Talks between Washington and Tehran are progressing, but major disagreements remain. US Vice-President JD Vance says the United States and Iran are “very close” to reaching a new agreement aimed at extending the current ceasefire and restarting negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Vance said both sides were still working through…
A city that had been spared is no longer safe. Israel struck the Lebanese capital Beirut on Thursday in what the Israel Defense Forces described as a “targeted” attack on an Iranian militia commander. Thick black smoke rose over Dahieh, the densely populated southern suburb that serves as Hezbollah’s stronghold in the city. Israeli media…
Tennis legend Serena Williams could make a surprise return to professional tennis at Queen’s Club next month. Serena Williams is reportedly in discussions about returning to competitive tennis four years after stepping away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion is considering playing doubles at the WTA 500 event at Queen’s Club in…
The European Union has fined Temu after investigators found dangerous and illegal products on the platform. European Commission has imposed a €200 million fine on Temu for failing to prevent the sale of illegal and unsafe products, including dangerous baby toys and faulty phone chargers. The Commission said Temu did not properly assess or reduce…
The US Justice Department is reportedly investigating writer E Jean Carroll over possible perjury claims linked to her lawsuits against Donald Trump. The United States Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into author and columnist E Jean Carroll, according to reports from CBS News and CNN. Investigators are examining whether Carroll gave false…
A deadly dormitory fire at a Kenyan boarding school has left 16 students dead and dozens injured. At least 16 students were killed after a fire broke out at Utumishi Girls School in Gilgil, central Kenya, early Thursday morning, according to local police. Authorities said 74 other students were injured and are receiving treatment in…
Fresh Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon after residents were ordered to flee areas near the border. Israel carried out new airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Thursday, targeting what the Israeli military described as Hezbollah infrastructure. The strikes came hours after evacuation orders forced thousands of civilians to leave cities and towns near the conflict zone….
The United States has carried out fresh airstrikes in southern Iran, raising concerns over the stability of the fragile ceasefire. The United States Central Command said American forces struck a military site in Bandar Abbas after detecting preparations to launch attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz. US officials said four Iranian drones were also…
Crystal Palace will play Europa League football next season after ending a turbulent campaign with a major European trophy win. Crystal Palace secured a place in next season’s UEFA Europa League after winning a European title despite enduring a difficult season on and off the pitch. Palace had earlier been forced out of the Europa…
The U.S. government says Americans exposed to Ebola in Africa will be treated at a new medical facility in Kenya. The White House confirmed plans to establish a “state-of-the-art” Ebola treatment and quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans exposed to the virus during the ongoing outbreak in Central Africa. According to U.S. officials, the facility…
