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Trump says ceasefire deal 'close', but it could be on Iran's terms
Amid rising expectations a pathway to peace between Iran and the US is close, the reported details of a ceasefire deal appear to show Iran getting numerous concessions from the White House. Source link
How Israel's operation 'Eternal Darkness' in southern Lebanon is expanding
The so-called ceasefire since April, which Hezbollah is not a party to, has done little to halt the death and destruction in southern Lebanon. Here’s how the scale of the Israeli operation called “Eternal Darkness” continues to expand. Source link
Elon Musk now has an unfathomable amount of money. It looks a bit like this
Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire. It is hard to fathom a figure so staggering, but let’s give it a shot. Source link
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX lists on US stock market
“SpaceX wants to be able to take you to the moon, take you to Mars, and ultimately beyond,” Mr Musk said at a launch event in Starbase, Texas. Source link
David Hockney, giant of British art, dies aged 88
British artist David Hockney, whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art, dies aged 88. Source link
Two dead after Taliban opens fire on dress code violation protest
The protest followed the arrests of dozens of women for alleged dress code violation in the Afghan city of Herat. Source link
Thai king's eldest daughter dies after long illness
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, who had spent the past three and a half years in a coma due to a heart condition, is being remembered for her efforts to improve the livelihoods of female prisoners and her diplomatic career. Source link
Air India crash plunged victims' families 'into darkness'
One year on from the fatal Air India crash that claimed 260 lives, families of victims are still waiting for a report into the investigation. Source link
Iran signals caution as Trump claims war could end 'this weekend' — as it happened
Iran says a final decision has not yet been made on a possible peace agreement with the US, after Donald Trump claimed one could be signed this weekend. Read how events unfolded on Friday, June 12. Source link
Thai court sentences two Uyghur men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing
The men were accused of carrying out the attack on the popular Erawan Shrine that killed 20 people, many of whom were Chinese tourists. Source link