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1. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin claims war ‘coming to an end’ as debate grows over Schröder as possible peace mediator

   Putin suggests former German chancellor Gerhard Schroder could help mediate peace talks but many European leaders rejected the idea

2. Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran’s response to his peace proposal is ‘totally unacceptable’

   Benjamin Netanyahu said that the war is not over — and that Israel should wean itself off American aid

3. Hantavirus latest: British passengers evacuated from cruise ship arrive back in UK on chartered flight

   The British passengers will have to self-isolate for 45 days

4. Photos of life inside Iran after U.S. ceasefire proposal falters

   Iran responded Sunday to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal, but President Donald Trump rejected it as “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” — the latest setback in efforts to end a Persian Gulf standoff that has disrupted shipping and sent energy prices higher.

5. Starmer faces fight for survival as Rayner issues ‘last chance’ ultimatum

   Sir Keir Starmer will give a make-or-break speech on Monday as leadership rivals circle the vulnerable prime minister with Angela Rayner demanding he takes a hard turn to the left

6. UK politics live: Starmer vows to ‘face up to big challenges’ in make-or-break speech against leadership threat

   Sir Keir Starmer will attempt to save his premiership with a speech on Monday morning as leadership rivals circle

7. California Governor candidate destroyed for post about ‘street taco’ from fast food chain: ‘Is this guy British?’

   The clip garnered hundreds of thousands of views, with some commenters labeling the gubernatorial hopeful a ‘fake Californian’

8. Argentine plazas buzz with World Cup sticker trading fever

   With the FIFA World Cup approaching, thousands in Argentina are gathering to trade stickers for the official World Cup stickerbook

9. World Cup ticket scams warning as fraudsters poised to exploit demand from fans

   Supporters are being urged to ‘stay alert’ and stick to official ticketing channels.

10. Britain set to lose 163,000 jobs in 2026 as Iran war sparks economic crisis

    A new report has warned that Britain is set to lose 163,000 jobs this year