Iran suspends indirect talks with US

Started 1h 31m ago · Last update 37m ago

37m ago
Threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz and declares the ceasefire violated on all fronts, escalating tensions beyond the suspended US talks.
1h 31m ago
Suspends indirect diplomatic exchanges with the US via Oman, citing ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon and regional instability

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416 arrests and a double in Paris

PSG retains Champions League crown as celebrations trigger mass arrests across France, while SoftBank bets €75 billion on AI and a US warship disables a freighter in the Gulf of Oman

A night of sporting triumph and street violence unfolded across France after Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal on penalties to win its second consecutive Champions League title. The victory was overshadowed by 416 arrests during clashes that injured seven police officers. Meanwhile, SoftBank pledged a record investment in French AI infrastructure, and tensions flared in the Gulf of Oman.

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The coordinated suspension of the EU's New Pact by three frontline states and the Commission's threat of legal action represent a critical enforcement crisis at the heart of the common asylum system.

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