Families Flee Flooded Homes as Aid Gaps Deepen in Chattogram
Families wade to shelters without food or safe water as deadly floods expose critical gaps in relief, communications and infrastructure across southeastern Bangladesh.
International
More Than 10,000 Die Across Europe as Extreme Heatwave Sweeps Continent
A deadly June heatwave claimed over 10,000 lives across Europe, primarily impacting those aged 65 and above, as Copernicus confirms record-shattering regional temperatures.
International
Trump Reimposes Naval Blockade on Iran, Seeks 20% Fee for Hormuz Protection
US President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade on Iran and a 20% security fee on transit cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions after recent military clashes.
International
Up to 1.6 Million Migrants Could Qualify for Faster UK Settlement After Policy Reversal
The UK is preparing to scrap a proposal extending the ILR wait to 10 years for post-Brexit migrants, keeping the 5-year permanent residency route for 1.6 million people.
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International
Iran Confirms Peace Deal, Says Permanent End to War Begins Tonight
Iran has officially confirmed a landmark agreement to end its military conflict with the US and Israel, effective tonight. The preliminary deal halts hostilities across multiple fronts, including Lebanon, and initiates a 60-day comprehensive negotiation window.
Bangladesh
Tensions Erupt in East London Over Hasnat Abdullah Event
Police intervened after protests, egg-throwing and confrontations erupted around an East London event attended by NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah.
International
Trump Claims U.S. Has Achieved Peace with Iran, Formal Deal to Be Signed Friday
US President Donald Trump has announced a historic peace agreement with Iran to officially end months of military hostilities. The breakthrough deal, set to be signed this Friday, will immediately initiate maritime clearing operations to resume global oil shipping.
International
UK, France, Germany and Italy Ready to Lift Sanctions on Iran Following Peace Deal
The UK government is set to prohibit children under 16 from using prominent social media platforms to combat harmful digital exposure. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it a defining moment, following a massive public consultation involving 116,000 responses.
International
Hormuz Strait Reopens to Shipping, Trump Claims Amid U.S.-Iran Peace Efforts
US President Donald Trump announced that commercial shipping, including crude oil tankers, has resumed through the strategically vital Hormuz Strait. The safe transit via Omani waters marks a major step toward de-escalating the Gulf conflict ahead of Friday's formal agreement signing.
