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Netanyahu and Trump on collision course as US, Iran agree to halt war

Benjamin Netanyahu bet that his joint war alongside Donald Trump would topple Iran's clerical rulers and bolster himself ahead of

Netanyahu and Trump on collision course as US, Iran agree to halt war
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Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran war

President Donald Trump has started his visit to the G7 summit by hailing an agreement aimed at ending the U.S. conflict with Iran

Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran war
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Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at Netanyahu

Israelis from across the political spectrum are angry about the interim deal between the U.S. and Iran, calling it a disaster for Israel and directing their fury at one man: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at Netanyahu
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Initial deal to end US-Iran war moves toward formal signing despite lingering questions

An initial agreement between the United States and Iran to extend their shaky ceasefire is inching toward a formal signing

Initial deal to end US-Iran war moves toward formal signing despite lingering questions
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U.S. officials say Iran pact signed, Hormuz traffic will rise significantly

The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to end a near four-month war, senior U.S. officials said on

U.S. officials say Iran pact signed, Hormuz traffic will rise significantly
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Oil settles at three-month low after Trump says deal signed to end Iran war

Oil prices settled down $4 a barrel to a three-month low on Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran have signed a

Oil settles at three-month low after Trump says deal signed to end Iran war
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Europe's STOXX 600 ends at record high as US-Iran deal lifts sentiment

Europe's STOXX 600 hit a record high on Monday, boosted by a relief rally across most sectors after the United States and Iran

Europe's STOXX 600 ends at record high as US-Iran deal lifts sentiment
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France, Britain push Hormuz mission as truce nears, but Iran’s stance key

France and Britain are pushing plans for a multinational naval mission to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

France, Britain push Hormuz mission as truce nears, but Iran’s stance key
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No consensus for EU sanctions against Israel's Ben-Gvir, top diplomat says

EU foreign ministers have not reached a consensus to approve sanctions against Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, EU's top diplomat Kaja

No consensus for EU sanctions against Israel's Ben-Gvir, top diplomat says
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US energy shares slump as Iran deal lowers Hormuz supply disruption risk

U.S. energy shares fell on Monday as crude prices dropped after Washington and Tehran agreed terms to end ​their months-long conflict and reopen

US energy shares slump as Iran deal lowers Hormuz supply disruption risk
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US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, signing set for Friday

U.S. and Iranian officials said they had agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and

US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, signing set for Friday
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Turkey's foreign minister to visit Moscow for talks on Ukraine, Black Sea

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will repeat Turkey's offer to host talks between Russia and Ukraine on a visit to Moscow this week at which he will also discuss Black Sea

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Moscow for talks on Ukraine, Black Sea
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UN human rights chief welcomes US-Iran deal, urges restraint in the region

The United Nations' human rights chief on Monday welcomed the peace deal between the United States and Iran, urging maximum restraint on all sides so

UN human rights chief welcomes US-Iran deal, urges restraint in the region
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ECB's Lagarde welcomes Iran deal but inflation fears linger

ECB President Christine Lagarde on Monday welcomed news of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, saying it could help reopen the Strait of

ECB's Lagarde welcomes Iran deal but inflation fears linger
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Europe's STOXX 600 hits all-time high

Europe's STOXX 600 hit an all-time high on Monday after the United States and Iran reached a preliminary pact to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, surpassing

Europe's STOXX 600 hits all-time high
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Markets celebrate MOU on SoH

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Markets had suspected President Trump wanted to wrap up the war for his birthday, and so it happened.

Markets celebrate MOU on SoH
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What to know about the G7 summit Trump is attending in France

U.S. President Donald Trump is in France this week for a G7 summit

What to know about the G7 summit Trump is attending in France
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UK, France, Germany and Italy ready to lift Iran sanctions after US-Iran deal

E4 nations including the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy said on Sunday the countries were prepared to lift sanctions on Iran in response to steps on its nuclear program 

UK, France, Germany and Italy ready to lift Iran sanctions after US-Iran deal
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Pakistan PM says US and Iran reach peace deal after talks

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said early on Monday that the United States and Iran have reached a peace deal. 

Pakistan PM says US and Iran reach peace deal after talks
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Disabled oil tanker received dozens of warnings before US opened fire, AP source says

The tanker disabled by the American military while trying to run the U.S. blockade of Iran had dismissed nearly 60 verbal warnings as well as other shows of force before being fired upon

Disabled oil tanker received dozens of warnings before US opened fire, AP source says
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Israel attacks Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs

Israel said its military attacked Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday

Israel attacks Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs
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UK's Starmer, Trump discuss efforts to end Iran conflict

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed efforts to end the Iran conflict during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, Downing Street said on Saturday.

UK's Starmer, Trump discuss efforts to end Iran conflict
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Iran says signing of Islamabad memorandum will not take place on Sunday

The exact timing of the signing of the Islamabad memorandum will not be on Sunday, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, according to state media on Saturday.

Iran says signing of Islamabad memorandum will not take place on Sunday
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Pakistan PM says US-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hours

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the United States and Iran have agreed to a framework for a peace deal that would end the months-long conflict in the

Pakistan PM says US-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hours
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Iran says funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei to begin July 4, burial set for July 9

Funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in the northeastern city of Mashhad on July 9, state media

Iran says funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei to begin July 4, burial set for July 9
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As officials again say Iran war could soon end, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled

President Donald Trump says the U.S. is close to signing a deal with Iran to wind down the war, with a memorandum of understanding to be signed in Europe as soon as this weekend

As officials again say Iran war could soon end, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled
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Since March, Trump has repeatedly said the Iran war will end soon

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Since March, Trump has repeatedly said the Iran war will end soon
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Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it

The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron began with a handshake nearly a decade ago

Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it
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Bank of England to hold interest rates this year but strong minority see a hike: Reuters poll

The Bank of England will leave its key interest rate unchanged at 3.75% on June 18, according to all 65 economists polled by Reuters, who remained

Bank of England to hold interest rates this year but strong minority see a hike: Reuters poll
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Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war

President Donald Trump is anticipating a significant weekend for his presidency

Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war
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Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

About half of evangelical Christians - a core component of President Donald Trump's political base - believe his

Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad

Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad

Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad
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US will receive a severe response if it attacks again, Iran's top joint military command says

Iran's top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said on Thursday the United States would receive a more severe response than before if it attacks

US will receive a severe response if it attacks again, Iran's top joint military command says
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UN's Guterres calls for return to U.S.-Iran ceasefire

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UN's Guterres calls for return to U.S.-Iran ceasefire
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Taking Kharg Island would pose risks for US troops

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wants to take over Kharg Island, Iran's oil infrastructure hub.

Taking Kharg Island would pose risks for US troops
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Citing fallout from Iran war, World Bank cuts forecast for global economic growth

The economic fallout from the Iran war — higher energy prices and increased uncertainty — will drag down global growth this year, the World Bank said Thursday

Citing fallout from Iran war, World Bank cuts forecast for global economic growth
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European shares snap four-day losing streak as investors weigh ECB rate hike

European shares closed higher on Thursday, snapping a four-day losing streak, as investors looked past escalating rhetoric from U.S.

European shares snap four-day losing streak as investors weigh ECB rate hike
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Europe's central bank raises rates to fight inflation from Iran war, the Fed to decide next week

The European Central Bank on Thursday became the first major central bank to raise interest rates in response to the Iran war

Europe's central bank raises rates to fight inflation from Iran war, the Fed to decide next week
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Iran and Ukraine loom over G7 as France accommodates Trump

Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are set to dominate next week’s Group of Seven summit, as host France crafts an agenda aimed

Iran and Ukraine loom over G7 as France accommodates Trump
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US military says none of its warships struck in Strait of Hormuz

No U.S. warships have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said on Wednesday, after Iran's state media said initial reports indicated U.S. ships near the strait

US military says none of its warships struck in Strait of Hormuz
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Prominent Gazan doctor held by Israel without charge appears before Supreme Court

A prominent Palestinian doctor captured by the Israeli military

Prominent Gazan doctor held by Israel without charge appears before Supreme Court
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Hegseth: US to bomb 'key facilities' in Iran on Wednesday

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Hegseth: US to bomb 'key facilities' in Iran on Wednesday
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Israeli settlers impeded firefighting near Christian West Bank village, Palestinians say

By Ali Sawafta TAYBEH, West Bank, June 10 - Israeli settlers obstructed Palestinians putting out a large blaze near a Christian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank late on Tuesday, a local

Israeli settlers impeded firefighting near Christian West Bank village, Palestinians say
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Deadly Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan end a month of calm

Pakistan has launched new airstrikes on Afghanistan, ending a month of calm and escalating what Islamabad previously called “open war” between the neighbors

Deadly Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan end a month of calm
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UN to send investigators to Lebanon over potential law breaches, rights chief says

The UN human rights office will deploy a team of investigators to Lebanon next week to assess potential violations of international law by all parties during the current

UN to send investigators to Lebanon over potential law breaches, rights chief says
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Trump says Iran has taken too long to negotiate, will 'pay the price'

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Trump says Iran has taken too long to negotiate, will 'pay the price'
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Allies condemn Iran's 'lethal plotting' in US, Europe, Australia

The United States, Australia, European allies and other countries condemned Iran-backed groups' plots to kill Iranian dissidents, journalists and Jewish communities in

Allies condemn Iran's 'lethal plotting' in US, Europe, Australia
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Erdogan says Israel's attacks on Syria, Lebanon threaten Turkey too

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Israel's attacks on Syria and Lebanon had reached a point where they also

Erdogan says Israel's attacks on Syria, Lebanon threaten Turkey too
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UK's FTSE 100 rises as energy and consumer staples gain

UK's FTSE 100 closed higher on Wednesday with energy and consumer staples stocks providing a lift, though the index remained stuck near three-week lows as investors monitored a

UK's FTSE 100 rises as energy and consumer staples gain
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US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter

The U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic

US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter
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Trump blames Iran for helicopter attack, says US must respond

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Iran shot down a U.S.

Trump blames Iran for helicopter attack, says US must respond
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UK, Canada, France and Norway announce coordinated sanctions over West Bank settler violence

Britain, Canada, France and Norway announced new coordinated sanctions on Tuesday against Israeli networks involved in

UK, Canada, France and Norway announce coordinated sanctions over West Bank settler violence
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Tunisian court sentences prominent journalist Boukrim in absentia to four years

A Tunisian court sentenced prominent journalist Khaoula Boukrim to four years in prison in absentia, she said on Tuesday, in a ruling critics say highlights a growing crackdown on

Tunisian court sentences prominent journalist Boukrim in absentia to four years
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Lebanese president appeals to Israeli government to pursue talks, not war

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun made a rare direct appeal to the Israeli government and its people to come to the negotiating table to end the war, warning in a CNN interview

Lebanese president appeals to Israeli government to pursue talks, not war
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Police crack down on anti-hijab protests in western Afghanistan

Afghan security officials dispersed a women's rights protest in the western province of Herat on Tuesday that started after Taliban morality police

Police crack down on anti-hijab protests in western Afghanistan
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Israel launched deadly strike on Lebanon's Tyre before warning

Israel struck the historic port city of Tyre in southern Lebanon on Tuesday killing at least eight people, the Lebanese health ministry said, and minutes later ordered the

Israel launched deadly strike on Lebanon's Tyre before warning
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Israeli minister Ben-Gvir under investigation in Italy over Gaza flotilla

Italian prosecutors put Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir under investigation over the treatment of activists who were part of a Gaza flotilla last

Israeli minister Ben-Gvir under investigation in Italy over Gaza flotilla
MidEast|Political|World

UN's Guterres calls for end to violence in Middle East

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UN's Guterres calls for end to violence in Middle East
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Oil prices settle $1 higher after Iran and Israel say they have halted attacks

Oil prices settled $1 higher after rising more than 5% earlier in the session on Monday as Iran and Israel said they had halted attacks on each other

Oil prices settle $1 higher after Iran and Israel say they have halted attacks
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Iran top negotiator threatens to defeat US blockade on Iran

Tehran will turn the naval blockade established by the United States into another defeat for the "enemy", Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said in a message

Iran top negotiator threatens to defeat US blockade on Iran
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The Latest: Israel and Iran trade fire in most serious confrontation since April ceasefire

Israel and Iran have exchanged fire, marking the first such incident since a ceasefire two months ago

The Latest: Israel and Iran trade fire in most serious confrontation since April ceasefire
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A timeline of the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel over Lebanon

Iran has fired missiles at Israel, marking the first such attack in two months since a ceasefire

A timeline of the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel over Lebanon
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A third of Labour lawmakers urge Britain to ban trade with Israeli settlements

More than a third of lawmakers from Britain's governing Labour Party signed a letter on Monday calling on the British government to end trade with Israeli

A third of Labour lawmakers urge Britain to ban trade with Israeli settlements
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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis threaten Israeli shipping in the Red Sea

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday that they would ban Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea, adding to challenges for global shipping through the Middle East

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis threaten Israeli shipping in the Red Sea
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Trump says Israel and Iran 'looking to do an immediate ceasefire'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that both Israel and Iran are looking to "do an immediate ceasefire", and that final negotiations on "peace" are proceeding. 

Trump says Israel and Iran 'looking to do an immediate ceasefire'
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Lebanon says Israel has bombed it nearly 3,500 times during ceasefire

Israel has carried out nearly 3,500 air strikes on Lebanon and hundreds of controlled

Lebanon says Israel has bombed it nearly 3,500 times during ceasefire
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Pope Leo calls war a ‘painful defeat’ of negotiations as Israel and Iran trade worst strikes in months

Pope Leo calls war a ‘painful defeat’ of negotiations as Israel and Iran trade worst strikes in months

Pope Leo calls war a ‘painful defeat’ of negotiations as Israel and Iran trade worst strikes in months
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UN urges Afghan Taliban to end arrests of women over dress rules

The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has expressed concern over the arrest and detention of women in a western province for allegedly failing to comply with "dress

UN urges Afghan Taliban to end arrests of women over dress rules
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Private jet market defies Iran war gloom as rich flock to Monaco GP, Cannes

As soaring jet fuel prices triggered by the Iran war send ripples across the global travel market, a

Private jet market defies Iran war gloom as rich flock to Monaco GP, Cannes
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Hormuz strait will be open but with transit fees, Iran envoy to Moscow quoted

The Strait of Hormuz will be open but under new conditions to be set by Iran and Oman, including a transit fee, Iran's ambassador to Moscow was quoted as saying on Monday.

Hormuz strait will be open but with transit fees, Iran envoy to Moscow quoted
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Israeli military police investigating soldier's killing of 7-month-old Palestinian

Israel's military said on Sunday its police criminal investigation unit was investigating the killing of a Palestinian infant by an Israeli soldier in the Israeli-

Israeli military police investigating soldier's killing of 7-month-old Palestinian
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Iran's top negotiator threatens US targets over Lebanon escalation

The U.S. naval blockade of Iran and its green light on Sunday for Israel to escalate attacks in Lebanon make U.S. bases and Israeli assets in the Middle East legitimate

Iran's top negotiator threatens US targets over Lebanon escalation
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Arab attacker opens fire in central Israel, killing 1 and wounding 5

A Palestinian man with Israeli citizenship has opened fire in central Israel

Arab attacker opens fire in central Israel, killing 1 and wounding 5
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Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts new ceasefire talks

Israeli strikes on a Hamas-run police station and a vehicle in the Gaza Strip killed at least nine people and wounded 20 others, health officials said,

Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts new ceasefire talks
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One killed, several wounded in suspected terror attack in central Israel

One killed, several wounded in suspected terror attack in central Israel

One killed, several wounded in suspected terror attack in central Israel
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Gunman kills one, wounds five in drive-by attacks in Israel

A gunman in a car opened fire at three locations in Israel close to the border with the occupied West Bank on Sunday, killing one man and wounding several other people,

Gunman kills one, wounds five in drive-by attacks in Israel
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More sanctions could be imposed on Israeli settlers in 'coming days', France says

Israeli settlers could face further sanctions in coming days in protest at the escalation of illegal settlements in the West Bank and a surge in violence by settlers against

More sanctions could be imposed on Israeli settlers in 'coming days', France says
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A new exchange of fire with Iran in the Gulf tests the fragile ceasefire

Iran has fired ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait

A new exchange of fire with Iran in the Gulf tests the fragile ceasefire
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Israeli strike in Gaza kills seven people, including two women, medics say

An Israeli strike killed at least seven Palestinians including two women in Gaza on Saturday, health officials said, as mediators restarted talks in

Israeli strike in Gaza kills seven people, including two women, medics say
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Israeli soldiers open fire on car in West Bank, killing 7-month-old baby

Israeli soldiers open fire on car in West Bank, killing 7-month-old baby

Israeli soldiers open fire on car in West Bank, killing 7-month-old baby
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Iran's soccer team leaves for World Cup as some officials still await US visas

Iran’s World Cup soccer team is traveling from Turkey to their training base in Mexico

Iran's soccer team leaves for World Cup as some officials still await US visas
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Israeli airstrikes kill 9 including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed nine people, including three Lebanese military members, according to the Lebanese army and state media

Israeli airstrikes kill 9 including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal
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Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West

Armenia's parliamentary elections Sunday will focus on its geopolitical future as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer ties with the EU and the U.S. That is despite Armenia's longstanding relations with Russia that are favored by most of the country's opposition parties

Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West
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Lebanese leaders lash out at Iran and say their country should not be used as a 'bargaining chip'

Lebanon’s president and prime minister are criticizing Iran for rejecting the latest ceasefire deal between the Lebanese government and Israel

Lebanese leaders lash out at Iran and say their country should not be used as a 'bargaining chip'
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Romanians convicted of stabbing journalist in UK, prosecutors say they acted for Iran

Two Romanian men whom British prosecutors said were acting as proxies for the Iranian government were on Friday found guilty of stabbing a journalist working for a Persian-

Romanians convicted of stabbing journalist in UK, prosecutors say they acted for Iran
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Italy appeals for release of hunger-striking Flotilla activists in Libya

Italy appealed on Friday for the release of two Italian pro-Palestinian campaigners detained in eastern Libya who, along with eight other activists, had been

Italy appeals for release of hunger-striking Flotilla activists in Libya
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Trump's 'crazy' rebuke undercuts Netanyahu at a critical moment

Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump's 'crazy' rebuke undercuts Netanyahu at a critical moment
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European shares slip as tech rally stalls, Middle East uncertainty weighs

European shares slipped on Friday and ended the week lower, as uncertainty about Middle East peace efforts kept investors on

European shares slip as tech rally stalls, Middle East uncertainty weighs
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At least 10 people killed in strikes on Gaza, hospitals say

At least 10 people have been killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza in a day, according to hospitals

At least 10 people killed in strikes on Gaza, hospitals say
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With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in

President Donald Trump insists he's comfortable with the current holding pattern in the Iran war

With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in
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Hezbollah rejects ceasefire plan declared in Washington, Israel keeps up strikes

Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire plan agreed by the Lebanese and Israeli governments in U.S.-mediated talks, as

Hezbollah rejects ceasefire plan declared in Washington, Israel keeps up strikes
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Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56

Acclaimed Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56

Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56
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Iran's Khamenei warns against divisions after 'enemy's defeat on battlefield'

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a message on Thursday that Iran's enemies, having been defeated on the battlefield, were now seeking to undermine public

Iran's Khamenei warns against divisions after 'enemy's defeat on battlefield'
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European shares rise as oil slips, investors watch Middle East

European shares rose on Thursday as oil prices eased, although investors remained cautious on whether the latest developments in

European shares rise as oil slips, investors watch Middle East
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Lebanese President says ceasefire may come into effect within a day of parties' approval

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told local outlets on Thursday that a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreed the previous evening between Lebanon and Israel could come into force within 24

Lebanese President says ceasefire may come into effect within a day of parties' approval
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Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces plunging support in the electorally vital north where Hezbollah rocket fire has been heaviest, a

Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance
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A ceasefire too far for markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Markets are in risk-off mode again as traders grapple with conflicting headlines: renewed fighting between the U.S. and

A ceasefire too far for markets
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Kuwait says Iranian drones hit airport and killed 1 as ceasefire is tested again

Kuwait says Iranian drones have heavily damaged a passenger terminal at its main, killing one person, wounding dozens and briefly closing the airfield

Kuwait says Iranian drones hit airport and killed 1 as ceasefire is tested again
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Israel and Lebanon agree to implementation of ceasefire

Lebanon and Israel said on Wednesday that they had agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire following negotiations in Washington aimed at ending the conflict that

Israel and Lebanon agree to implementation of ceasefire
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Trump will attend the NATO summit in Turkey in July, Rubio says

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the NATO meeting of heads of state that is taking place in Turkey in early July, U.S.

Trump will attend the NATO summit in Turkey in July, Rubio says
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Oil gains as Middle East hostilities flare

Oil prices rose around 2% on Wednesday, extending the previous session's gains, as hostilities in the Middle East erupted anew and talks between Tehran and

Oil gains as Middle East hostilities flare
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S&P 500, Dow tick lower on Middle East stalemate

The S&P 500 and the Dow opened lower on Wednesday, as a flare-up in the Middle East conflict drove oil prices higher and cast doubt on a quick resolution to the war.

S&P 500, Dow tick lower on Middle East stalemate
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Disruption of Mideast energy supplies into next year would slam global economy

Prolonged disruption of energy supplies from the Middle East that lasts into next year would deal a severe blow to the global economy

Disruption of Mideast energy supplies into next year would slam global economy
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UK services firms post first drop in activity since April 2025 as Iran war price pressure persists

British services firms suffered a small fall in activity in May as the strains of the Iran war pushed up their costs sharply and hit

UK services firms post first drop in activity since April 2025 as Iran war price pressure persists
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OECD says protracted war could drag on global growth, push up inflation

The global economic outlook hinges on how long the war in the Middle East lasts, with recession in some countries and sharply higher inflation a real

OECD says protracted war could drag on global growth, push up inflation
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Marvell, a fitting name for the latest AI darling

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Notwithstanding fresh hostilities in the Middle East, AI shares drove equity markets in Asia to new records on Wednesday.

Marvell, a fitting name for the latest AI darling
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Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate

Gulf hostilities flared anew on Wednesday, with the U.S. military saying Iranian missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and

Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate
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Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

Benjamin Netanyahu is under criticism at home after U.S.

Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut
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EBRD chief says governments need to target any support as Middle East war bites

Government support in emerging economies affected by the Middle East conflict should be temporary and targeted, the head of the European Bank for

EBRD chief says governments need to target any support as Middle East war bites
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Iraqi national pleads not guilty in 18 attacks in Europe, calling himself a 'prisoner of war'

An Iraqi national has pleaded not guilty after being accused of plotting at least 18 attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran

Iraqi national pleads not guilty in 18 attacks in Europe, calling himself a 'prisoner of war'
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Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting

U.S. President Donald Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting after he talked with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and communicated with the Lebanon-militant group through mediators

Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting
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Trump says he spoke to Lebanon's Hezbollah through intermediaries

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Trump says he spoke to Lebanon's Hezbollah through intermediaries
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'We are in a war,' alleged Iran-backed militant exclaims in US court

An alleged member of an Iran-backed militia pleaded not guilty on Monday to U.S. criminal charges he was involved in multiple attacks against American

'We are in a war,' alleged Iran-backed militant exclaims in US court
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Still too risky to move seafarers out of Gulf, U.N. agency boss says

Despite the current ceasefire between the United States and Iran, it remains too risky to move the thousands of sailors stuck in the Gulf

Still too risky to move seafarers out of Gulf, U.N. agency boss says
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US bombs Iranian military sites, then downs missiles Tehran fired at troops in Kuwait

The United States says it has bombed radar and drone sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend

US bombs Iranian military sites, then downs missiles Tehran fired at troops in Kuwait
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Israel says France bans its officials from weapons show

Israel's defence ministry said on Monday France had banned Israeli government officials from a major weapons show in Paris, and had imposed restrictions on companies from

Israel says France bans its officials from weapons show
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Ship operators urge clear rules to return Hormuz to normal

Shipping executives meeting in Athens on Monday said that any peace deal worked out between the United States and Iran would need to

Ship operators urge clear rules to return Hormuz to normal
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UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker

Britain has blocked Cenk Uygur, a left-wing Turkish-American media personality, and his nephew, Hasan Piker, a U.S. left-wing commentator and influencer, from entering the

UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker
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Factories face soaring costs as Iran war causes supply shocks

The economic shock from the Iran war hit European factories last month, suppressing demand for their

Factories face soaring costs as Iran war causes supply shocks
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Iran says contradictory US positions, Israeli attacks on Lebanon delaying diplomacy

Iran on Monday blamed the slow pace of efforts to end the U.S.-Iran conflict on a lack of trust, contradictory positions from Washington and continued Israeli attacks in the

Iran says contradictory US positions, Israeli attacks on Lebanon delaying diplomacy
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Trump says Iran really wants to make a deal with the US

President Donald Trump on Monday said that Iran really wanted to make a deal with the U.S. and that it would be a good one for Washington and its allies.

Trump says Iran really wants to make a deal with the US
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani skips annual parade celebrating Israel

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not attend an annual parade honoring Israel, breaking with a decades-long political custom because of his support of Palestinian rights

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani skips annual parade celebrating Israel
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UK monthly house prices fall for first time since start of Iran war, Nationwide says

British house prices fell by 0.6% in May, their first monthly drop since December and growth slowed in annual terms, as economic uncertainty stemming from the war in Iran

UK monthly house prices fall for first time since start of Iran war, Nationwide says
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Ousted Turkish opposition leader Ozel draws thousands in Ankara protest

Turkey's ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel showed he can still command strong support on Saturday, drawing a crowd of thousands in Ankara despite a court

Ousted Turkish opposition leader Ozel draws thousands in Ankara protest