PTI activist Shayan Ali’s defamation claim against Dunya TV, seeking nearly £100,000, is set to move toward a UK High Court trial after an Ofcom ruling found the broadcast treated him unfairly.
Iran says NATO is complicit in the US-Israeli war against it, after NATO chief Mark Rutte cited US flights from allies’ bases. Italy denies misleading messaging and limits flights to technical logistics.
Two powerful earthquakes hit near Caracas in quick succession, collapsing buildings and triggering aftershocks. Venezuela’s interim president confirmed at least 164 deaths, with hundreds injured and many unaccounted for, especially in La Guaira.
Iran’s Quds Force chief Esmaeil Qaani warns Israel to evacuate all of Lebanon or face defeat, as Israel-Lebanon talks and US-backed “pilot zone” proposals continue amid denials of withdrawals.
WorldA severe European heatwave has pushed France to record temperatures, caused a major power outage and triggered widespread alerts across the continent. Authorities in several countries have issued warnings as infrastructure and public services come under pressure.
WorldThe US and Iran have agreed to form four working groups after technical talks in Switzerland under a Pakistan- and Qatar-mediated framework. The move came as Washington and Tehran issued conflicting statements on nuclear inspections and maritime security.
WorldLabour lawmakers are weighing whether to challenge Andy Burnham as he leads the race to replace Keir Starmer as Britain’s next prime minister. Some MPs want a swift transition, while others say a contest would add scrutiny and legitimacy.
WorldUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in the UAE before visits to Kuwait and Bahrain, where Gulf allies are expected to raise concerns over Washington's proposed Iran deal. The draft agreement has drawn unease over missiles, regional influence and oil shipping lanes.
WorldIran and Oman have agreed to study service charges tied to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz while asserting sovereignty over the waterway. Ishaq Dar said Pakistan supports toll-free passage and said free movement should continue for at least 60 days.
WorldRussia said the United States can no longer be seen as an impartial mediator in the Ukraine war, while also criticising Europe’s expanding defence spending. President Vladimir Putin separately said Moscow was ready for talks based on the Istanbul-2022 framework.
WorldThe US and Iran have issued conflicting statements on nuclear inspections, frozen assets and Strait of Hormuz terms after a framework deal to end the war. Differences also persist over Lebanon, even as shipping resumes and Congress pushes back against the conflict.
WorldTurkish authorities detained 209 people in Ankara after issuing warrants for 241 ahead of a Nato summit on July 7-8. Rights groups and local media said those held included a journalist, lawyers, an academic and a union official.
