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Iran's president heads to Pakistan as U.S.-Iran teams work on war-ending deal
President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Islamabad comes as technical teams were working on details of the deal, following high-level negotiations in Switzerland...
France records its hottest day ever as Europe withers in early heat wave
Punishing temperatures extended to the United Kingdom and Spain, where weather agencies issued red alerts — like France — about the risks of extreme heat for te...
Alan Greenspan, the legendary former Federal Reserve chair, dies
During his chairmanship, Greenspan was celebrated as possibly the best central banker in history. But later, his reputation was tarnished by the worst financial...
Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK prime minister
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he is stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party and will leave office within weeks, scarcely two yea...
Ukrainian soldiers march in Kyiv's Pride parade to push for equal rights
Ukrainian soldiers and their partners march in Kyiv's Pride parade for the right to marry and enter into civil partnerships in a traditional country that's tryi...
Australian police uncover 3 tons of cocaine
The drug was found on June 19 in plastic tubs buried in bunkers hidden beneath three shipping containers. Two Sydney residents were arrested. They face potentia...
China hits back at U.S. sanctions restricting its exports to American defense firms
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 fr...
Leading Lebanese conservationist dies after Israeli airstrike on her home
Mona Khalil died Friday after an Israeli airstrike hit her beachside home two weeks ago. She's credited with creating a conservation movement in southern Lebano...
Hormuz dispute clouds Iran peace talks
At the Lake Lucerne summit, U.S. and Iranian officials are trying to keep a shaky peace effort alive after renewed violence and confusion over Hormuz. Former Am...
Cambodian scam center humanitarian crisis
Cambodia is cracking down on cyber scam compounds linked to human trafficking and thousands of workers have been freed. But many say they're now stranded, with...
U.S. and Iran reach 'roadmap' for final deal, mediators say
Qatar and Pakistan said the talks made "encouraging progress" despite a rocky start after Trump made threats to "hit Iran very hard again" while the U.S. and Ir...
Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales
Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea suspended civilian gasoline sales Sunday as Ukraine ramped up attacks on fuel supplies on the Black Sea peninsula.