Iran says draft peace agreement reached with United States; One year on from Air India crash, victims' families still awaiting answers; And in tennis, Ash Barty launches her national tennis challenge for a second year.
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- Iran says draft peace agreement reached with United States
- One year on from Air India crash, victims' families still awaiting answers
- Ash Barty launches her national tennis challenge for a second year
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran and the United States have agreed to the wording of an initial agreement to end their war in the Middle East.
That deal would include terms for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen.
The minister indicated the Memorandum of Understanding would be followed by talks on terms dealing with Iran’s nuclear program that would be finalised in the 60 days after the initial agreement was reached.
"There is also the issue of the Strait of Hormuz: the removal of maritime restrictions; then the next round of negotiations and the subjects it will include; Iran's nuclear issue; sanctions relief; an economic reconstruction and development plan, to be agreed upon during subsequent negotiations; and other matters that will arise."
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One year after the crash of an Air India plane which killed 260 people, the families of those killed are still waiting for answers.
On the 12th of June last year the Boeing 787 crashed into a medical college shortly after take-off in India's western city of Ahmedabad.
The crash killed 241 people on board and 19 people on the ground.
One passenger miraculously survived the crash and ensuing fireball.
Among the dead were 200 Indians, 52 British citizens, seven Portuguese and one Canadian.
India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) said that the they need more time to complete a final report into the cause of the crash.
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Australian motorists may see little benefit at the bowser even if a ceasefire deal is reached between Iran, the United States and Israel.
President Donald Trump says an agreement to end the conflict could be signed within days, helping push global oil prices lower.
But analysts say any savings are likely to be outweighed by the scheduled end of Australia's temporary fuel excise cut on the 30th of June.
The federal government halved the fuel excise from April to help offset fuel price rises caused by the conflict, reducing petrol and diesel prices by about 26 cents a litre.
The measure is due to expire at the end of the month, with no extension currently planned.
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Thousands of people have gathered in Tel Aviv for the city's annual Pride Parade, which has returned in full after being cancelled for the past two years because of conflict in the region.
The event, now in its 28th year, is one of the largest LGBTIQ+ celebrations in the Middle East and has long been seen as a symbol of Tel Aviv's reputation as a regional hub for the community.
This year's parade comes amid growing optimism that a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States could soon be reached, easing tensions that have dominated daily life across Israel.
Among those taking part was Icy Moon, who says the return of the parade is an important reminder of unity and acceptance.
"Being here feels so amazing, being wrapped by the community and feeling like everyone is here together, and showing a message of love, of acceptance. It is super important these days."
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A group of pro-Palestinian protesters has staged a demonstration in Toronto, Canada, calling on FIFA to suspend Israel from international football competitions during the World Cup.
Demonstrators unfurled banners reading "Kick Israel out of FIFA" and displayed images of Palestinian footballer Natalie Abu Dayyeh and doctor Hussam Abu Safiyah, who has been held in Israeli detention for more than 500 days.
The protesters accuse FIFA of failing to enforce its own rules regarding teams playing in occupied territories and say the organisation is helping to normalise Israel's actions in Palestinian areas.
Spokesperson Faisal Ibrahim says FIFA is turning a blind eye to what he describes as violations of its regulations.
"FIFA is explicitly involved in 'sportswashing' Israel's war crimes, and it's doing so through failing to enforce its own rules and regulations. So we saw under Article 64.2 of FIFA's own constitution, soccer leagues are not allowed to be playing on territories of countries that they're not affiliated with unless they have explicit permission, and in the case of the West Bank and occupied Syrian territory, Israel has been doing just that."
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Three-time Grand Slam champion Ash Barty has returned to the spotlight - to launch her national tennis challenge for a second year.
The Ngarigo star's initiaitive inspiring school children across the country to get involved with the sport.
The Ash Barty school challenge is a national competition that aims to spark creativity in the classroom and develop a love of tennis.
Barty has told NITV, she hopes as many kids as possible get involved.
"They'll get a surprise visit from me in term four this year and also win a free term of tennis coaching for their school in 2027, which is really exciting. To blend I suppose two of my loves in education and tennis into the same school as a prize. So it's really cool. We would love for more schools to get involved, which is why I think we've encouraged the classroom sort of aspect as well. Yeah, it is about encouraging kids to be creative in a really comfortable and happy space. Which is hopefully what they feel at school each and every day."
