share An explosion at Qatar’s main liquefied natural gas processing facility has injured 54 people and left 18 others missing, authorities have said. The Qatari International Search and Res…

BEIJING (AP) — China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American military-related companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defense contracts. The Commerce Ministry said that Chinese companies would be blocked from exporting “dual-use” items to t…

Egypt rallied from a goal down at halftime to turn the game on its head and strengthen their case for the knockouts. Save Share Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored his first goal of the tournament as part of a second-half flurry to deliver Egypt their first-ever World Cup victory, 3-1, over New Zeal…

Japan has implemented a fivefold increase to visa fees for foreigners, marking the first price hike in nearly 50 years. From 1 July, single-entry visa fees will be raised from the current 3,000 yen ($18.69; £14) to 15,000 yen, while multi-entry visas will now cost 30,000 yen, up from 6,000 yen. The …

Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has narrowly won Colombia's presidential election, an initial vote count shows, marking a dramatic shift in how the government will tackle the country's internal armed conflict and violence. De la Espriella, who was endorsed by Donald Trump, has pledged …

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The U.S. military says two men were killed after a strike on a vessel in the Caribbean that officials alleged was involved in narco-trafficking operations. Six survivors were rescued as the controversial campaign continues to face scrutiny. The U.S. military on Sunday announced a lethal strike on an…

Crimea halts fuel sales after Ukraine strikes cause shortages Gas sales in Russian-controlled Crimea have halted after Ukrainian drone strikes on the peninsula’s supply route. Drivers are now looking for other modes of transport. Save Share

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Japanese fans clean up stands after celebrating World Cup win Many Japanese fans stayed behind after celebrating their 4-0 victory over Tunisia, by collecting rubbish from the stands. The practice is known in Japan as gomi hiroi, which emphasises on taking responsibility for shared spaces. Save Shar…

Disney's Toy Story 5 racked up the animated franchise's best ever opening weekend, with ticket sales of more than $300m (£227m) globally. Released on 19 June, the fifth installment of the Toy Story saga follows Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear as they face their toughest rival yet - a tablet compute…

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., joins 'The Sunday Briefing' to discuss warnings against Iran of aggressive military action if nuclear talks fail to achieve good faith results with Vice President JD Vance in Switzerland. Donald Trump has had a falling out with the Italian prime minister.  In fact, as you m…

Colombia’s De La Espriella claims victory on preliminary results Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has claimed victory in Colombia’s presidential election after securing a narrow lead over left-wing rival Iván Cepeda in preliminary results. Supporters celebrated in the streets of Barranq…

The first round of negotiations between the US and Iran to reach a final deal to end the war has concluded with "encouraging progress", mediators Qatar and Pakistan say. The talks began on Sunday in Switzerland, after last week's initial agreement between the two countries. In a joint statement on M…

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Ship tracking data shows sharp fall in transits as US and Iranian officials hold talks to save fragile peace framework. Save Share Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has plunged following Iran’s announcement that it has closed the waterway once again over Israel’s strikes on Lebanon, according to ship…

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This video can not be played Cape Verde continue to surprise with entertaining Uruguay draw Cape Verde's World Cup campaign will go down in history - and they are now on the cusp of going a step further. They had already produced one of the biggest shocks of all time as they drew with Spain (who wer…

For the third time in four years, we appear on the brink of a prime minister announcing their plan to leave office, not because they have lost a general election but because their own party has concluded they would be better off without them. Many people within government and in the wider Labour Par…

Australian police have seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine - the country's largest ever such bust - from an underground bunker system in western Sydney. The drugs, with an estimated street value of A$816m (£433m, €500m), were found on Friday in compartments concealed beneath false floors in three shipping …

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Sir Keir Starmer is weighing up his political future as pressure grows on him to announce his resignation. It comes as cabinet ally Peter Kyle said the prime minister was considering "political realities" after Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election last week cleared a path for him to …

An NYPD detective is in stable condition after being shot while confronting an armed suspect during a tense Brooklyn barricade incident, according to the NYPD commissioner. A New York City Police Department officer on Sunday shot a driver who was attempting to evade cops after the vehicle was report…

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US and Iran meet for ‘tense’ but ‘constructive’ ceasefire talks Negotiators from the US and Iran wrapped a day of talks in Switzerland as they sought to hash out details of an agreement to end the war. The discussions were briefly strained after US President Donald Trump threatened further strikes o…

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Ronaldo has faced criticism after his performance in Portugal’s first match of the FIFA World Cup. Save Share Portugal winger Francisco Conceicao insists his teammates felt no pressure to pass to Cristiano Ronaldo following scrutiny of the veteran superstar’s role in their lacklustre World Cup opene…

Health officials defend the restrictions, but traders say the measures have disrupted the flow of goods and income. Save Share Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo – Between the border posts linking Goma and the Rwandan town of Gisenyi, at Petite Barrière, stands a wooden hut that was once crowded…

Uruguay could need a win over Spain next weekend to avoid a second consecutive FIFA World Cup group-stage exit. Save Share World Cup debutants Cape Verde scored a second-half equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw against Uruguay in Miami, backing up their shock opening stalemate with Spain. Cape Verde too…

Egyptian football fans chant for Palestine in Vancouver Egyptian fans gathered outside BC Place in Vancouver ahead of their World Cup match against New Zealand, chanting in support of Palestine. Fans held up Palestinian flags and chanted, building up the atmosphere before their second match of the 2…

US President Donald Trump says he has "inspected" the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC, and that "work will begin immediately" to repair the American landmark. Despite a recent multi-million dollar renovation, including a fresh coat of blue paint, the historic structure continues to face issues - mo…

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Iranians gather in Tehran to support team in critical draw against Belgium Iranian fans in Tehran watched their team secure a 0-0 draw against Belgium at the World Cup in Los Angeles, keeping hope alive for an unprecedented chance at the second round. Iran competes under strict US travel restriction…

Bukayo Saka (right) trained with the England squad on Sunday Bukayo Saka has trained with the England squad to provide a fitness boost to Thomas Tuchel before their second World Cup match against Ghana. The Arsenal attacker did not fully train with the rest of the squad on Saturday, instead doing so…

US, Iran establish committee to oversee talks and a ‘de-confliction cell’ to end attacks in Lebanon, mediators say. What are the end goals of Iran-US negotiations? Save Share

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Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reports on Iranian state media claiming that Tehran wants $24 billion in frozen funds released as part of a peace deal on ‘America Reports.’ As U.S. and Iranian negotiators met in Switzerland on Sunday, a regional analyst warned that a dispute over bi…

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. The New York Times is facing backlash after publishing a Father’s Day guest essay about a transgender parent who described learning how to be a "trans dad." The essay, titled "To My Daughter, My Gender Was Never Complic…

Tamara Tarpinian-Jachym, mother of slain Capitol Hill intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, speaks out against DC's soft-on-crime agenda. She criticizes the city's approach, which she believes contributed to her son's murder. The mother emphasizes the need for law and order, noting 177,753 murders in a rece…

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the death of actor James Van Der Beek due to colorectal cancer, what could cause this kind of cancer and how to address it. James Van Der Beek's wife Kimberly Van Der Beek shared a heartfelt tribute to the late act…

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. A ground equipment vehicle struck a Southwest Airlines plane as passengers were boarding on Sunday. The incident happened at Memphis International Airport in Tennessee, an airline spokesperson told Fox News Digital. Sou…

Landon Donovan and Colin Cowherd react to the news that Christian Pulisic will miss USA vs. Australia, and they discuss the USMNT’s chances to win back-to-back World Cup games for the first time since 1930. Plus, they preview the matchup between Brazil and Haiti. Former U.S. men’s national team goal…

California Rep. Ro Khanna suggested that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk would be investigated over DOGE cuts to USAID and its alleged harm to millions of children. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk will need to be investigated for the "4.5 million children" whom he "possibly sentenced to death" through his spend…

Ben Bankas joins Tomi Lahren and exposes the "Trudeau Playbook," revealing how Justin is mirroring his father Pierre’s legacy of using celebrity "arm-candy" to mask a failing political reality. Katy Perry made her feelings about her past relationships clear during a recent concert as she took not-so…

A four-day amber weather warning for extreme heat has taken effect, with forecasts suggesting temperatures could reach 38C (100F) in parts of England this week. The Met Office warning is in place until 23:59 BST on Thursday, reflecting growing certainty that exceptionally hot and humid conditions wi…

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