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Iran outmanoeuvred US President Donald Trump “like a violin” in negotiations, walking away with far better terms after sensing his desperation for a deal to end the war, former National Security Adviser John Bolton told Euronews. Speaking to Euronews’ Special Report from the G7, Bolton — who advised Trump on delicate security matters during his first term — argued that the framework agreement favoured Iran and said the US President had prioritised economic concerns over strategic considerations. “They’ve played him like a violin,” Bolton said. “That’s why they’ve got the deal that they want.” Bolton told Euronews Trump’s main concern…

The World Cup is among the globe’s greatest shows, and we don’t just mean the on-pitch action: The pageantry on the sidelines is just as important. Each country – some of which are making their debut – wants to put their best foot forward and showcase their local culture, whether that be through squad announcement videos or team kits. Now that all of the teams have made it to their national base camps, we thought it was time to take a look at how they got there, as many carriers have unveiled special aircraft livery for the occasion. From Aerolíneas…

As world leaders gather at the G7 summit – what’s Keir Starmer’s top priority? With tensions in the Middle East, a trade dispute with China, a continuing war in Ukraine and Russia’s apparent involvement in arson attacks on homes and a car linked to Keir Starmer, the PM has his hands full. Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy assess whether Starmer can turn high-level diplomacy into meaningful progress. The duo also examine the latest polling data, which suggests Andy Burnham remains the only Labour figure the public sees as a potentially stronger prime minister than Starmer. Plus, does Wes Streeting have…

Updated: 16/06/2026 – 9:25 GMT+2 Iran outmanoeuvred US President Donald Trump “like a violin” in negotiations, walking away with far better terms after sensing his desperation for a deal to end the war, former National Security Adviser John Bolton told Euronews. … More

Updated: 16/06/2026 – 8:41 GMT+2 Eight people were killed when a B-52 bomber crashed and burst into flames shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California. Officials said the aircraft was on a routine test mission and the cause remains under investigation. … More

A surreal moment on a New York rooftop saw Rotheram searching for a Band-Aid for the late diplomat Henry Kissinger, who had cut his head and was dripping blood to the floor. Kissinger repaid the kindness by telling Rotheram his favorite soccer team was Manchester United — arch-rivals of Rotheram’s Liverpool FC. Liverpool’s cultural fame preceding him, Rotheram found himself next to Bloomberg on the dinner seating plan. He recalled: “The hypothesis that he put forward was that more than 50 percent of the world’s population are going to be living in cities in the next couple of years, and…

Iran’s first match of the 2026 World Cup was accompanied by protests and competing displays of support outside the stadium near Los Angeles on Monday. Dozens of demonstrators waved pre-revolutionary Iranian flags, chanted slogans and called for political change in Tehran, while football supporters arrived wearing Iran jerseys and national colours ahead of kickoff against New Zealand. Some protesters argued that Iran’s national team is closely associated with the country’s leadership, while many fans said they were focused on supporting the players rather than politics. Southern California is home to the largest Iranian community outside Iran, and the match highlighted…

Published on 16/06/2026 – 8:30 GMT+2 The central bank’s increase in the uncollateralised overnight rate, by a quarter of a percentage point from 0.75%, puts it at a three-decade high. The Bank of Japan has been trying to normalise monetary policy lately after decades of keeping interest rates near or below zero. It adopted ultralow rates to try to encourage more borrowing and spending to counter deflation and pull the economy out of the doldrums. Inflationary pressures because of the war in Iran, which has sent oil prices soaring in recent months, have hit Japan hard since it imports almost…

China is integrating artificial intelligence (AI) throughout its military to change how it communicates, jams and fights, according to local media. The country is reportedly advancing an “AI Plus” strategy to implement technologies in its electronic warfare (EW) systems to confuse enemy jammers, according to a South China Morning Post (SCMP) report earlier this month. AI should be able to help Chinese researchers predict how to jam drones that are up to 5,000 kilometres away without using satellites, which the report said will be helpful for the Chinese during solar storms or electronic attacks. China is also reportedly using AI…

Published on 16/06/2026 – 8:23 GMT+2•Updated 8:32 Fans of British singer Bonnie Tyler received good news on Tuesday, with the artist’s team announcing that she had woken up from the induced coma she was placed in more than a month ago at the hospital in Faro, in Portugal, where she lives. However, the singer’s team, via social media, says that Tyler, whose real name is Gaynor Hopkins, remains in a “very serious condition” and is still in the intensive care unit. The 75-year-old artist from Wales underwent emergency surgery for a perforated intestine on 30 March and was then placed…