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American and Iranian officials are in the Gulf state, a key intermediary between the two countries, days after new round of attacks threatened efforts to sign a lasting peace deal.

A day after a deadly attack in northern Germany, the news media’s attention largely shifted to the country’s poor performance at the World Cup.

The Russian authorities said 419 drones were shot down across Russia, including in the capital, and in Crimea.

Beijing’s moves have included flying bombers near Japan, detaining businesspeople and restricting the exports of rare earths.

The New Jersey Republican was missing for months with no explanation for his constituents. He explained in a House floor speech that after his diagnosis, there was no timeline for recovery.

Katie Swan, Jacob Fearnley and Arthur Fery ensure home representation in the Wimbledon second round - but 14 home players fall to first-round defeats for the first time in 32 years.

Tui has apologised and told passengers it has arranged flights home for tomorrow and a full refund.

Harry Brook says he would accept the England Test captaincy and believes it is possible to lead the country in all three formats.

BBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and hitting the government's pledges.

The Trump administration has expanded access to nicotine products despite concerns from public health critics about youth use and addiction.

The Trump administration's crackdown on Anthropic's leading artificial intelligence models is looking like a gift to China.

Blue Origin won't be "rebuilding the same pad," and will instead adopt a configuration that was in development for a larger variant of its New Glenn rocket.

The moves come as oil traders monitor the prospect of U.S.-Iran talks in Doha on Tuesday.

President Donald Trump attended oral arguments in the case, underscoring his staunch opposition to granting automatic citizenship to many immigrants' babies.

The advance marks a sharp turnaround after years of underperformance versus large-cap peers.

Nike is expected to report another quarter of declining sales as the sneaker giant struggles to regain strength under its turnaround strategy.

President Donald Trump took a victory lap after the ruling, writing on Truth Social that it was "A BIG WIN FOR REPUBLICANS."

Keir Starmer earlier unveiled a £15bn plan but said defence spending cannot be ‘bottomless pit’ and MoD has to ‘spend better’Keir Starmer is speaking now.They are at Malloy Aeronautics, a firm that designs heavy-lift drones, and Starmer says this morning they showed him one of the heaviest drones he had ever seen.Last year, I made the decision in the national interest to reprioritise aid spending towards defence and achieve the biggest uplift in defence spending since the end of the cold war.That was the right choice because the world has changed. National security is economic security. Continue reading...

President reacts to ruling to uphold birthright citizenship after justices strike down executive order aimed at ending longstanding principleSupreme court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump agendaJustices allow states to ban trans women from female sports and strike down limits on federal campaign spendingSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe supreme court’s decision to reject Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook yesterday is part of a long-running battle over the independence of the central bank.Trump repeatedly attacked former chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates fast enough, calling him a “moron” on social media. Powell’s term ended in May this year, and he was succeeded by Trump nominee Kevin Warsh. Continue reading...

More than 2,000 anti-foreigner protesters march through Durban city centre as the arbitrary deadline passes for undocumented migrants to leave the countrySouth Africa was holding its breath on Tuesday as mass anti-immigration protests were held across the country. They come after a weeks-long campaign against foreigners that has seen at least four killed and tens of thousands fleeing for safety.In the coastal city of Durban, where violence had been expected, the streets were unusually quiet and shops were shuttered as tension hung thick in the air. Continue reading...

Four men arrested and charged for allegedly taking part in ‘jackpotting’ scheme targeting ATMs at rest stops along I-95A group of four robbers netted more than $500,000 in an elaborate “jackpotting” scheme targeting ATMs at rest stops along Interstate 95 in Connecticut, federal prosecutors in the state have alleged.The men targeted at least nine cash machines during a 10-day spree in August, according to a press release on Monday by the US attorney’s office, which charged the four with a range of federal offenses. Continue reading...

Court rules against Trump administration on policy that people born in the United States are citizensSupreme court decisions – live updatesSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe US supreme court has upheld birthright citizenship, which provides nearly all people born in the country with citizenship, ruling against a central piece of Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda.“Children born in the United States to parents unlawfully or temporarily present are ‘subject to the jurisdiction’ of the United States and are citizens at birth under the Fourteenth Amendment’s Citizenship Clause,” the ruling says. Continue reading...

Normally safe principality left reeling from apartment blast that also injured Vadym Iermolaiev’s wife and child‘He isn’t political’: the Ukrainian-born oligarch targeted by a Monaco bomberAn international search is under way for a suspected bomber after a Ukrainian tycoon and his family were injured in an explosion in Monaco in an unprecedented attack that has shaken the normally ultra-safe principality.Stéphane Thibault, Monaco’s public prosecutor, told reporters that a man entered an apartment block on Monday evening, left a package in the lobby and walked away. Moments later, as three occupants of a ground-floor flat approached the entrance, the package exploded, he said. Continue reading...

Two sides yet to have face-to-face meeting since signing deal to reopen strait of HormuzTalks at an indirect level between US and Iranian officials over unfreezing at least $6bn Iranian assets will recommence on Wednesday in Doha, Iran has said. The two sides are yet to have their first face-to-face meeting since signing a deal to extend the ceasefire and reopen the strait of Hormuz.US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were in Qatar on Tuesday for talks covering regional issues including the Iran ceasefire and Lebanon, but Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman, Majed Al-Ansari, stressed these were with Qatari mediators. “They are not here for their negotiations with the Iranians,” he said. Continue reading...

Nine of the group stage games played in severe heat, analysis finds, as union points to lessons for the whole sportNine matches in the World Cup group stage were played amid potentially dangerous heat and humidity, a Guardian analysis shows, as global players’ union Fifpro warned that heat would have to “play a bigger part” in the sport’s future scheduling decisions.The findings come as likely record-breaking heat and humidity will hit the midwest and eastern US this week and could make conditions even more challenging for players and fans at some games. Continue reading...

False hope and schadenfreude: Familiar feelings for Germany after another World Cup flop  AP NewsWorld Cup 2026: Germany fans in need of hope after exit as Jurgen Klopp looms  BBCIn Germany, even football now looks like a crisis of governance  politico.euWorld Cup 2026: Klopp plays down Germany job links; Livramento has surgery – as it happened  The GuardianJürgen Klinsmann: Germany's World Cup exit to Paraguay 'an embarrassment'  ESPN

Trump loses Supreme Court battle to end birthright citizenship  BBCSupreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to limit birthright citizenship  NBC NewsUS supreme court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump agenda  The GuardianSpeaker Johnson: Birthright citizenship ruling subjects US to ‘serious challenges’  The HillOpinion | The Supreme Court Remembers Its Principles  The New York Times

US supreme court rules states can exclude trans athletes from female sports  The GuardianSupreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender athletes  ESPNSupreme Court ruling on trans athletes can't change my daughter | Opinion  USA TodaySupreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports  CBS NewsSupreme Court makes ruling on trans athletes in women's sports  Fox News

Supreme Court agrees to hear gun rights challenge to assault weapons bans  NBC NewsSupreme Court agrees to review ban on AR-style semi-automatic rifles in major Second Amendment case  CNNSupreme Court to decide legality of AR-15 bans  The HillSupreme Court, or SCOTUS, will consider striking down assault weapons bans in Chicago-area, Connecticut  ABC7 ChicagoSupreme Court takes up challenges to AR-15 bans  CBS News

Samsung's new wide foldable phone revealed in leaked images  MashableExclusive: First look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and Z Fold 8 Ultra  Android HeadlinesOur best look yet at Samsung’s new wide foldable  The VergeSamsung’s confusing ‘Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra’ name is basically official in latest leak [Gallery]  9to5GoogleNew leak details the cameras on Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z foldables - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.com

LeBron James informs Lakers he plans to play elsewhere in 2026-27  ESPNLeBron James Hasn't Received Contract Offer Yet From Lakers  RealGMNBA free agency 2026 live updates: LeBron James to leave Lakers but won't retire; latest news and reaction  The New York TimesIf LeBron James leaves the Lakers, what's next for Bronny?  CBS SportsNBA Free Agency Tracker 2026: Live Updates and Analysis on Every Big Signing, Trade, Rumor and More  Sports Illustrated

Nike is set to report earnings after the bell. Here's what to expect  CNBCNike stock has cratered to its lowest level in over 11 years  Yahoo FinanceWall Street Has Entirely Abandoned This Absolute $11 Billion Dividend King—Here Is the 1 Aggressive Bargain I Am Accumulating on Repeat  24/7 Wall St.Investors Just Don’t See a Case for Nike. Earnings May Not Change That.  Barron'sNike stumbles in its bid to get back on track: ‘We are a brand built on victory, but victory must be earned’  EL PAÍS English

6 ways to shift your stress mindset to dial down daily anxiety  The Washington PostSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

The Manhattan district attorney’s office said it secured the return of dozens of ancient artifacts in June, after a process that the museum described as collaborative.

James Talarico, a Democratic state lawmaker, is tied with Ken Paxton, the Republican state attorney general, according to a New York Times/Siena poll.

The Constitution is clear. People who are born in this country and subject to its laws are citizens.

The Russian authorities said 419 drones were shot down across Russia, including in the capital, and in Crimea.

Parts of Ontario and Quebec will be well above normal temperatures this week as a heat wave spreads over North America.

Justices affirmed that anyone born in the US is a citizen, per the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment

One resident said she called the Houston City Council after she had to ‘manually’ remove human feces and toilet paper from her yard

Johnson’s reaction shows how the Trump administration had hoped to curtail the right enshrined in the 14th amendment of the Constitution

A father is facing a date in court after his eight-year-old son was found riding a jetski alone by police in Florida.

Interior secretary gets the presidencies of George Washington and Theodore Roosevelt all wrong during interview to promote administration’s 250th anniversary celebrations

Last week, security forces confiscated over three metric tons of cocaine in separate operations across Guerrero

The 6-3 decision could have a broad impact, as 25 states have laws on the books restricting transgender athletes

The Department of Justice has charged 455 people accused of medical fraud schemes worth a combined $6.5 billion

Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency sent the ‘fork in the road’ email to federal employees in January 2025, allowing them to resign and continue to receive pay

Sweltering conditions are expected to last through the weekend

How the Biden administration’s response to October 7 reshaped US politics and influenced the 2024 presidential election.

Analysts say Russia's fuel crisis may affect its domestic economy, but the war in Ukraine will remain the priority.