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Israel-Iran conflict exposed China’s ‘limited leverage’, say analysts

China called for a ceasefire. But despite its recent history of mediation in the region, its role was limited this time.

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NBA Draft: Cooper Flagg goes No 1 to Mavs, Dylan Harper to Spurs

As expected, Dallas selects Cooper Flagg with top pick while Dylan Harper joins Victor Wembanyama at San Antonio Spurs.

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EU leaders meet to discuss sanctions, tariffs, and Middle East policy

EU leaders gather in Brussels to address sanctions on Russia, US tariffs, and Middle East conflicts.

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West Indies dismiss Australia for 180 as 16 wickets fall in Barbados Test

Seales and Joseph take nine wickets before Australia stage mini recovery by restricting West Indies to 57-4 at stumps.

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Former Venezuelan spymaster pleads guilty to US drug trafficking charges

Hugo Carvajal pleads guilty to four criminal counts including narcoterrorism conspiracy, conspiracy to import cocaine.

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Six dead, thousands displaced as floods hit southwestern China

'Exceptionally large floods' swept through Guizhou's Rongjiang county, forcing some 80,000 people to flee their homes.

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Middle East crisis: Iran delivered ‘heavy slap to US’s face’, says Khamenei as he threatens further attacks on American bases – as it happened

In his first comments since the ceasefire, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the US ‘gained no achievement’ when it joined the war with Israel against TehranKhamenei says Iran will strike back if US attacks againIsrael’s national security minister called for…

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Israel-Iran news live: Donald Trump says strikes on Iran were ‘devastating attack’ amid row over claims of success

US administration hits back at leaked intelligence report suggesting strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities only set programme back by a few monthsTop administration officials are pressing Donald Trump’s case, with a news conference set for Thursday at t…