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REUTERS/Stringer TPX IMAGES OF THE DAYVessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on SundayThe announcement of a deal to end hostilities between the US and Iran has provided Donald Trump with a very welcome birthday present – although it’s wrapped in a fair measure of uncertainty.In his social media post heralding the agreement, the American president said that the Strait of Hormuz would be open to commercial shipping and the US would lift its naval blockade.”Let the oil flow!” Trump exclaimed on Sunday.He went on to declare that, in contrast with the failures of past American…
Getty ImagesMany women may not be using the most effective pain medication for period cramps, according to a big study of supermarket till receipts.A decade of loyalty card data across 211 million transactions in an unnamed chain of high street stores in England found paracetamol was the most common painkiller bought alongside tampons and sanitary towels.But experts say ibuprofen could be a better choice for many because it is more effective at dealing with muscle cramps.The transactions reveal the “scale and impact” of period pain and how people manage it, which has not been studied much before, say the researchers.While…
EPA/ShutterstockOil prices fell in early trade in Asia on Monday after Pakistan, which has been mediating an end to the US-Iran war, announced a deal that President Donald Trump said would see the reopening of the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route.Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was 4% lower at $83.81 (£62.29) a barrel, while US-traded oil was down 4.7% at $80.89.Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said an official signing ceremony would be on Friday, 19 June in Switzerland.Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed in a phone call on state TV that a deal with the US had…
Former NFL defensive end Smith dies aged 36Former defensive end Aldon Smith, who played for the San Francisco 49ers, the Oakland Raiders and the Dallas Cowboys, has died.13 hrs agoAmerican Football
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Watch: Aerial view of the crash site as emergency services attend sceneEleven skydivers and one pilot have been killed in a plane crash in the US state of Missouri, officials said.The airplane, which was leased by a skydiving company, took off around 11:20 local time on Sunday, according to a Bates County Emergency Management spokesperson.After failing to gain altitude, it made a sharp left turn and crashed about 200 yards away from Butler Memorial Airport, the spokesperson told the BBC. All 12 people on board died, he said.”We are treating that … as a mass casualty,” Bates County Sheriff Chad…
Protesters clash with police ahead of G7 summit in GenevaSwiss police deployed a water cannon and fired tear gas to disperse anti-G7 protesters after clashes.26 mins agoEurope
NewsFeedViolence erupts during anti-G7 protests in Geneva on eve of summitPolice in Geneva fired tear gas and used water cannons against anti-G7 protesters as demonstrations led by the ‘No-G7’ group turned violent on the eve of the three-day summit. The summit will take place in Evian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17, marking the first major international gathering since the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran in late February.Published On 14 Jun 202614 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd media on Googleinfo
Getty ImagesFormer Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has responded to criticism for skipping his country’s first World Cup match to attend a USA game, where his girlfriend, pop superstar Katy Perry, performed.”Sometimes supportive boyfriend duties call. But you know who I’m rooting for to take the Cup,” he posted on social media, adding a Canadian flag emoji.The opening matches in Toronto and Los Angeles took place hours apart.Cameras caught Perry running off stage to greet the former Canadian leader with a kiss. Throughout the game, the pair were shown in televised clips sipping beers and canoodling in the stands. But…
ReutersA teenager was shot and buses destroyed during chaotic scenes in New York City that marred jubilant celebrations for the Knicks’ historic NBA championship win.The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94–90 in game five on Saturday to clinch the title for the first time in more than half a century.The game was in Texas, but New Yorkers took to their hometown streets in droves to toast the milestone for fans and the city.As crowds swelled into the early hours, gunfire rang out near Times Square, a 17-year-old was wounded and school buses that had transported World Cup…