Five things to know about the Nobel Prize
Since 1901, the Nobel Prizes have been awarded to individuals and organisations for work leading to great advances for humanity, in line with the wishes of the prizes' founder, inventor Alfred Nobel.
Iran says US strikes damage diplomatic efforts
“Any diplomatic process is damaged by the use of force and by resorting to unlawful actions on the ground.”
Bill Gates faces questioning in US Congress over Epstein ties
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was set to face questioning Wednesday from US lawmakers over his relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, whose network of wealthy and powerful associates has fueled years of scrutiny and conspiracy theories.
Trump says peace deal with Iran in final stages
When asked whether a deal would be a matter of days or weeks, he said it would take “two or three days.”
Trump says in ‘final throes’ of reaching Middle East peace deal
Trump has repeatedly said that a peace agreement with Tehran is imminent, but diplomacy has stalled and the two sides have traded fire despite a ceasefire in place since April 8.
UN religious freedom expert tours Nigeria
It has since deployed troops to the country and announced a renewed focus on combatting Islamic State-linked militants in the region.
