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President Trump gave conflicting signals over how much progress had been made in the talks. Both the United States and Iran suggested that a breakthrough was not imminent.

Forecasters warned that temperatures could climb to the highest level ever recorded in the month of May, reaching 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) in some areas of England.

Iran and the United States appeared to be negotiating on a deal to end the war, but talks could take days. And both sides have offered conflicting accounts of the emerging agreement.

The decision to release Kem Sokha is being seen as a likely attempt to recalibrate frayed ties with Western countries.

Countries are learning that the finer things in life sometimes have a serendipitous side benefit.

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum agrees to allow Iran to stay in the country during the World Cup, with the United States unwilling to host them.

It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.

It comes after the UK recorded its warmest May night on Sunday when temperatures reached 19.4C.

Tens of thousands of people in southern California, however, remain under evacuation orders due to the failing chemical tank.

Eight spectators and a rider are receiving hospital treatment after the crash at Parliament Square.

The force said the move would help people understand the "very challenging role" police carry out.

Three people are in custody after the 30-year-old was found with serious injuries early on Monday.

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the party between August 2010 and October 2022. So, where did he spend it?

The CAA says 'more awareness' of the fire risks is needed and asks passengers to 'do the right thing'.

A clinical bowling display led by Dani Gibson helps England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the third T20 international at Hove which secures a 2-1 series victory.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes accuses Roy Keane of putting "words in my mouth" and says he has asked for the phone number of the club legend to set him straight.

The pontiff also warned of a "new digital slaveries" in his first encyclical since becoming Pope last year.

Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave  BBCRussia warns foreigners to leave Kyiv as it prepares ‘systematic strikes’  Al JazeeraRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 24, 2026  Institute for the Study of WarRussia’s overnight barrage on Ukraine includes use of powerful Oreshnik missile  The Washington PostUS representative condemns large-scale Russian strike on Kyiv on 24 May  Українська правда

Live Updates: Tank explosion threat "eliminated" for California chemical leak in Orange County, officials say  CBS NewsGarden Grove chemical crisis: Live evacuation maps, closures and updates  Los Angeles TimesGarden Grove chemical tank no longer threat for catastrophic explosion, officials say  Orange County RegisterRisk of devastating explosion has been ‘eliminated’ in California toxic chemical tank incident, officials say  NBC NewsSan Diego volunteers help families impacted by evacuations in Orange County  NBC 7 San Diego

Estranged husband of former Scottish leader pleads guilty to embezzlement from party  AP NewsCoffee machines, fountain pens and Grand Theft Auto: How Murrell spent the money  BBCEstranged husband of former Scottish leader admits $540K embezzlement of party funds  The HillFormer Scottish National Party chief pleads guilty to embezzling $540,000  ReutersPeter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzling £400,000 from SNP  Financial Times

Trump faces health questions ahead of another Walter Reed trip  The Washington PostSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

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U.S. and Iran work toward deal to extend ceasefire and reopen Strait of Hormuz  The Washington PostLive updates: Oil prices plunge as US and Iran edge closer to deal to end war  CNNHere's what the draft memo for a proposed deal with Iran includes  CBS NewsThese Are 5 of the Main Issues to Be Resolved in an Iran-U.S. Peace Deal  The New York TimesIran says no deal ‘imminent’ despite progress in talks with U.S.  NBC News

A Terrible Winter for Snow Heads Into a Bleak Summer of Drought  The New York TimesTapped: Golden tightens water rules as Clear Creek snowpack falters  Colorado PoliticsDrought Status Update — Snow #Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West: This year’s peak snowpack will be the new benchmark low for #Wyoming, #Utah, #Colorado, and #NewMexico — NOAA  coyotegulch.blogWater in the West [Image 1 of 6]  DVIDSTapped: Denver residents face hotter, costlier summer under new drought rules  Denver Gazette

Pope Leo says AI must be 'disarmed' in first major teaching  BBCPope Leo Warns of Risks From A.I. in 42,300-Word Encyclical  The New York Times5 ways Pope Leo says AI could warp humanity  AxiosPope Leo Compares AI Threat to Biblical ‘Tower of Babel’  WSJA Boomer, But An Augustinian: On Magnifica Humanitas  First Things

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Despite this positive development, evacuation orders remain in place for approximately 50,000 residents in Garden Grove

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Jason Ulseth, the executive director of an environmental group, estimated that there are thousands of dead fish in the river

Authorities in Southern California are scrambling to find a safe resolution as a damaged chemical tank overheats

Writing on social media, US president says countries should make settlement with Iran ‘a far more Historic Event’Iran denies deal with US is imminent, despite some progressEbrahim Rezaei, the spokesperson of the Iranian parliament’s national security and foreign policy commission, has said that time is working against the US and warned that Iran does not respond well to threats.In a post on X, he wrote:During the military war, our tactic was an eye for an eye; in the diplomatic war, it is action against action. Do not believe the bluff of the failed president; time is against the Americans. If they want an agreement, they should negotiate; if they want $6 gas, they should stand firm and bluff until the grass grows under their feet. Iran does not bow to force or threats. Continue reading...

Video shows officers and firefighters surrounding a white car partially submerged in fast-moving waterAuthorities in Texas rescued an infant on Saturday after a vehicle became trapped in floodwaters in Beeville, south of San Antonio.Video released on Sunday by the Beeville police department showed officers and firefighters surrounding a white car that was partially submerged in fast-moving water. As one first responder approached the car, a distressed man in the vehicle asked: “Can you get my kid?” Continue reading...

Protesters say agents used pepper spray and batons in clash outside Delaney Hall where a hunger strike is under wayProtesters outside a New Jersey migrant detention center where a hunger strike is under way alleged that US immigration agents deployed pepper spray and batons against them during a demonstration on Monday.The protesters tried to stop ICE from transferring Martin Soto – who announced the strike – but officials said that they were able to move him to the Elizabeth contract detention facility. Continue reading...

Director general of World Health Organization urges neighbouring countries to take immediate actionThe World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts and countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are at high risk from the disease.“We are urgently scaling up operations, but at the moment the epidemic is outpacing us,” said the WHO’s director-general, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, as he urged neighbouring countries to take immediate action. Continue reading...

Former husband of Nicola Sturgeon faces long prison sentence after admitting stealing from party to fund lavish lifestyleLuxury watches, iPads and a Jaguar: what Peter Murrell bought with embezzled fundsPeter Murrell, once one of the most powerful people in British politics, faces a long prison sentence after he admitted to stealing more than £400,000 from the Scottish National party to fund a lavish personal lifestyle.The former SNP chief executive admitted on Monday he used the stolen money between 2010 and 2022 to buy items including a luxury motor home, a Jaguar SUV and a VW Golf, boutique cosmetics, iPads and a Lalique Feuilles salt and pepper set worth £2,618. Continue reading...

Scientists say record-breaking heat is a reminder of how climate crisis is affecting livesThe fierce heat sweeping across Europe over the bank holiday weekend has beaten the UK’s all-time temperature record for May, with scorching highs of close to 35C.A temperature of 33.5C was recorded at Heathrow airport on Monday lunchtime, according to provisional data from the Met Office, beating the previous May record that was set in 1922 and reached again in 1944. Later in the afternoon a temperature of 34.8C was recorded at London’s Kew Gardens. Continue reading...

Fifa approached Mexico after US declined to host Iran squad despite it playing group games in the United StatesMexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, said on Monday her government agreed to allow the Iranian national football team to stay in Mexico during the World Cup, adding that the United States did not want to host the team.Sheinbaum said football’s governing body Fifa approached her government after the US said it did not want Iran’s squad to stay in the country throughout the tournament, despite Iran playing all three of its group matches there. Continue reading...

Tehran says ‘contradictory statements’ from US and Israeli interference hindering negotiationsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran has poured cold water on suggestions that a deal with the US is imminent, pointing to the confusion in US positions and Israeli interference as key factors in why a complete agreement is proving difficult to secure.Speaking at the weekly foreign ministry press briefing, Esmail Baghaei, the spokesperson for Iran’s negotiating team, also said future management of the strait of Hormuz was a matter for Oman and Iran to reach agreement on, and that it was not tolls that were being proposed but “fees for navigational services”. Continue reading...

Mexico says it has agreed to host Iran’s World Cup team after the US declined to allow the squad to stay.

The spiritual and physical challenge is described by pilgrims as a transformative and deeply meaningful journey.

With nearly two million worshippers performing Hajj this year, technology is key to ensuring everything runs smoothly.

In his first encyclical, Leo insists ownership of artificial intelligence data must not be left solely in private hands.

Rescuers search for survivors after hotel collapse in Philippines.

Moscow calls upcoming 'systematic strikes' on Ukrainian capital a response to Kyiv's recent attack in Luhansk.

Evacuation orders remained in place for more than 40,000 residents around Garden Grove, Calif., the location of an industrial site containing an unstable tank of toxic chemical.

Republican officials said they have talked to Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from Congress for weeks. His office said Mr. Kean will eventually explain his absence.

A calendar quirk brings more days of lemonade, glamping and difficult-to-open beach umbrellas to 2026.

In the Desert and Mountain West, towns like Kearny, Ariz., are already warning residents they could soon run out of water, but rationing so far has been patchy.

Republicans in Congress warned against concessions to Iran in any deal to end the war, while Trump urged majority-Muslim nations to join the treaties that aim to normalize ties with Israel.