Iran has agreed to allow international nuclear inspectors back into the country. US Vice-President JD Vance announced the breakthrough after direct talks in Switzerland.
It marks the first high-level meeting between Washington and Tehran since their preliminary peace deal. Both sides called the discussions encouraging.
Vance said negotiations covered reopening the Strait of Hormuz and maintaining regional ceasefires. Officials are targeting a final agreement within 60 days.
Tehran maintains its nuclear programme is purely civilian in nature. But allowing inspectors back is seen as a major confidence-building step.
The move addresses a key Western concern about Iran's atomic ambitions. Analysts view it as the most concrete outcome from talks so far.
In Britain, Andy Burnham has positioned himself as the frontrunner to succeed Keir Starmer. His strong by-election victory fuelled leadership speculation.
Burnham argues Labour needs a more charismatic leader to counter Nigel Farage's Reform UK. Support within the party has grown notably.
As Greater Manchester mayor, he's built a reputation for connecting with voters. Supporters believe he could revitalise the struggling party.
But he faces a tough challenge convincing the public he can govern during economic hardship. The succession race is heating up across Labour ranks.
Russian forces are tightening their grip on the Ukrainian city of Kostyantynivka. Military analysts warn its loss would be strategically catastrophic.
Ukrainian troops report Russian units have infiltrated parts of the eastern stronghold. Control is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain.
Kostyantynivka sits at a vital gateway to remaining Ukrainian-held Donbas territory. Losing it would clear a path toward Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.
Kyiv has struck back by targeting Russian fuel depots and military infrastructure. These disruption efforts continue despite the intense fighting.
Australian police have seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine in a historic drug bust. Officials valued the haul at A$816 million.
Narcotics officers discovered the narcotics hidden beneath shipping containers in western Sydney. An elaborate underground bunker system concealed the stash.
Police allege organised crime syndicates imported the drugs through northern Queensland. Two men have been charged while several others face detention.
Australia remains one of the world's most lucrative cocaine markets. Street prices there rank among the highest globally.
Japan has raised visa fees for the first time in nearly 50 years. Single-entry visas jumped from 3,000 yen to 15,000 yen.
Multi-entry visas will now cost 30,000 yen instead of 6,000 yen. Tokyo says the increases reflect current inflation pressures.
It's the biggest visa fee adjustment since 1978. Government officials confirmed the changes take effect in coming months.
Guinea has banned the export of raw gold in unrefined form. Officials say the move will boost the country's mining revenues.
The West African nation is one of the world's top gold producers. Authorities want to add more value before international sales occur.
