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Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance says
The US vice-president says the agreement is "about a page and a half" and "very general", meaning many details will be worked out later.

Thames Water closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
A government spokesman tells the BBC that the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".

Married at First Sight Australia allegations 'disturbing', says country's watchdog
The claims also prompted a response from UK media regulator Ofcom, who called them "deeply concerning".

Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup
The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.

What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates
Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?

Labour risks handing power to Reform without drastic change, says union leader
Andrea Egan tellls the BBC that Labour haven't delivered and her election demonstrated that members were desperate to have their voices heard.

Witnessing joy amid the death: BBC travels to epicentre of Ebola outbreak
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.

Eight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California
The incident occurred on Monday morning while the aircraft had been on a routine test mission.

Russia was behind arson attacks targeting PM, BBC reveals
Evidence shows Russians directing the plot and stoking tensions with fake far-right and Muslim groups.

Bonnie Tyler out of coma but 'very unwell' after emergency surgery
The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer was put in an induced coma after emergency intestinal surgery.

Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel charged
An Indian national is charged with contravening sanctions after the tanker was detained.

The 40-year-old keeper who inspired Cape Verde's historic debut
Cape Verde stuns Spain with a goalless draw inspired by a 40-year-old goalkeeper who has gone viral on social media.

'Greatest feeling ever': Cape Verdeans tell BBC of joy at Spain draw
The streets of the capital, Praia, shook with wild celebrations as the small island nation held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw.

World Cup quiz: Name these top nations' leading scorers
We want you to name the leading scorer from each of the top 20 countries according to Fifa's global rankings.

Woman left traumatised by swinging says website 'facilitated abuse'
She wants to warn others after her husband pressured her into sex she did not want, she says.

What did Trump do differently to Obama on Iran?
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the contrasting approaches of the two presidents as Trump touts a new peace deal.

Williamson: Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu
Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma.

No, there’s no plot to make you allergic to meat
Viral conspiracy posts claim there is a secret effort to spread ticks on US farms to trigger an allergy to red meat.

'Social media firms hit back' and 'Arson attack on Starmer linked to Russia'
Several of the papers are leading on Sir Keir's plan to ban social media for under-16s in the UK, which was announced on Monday.

I might have avoided ovarian cancer if I lived in England not Wales
Heather Morgan's postcode meant she was ineligible for a test that could have revealed her risk.

California's Newsom alleges justice department is investigating wife and ex-staff
A source familiar with the investigations says they had been ongoing for "roughly a year".

Trust in news hits a new low, research suggests
The Reuters Institute records its lowest trust figures since the annual research began in 2015.

Teacher guilty of sexually abusing and murdering adopted baby
Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley.

Anthropic to meet White House over AI tool suspension
The sudden meeting was called after Anthropic had to block users from just-released AI models.

Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995
The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

Travelodge sorry for 'Free Palestine' greeting on room TV
A guest, who is reportedly an Orthodox Jew, found the message in his north London hotel room.

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Social Media Ban For Under-16s
Under-16s to be banned from social media Keir Starmer announces.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Trump still fit for the job on his 80th birthday?
Donald Trump is now the second oldest president in US history

UK announces U16 social media ban
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces a ban for under-16s from major social media platforms

Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
Behind the scenes with Manchester United and England star Ella Toone.

VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch'
Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind" and claimed it was a "an involuntary, subconscious twitch" that he was "unaware" of.

Iran v Iran in the stands as politics and football intertwine
The Iranian team may want to unite people but what the game with New Zealand revealed is just how divided many Iranians remain, writes BBC North America correspondent Shaimaa Khalil.

The 40-year-old keeper who inspired Cape Verde's historic debut against Spain
Cape Verde stuns Spain with a goalless draw inspired by a 40-year-old goalkeeper who has gone viral on social media.

Just scores double but New Zealand held by Iran in entertaining game
Iran twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand at the Los Angeles Stadium in their Group G encounter.

Al Jazeera

UK seizes Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker – what that means
UK's Royal Marines conduct first-of-its-kind operation in the English Channel, causing other tankers to turn around.

US says Iran nuclear talks begin after framework deal signing
The White House says the proposed memorandum of understanding with Iran is only a framework agreement.

Iran draw 2-2 with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup match
Elijah Just scored both of New Zealand's goals in either half; Rezaeian and Mohebbi levelled for Iran in Group G game.

Ukraine starts negotiations to join EU
Ukraine has officially opened the first phase of membership talks with the European Union on Monday.

Who is Vozinha, Cape Verde’s viral goalkeeper at the World Cup?
From his hometown of Sao Vicente in Cape Verde, Vozinha has been his jersey name throughout his club career.

US stock market jumps as US-Iran deal stirs hopes for end to energy turmoil
Benchmark S&P 500 rises 1.7 percent, while tech-heavy Nasdaq jumps 3.1 percent.

Saudi Arabia draw 1–1 against Uruguay in World Cup opening game
Abdulelah Alamri gives Saudi Arabia a first-half lead before Maxi Araujo equalises late in the Group H game in Miami.

Netanyahu says Israel will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces will maintain a ‘security zone’ in occupied Lebanon.

South Sudan’s Jonglei: Who burned homes and silenced hospitals?
Government and opposition forces accused of destruction in Jonglei amid burned villages and mass displacement.

US fuel prices to take ‘months’ to normalise after US-Iran deal to end war
Producers will need time to ramp up output, while port bottlenecks and heightened demand will keep US prices up.

US Air Force B-52 crashes in California
Eight people are believed to have died after a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff

Gavin Newsom says he’s being investigated by Trump
California’s Democratic Governor claims President Donald Trump has launched a criminal investigation against him.

Iran war live: Vance says IAEA to return to Iran, no tolls in Hormuz Strait
Backlash to US-Iran deal grows in Israel as Iranian vessels pass through Strait of Hormuz after US lifts naval blockade.

FIFA clears World Cup referee accused of making white supremacist gesture
Australian referee Shaun Evans says he didn’t intend to communicate 'message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind'.

Journalist hit by Israeli strike while reporting in Lebanon
A journalist for Press TV has been hit by shrapnel while filming a report on Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon.

Egypt draw 1–1 with Belgium at World Cup group game
Emam Ashour's first international goal gave Egypt the lead, before veteran Romelu Lukaku forced an own goal to equalise.

Iran 2-2 New Zealand: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
All our updates, photo coverage and text commentary from the Group G match at Los Angeles Stadium.

Can a social media ban protect young users?
The UK says it's banning access to social media for those under age 16.

7-year-old mourns father and brother killed in Israeli strike on Gaza
7-year-old mourns father and brother killed in Israeli strike on Gaza.

EU officially launches Ukraine and Moldova accession process
Kyiv sees EU accession as a security guarantee and alignment with Western values as it defends against Russian invasion.

Hungarian MPs approve PM limits to block potential return of Orban
The reform is one of the first introduced by PM Peter Magyar as he seeks to return Hungary to the EU mainstream.

Trump touts Iran deal and Ukraine ambition as he arrives at G7
Amid G7 tensions, Trump says Iran agreement is a step towards peace in the Middle East and beyond.

Netanyahu says Israel won’t leave occupied land in Lebanon
Israel's occupation of territory in Lebanon and Syria will continue, PM Netanyahu said, despite US deal with Iran.

What Israeli leaders are saying about US-Iran ‘peace deal’
Israel’s political leaders, including Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, have reacted to the US-Iran agreement.

California Governor Newsom says US Department of Justice investigating him
Newsom says he and wife targeted because he is considering running for president in 2028; DOJ has not confirmed probe.

Global Times

Chinese expert criticizes Filipino FM's claim that Japan-Philippines delimitation 'nothing to do' with China, warns move serves ulterior purposes beyond bilateral talks

Tokyo Trial debunks notorious Yasukuni Shrine's inverted narrative

DC gala shooting suspect voices grievances against US administration in writings to family: media reports

Local Insights: At the 13th Baku Global Forum, global participants look to China for new path of multilateralism and stability

Over 3,000 protests staged across US on one month of strikes against Iran, scale 'suggests mounting public dissatisfaction that risks more chaos': expert

China schedules next moonshot this year: developer

Nearly 4.9 million visits from Taiwan to mainland in 2025 with one-third made by young people: CPPCC member

NPC deputy calls to make comprehensive sex education a formal part of China's basic education curriculum

Renowned scholar and political advisor expresses confidence in China's AI development, computing power

China's 2026 defense budget set at 1.94 trillion yuan: spokesperson

NPC deputy suggests optimizing vacations, breaks to stimulate domestic consumption

NPC deputy suggests better informing patients of fertility risks before treatment

Chinese courts step up crackdown on cyber crimes

China's astronaut center addresses challenges of long-term human survival on exoplanets: political advisor and China's first female taikonaut to enter space station

From Pegasus to Blades of the Guardians, film IPs fuel Xinjiang's tourism boom, NPC deputy tells GT

CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation

Chinese, Iranian diplomats meet before US-Iran nuclear talk; move reflects Teheran's willingness to seek intl support: Chinese expert

China stresses Taiwan at 'core of core interests' after Xi-Trump call; Room for 'relying on US for independence' illusion will only shrink further: expert

Uruguayan president visits Great Wall, Palace Museum on 2nd day of China trip; Chinese expert says growing interest in CPC history shows wish to learn from China

Trump claims India will buy Venezuelan oil, welcomes China's investment; Chinese expert notices remarks 'unilateral,' no confirmation from Indian side

Takaichi skipping of TV debate due to 'hand injury' sparks dissatisfaction from Japanese politicians, netizens, saying Takaichi avoids key questions including Unification Church scandal

Chinese FM holds strategic dialogue with Russia's Shoigu; Wang warns the world 'faces risk of regressing to law of jungle'

No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far: China's disease control authorities

China's first Type 054B frigate reaches operational capability, official media reveals amid warship's first commissioning anniversary

PLA Navy's Type 055 large destroyer boosts anti-submarine capabilities with confrontational exercise in South China Sea

S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice

Shenzhou-20 taikonauts make 1st public appearance after safe return following debris incident, recounts details

The Irish Taoiseach's visit to China in 14 years could be a 'touchstone' for China-EU relations: expert

ROK president arrives in Beijing with 200 business delegates, hails full restoration of bilateral ties 'the greatest achievement'

Witnesses of Struggle: GT visits Hump Route crash site in Xizang, retracing enduring memory of wartime sacrifice and friendship

China imposes countermeasures against 20 US companies, 10 senior executives in response to US arms sales to Taiwan

Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference

Chinese FM strongly condemns $11b US arms sales to Taiwan; DPP authorities 'thanking' Washington slammed by island netizens

Chinese Embassy in UK urges London to recognize reality, adopt correct mindset following Starmer's China-related remarks

No 'slave's peace'

HK to set up judge-led independent commission to investigate deadly fire; Chief Executive vows accountability to be pursued to very end

China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan

2025 Understanding China Conference opens in Guangzhou, spotlighting 15th Five-Year Plan and China's global initiatives

Practitioner's Insights: Large-scale Chinese-built wind power projects in S.Africa turn stable, abundant electricity supply for locals from luxury into reality

Never alone in times of crisis: HK and mainland stand in solidarity to aid rescue and relief in high-rise fire

Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield

Kuliang bond forges 'hometown affection' across the Pacific

Chinese premier arrives in Johannesburg for 1st G20 summit in Africa

Chinese scientists document first evidence of tool use in giant pandas

GT investigates: From political opportunist to militarist advocate: An expose of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's radical path

GT investigates: How Japan's PM revives bellicism mindset, perpetuates 'victim narrative' pushed by right-wing forces since WWI

Multiple regions roll out autumn breaks for primary, secondary schools, stimulating local tourism

GT on the spot: UN officials praise bird conservation efforts at Poyang Lake in Jiangxi

China's cosmic ray observatory uncovers mystery of cosmic 'knee'

Practitioners' Insights: How a project building cross-border digital bridge for connectivity embodies Chinese wisdom to enhance global firms' efficiency