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US and Iran reach framework peace deal to end war

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Precise terms remain unclear amid conflicting claims over when access to vital global shipping route will be restoredMiddle East crisis – live updatesBusiness live – latest updatesA peace framework deal between the US and Iran has been reached, Donald Trump and senior Iranian officials have said, bringing the 15-week conflict to a tentative end and offering hope of relief for the Middle East and t...

Peace deal between US and Iran announced, with strait of Hormuz expected to reopen

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Agreement was struck despite ⁠an Israeli strike on Lebanon on Sunday that drew criticism from both Iran and TrumpMiddle East crisis – live updatesA peace deal between the US and Iran has been reached following nearly four months of fighting in the region, Donald Trump and senior Iranian officials have said.Iranian deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed the agreement in televised comme...

Peace deal between US and Iran, with strait of Hormuz to reopen

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Agreement was struck despite ⁠an Israeli strike on Lebanon on Sunday that drew criticism from both Iran and TrumpMiddle East crisis – live updatesA peace deal between the US and Iran has been reached following nearly four months of fighting in the region, Donald Trump and senior Iranian officials have said.Iranian deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed the agreement in televised comme...

US-Iran peace deal could see strait of Hormuz open on Friday ‘under Iranian arrangements’, says state media – Middle East crisis live

The Guardian • 2 months ago

The US president confirmed the agreement as Pakistan’s prime minister said the official signing will be in Geneva on 19 JuneFull report: peace deal between US and Iran, Pakistan says, with strait of Hormuz to reopenIranian hardliners in vociferous push to reject US peace dealIsrael says it has struck Beirut’s south suburbs, with explosions heard in the city. The Israeli military claimed the attack...

UK hypermobility sufferers wait up to 21 years for diagnosis, study suggests

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Awareness of disorders such as hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is low among British healthcare professionalsPeople in the UK with hypermobility conditions are waiting up to 21 years to be diagnosed while suffering from symptoms ranging from chronic pain to partially dislocated joints, research suggests.The study of more than 2,000 people, which was led by the University of Edinburgh and describ...

Globally significant volcanic event formed Giant’s Causeway, scientists find

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Geochronologists say Antrim coastline’s basalt columns developed over 5.5m years – 8m less than thoughtFor centuries, the tale has been passed from generation to generation: how the Irish giant Finn McCool built the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland to fight Benandonner, his Scottish rival, by hurling chunks of the Antrim coastline into the sea.Now, scientists have revealed it was intense volca...

Anger among Iranian hardliners at terms of deal agreed with US

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Those in favour forced to defend themselves against claims the terms amount to capitulationMiddle East crisis – live updatesIranian hardliners have mounted a rearguard rejection of a deal with the US as as they say it does not guarantee sanctions relief, compensation or control of the strait of Hormuz.“The fact that they say we won and America has retreated is a blatant lie,” said the Iranian MP K...

Donald Trump says deal with Iran ‘is now complete’ – Middle East crisis live

The Guardian • 2 months ago

The US president confirmed the agreement as Pakistan’s prime minister said the official signing will be on 19 JuneFull report: peace deal between US and Iran, Pakistan says, with strait of Hormuz to reopen Iranian hardliners in vociferous push to reject US peace dealIsrael says it has struck Beirut’s south suburbs, with explosions heard in the city. The Israeli military claimed the attacks on the ...

Australia news live: Debate over shark cull after Coogee attack; Joyce says fundraised millions to pay for One Nation ad campaign

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Little evidence a cull would make swimming safer, scientists say. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLittle evidence for shark culls to improve beach safety, experts sayExperts warn there is little evidence shark culls keep ocean-goers safer following the latest shocking encounter at a busy city beach, AAP reports. Continue reading...

‘Reeks of corruption’: protesters rally as Trump hosts UFC event on his birthday

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Demonstrations took off in Washington and across US as Trump throws first private, for-profit sporting event ever held on White House groundsDozens of people stood across the entrance gates to the Ellipse, the park south of the White House, on Sunday afternoon, holding protest signs and chanting as the president prepared to host seven mixed martial arts fights on the lawn.Thousands of fight fans s...

Donald Trump says deal with Iran ‘is now complete’ – follow live

The Guardian • 2 months ago

The US president confirmed the agreement as Pakistan’s prime minister said the official signing will be on 19 JuneTrump calls for restraint after Israel airstrikes on BeirutIranian hardliners in vociferous push to reject US peace dealIsrael says it has struck Beirut’s south suburbs, with explosions heard in the city. The Israeli military claimed the attacks on the Lebanese capital were in response...

Australia news live: Experts push back at call for shark cull after attack; university students report freedom of speech fears

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Little evidence a cull would make swimming safer, scientists say. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAssistant treasurer says One Nation’s rise reflects ‘frustration’ of many peopleDaniel Mulino, the assistant treasurer, said One Nation’s rise began “well before” the latest federal budget and reflected a “frustration on the part of many people” at th...

‘A giant of the labour movement’: Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Labour grandee was MP for Birmingham Sparkbrook from 1964 until his retirement from the Commons in 1997Roy Hattersley, the former Labour deputy leader and author, has died at the age of 93.Keir Starmer described Hattersley as a “giant of the labour movement”. Continue reading...

‘A giant of the Labour movement’: Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Labour grandee was MP for Birmingham Sparkbrook from 1964 until his retirement from the Commons in 1997Roy Hattersley, the former Labour deputy leader and author, has died aged 93, his family has said.Prime Minister Keir Starmer described Hattersley as a “giant of the Labour movement”. Continue reading...

JD Vance says he will discuss 2028 presidential run after midterm elections

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Vice-president says he tries not to make decisions until he ‘absolutely must’ but has ‘no doubt’ Trump will support himJD Vance said that he will discuss a 2028 US presidential run with his wife after the 2026 midterms.The US vice-president gave insight into his ongoing decision on whether to run during an interview with CBS Sunday Morning where he spoke on his new memoir, Communion: Finding My Wa...

Labour MP Lauren Edwards to bring assisted dying bill back to the Commons

The Guardian • 2 months ago

MP for Rochester and Strood to use private member’s bill to put issue before MPs again after it was blocked by the LordsThe assisted dying bill is set to return to the Commons after the Labour MP Lauren Edwards agreed to use her private member’s bill to put the issue before MPs again.Edwards said she wanted to give the legislation another chance because it had been blocked by the House of Lords af...

Assisted dying bill set to return to the Commons

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Labour MP Lauren Edwards to use private member’s bill to put issue before MPs againThe assisted dying bill is set to return to the Commons after the Labour MP Lauren Edwards agreed to use her private member’s bill to put the issue before MPs again.Edwards said she wanted to give the legislation another chance because it had been blocked by the House of Lords after being passed by MPs. The return o...

US musician Oliver Tree, 32, killed in helicopter crash in Brazil

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Alternative singer and internet personality among six who died when two helicopters collided over Rio de JaneiroThe American musician Oliver Tree has died in a helicopter crash in Brazil at the age of 32, according to reports.Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning and crashed in the city’s western zone, killing all six people onboard, including Tree, several Brazilian media...

Musician Oliver Tree, 32, killed in helicopter crash in Brazil

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Alternative singer and internet personality among six who died when two helicopters collided over Rio de JaneiroTwo helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning and crashed in the city’s western zone, killing all six people aboard including comedian and singer Oliver Tree, according to reports.Rio de Janeiro’s Military Fire Department said that one of the helicopters crashed on a car...

Pilot and 11 skydiving passengers killed in private plane crash in Missouri

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Crash reportedly occurred shortly after departure from Butler Memorial airport on Sunday morningSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailTwelve people were killed in a plane crash near Butler, Missouri, on Sunday.According to Bates county emergency management, a private plane that had departed Butler Memorial airport shortly before 11.30am turned back before crashing near Business 49 Highw...

Trump reportedly tells Putin he is prepared to help end war in Ukraine

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Trump also says in ‘friendly and frank’ phone call that US is nearing peace deal with Iran, according to Putin adviserDonald Trump told Vladimir Putin that ending Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine was critical and that he was prepared to help, reported Russia’s TASS news agency.During a phone call on Sunday, Trump also informed the Russian president that the US is nearing a peace deal with Iran as t...

Pilot and 11 skydiving passengers killed in Missouri plane crash

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Crash reportedly occurred shortly after departure from Butler Memorial airport at 11.30am on SundaySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailTwelve people were killed in a plane crash near Butler, Missouri, on Sunday.According to Bates county emergency management, a private plane that had departed Butler Memorial airport shortly before 11.30am turned back before crashing near Business 49 Hi...

New defence secretary to ‘reprioritise’ UK plan for military spending, say sources

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Starmer ‘can’t sack him or let him resign’, says ally of Dan Jarvis after predecessor’s resignation The new defence secretary is to revisit a controversial plan for funding the armed forces and may return to demand more cash from the Treasury, allies have said.Multiple government sources said Dan Jarvis would look to “reprioritise” aspects of the defence investment plan (Dip), which was delayed un...

Mitch McConnell receiving medical care after being admitted to hospital

The Guardian • 2 months ago

US senator is getting ‘excellent care’ after being hospitalized on Sunday morning, spokesperson saysSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailMitch ⁠McConnell, a US senator ⁠from Kentucky, was admitted ​to ‌the ‌hospital ‌on Sunday morning, ‌a ​spokesperson ⁠said ​in ​a statement.“Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning. He is receiving excellent care,” the statement rea...

Middle East crisis live: Iran warns of ‘imminent’ response to Israeli strike on Beirut as ceasefire deal looks shaky

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Iran’s highest national security body appears unswayed by US president’s call for restraint; Trump says Israel should not have attacked BeirutTrump calls for restraint after Israel airstrikes on BeirutIranian hardliners in vociferous push to reject US peace dealIsrael says it has struck Beirut’s south suburbs, with explosions heard in the city. The Israeli military claimed the attacks on the Leban...