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Iran has denied a claim by US Vice-President J-D Vance that it has agreed to allow United Nations nuclear inspectors back into the country.
The denial comes after the first round of talks between Washington and Tehran aimed at securing a long-term peace deal.
The United States has meanwhile temporarily eased oil sanctions on Iran as negotiations continue.
Mr Vance says inspectors will be central to any final agreement.
"Look, whether whether good faith or bad faith, you can't trust anybody's words. You have to trust what they actually do. Letting in the inspectors is a big deal. But again, we're going to see what they actually let the inspectors do once they’re in the country. That's going to continually be part of our negotiation. So my point is not that I trust or distrust anybody. My point is that I trust actions."
Five people have been killed and dozens injured in a Ukrainian strike on Russia’s Voronezh region.
Ukraine’s military says it used air-launched cruise missiles to hit a plant producing electronics used in Russian missiles.
The facility is less than 200 kilometres from the Ukrainian border and is described as a critical part of Russia’s defence industry.
Ukraine says the plant manufactures components for several missile systems, including the Iskander tactical missile.
US President Donald Trump has weighed in on Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as British prime minister.
Asked at the White House, Mr Trump criticised Sir Keir over immigration, energy policy and support for NATO.
He then turned to the conflict with Iran, accusing Sir Keir of failing to strongly back the United States.
"By the way, Starmer wasn't there. And you know what? The people of the UK did not like that he wasn't there. Starmer said no. Starmer said worse than no. He said, 'We''ll be there as soon as you win.' I said, 'We don't need you as soon as we win.' Before I went in, we called him. He said, 'Oh, wow - we'll be there.." This was not Winston Churchill with this one - that I can tell you."
Sir Keir resigned after months of pressure within Labour, with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham announcing he will stand to replace him as party leader and prime minister.
A newly discovered spider in far north Queensland has been found using a spring-loaded trap to catch its prey.
The tiny ballista spider is named after an ancient Roman weapon, because it launches insects into the air.
Researchers say it targets green tree ants by luring them with a pheromone before springing its web.
The discovery was made in remote rainforest, where the spider spends hours building dozens of tension lines before striking.
Algeria and Jordan have kicked off in a crucial group match in California.
Both sides are chasing valuable points as they look to keep their hopes of progressing alive.
Fans have gathered in large numbers ahead of the clash, with supporters travelling from across North America.
Jordan fan Khaldoon Taharwah wah]] is confident his side can make a deep run in the tournament.
"Jordan is not playing in the World Cup this year just to contribute, just to do a good performance. We're coming for the World Cup final. We're coming for the final. Watch out for us, we're going to be the Black Horse."
