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US inflation surges to three-year high of 4.2%

US inflation rose to 4.2% in May, driven by soaring energy costs linked to tensions in Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz

Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over ‘rigged election’ claim

President Trump ends an NBC interview after a clash with Kristen Welker over election claims, media bias allegations, and California voting concerns

South Africa’s president unveils crackdown on illegal migration

President Ramaphosa unveils tough measures against illegal migration in South Africa while condemning xenophobia amid rising tensions and protests

Celebrity ‘Trump’ buffalo spared sacrifice, sent to Bangladesh zoo

Donald Trump buffalo in Bangladesh spared from Eid sacrifice after becoming an online sensation due to its unusual blond hair resembling the US president

Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say

social media ban, UK, under-16s, youth health, smoking comparison, Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, online safety, Liz Kendall, age verification, screen time harms

Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal

Hopes of a US–Iran peace deal drive oil prices down and global markets up as talks progress on Strait of Hormuz reopening and conflict de-escalation.

Rubio says ‘solid’ Iran deal may come on Monday

US and Iran are close to a tentative deal, Rubio says, as talks continue over ceasefire, nuclear programme, and Strait of Hormuz reopening