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Asian markets advance as BOJ raises rates; Nikkei briefly tops 70,000

Early trading in the region followed a familiar pattern, with markets settling into a more measured tone ‌on Gulf developments as the initial excitement over the deal between US-Iran began to fade

Mexico-South Africa Fifa World Cup opener sets US English viewership record

The World Cup game between host Mexico and South Africa drew 7.1 million viewers, making it the most-watched opening match for an English-language broadcast in the United States.

Trump's Iran deal faces scepticism, scrutiny as US lawmakers seek answers

Trump has not yet explained how this deal will address Iran's nuclear programme, including who will be in charge of verifying that Iran is in compliance and who will destroy highly enriched uranium

Cybersecurity experts urge Trump admin to lift curbs on Anthropic AI models

Anthropic has said it was limiting use of some technology to select customers because of its ability to surpass human cybersecurity experts in finding and exploiting computer vulnerabilities

8 killed as B-52 bomber crashes at US Air Force base in California

It was not immediately clear what caused the crash, and it could take up to six months to complete an investigation, Hayes said

UNSC calls on Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to reverse crackdown on women

The resolution's adoption follows the arrest of at least 30 women in the western city of Herat this month for allegedly violating the Taliban's strict dress code

Fifa World Cup 2026: Ayari double fires Sweden to 5-1 win over Tunisia

Yasin Ayari scored twice and Sweden showed it belonged at the 2026 World Cup, pounding Tunisia 5-1 to move atop Group F.

US, Iran reach deal to end war; signing set for June 19 in Switzerland

US President Donald Trump confirmed a deal had been reached and said he had authorised an end to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz

G7 leaders gather in France, likely to discuss Iran, Ukraine at summit

Trump arrives in Evian-les-Bains on Monday afternoon for talks with G7 leaders, including some who have been sharply critical of his managing of the roughly 15-week conflict

Britain will ban social media apps for children under 16: Keir Starmer

The move makes the UK part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children

Won't withdraw from land seized in Lebanon, Gaza: Israeli defence min

Israel Katz's remarks were the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the interim deal

UEFA head Ceferin faces criticism over Fifa World Cup expansion remarks

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin was criticised Sunday by soccer governing bodies in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean for allegedly saying the expanded 48-team World Cup creates uninteresting matches.

Australia edge Bangladesh with 1-wicket win in 3rd ODI to avoid sweep

The hosts won the first match by 86 runs and the second game by five wickets, both on the DLS method, to register their first ODI series victory against Australia.

Hamilton claims first Ferrari win in Barcelona as Antonelli retires

Hamilton increased his record win haul to 106 career victories with his first since the Belgian GP in July 2024 while he was still with Mercedes.

Diallo scores in 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast past Ecuador 1-0 in WC

Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in its first World Cup appearance in a dozen years.

Trump heads to G7 summit in France: Key issues, leaders and what's at stake

Trump's ties with European allies were already strained before he launched the Iran war without consulting them, making the G7 summit their first face-to-face meeting since the conflict began

Oil and gas supply woes may persist despite US-Iran peace deal: Experts

Oil tankers take months to travel from the Strait to distant countries, deliver the crude oil to a refinery for processing, and then arrive at its final destination

Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran deal ahead of UFC cage fight at WH

Trump has said an agreement to end the conflict 'is now complete' and declared that the US will end its blockade of Iran and that Strait of Hormuz would reopen

US AI restrictions underscore risks of dependence: Canadian PM Carney

AI giant Anthropic said it has taken its latest artificial intelligence models - Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline to comply with a directive from the Trump admin to prevent their use by foreign nationals

Referee Omar Artan to receive full fee from FIFA despite visa issues

The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee.