Iranian state media describes the arrests as “unjustified” and “politically motivated”.
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JD Vance invites Pope Leo to White House after Vatican talks
The Vatican says a meeting between the new Pope and US vice-president was “cordial”.
Mexico mourns Navy cadets killed in Brooklyn Bridge ship crash
América Sánchez, 20, and Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos, 23, died when the tall ship lost power and drifted into the bridge.
Cancer touches us all, says Biden after outpouring of support
The former US president has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office says.
Israel allowing ‘minimal’ food into Gaza after pressure from allies, Netanyahu says
Benjamin Netanyahu says aid will enter for “practical and diplomatic” reasons, after weeks of blockade.
Israel orders Khan Younis evacuation ahead of ‘unprecedented attack’
Residents have been told to move to western Gaza in one of the largest evacuation orders of recent months.
‘A pain I can’t describe’: Tornadoes sweep multiple US states
Dozens of people have died in parts of the United States after tornadoes caused catastrophic damage across the weekend.
Watch: Cat caught smuggling drugs into Costa Rica prison
The feline was found carrying 235.65g of marijuana and 67.76g of heroin, authorities say.
BBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa’s illegal mines
An investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation.
Watch: UK surgeon shares footage from Gaza hospital after deadly Israeli strike
Tuesday’s strike killed 28 people, the Hamas-run civil defence said. Israel says it was a precise strike on Hamas.