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US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation' Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation". 9 hrs ago - World

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What's in the US-Iran agreement? -- The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for Iran. -- World

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In Trump's shadow, Vance becomes face of Iran deal -- His fierce defence of the Iran plan amid mounting criticism comes as speculation intensifies about a possible 2028 presidential run.

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Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for -- While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.

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New arrest in Toronto US consulate shooting as authorities probe foreign ties of gunmen -- Gunmen "hired by a foreign entity" carried out a series of recent shootings targeting synagogues and other sites in Toronto, an official says.

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Lil Nas X says he's 'feeling better' after rehab and bipolar diagnosis -- The Old Town Road star was arrested last year for attacking police officers and later entered rehab.

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Watch: 'New York is alive again' - Knicks parade through Manhattan after NBA win -- Thousands of fans flooded the streets of New York to celebrate the basketball team's first championship title in more than 50 years.

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Three key takeaways from US-Iran agreement -- The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue breaks down the 14-paragraph memorandum of understanding between both two countries.

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Drones create the first-ever Fifa scoreboard in Seattle sky -- BBC reporter Max Matza is in Seattle, Washington, where 400 drones lit up the night sky on Monday to display the score of the Egypt v Belgium match.

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Why is newly renovated Reflecting Pool in Washington DC full of algae? -- The historic pool has turned green with algae just days after it was refilled with water following renovations.

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Little Algeria - the Kansas city taking a World Cup team to its heart -- In a small city in the state of Kansas, a World Cup love story has started.

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'Daylight robbery but worth it' - what fans are spending on World Cup -- Fans in the US, Canada and Mexico are spending big on tickets, transport and accommodation - is it worth it?

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Iran v Iran in the stands in LA as politics and football intertwine -- The game with New Zealand revealed just how divided many Iranians remain, writes BBC's Shaimaa Khalil.

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Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominance -- The deal to end fighting and re-open the Strait of Hormuz leaves the sides where they were 24 hours before the war - only with thousands now dead.

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Trump heralds Iran deal but questions - and risks - remain -- The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details.

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Canada hunt glory as they vie to advance to the tournament's elimination rounds for the first time.

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Newcomers discover massive portion sizes and large helpings of sporting passion - at least when it comes to basketball.

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The defence team reverse course a day after saying they would argue he suffered "extreme emotional disturbance".

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George W Bush, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden attended, but Donald Trump was not invited.

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The Grammy-nominated Memphis rap producer was behind hits by Eminem, Beyoncé, Drake and Cardi B.

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The former US president urged unity at a star-studded dedication ceremony in Chicago.

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The New York Knicks won the NBA Finals on Saturday, generating a citywide energy that culminated in a massive parade on Thursday.

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The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.

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Bricks & Figs shops around the US have been receiving threats due to the missing Star Wars Lego set, the company says.

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