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Iran war live: Trump says deal to be signed today; Tehran disputes timing
14 June 2026US and Iran appear close to signing the first stage of a peace deal, the two sides differ on when it will be signed.
America250 versus Freedom250: What to know about the US semiquincentennial
14 June 2026The celebrations to mark the US’s 250th anniversary have been overshadowed by questions about Trump’s influe...
Costs, careers and choice: Why Indians are having fewer children
14 June 2026India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dropped to 1.9 children per woman – lower than the benchmark level of 2.1...
Iran war day 107: Washington, Tehran close to signing first stage of deal
14 June 2026Trump says a deal to stop the Iran war could be signed as early as Sunday, but Tehran downplays his optimism.
Switzerland votes on right-wing bid to cap country’s population
14 June 2026A ‘yes’ vote would force the government to restrict asylum, residency permits, and scrap EU deal on free mov...
UK boards and seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel
14 June 2026The UK Ministry of Defence says it captures the vessel Smyrtos in an operation that lasts six hours.
UK court to rule on Palestine Action ‘terrorist’ label: What we know
14 June 2026Court of Appeal to rule whether government’s proscription of action group was unlawful.
Will the US-Iran deal be signed on Sunday? What we know so far
14 June 2026US says a deal to stop the war on Iran could be signed as early as Sunday. Tehran, however, disputes the timeline.
Romanian president picks Liberal former mayor as PM to form new government
14 June 2026Adrian Vestea nominated as prime minister after previous choice, Eugen Tomac, withdraws.
Israel accuses Hezbollah of ceasefire violation, issues displacement orders
14 June 2026Israel warns of attacks as Iran insists Lebanon must be included in any peace deal with the United States.
