Trump says deal to end Iran war is close after calling off strikes Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson tells state TV that reports of an agreement were "speculative" and "nothing has been finalised".

Supreme Court prohibits Alabama from using nitrogen gas for execution Because of the ruling, Jeffrey Lee's execution will be delayed. He still faces the death penalty. (Image credit: Tasos Katopodis)

Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party The resignations of the defence secretary and armed forces minister pile the pressure further on the PM's leadership.

Board seeks to stay judge’s ruling that found Trump’s name was illegally added to Washington performing arts venue Donald Trump’s hand-picked board at the Kennedy Center is mounting a last-minute effort to keep his name on the facade of the performing arts facility before a court-ordered deadline...

Trump news at a glance: another day, another claim of imminent peace deal with Iran President claims US and Iran are on the verge yet again, but we’ve heard that before – key US politics stories from Thursday 11 June Donald Trump claimed on Thursday that the US and Iran are on the verge of signing...

California officials find body of missing five-year-old girl swept out to sea Mother and brother were rescued after wave engulfed trio in Laguna Beach, as mayor calls news ‘heartbreaking’ California officials have recovered the body of a five-year-old girl who earlier this week was swept into the...