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How Iran's 'telegraphed' strikes on Qatari soil paved way to Israel truce
The billionaire and the TV anchor: Bezos, Sanchez's whirlwind romance
The billionaire and the TV anchor: Bezos, Sanchez's whirlwind romance

Their whirlwind romance began under a cloud of scandal, but now Lauren Sanchez, a former morning TV anchor with a love of flying, is set to wed Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the world's fourth-richest person, in a Venice extravaganza.

June 24, 2025

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Life returns to Tehran, but residents wary ceasefire won't hold
Life returns to Tehran, but residents wary ceasefire won't hold

Tehran was far from its usual hustle and bustle on Tuesday, but life was regaining some colour despite concerns from residents that a tentative ceasefire between Iran and Israel may not hold, after nearly two weeks of war.

June 24, 2025

The billionaire and the TV anchor: Bezoz, Sanchez's whirlwind romance
The billionaire and the TV anchor: Bezoz, Sanchez's whirlwind romance

Their whirlwind romance began under a cloud of scandal, but now Lauren Sanchez, a former morning TV anchor with a love of flying, is set to wed Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the world's fourth-richest person, in a Venice extravaganza.

June 24, 2025

Fickou to captain youthful France squad for tour of New Zealand
Fickou to captain youthful France squad for tour of New Zealand

Gael Fickou will captain an inexperienced France squad for their tour of New Zealand this summer, the French rugby federation announced on Tuesday.

June 24, 2025

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Oil slides, stocks rise as Trump says Iran-Israel ceasefire holds
Oil slides, stocks rise as Trump says Iran-Israel ceasefire holds

Oil prices sank and stock markets rose Tuesday as US President Donald Trump said a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was taking hold after he berated both countries for violating the truce.

June 24, 2025

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England lay foundation for victory charge against India
England lay foundation for victory charge against India

Openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett held firm with an unbroken century stand against a Jasprit Bumrah-led attack to give England hope of a remarkable last-day win in the first Test against India on Tuesday.

June 24, 2025