Progress made by US and Iran on peace deal; China mine explosion kills 82, injures dozens; and Auckland FC takes home the A-League trophy.
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- Progress made by US and Iran on peace deal
- China mine explosion kills 82, injures dozens
- Auckland FC takes home the A-League trophy
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says some progress has been made on the dispute with Iran, and the US might have "something to say" on the issue in the coming days.
Iran says there have been "narrowing differences" in negotiations with the US, after Pakistan’s army chief held more talks in Tehran.
Officials and diplomats close to the negotiations expressed hope a final decision on the Pakistan-prepared draft could come within 48 hours as both sides review it.
Mr Rubio says an end to the conflict must be found, one way or another.
"There's been some progress done . There is a chance that whether it's later today, tomorrow, in a couple of days, we may have something to say. But this issue needs to be solved. As the president has said, one way or the other, Iran can never have a nuclear weapon. The straits need to be opened without tolls. They need to turn over their enriched uranium. The president's preference is always to solve problems such as these through a negotiated diplomatic solution. That's what we're working on right now. But this problem will be solved, as the president has made clear, one way or the other."
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82 people are dead and two others are missing, after a gas explosion at a mine in northern China.
The gas explosion hit a coal mine in the country's northern province of Shanxi in the country's deadliest mining disaster since 2009.
Almost 130 people are receiving treatment at hospitals.
A total of 247 workers were underground when the accident occurred.
35 escaped injury.
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France has banned Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, from entering French territory, after he posted videos of himself taunting activists who were detained after trying to break Israel's maritime blockade of Gaza.
The members of the Global Sumud Flotilla were kneeling on the floor with their hands bound.
France's foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, says the country condemns such treatment by a public official, and urged the European Union to sanction Mr Ben-Gvir.
Comment has been sought from Mr Ben-Gvir's spokesperson and the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel's prison service has denied allegations of abuse, after organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla said activists released from Israeli detention reported at least 15 cases of sexual abuse.
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Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the three-month cut to the fuel excise that started in April will run out at the end of June.
The excise cut was made in response to soaring prices caused by the US-Israeli-led war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has neither ruled out nor confirmed he will extend the measure, which has reduced the cost of petrol and diesel by 26.3 cents a litre.
Mr Bowen says it was a decision made in response to a volatile geopolitical environment.
"Look the prime minister has been dealing with this. He has made it clear that we will continue to monitor the situation but the excise was a temporary measure and we envisage it will continue to be a temporary measure."
There was no money in the May 12 federal budget to extend the excise, but it did include $3.2 billion for a new government-controlled fuel reserve.
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The Italian founder of the international Slow Food movement, Carlo Petrini, has died at the age of 76.
His organisation reshaped global thinking on food production and consumption, helping small-scale farmers, traditional food practices and biodiversity at threat from mass consumption and globalisation.
Under his leadership the movement has grown into an international global network spanning more than 160 countries.
Before his death, Petrini said the movement was about fairness.
"We provide food for the planet — and that is the truth — because this multitude of people, through their work, ensures the biodiversity and fairness of the food we eat."
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And to sport, Auckland FC have claimed a historic A-League Men championship title with a 1-nil grand final win over Sydney FC.
Cam Howieson scored the match-winning goal in the 60th minute.
Auckland is the first New Zealand team to win an A-League Men's grand final, doing so in front of a home crowd of more than 28-thousand people.
The result makes coach Steve Corica the first to win three A-League championships.
Corica says it is a special moment.
"The support that we have had over the first two years (of this club's existence) has been amazing. It is something special for the supporters as well. To witness that - a home grand final. Making history here today, the first New Zealand football team grand final. And I am very proud of everyone at the club - from staff to players, everyone."
