A collision involving two taxis and a private car on Hong Kong's Shenzhen Bay Bridge injured four people, including the two taxi drivers. The crash caused a significant traffic jam and led to the temporary closure of a slip road to the Shenzhen Bay border crossing.
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland for talks with Iranian officials to implement a deal ending the US-Iran war. The talks follow Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon, though the US military stated commercial vessels continued to transit.
Gagik Tsarukyan, Armenia's wealthiest businessman and opposition politician, is building the world's tallest Jesus Christ statue atop a mountain overlooking Yerevan. The 101-meter statue aims to boost tourism and promote Christianity as Armenia's brand, despite opposition from the Armenian Apostolic Church and environmentalists.
US Vice-President J.D. Vance and Iranian negotiators arrived in Switzerland for new Middle East war talks. Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and a US "breach of contract."
US-Iran direct talks commenced in Switzerland on Sunday, focusing on nuclear and Lebanon ceasefire issues. The talks are complicated by Iran's claim of closing the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, a claim disputed by the US military.
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing Israeli operations and US "bad faith." The US denied the closure, stating traffic continues. VP JD Vance is heading to Switzerland for talks with Iran on nuclear and Lebanon ceasefire issues.
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli attacks on Lebanon. The US disputed this, stating traffic continues. Talks between the US and Iran are scheduled, with Pakistan mediating.
A 30-year-old man arrested for allegedly throwing a toddler into a zoo's crocodile enclosure in Cambridgeshire has been released on bail after being deemed unfit for interview. The toddler sustained serious injuries, including suspected fractures and a crocodile attack.
US and Iran are set to begin talks in Switzerland on Sunday, following a postponed meeting. Iran announced it is closing the Strait of Hormuz due to Israeli attacks in Lebanon, despite a recent MoU for a permanent end to military operations. US negotiators are already in Switzerland, with Vice President JD Vance expected soon.
Iran's consulate and state media reported plans to close the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli actions in Lebanon. U.S. officials expressed skepticism, with VP Vance calling the claims "skeptical." Maritime traffic appeared unaffected, with CENTCOM reporting 55 merchant ships transiting.
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing Israeli military operations and US "bad faith." The US denied the closure, stating traffic continues to flow and is being monitored. The claims emerge ahead of technical talks in Switzerland to advance a recent interim agreement.
The Kennedy Center will delay its planned two-year renovation closure beyond July 5 due to an ongoing legal dispute. While public spaces will remain open, new show bookings are halted amid uncertainty over future programming.
The Kennedy Center will delay its planned two-year renovation closure beyond July 5 due to an ongoing legal dispute. While public spaces will remain open, new show bookings are deferred pending board decisions on partial or full closures.
Iran's IRGC Navy announced closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing US bad faith and Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Maritime traffic monitoring showed continued transit, disputed by the US. Tensions rise as US-Iran talks are set to begin, with fighting persisting in Lebanon.
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, reversing a prior ceasefire arrangement with the US. The IRGC Navy warned vessels of security risks, citing Israeli actions and US ceasefire violations. US VP JD Vance expressed confidence in the ceasefire holding.
Iran's military claims it will close the Strait of Hormuz to tankers, citing alleged ceasefire violations by the US and Israel. This follows Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed five. US VP JD Vance stated there is no evidence of the closure, while peace talks are ongoing in Switzerland.
Heavy rain in South Korea's Gangwon Province on Saturday led to restricted access to Mount Seorak national park trails and the disruption of the Gangneung Danoje Festival. While a heavy rain warning was lifted, strong winds and high waves persist off the east coast.
A three-year-old boy is in critical but stable condition after a crocodile attack at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Cambridgeshire. A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and bailed. The boy's mother rescued him from the enclosure.
A three-year-old boy is in critical but stable condition after being attacked by at least one crocodile at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Cambridgeshire. A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and bailed. The boy's family was visiting the zoo when the incident occurred.
A three-year-old boy is in critical but stable condition after a crocodile attack at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo. A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and bailed. The boy's mother, Tracey Johnson, rescued him from the enclosure.
Iran's Foreign Ministry has denied media reports claiming the Strait of Hormuz has been closed, stating that shipping continues and that armed forces are ensuring safe passage for merchant vessels.
A 30-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a toddler fell into a crocodile pen at a private zoo in Cambridgeshire has been released on bail. The man, not known to the victim, was deemed unfit for interview. The toddler remains in critical but stable condition.
A 30-year-old man from Norfolk, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy entered a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo, has been released as he's unfit for interview. The boy, critically injured, is in stable condition.
A 30-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy fell into a crocodile enclosure at a zoo has been released on bail. The boy sustained serious injuries and is in critical but stable condition. Police are continuing their inquiries.
