Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered framework agreement in Washington aimed at restoring Lebanese state authority and disarming non-state armed groups. Hezbollah was not part of the deal, and Israeli leaders say troops will remain in southern Lebanon until the group disarms.
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Donald Trump described Andy Burnham as “extremely liberal” and suggested he would resist new North Sea drilling if he becomes prime minister. Burnham, the new MP for Makerfield, is the only declared candidate to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader.
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said inspections in Iran will take place under a preliminary US-Iran agreement. Tehran says access to damaged nuclear sites and materials depends on a final deal and sanctions relief.
The UN’s International Maritime Organization has begun evacuating more than 11,000 sailors stranded after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed during the US-Israel war against Iran. The operation follows a US-Iran memorandum of understanding, though disputes remain over inspections and the strait’s future.
Keir Starmer has resigned as British prime minister and Labour leader after a revolt by his own MPs. His departure follows plunging approval ratings, policy U-turns, scandals and heavy Labour election losses.
US and Iranian delegations are meeting in Switzerland after signing an initial agreement to end the war. The talks are already strained by continued fighting in Lebanon, disputes over the Strait of Hormuz and unresolved negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme.
Iran said it had closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israeli attacks in Lebanon, but the US military said traffic was still flowing. US-Iran talks are set to begin Sunday in Switzerland with Pakistan and Qatari mediators involved.
Planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland were postponed after Vice President JD Vance delayed his trip, while Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon complicated efforts to implement a new ceasefire agreement. Switzerland said preparations would continue, but no new date was announced.