Iran says it is ready for both diplomacy and renewed fighting after Trump rejects its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. officials say the plan demanded concessions up front, while Iran says its conditions reflect earlier commitments.
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More than 70% of Swiss voters rejected a proposal to restrict sanctions and cooperation with military alliances. The referendum followed a debate over neutrality sharpened by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Bill Gates says governments should require AI companies to monitor their systems and build in safeguards against misuse. He argues the measures need not significantly slow development, even as global agreement on AI rules may prove difficult.
Thousands of protesters delayed an Orange Order parade cleared to pass through Portadown’s Garvaghy Road for the first time in nearly three decades. Police reported no signs of violence or disorder as leaders disputed the decision and appealed for calm.
Iran says it will wait for an official US response after President Donald Trump rejected its seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Oman is urging continued dialogue as Washington presses Tehran with sanctions.
Trump rejected Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks. Tehran says the plan requires U.S. action on its naval blockade, sanctions, frozen assets and a regional ceasefire.
The United States and China agreed to a channel for AI-related incidents and further work on military crisis communications. Trump said the United States would not slow its AI development or combine its efforts with China’s.
Huge crowds greeted Pope Leo XIV in Paris ahead of an open-air Mass expected to draw more than half a million people. During his France visit, the pope has warned about artificial intelligence and nuclear weapons.