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U.S.-Iran Framework Eases Oil Fears, but Hormuz Reopening May Take Time
Trump and Iranian officials pointed to an agreement set for signing Friday, while shipping data and unresolved security issues showed the path back to normal remains uncertain
U.S. and Iran announce deal aimed at ending war, reopening Hormuz
Trump and mediators say a signing is set for Friday, but the deal text has not been released and nuclear and sanctions questions remain for further talks
U.S.-Iran Deal Leaves Lebanon Cease-Fire Hopes Uncertain
Pakistan says the agreement covers fighting in Lebanon, but no public terms have been released and Israel has shown no readiness to halt its offensive against Hezbollah
ECB raises rates to 2.25% as Iran war fuels inflation
The quarter-point move, the bank’s first hike since 2023, came with higher inflation forecasts and a weaker growth outlook for the euro zone
2026 World Cup opens with bigger field and no clear favourite
The 48-team tournament begins Thursday in Mexico City, with co-host Canada set to stage its first men’s World Cup match Friday in Toronto
Kuwait reopens airspace after U.S. strikes in Iran; Israel warns of Lebanon launches
The alerts followed U.S. strikes on Iranian military sites, with Trump threatening more attacks after saying earlier that a deal was close
Thai woman faces murder charges in killing of U.S. diplomat in Myanmar
The American diplomat was found dead at a Yangon residence hotel near the U.S. Embassy; officials have released few details about the case
Euronews Culture spotlights Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day
The spoiler-free review frames the film as a return to Spielberg’s long-running fascination with extraterrestrial encounters and official secrecy
French prosecutors seek charges and detention for Patrick Bruel
The Nanterre prosecutor made the request after the artist spent 48 hours in custody over multiple sexual assault accusations, which he denies
U.S. inflation rose to 4.2% in May, highest in three years
The consumer price index matched forecasts as energy prices jumped, while core inflation came in softer on a monthly basis