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One killed, several injured after two trains collide in north of London

Emergency services deployed a number of resources to the scene, including an air ambulance and hazardous incident team from the East of England Ambulance Service

Modi 'great leader', 'tough cookie': Trump hails PM Modi's global influence

Trump said this in response to a question on the two greatest leaders he likes the most in terms of power, leverage and the ability to execute on that- the other leader he named was Xi Jinping

Cuba calls for free-market reforms in major economic shift since revolution

The 176 measures aim to further decentralise Cuba's state-run economy, which has been left gasping by a tightened embargo under US President Donald Trump

Trump showcases new Air Force One ahead of its presidential service

The Qatari jet will serve as a 'bridge' aircraft to ferry the president until the new planes ordered directly from Boeing are delivered, most likely by 2028

Trump says he urged Israel to back Hezbollah ceasefire, hails US-Iran MoU

Trump said he had been in contact with Israel earlier in the day and encouraged its leadership to support the ceasefire effort

Fifa World Cup 2026 dynamic pricing has tickets going one way: Up

Record-high World Cup ticket prices have failed to deter fans, with resale values rising and stadiums filling despite early criticism

China tightens indium metal's export scrutiny as AI demand increases

China has tightened scrutiny of indium exports, fuelling fears that the critical metal for AI-era optical chips could face formal curbs

Starmer vows to fight as Burnham's win fuels Labour leadership showdown

Andy Burnham's decisive Makerfield win has intensified pressure on Keir Starmer and reshaped the battle for Labour's future

Oil shipments rise in Hormuz while questions grow over Iran's terms

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is rebounding after the US-Iran ceasefire, though Tehran's transit conditions continue to unsettle shippers

Meloni rejects Trump's claim she begged for a photo at G7 Summit in France

Trump claimed Giorgia Meloni "begged" for a photo at the G7 summit, prompting the Italian premier to dismiss the remarks as "fully made up"

Trump team questions ASML over fears banned EUV chip machine reached China

ASML is scrambling to rebut US concerns that its advanced EUV chipmaking technology may have reached China despite export curbs

Top 10% consumers cause $5.7 trn in environmental damage annually: Study

The study found that around 60% of the highest-consuming group lives in the US and the European Union, while India accounts for only about 2%

US-Iran talks in Switzerland called off, raising doubts over lasting peace

Switzerland confirmed that planned talks between US and Iranian negotiators would not take place on Friday, while Washington cited logistical challenges

Asian shares fall in thin holiday trading after tech rally on Wall Street

Investor sentiment weakened after planned US-Iran talks were postponed, raising fresh questions about the pace of progress towards a lasting agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

India AI Summit 'disorganised': Amodei on awkward moment with Altman

An awkward on-stage moment between Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman during the India AI Summit had sparked speculation about growing tensions between the rival AI companies

Supertankers with 80 million barrels of oil ready to pass through Hormuz

Data from Vortexa shows most cargoes are destined for Asia, with several tankers already indicating routes toward China and regional transshipment hubs in Southeast Asia

Israeli military strikes southern Lebanon, killing at least 16 people

Israel's occupation of southern Lebanon and its continued attacks on the Iranian-backed Shiite militia Hezbollah has been a key issue in the US-Iran talks

Security blunder, American surrender: Critics attack Trump on peace deal

While Trump has hailed the Iran-US MoU as a step towards regional stability, critics have denounced the framework as a premature concession that grants Tehran significant benefits

From its roots in ancient India, yoga has become truly universal: Guterres

Speaking at an event, Guterres said the ancient Indian practice has evolved into a global movement promoting health and well-being across cultures and faiths

Trump used 'all kinds of leverage', says Mojtaba Khamenei on US-Iran deal

Khamenei said Iran agreed to the US-Iran deal only after assurances on national rights, while insisting future talks with Washington do not mean accepting American demands