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Initial peace deal expected to be signed in Geneva on Friday but questions remain over strait of Hormuz, Lebanon conflict and Iran’s nuclear program ...

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Iran striker Mehdi Taremi has said the controversy and disruption surrounding their involvement at the World Cup undermines Fifa’s message of peace ...

Some feel this is a concrete step to protect children, but others argue ‘we’re trying to fix the symptoms and not the disease’ ...

Markets welcome US-Iran peace deal but prices may stay high as buyers race to refill depleted emergency crude stockpiles ...

Garelli bike recovered by police in Italy after they spotted it without licence plate during roadside check ...

UK prime minister says move will bring ‘real change for our children’ amid growing concerns over harmful online content ...

Never mind leftovers – some dogs will eat anything, from electrics to wasps’ nests. We asked you to tell us about your pets’ most radical experiments in off-menu dining ...

Tunisia have sacked their head coach, Sabri Lamouchi, after losing their opening World Cup group game 5-1 to Sweden ...

Residents of cities in Middle East express caution and doubts about US-Iran framework peace deal ...