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A 36-year-old Scottish man has been charged in connection with a series of attacks in Edinburgh that left five men injured. Authorities say the suspect appears to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred, and counter-terrorism police are investigating the incidents, which began near a mosque.
The United States has refused to ease travel restrictions on Iran's national football team for their World Cup group-stage matches, despite the Iranian federation's plans to complain to FIFA. The team is allowed to enter the US only the day before each match and must leave immediately after, a policy the US says was communicated in advance.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he claimed she 'begged' for a photo at the G7 summit, calling his comments 'completely fabricated' and 'senseless'. The dispute has led to the cancellation of a planned US visit by Italy's foreign minister and highlights a growing rift between the two leaders.
A six-year-old Ebola patient and her mother, who were taken by armed men from a hospital in Butembo, DR Congo, have been found and are reported to be doing well. The incident highlights ongoing attacks on Ebola treatment facilities amid an outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo species.
A three-year-old boy remains in a critical but stable condition after ending up in a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst in Cambridgeshire. A 30-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been released on bail because police said he was not fit for interview. The boy has since undergone five surgeries, according to his family.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has accused US President Donald Trump of inventing a story that she begged him for a photo at the G7 summit. The dispute has led Italy's foreign minister to cancel a US visit, highlighting a rift between the two leaders.
Lebanon reported at least 18 killed in Israeli airstrikes, while Israel confirmed four soldiers died in southern Lebanon—the first since a US-Iran deal aimed at ending the conflict. The strikes have drawn international criticism and raised questions about the durability of the ceasefire.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he will stand in any Labour leadership contest, as Andy Burnham's expected byelection victory raises speculation about a challenge. Starmer urged the party to focus on the upcoming Greater Manchester mayoral contest, while allies prepare for a possible leadership battle.
As President Trump signs a new memorandum of understanding with Iran, comparisons to the 2015 JCPOA abound. The emerging framework differs significantly from the Obama-era accord, and former President Obama has cast doubt on whether any new agreement will be a 'significant improvement.'
US Vice President JD Vance defended the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, criticizing Israeli officials who oppose the agreement and urging them to recognize American support. The deal includes sanctions relief, a $300 billion reconstruction fund, and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but critics question its provisions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded, asserting Israel has other allies.
An attack on the airport and military airbase in Niamey, Niger, killed 11 soldiers and 2 civilians, according to the defence ministry. Authorities said 22 assailants were killed and about 20 suspects were arrested. The incident comes months after a similar assault claimed by the Islamic State group.
Israeli nationalists are openly defying the Status Quo at the al-Aqsa mosque compound, with reports suggesting coordination with US officials to change the site's status. The US Secretary of State denies knowledge of such coordination.
President Donald Trump has signed a 14-point agreement with Iran to extend the ceasefire for another 60 days, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting sanctions in exchange for Iran's commitment not to seek nuclear weapons. The deal, signed at the Palace of Versailles, includes a $300 billion reconstruction fund but leaves detailed nuclear negotiations to a 60-day period. Reports differ on the signing location and analysts warn the framework leaves key issues unresolved.
Cristiano Ronaldo's record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a frustrating start as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo, who secured their first-ever point at the finals. Yoane Wissa's header cancelled out Joao Neves's early goal, while Ronaldo faced criticism for a subdued performance.
Geordin Hill-Lewis, the new leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance, has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to replace former leader John Steenhuisen as agriculture minister. The proposed changes, which include six cabinet posts, come ahead of November's local elections and reflect the party's efforts to strengthen its coalition role.
Luigi Mangione's legal team initially planned to argue a psychiatric defence in his state murder trial, but reversed course a day later. The defence could have led to a manslaughter conviction instead of murder, resulting in a lighter sentence.
Ship-tracking data indicates three Iranian tankers have passed the US naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman, carrying a combined 3.8 million barrels of crude oil. The move comes ahead of Friday's expected signing of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding, which could lead to sanctions relief and renewed oil exports.
A British couple whose yacht was confronted by a Russian warship in the Channel have urged calm, saying they don't want the incident to escalate into a global conflict. The Russian Defence Ministry said warning shots were fired after the yacht failed to respond to attempts to contact it, but the couple insist they had right of way and were not a threat. The UK Ministry of Defence has described the encounter as an isolated incident.
BBC director general Matt Brittin has announced that entire programmes will be scrapped and compulsory redundancies will be necessary as part of a sweeping cost-cutting drive. The first phase will see 550 jobs lost in news, nations, and content divisions, with up to 2,000 roles expected to go over the next three years to save £500m.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned as 'reckless' the firing of warning shots by a Russian frigate at a UK-flagged yacht in the English Channel, an incident that Russia says was a preventive measure to avoid a collision. The encounter, which took place about 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight, caused no injuries or damage.