Jean-Marie Le Pen, French fiery far-right leader, dies at 96

Iran's Nuclear Deal ConditionsAli Shamkhani, a senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, stated that Iran is prepared to sign a nuclear deal with President Trump under specific conditions, including a commitment to never pursue nuclear weapons, limiting uranium enrichment for civilian use, and allowing international inspections in exchange for the lifting of all economic sanctions. Shamkhani expressed frustration over Trump's mixed messages, emphasizing that better relations are possible if the U.S. removes external...

Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned alleged arson incidents at two properties linked to him as ‘an attack on democracy’. One fire occurred at a former residence in Islington, while the second fire was reported at his current home in Kentish Town, with no injuries reported. A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson, and the investigation is ongoing, with Metropolitan Police looking into potential links due to the prominence of the public figure...

SINGAPORE: Singapore Post reported a full-year net profit of S$245.1 million, more than double last year, mainly due to a S$222.2 million exceptional gain from divesting its Australia business. However, its underlying net profit fell over 40% to S$24.8 million, reflecting challenging conditions in the global logistics sector, with a revenue decrease of 7.5% to S$813.7 million. The company plans to allocate proceeds from the sale towards debt reduction and has recommended a S$202.5 million...

Donald Trump's decision to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 from Qatar's royal family has sparked significant backlash, uniting his opponents and raising concerns among his supporters, who label it a potential "bribe" and a sign of corruption. Critics, including some from conservative circles, argue that accepting such a gift from Qatar, a nation linked to terrorism, undermines Trump's previous stance on the country. Despite assurances from the White House about transparency and compliance with laws,...

SummaryR&B singer Casandra Ventura, known as Cassie, continued her testimony as the key witness in the federal sex-trafficking trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs. During her second day on the stand, she recounted experiences of beatings and sexual violence throughout their relationship, emphasizing the detrimental impact on her mental and physical health. The BBC's Nada Tawfik highlighted the significant points of Ventura's testimony, which underscores the serious allegations made against Combs in this high-profile case. Full...

As Bolivia approaches a contentious presidential election on August 17, significant developments have emerged: incumbent President Luis Arce has announced he will not seek re-election, aiming to prevent vote division, while the constitutional court has barred his former mentor, Evo Morales, from running again due to term limits. Arce's tenure has been marked by political instability and economic challenges, fueling public discontent, while Morales, despite legal setbacks, remains a prominent figure advocating for his cause....