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The East of England Ambulance Service said it had sent multiple resources to the collision site, south of Bedford to help in rescue operations.

Deepinder Goyal says Temple has developed a new biomarker called Entropy that measures the body's real-time metabolic cost. The metric updates every second and is designed to track energy expenditure, though questions remain about scientific validation and peer-reviewed research.

The deadly escalation between Israel and Lebanon looked set to derail Washington-Tehran peace talks in Switzerland. It has now been postponed following the deadly Israeli attacks.

The 2015 deal negotiated during Barack Obama’s presidency had laid out detailed steps that Iran would have taken over more than 25 years to restrict it from obtaining or developing a nuclear weapon. President Donald Trump withdrew from the deal in 2018 during his first term.

#Gravitas The Israeli government is pouring unprecedented amounts of money into an influence campaign aimed at reshaping public opinion.

The US has just witnessed four major aircraft crashes in four days, from a tragic skydiving flight to a massive B-52 bomber. All four crashes are unrelated, but the series of crashes are raising questions as investigators look into the actual data, expert analyse every detail to identify the hidden reasons.

#Gravitas Pakistan's first Chinese-built Hangor-class submarine has arrived in Karachi. A senior Pakistan Navy officer commodore said the new Hangor-class submarine will give Pakistan the ability to maintain a presence in the Bay of Bengal.

#Gravitas A fresh political and intelligence storm has erupted in the United States over the origins of COVID-19. On her final day as director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard released newly declassified documents that she claims expose links between U. S.-funded research, China's Wuhan Institute of Virology and the actions of former top American health official Dr Anthony Fauci.

Momoa, best known for films such as Aquaman and the TV series Game of Thrones, will next be seen in Supergirl. During a recent promotional interview, the actor was asked about his experience working with the Commando star.

Ukraine is using a new generation of long-range missile drones to strike deep inside Russia. The attacks reveal how low-cost, smart and flexible weapons are challenging powerful air-defence systems and changing the future of warfare. Russia renewed its strikes on Ukraine Friday, killing three people including an eight-year-old girl, Ukrainian officials said. The strikes come a day after Ukraine launched its biggest-ever drone attack on Moscow, killing a different eight-year-old girl and sparking an inferno at a major oil refinery, according to Russian officials.

Italian PM Georgia Meloni hit out at U.S. President Donald Trump for his alleged comment that she begged him to take a photo. Following this, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani cancelled his scheduled visit to U.S. This comes at a juncture when Trump has been attacking his NATO allies over their refusal to participate in the Iran war.

Andy Burnham won the parliamentary bypoll to the Makerfield seat, thereby increasing the likelihood of him challenging UK PM Keir Starmer's leadership. Burnham served as the Mayor of Greater Manchester from 2017 to 2026. Starmer has been facing increasing pressure to quit after the Epstein Files fallout and mounting losses for Labour in May's local body polls.

Pakistan’s federal government has proposed a new 5% withholding tax on income earned by digital content creators and social media influencers under the Finance Bill 2026. The tax will apply to revenue generated from platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. According to the proposal, banks and financial institutions will automatically deduct the tax at source when payments are credited to creators’ accounts, making compliance mandatory and system-based. The move is expected to impact Pakistan’s growing creator economy and has sparked debate over taxation policy, digital entrepreneurship, and online income regulation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signaled readiness to engage in negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin while simultaneously urging the European Union to increase financial and military support for Ukraine. Calling for Europe to “shift into gear,” Zelensky stressed that stronger backing is essential for Ukraine to negotiate from a position of strength. The remarks highlight the dual pressure Kyiv faces—seeking a diplomatic path while continuing to rely heavily on Western assistance amid the ongoing war.

Tensions in the Middle East have surged as Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon reportedly killed dozens, intensifying fears of a wider regional escalation. The violence comes amid scrutiny of the Iran–US agreement, with Lebanon once again emerging as a key flashpoint between Israel and Hezbollah. As airstrikes continue and political pressure builds, questions are being raised about whether fragile diplomatic efforts can hold or if the region is sliding further into conflict.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has defended the emerging Iran-U.S. agreement amid criticism from Israeli political leaders and security officials. The debate comes as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations aimed at reducing regional tensions and preventing further escalation in West Asia. The deal has sparked concerns in Israel over security implications and the future balance of power in the region.

Kerala’s proposed period leave for schoolgirls sparks a debate on whether true equality means treating everyone the same or accommodating biological realities to support students facing severe menstrual pain.

Decision on several other key issues other than the reopening of the critical Strait of Hormuz and a framework for nuclear negotiations are yet to be reached and will be discussed in subsequent negotiations.

Iran is preparing to lodge a complaint with FIFA over strict travel restrictions affecting its World Cup campaign. Officials argue that being allowed entry into the United States only a day before scheduled matches could disrupt training, recovery and tactical preparations. With a crucial clash against Belgium looming in Los Angeles, Tehran says the rules create an uneven playing field and risk undermining the spirit of the tournament. The dispute adds a geopolitical dimension to football's biggest stage.