Zelenskyy says he is ready to meet Putin at G7 or US talks, urging pressure if Russia refuses.

Police arrested three men after a woman died during a bungee jump accident from an abandoned bridge in Brazil.

India blocks Telegram temporarily over exam fraud concerns tied to medical entrance test leaks and cheating investigations.

US Air Force B-52 crashes during takeoff in California, killing eight crew members as investigation into cause begins.

UK appoints Peter Vowles as High Commissioner to Nigeria, to succeed Richard Montgomery in September 2026.

US and Iran’s peace agreement exposes growing tensions between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu over regional security priorities.

Australia warns a powerful 2026 El Niño could disrupt crops, intensify extreme weather and threaten food supplies.

BBC investigation says Russia orchestrated arson attacks targeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer through online operatives and handlers.

Lebanon has warned displaced residents not to rush home despite a US-Iran deal aimed at ending hostilities.

Award-winning journalist Roger Cook, whose investigations exposed crime and wrongdoing, has died after a short illness.

SpaceX shares surged at 6% again after its historic IPO, as analysts debated valuation risks and the company’s future growth.

US president Trump warns France to scrap its digital tax or face 100% tariffs on wine and champagne exports.

UK government announces landmark ban on major social media platforms for under-16s under new online safety legislation.

Russian missile and drone attacks kill 9 people and damage Kyiv’s UNESCO-listed Pechersk Lavra monastery.

G7 leaders gather in France after the US and Iran announce a preliminary agreement to end their war.

Brent crude and US oil prices tumble as US-Iran agreement eases fears over Strait of Hormuz disruption.

Swiss voters reject a proposal to limit the country’s population to 10 million amid immigration debate.

Donald Trump announces a peace deal with Iran, ending hostilities and reopening a key global oil route.

Iran schedules Ali Khamenei’s funeral ceremonies across multiple cities in July as diplomatic uncertainty and regional hostilities continue.

UK forces intercept and detain Russian-linked tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel during a six-hour operation.