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First Thing: Iran says there is ‘progress’ in talks despite Trump’s coarse threats
US president threatened Iran over strait of Hormuz in sweary outburst. Plus, Starmer to step down as UK’s PM two years after historic landslideGood morning. Iran’s foreign minister has declared “progress” after the first day of talks between high-ranking officials from Washington and Tehran ended in Switzerland, despite a tense opening marked by Donald Trump’s threats to restart attacks.Abbas Araghchi said Pakistani and Qatari mediation “has delivered major progress to end [the] Lebanon war”. Ir...
Influential Former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan Dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, the influential economist who chaired the Federal Reserve for two decades and was the beloved husband of NBC’s Andrea Mitchell, has died at 100 after complications from Parkinson's disease. NBC’s Kristen Welker shares a look back at Greenspan’s life and his impact on the economy.
Five moments from the Burgenstock summit that got people talking
All eyes were on Burgenstock over the weekend as high-level delegations from the United States, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan descended upon the idyllic Swiss hamlet to iron out the details of the Islamabad Memorandum. The US team of Vice President JD Vance, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, came face-to-face with the Iranian team comprising chief negotiator and parliamentary speaker, Bagher Ghalibaf, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a ra...
US and Iran Agrees to Roadmap for Final Deal Within 60 Days
Vice President JD Vance is indicating some progress is being made after a long day of face-to-face peace talks with Iran. In an early morning statement from Qatar and Pakistan, the talk’s mediators say all sides agreed on a roadmap toward reaching a final deal within 60 days. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.
Iran football team leave note in tribute to dead schoolgirls after World Cup clash in Los Angeles
Iran's World Cup squad left behind a handwritten message in their changing room at SoFi Stadium following Sunday's goalless encounter with Belgium, paying tribute to the 168 individuals who perished in a US airstrike on a school in Minab.The note was released by Iran's football federation after the result kept their tournament hopes alive ahead of a decisive Group G fixture against Egypt in Seattle.Alongside expressions of gratitude towards Los Angeles, the letter prominently featured the hashta...
UK Met Office issues rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday
People in southern Wales and area of England from Kent and Sussex to Somerset and Birmingham urged to protect themselves from extreme heatThe UK’s Met Office forecasters have issued a rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday in the face of extreme heat and humidity.It covers southern Wales as far west as Swansea, and an area of England that includes London and runs from the inland areas of Kent and Sussex, all the way across to Somerset, as far north-west as Birmingham, and as far nor...
Starmer has a strong green record – but a rightwing backlash weakened his plans
Prime minister was forced to row back on some policies despite strong support among voters for climate actionKeir Starmer has faced a problem no Labour government has needed to deal with before. His energy and climate policies – core to solving the cost of living crisis – have come under attack from opposition parties, which have made dismantling the agenda one of their top priorities, second only to immigration, in their pitch to voters.This is new in British politics, where a cross-party conse...
Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weatherImage source, Getty ImagesByEsme Stallard, Climate and science reporter and Visual Journalism Team, BBC NewsPublished18 July 2022Updated 22 June 2026When temperatures soar, there are a number of simple things you can do to help keep your home and yourself cool. Here are six practical tips from experts. 1. Let in cool air and encourage air flowOpen windows on opposite sides of the house to encourage air flow - releasing trapped warm air a...
How to get a good night's sleep during hot weather
How to get a good night's sleep during hot weatherImage source, Getty ImagesPublished24 July 2019Updated 22 June 2026A period of extreme heat across the UK this week looks likely to break records for the hottest day and night temperatures ever recorded in June.It can be hard to sleep during periods of hot weather, but these simple tips could help. 1. Don't let yourself napHot weather can make you feel tired and lethargic during the day. That is because you are using more energy to regulate your...
US firm goes public with £4.7bn proposal to buy easyJet after earlier bids rejected
Investment company Castlelake made bid public for shareholders to evaluate but carrier describes offer as ‘cheap’Business live – latest updatesThe US investment firm trying to buy easyJet has gone public with its latest £4.7bn takeover proposal for the budget airline, its third and latest offer to be rejected.Castlelake said on Monday that an all-cash offer of 625p a share, valuing easyJet at just over £4.7bn, had been rejected by the airline’s board on Sunday, after previous offers at 560p and...
Payment Dispute, Fatal Assault: Odisha Man's Death Exposes Kerala Brothel
Danpat Naik, a native of Odisha, died at Thrissur Medical College Hospital after he was allegedly attacked following a dispute over payment at the brothel in Korappath on June 18.
‘Absolute nightmare’: Brexit bellwether constituencies revisited 10 years on
From north-east Scotland to Romford, London, what do those who spoke to the Guardian during the referendum campaign make of how it all panned out?The Guardian has revisited five bellwether constituencies we reported on during the 2016 EU referendum campaign, and asked those we spoke to at the time how they now feel about Brexit a decade on from the vote. Continue reading...
Alan Greenspan, economist and longtime head of the Federal reserve, dies at 100
BREAKING NEWSJun. 22, 2026, 11:03 AM UTCObituariesObituariesAlan Greenspan, economist and longtime head of the Federal reserve, dies at 100The influential economist died Monday from complications of Parkinson’s Disease, said his wife of 29 years, Andrea Mitchell, the chief Washington correspondent and chief foreign affairs correspondent for NBC News.Alan Greenspan in 1974.AP fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Daniel ArkinAlan Greenspan, the influential economist who steered U.S. monetary policy d...
Denied Official Car, Kerala Panchayat Leader Cycles 30 Km To Attend Event
Edward alleged that the denial was linked to a recent dispute over a tar-mixing unit functioning in his ward.
5.4-magnitude earthquake jolts parts of KP, Islamabad
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad on Monday. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake was recorded at 3:22pm at a depth of 215 kilometres with the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan as its epicentre. It was felt in Peshawar, Islamabad, Mansehra, Swat, Battagram and Abbottabad, among other areas. In the aftermath of the earthquake, the Rescue 1122 spokesperson in KP directed the public to contact their helpline immediately...
1.8 Kg Heroin, Rs 3.9 Lakh Recovered As Cops Bust Drug Network In Punjab
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Punjab's Fazilka Police has busted a narcotics supply network and recovered more than 1.8 kilograms of heroin, along with Rs 3.9 lakh suspected to be drug money. Three accused were arrested in connection with
India in talks to sell supersonic BrahMos missile to UAE, sources say
The Indian government is in talks with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to sell some of its flagship defence systems, including the supersonic cruise missile BrahMos, four Indian sources said, as the Gulf nation steps up arms procurement following the war in the Middle East. The discussions, which have not been previously reported, include the potential sale of India’s air defence system Akashteer, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. “The UAE has shown interest for a numb...
UAE looking to buy India's BrahMos, Akashteer air defence system: Report
India is in advanced discussions with the UAE for a significant defence deal, potentially including the sale of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Akashteer air defence systems. This move signifies deepening strategic ties and India's growing prowess as a defence exporter. The UAE's interest stems from a desire to bolster its military capabilities amidst regional security concerns, marking a potential major win for India's indigenous defence industry.
Weather tracker: Extreme heat in Europe as typhoon strengthens off Philippines
Eastern Europe to see temperatures above early July average into next weekThe extreme heat experienced across central and western Europe, including the UK, will continue to shift eastwards. As slightly cooler weather infiltrates into western Europe, with risks of downpours and thunderstorms, eastern Europe is likely to see temperatures several degrees above the early July average into next week. Peak highs of between 35C and 40C are expected across southern Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and into the...
Europe suffers under record heatwave as temperatures forecast to reach 44C
Rail services, schools and sports events hit, with deaths of three elderly people in France partly blamed on intense heatWestern Europe is enduring a ferocious heatwave forecast to break temperature records, with half of France on red alert, rail services in Belgium disrupted and sports events in Spain and Germany cancelled or postponed.French authorities on Monday placed 49 of the country’s 96 mainland departments on a level 1 danger-to-life warning, urging 35 million people to exercise “absolu...