EU and Ukraine open first accession negotiations cluster, advancing Kyiv's membership bid amid ongoing war with Russia.

Vance: Strait of Hormuz to reopen without tolls under Iran peace deal. US VP says ships will pass freely once Tehran meets commitments; reconstruction funding possible but details still to be negotiated.

US Vice President JD Vance said ships will pass through the Strait of Hormuz without tolls under a peace deal signed with Iran, while insisting Tehran must meet its commitments before receiving economic benefits. Officials said the agreement could unlock reconstruction funding, but key details remain to be negotiated.

A dozen Israeli exhibitors shut down at major defence expo in France, Israeli officials condemn move

A dozen Israeli company stands shut down at a major international defence and security exhibition in France, sparking outrage from authorities in Israel.

Clashes erupt in Geneva as thousands protest ahead of G7 summit in Evian. Demonstrators threw stones and firecrackers at police, who deployed tear gas and water cannons.

Clashes as thousands protest in Geneva ahead of G7 summit. Protesters in the Swiss city threw stones and firecrackers at police officers, who responded with tear gas and water cannons during a demonstration against the G7 summit starting on Monday in nearby Evian.

Iran says ending war in Lebanon 'inseparable' part of peace MoU with U.S. — Tehran warns it will use 'all tools' to ensure commitments are met.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that ending the war in Lebanon is an 'inseparable' part of a recently finalized peace memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, and Tehran will continue monitoring developments and use all tools to ensure fulfillment of commitments by other parties.