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Iran talks: Trump cancels Pakistan envoy trip, says negotiations will continue by phone

Tehran's President Masoud Pezeshkian told reporters Iran will not enter "forced negotiations" with the United States while under pressure, as the White House confirmed envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will not travel to Islamabad.

WORLD

At least seven killed and more than 20 injured in Colombia bomb attack

The blast struck the municipality of Cajibio in Cauca department on Saturday. Local authorities have launched a manhunt.

World
POLITICS

Orban to surrender parliamentary mandate, ending 36-year career in Hungarian politics

The announcement follows his party's heavy defeat in the 12 April elections — the most significant political shift in Budapest in a generation.

Politics
DIPLOMACY

King Charles and Queen Camilla begin four-day US state visit on Monday

Some in Whitehall hope the royal touch can ease the transatlantic rift that has emerged under President Trump.

World
TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.5 to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business and Enterprise users

The release lands as Anthropic still leads independent model rankings, with xAI, Google and OpenAI close behind.

Technology
BUSINESS

Tesla nearly triples 2026 capex to more than $25bn, betting on Optimus and robotaxi

The capital plan, up from $8.5bn last year, leans heavily on self-driving software and humanoid robotics.

Business
BUSINESS

Microsoft pledges $10bn for Japan AI build-out over four years

The deal, in partnership with SoftBank and Sakura Internet, includes data-centre expansion and a commitment to train more than a million engineers by 2030.

Business
BUSINESS

Snap to lay off about 1,000 staff as Spiegel cites accelerating AI shift

The restructuring is expected to deliver more than $500m in annualised cost savings by the second half of 2026.

Business
SCIENCE

China Media Group launches 2026 Science and Technology Innovation Gala

The flagship science-communication programme is being co-produced with CMG's Anhui station and will broadcast over the summer.

Science
WORLD

Indonesia prepares to repatriate remains of UNIFIL peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon

Pfc Rico Pramudia died on Friday from injuries sustained in service. The case has reopened questions over the mission's mandate.

World