Israeli authorities and security forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza, and war crimes in the occupied West Bank, the UN says.

The United States waived sanctions on Iran for 60 days from Monday after the first talks under a nascent peace deal.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced he will step down, bowing to mounting pressure from within his Labour Party.

US President Donald Trump threatened to restart war with Iran even as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials.

US and Iranian negotiators convene in Switzerland for peace talks as Iran says it's closed Strait of Hormuz because of Israeli attacks in Lebanon.

Labour mayor Andy Burnham has cleared a path to attempt to oust British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after winning a parliamentary seat in northern England in what could be most consequential local election in more than six decades.

Switzerland said US talks with Iranian negotiators on a pact to end the war would not take place on Friday, as Vice President JD Vance dropped plans to travel to the country, adding to uncertainty whether a lasting truce can be found.