Mediators reported progress toward reaching a final deal within 60 days. They also said that negotiators had dwelled on issues that were supposed to be settled.

Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran opened under intense strain, as Trump threatened new attacks even while negotiators met for the first time.

Talks ⁠between Iran ⁠and the U.S. ​have concluded ‌successfully in Switzerland, ‌Pakistani ⁠Prime ⁠Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday. "The ​discussions were held in ​a positive and constructive ⁠atmosphere ⁠and yielded ⁠encouraging progress,

CNN’s Nic Robertson reports from Switzerland on what progress has been made in the US-Iran talks after renewed tensions threatened to derail the negotiations.

Meanwhile, King Charles is pictured waving to crowds while at the Royal Ascot in Berkshire on Saturday, but the story concerns his personal tax bill being released for the first time. © BBC The Sunday Times is leading on what Burnham might do with the cabinet if he becomes prime minister.

Rebel lawmakers from the ruling Labour Party challenged Starmer's leadership after election defeats and economic frustrations.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, forced out by his party after losing voter support

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends a meeting of Russia's President Vladimir Putin with Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool MOSCOW,

Ebola cases have surpassed 1,000 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where health workers are becoming infected before anyone realizes they’re treating the deadly virus, exposing a dangerous weakness in efforts to contain one of the world’s fastest-growing outbreaks.

Authorities say confirmed cases of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths

The Democratic ​Republic of ‌Congo said late ​on ​Sunday that confirmed ⁠Ebola ​cases in ​the country had risen ​to ​1,003, including 254 ‌deaths.

The health ministry said 100 people have recovered since the outbreak was declared May 15 in Congo's Inturi province.

The blast struck during the startup of operations at the Ras Laffan industrial complex, as Qatar works to restore LNG exports disrupted by months of Middle East conflict.

The blast happened at a key site for natural gas production. The authorities blamed a technical malfunction while operations were being restarted after the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

The blast in the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause further chaos in global energy markets, particularly as Qatar is one of the world’s top natural gas producers.

An explosion tore through Qatar's key natural gas export terminal Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations after Iran bombed it during the war, causing a fire that killed at least 13 people and hurt dozens more.

Despite facing one of the tournament's highest-ranked teams, Iraqi supporters showed little concern about the challenge ahead vs. France.

Kylian Mbappe is still favored to eventually capture the World Cup career goals record. But as he heads into France’s second World Cup group game against Iraq on Monday, part of the matter remains out of his control.

France faces Iraq in a Group I World Cup match at Philadelphia Stadium as Kylian Mbappé continues his chase for the all-time World Cup scoring record and severe storms could affect matchday conditions.

Kylian Mbappé, the 27-year-old Real Madrid and French national team striker, held a press conference before Les Bleus’ match against Iraq on Monday evening, part of the second round of the 2026 World Cup.

Kyiv's new mid-range drones are pounding the roads, fuel depots, and bridges connecting Crimea to Russia and the southern front lines.

Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea have suspended civilian gasoline sales as Ukraine increases attacks on fuel supplies

Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.

Ukraine is hammering Russia’s oil infrastructure, triggering fuel shortages and increasing gas prices. Ukrainian drones on Saturday struck a major oil refinery in western Siberia, more than 2,000 kilometers from the Ukrainian border,