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News imageIranians gather outside the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Mosque during an event to commemorate those killed in the current US-Israeli wa

Deal with US not imminent, Iran says

The US secretary of state earlier said that an agreement could possibly come on Monday.

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News imageTwo Secret Service agents in black uniforms and black hats walk alongside one another on a path outside the White House. One agent is carrying a large gun across his chest.

White House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show

The suspect previously obstructed a White House entry lane in June of 2025 and told Secret Service agents he was Jesus Christ.

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US & Canada
News imageFive Red Cross workers in full PPE - white suits and green rubber gloves - walking in a straight line while the one in front is carrying a canister on their back and spraying disinfectant on the ground. They are outside Mongwalu General Hospital and two people are watching them.

Police fire shots in air to disperse angry crowds at DR Congo Ebola treatment centre

Unrest between crowds trying to reclaim the bodies of suspected Ebola cases and authorities have continued.

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Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave

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

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Europe

Pope Leo says AI must be 'disarmed' in first major teaching

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

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Three killed in Uganda after crashing into elephant

Four people were also injured in the incident inside Murchison Falls National Park, officials say.

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Three arrested over burglaries against high-profile athletes

The Chilean nationals were arrested in Argentina on suspicion of targeting stars including Travis Kelce.

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The Watergate whistleblower who was ridiculed

Martha Mitchell was a flamboyant Washington socialite whose husband was embroiled in the Watergate scandal. Her shocking claims of a "dirty business" were dismissed as delusional.

News imageThree young girls playing in circle and pressing their hands together in a school sports hall (Credit: Getty Images)

Children need to move more. Here's how to help

Children are less physically active than they used to be. Scientists are finding effective ways to encourage children to move more, leaving lasting benefits on their health.


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