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US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump
In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which had failed in three previous attempts....
— BBC News
Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah stopping attacks
In a statement, the US State Department said both countries reject "any attempt, by any state or non-state actor, to hold Lebanon's future hostage."...
— BBC News
Cobolli using Nadal’s shower in bid for French Open glory
Flavio Cobolli is two wins away from clinching a maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open and he is doing everything he can to make it happen - including using 14-time champion Rafael Nadal's favour...
— MyJoyOnline
Director Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film over actress’s teen topless scene
Oscar-nominated German director Wim Wenders has said he will block future access to his 1975 film Wrong Move after appeals from actress Nastassja Kinski, who was filmed topless when she was 13....
— MyJoyOnline
Berrettini tired of retiring as injury strikes again
Matteo Berrettini said he is "tired of retiring" from matches as injury ended his hopes of a maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open....
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Sabalenka lets another golden Slam opportunity slip
Aryna Sabalenka would not say it, but there is an inescapable feeling that another golden opportunity to add to her dynasty has slipped through her fingers in Paris....
— MyJoyOnline
Man shot dead by FBI after taking hostages at California bank
A man who had been holding several people hostage overnight inside a California bank has been shot dead in a standoff with the FBI, police said....
— MyJoyOnline
‘Crazy’ phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks
Donald Trump has become the latest US president to find himself at odds with Benjamin Netanyahu, after reportedly clashing with the Israeli prime minister over military action in Lebanon that has thro...
— MyJoyOnline
Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show
British multinational Shell continued operating a major oil pipeline in Nigeria for years even though it knew it was causing widespread pollution - despite a warning from its own staff and its own tec...
— MyJoyOnline
Grab what you can while you can: The new reality in the South China Sea
After years of watching China create land to back its expansive claims, others are doing the same....
— BBC News
Meta workers can opt out of being tracked at work – but only for half an hour at a time
Meta is scaling back its plan to track employees' computer activity, according to an internal memo sent on Tuesday....
— MyJoyOnline
'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks
Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents....
— BBC News
One killed and dozens injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport
Iran says the attack on Kuwait was in retaliation for earlier US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and island....
— BBC News
Ex-UK political aide and Biden cabinet secretary lead California governor primary vote count
Another Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, is in third place as the tally continues....
— BBC News
Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire
Many victims were South Asians who had travelled to India for treatment or to accompany relatives....
— BBC News
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event....
— BBC News
