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The United States has released the full text of a 14-point memorandum of understanding signed with Iran, formally outlining the framework for ending the months-long conflict between the two countries. The agreement, officially titled the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, was made public following criticism over the lack of transparency surrounding the accord signed by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The deal establishes an immediate ceasefire, sets out a roadmap for sanctions relief, addresses Iran’s nuclear programme, and lays the foundation for a massive reconstruction…

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump to the historic Palace of Versailles on Wednesday as part of efforts to improve relations between Washington and its European allies. The French leader and his wife greeted Trump on the steps of the former royal residence before posing for photographs together. Upon arriving, Trump expressed his admiration for the landmark, simply describing it as “beautiful.” The dinner at the palace came after Trump accepted Macron’s invitation during the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Evian-les-Bains, saying he was a “fan of beautiful places.” Speaking ahead…

Music mogul Sean Combs, popularly known as Diddy, is now scheduled to be released from federal prison in February 2028, several months earlier than originally expected. According to records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Combs’ latest projected release date is February 23, 2028. The revised date marks the second reduction to his expected release. His original release had been set for June 4, 2028, before being moved forward to April 2028 earlier this year. Combs, 56, is currently serving a 50-month sentence at the low-security Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey. The Bad Boy Records founder was…

A Nigerian man living in the UK on a student visa has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison after being convicted of attempting to rape a woman following a night out in Hull. Qudus Ajeyemi, 27, who was known by the nickname “Spartan”, was found guilty of attempted rape and sexual assault after a week-long trial at Hull Crown Court. He was sentenced on June 15 and will be deported to Nigeria upon completion of his prison term. Ajeyemi was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life and made subject to a seven-year restraining…

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has claimed that “identity fraud and deception” by a former colleague were responsible for the financial misconduct that led to her being banned from running a charity. Speaking during an appeal hearing aimed at overturning the five-year ban imposed on her, Campbell accused former co-trustee and lawyer Bianka Hellmich of forging her signature, impersonating her through a fake email account and diverting funds intended for the charity, Fashion for Relief. Campbell told the tribunal that her “only mistake” had been placing her trust in Hellmich. “I trusted the wrong person, what more do you want?” the 56-year-old…

Iran’s national football team has accused authorities of disrupting its World Cup preparations after being ordered to leave the United States immediately following its opening match against New Zealand. Coach Amir Ghalenoei said the team had originally planned to spend the night in Los Angeles after Monday’s 2-2 draw with New Zealand national football team to allow players time to rest and recover. Instead, he said the squad was instructed just hours after the match to board a plane and return to its training base in Tijuana, Mexico. “They didn’t even give us time to recover,” Ghalenoei said through an…

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has agreed to acquire Anysphere, the company behind the popular AI coding assistant Cursor, in a deal valued at $60 billion, marking one of the largest software acquisitions in history. The all-stock transaction was announced on Tuesday and comes just days after SpaceX’s blockbuster Nasdaq debut, which valued the company at more than $2 trillion and cemented its status among the world’s most valuable companies. The acquisition is aimed at strengthening SpaceX’s position in the rapidly growing enterprise artificial intelligence market and giving its AI division, xAI, a stronger foothold in the increasingly competitive AI coding sector.…

When 33-year-old Princess Adjei opened her dream hair salon in central Durban last November, she believed she was building a future in the only country she had ever truly known. Born in Ghana but raised in South Africa from the age of two, Adjei attended local schools, speaks fluent Zulu, and has spent almost her entire life in the country. For years, she rarely considered herself a foreigner. That changed dramatically in May when anti-migrant protests swept through parts of Durban, leaving businesses destroyed, families displaced, and migrants living in fear. On May 18, demonstrators involved in an anti-immigration march…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to ban social media access for children under the age of 16, unveiling one of the toughest internet safety measures proposed anywhere in the world. The sweeping reforms would prohibit under-16s from using major platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube and X, while also introducing strict restrictions on gaming platforms and livestreaming services that allow contact between children and strangers online. Speaking on Monday, Starmer said the measures are designed to protect young people from the harmful effects of excessive social media use and online exploitation. “It is clear to…

Fox Corporation has announced a landmark agreement to acquire streaming platform Roku in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $22 billion, marking one of the biggest media deals in recent years as traditional broadcasters race to strengthen their position in the rapidly expanding streaming market. Under the terms of the agreement, Fox will acquire Roku for $160 per share, representing an 11.4% premium over Roku’s most recent closing stock price. Following the announcement, Fox shares fell by around 8% in premarket trading, while trading in Roku shares was temporarily halted. The acquisition is expected to significantly transform Fox’s digital strategy…