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India’s Deepti Sharma celebrates after taking the wicket of Pakistan’s Nashra Sundhu to win the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match at Edgbaston Cricket Ground,…
Firefighters work on the site of an aircraft crash in Butler, Missouri, US, June 14, 2026, in this still image taken from a video. REUTERS Wreckage…
Smoke rises from Israeli bombardment near the village of Kfar Tibnit as seen from nearby Marjayoun in southern Lebanon Sunday. (AFP) US President Donald Trump criticised an Israeli strike on Beirut Sunday that threatened to complicate a framework deal to end the war between Washington and Tehran, even as he insisted an agreement remained close.In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs “should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran” — an apparent reference to hopes of a signing Sunday, his 80th birthday. “We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon, and all sides should stand down,” he wrote, urging those involved not to “blow it”.Israel said its attack on the Hezbollah stronghold targeted Iran-backed fighters. Lebanon’s civil defence said three people were killed. The strike followed what the Israeli military said were three projectiles launched by Hezbollah towards northern Israel.Iran’s chief negotiator, parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said the attack showed the US either lacked the will or the ability to honour its commitments. “If you do not have the will or the ability to fulfil your commitments, then there is no point in talking about continuing down this path,” he wrote on X. Tehran warned of a “strong response”, with its top joint military command saying the “finger is on the trigger”. Brigadier General Mohammad Jafar Asadi said the strike “will not go unanswered”, while Israel’s military said it was preparing for possible fire in the coming hours.Despite the rancour, both sides signalled that channels of dialogue remained open. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the Supreme National Security Council — which he noted oversees “decisions regarding war and negotiations” — had concluded the path of talks should be pursued. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said he did not expect the strike to disrupt progress: “It is not a matter of if. It is a matter of when.”A delegation from mediator Qatar flew to Tehran Sunday morning to help finalise the agreement, sources told Reuters and AFP. Pakistan, also a mediator, had joined Trump on Saturday in predicting a Sunday signing. But Tehran cast doubt on the timing, with Iran’s Fars news agency reporting that no final decision had been taken and that political, legal and technical reviews were still under way. “Even if all of Iran’s views are incorporated, no agreement will be signed within the timeframe announced by Trump,” a source close to the negotiating team said.Under draft terms described by multiple sources, the US would release some $25bn in frozen Iranian assets and waive sanctions on Iranian oil exports in return for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively blockaded — pushing up global energy prices. The US has responded with its own blockade of Iranian ports. Hegseth said the naval blockade would end immediately once an accord was signed, with the US ready to clear the strait for safe transit.Iran’s nuclear programme would be tackled during a subsequent 60-day negotiation. A senior Iranian official said Tehran had agreed to maintain the nuclear status quo — no enrichment or expansion of facilities — until a final deal. Washington says the agreement would ultimately dismantle Iran’s programme, with its highly enriched uranium destroyed and removed; Tehran, which denies seeking a bomb, insists the stockpile be diluted inside the country. Related Story Source link
Australia’s Cooper Connolly celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the third one-day international against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on June…
Team Qatar successfully completed its first-ever appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday, reaching the chequered flag after an impressive and determined performance in one of motorsport’s most prestigious events. Competing at Le Mans for the first time, Team Qatar by Iron Lynx rose to the challenge of the iconic endurance race with pace and professionalism, bringing home the Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 entry after more than 320 laps of the Circuit de la Sarthe. Starting 12th on the LMGT3 starting grid, the car shared by Abdulla al-Khelaifi, Julian Hanses and Giuliano Alesi established itself in the fight from the opening stages of the race, immediately settling into the rhythm of the twice-around-the-clock contest. Team Qatar climbed the order of the ultra-competitive class, rising to as high as second place at one stage – a remarkable achievement for a team making its Le Mans debut. As the race evolved, in hot, clear conditions, the team executed its strategy perfectly, with Hanses taking over from Abdulla’s initial triple stint, before Alesi continued the momentum into the night. Navigating traffic, yellow flags, Safety Cars, and more than 30 pit stops for fuel, tyres and driver changes, Team Qatar remained firmly in contention for a strong finish. CAR INTO GARAGE FOR REPAIRS But as the 24-hour race continued, suspension issues forced the car into the garage for repairs. Despite losing valuable time, the decision was taken to rectify the problem and continue to the finish, underlining the perseverance and resilience that have characterised the team’s efforts throughout the week. To epitomise how gruelling this race is, eight runners from the class were forced to retire. “It was an emotional rollercoaster from beginning to end. I was very happy that we stuck to the race and made it to the finish. I’m really proud of my team-mates and everyone at Team Qatar and Iron Lynx,” said Abdulla al-Khelaifi. “This is a historic moment for the whole team, and to get to the finish, we never gave up.” Giuliano Alesi said: “The whole event with Team Qatar was really special, and I really enjoyed working with the team and experiencing the energy of the track, the car, the fans, and the night sessions as well. Everything was amazing! Overall, it was a positive race and I’m super happy to get to the finish which was our ultimate goal.” “The 24 Hours of Le Mans was unbelievable, I learnt so much throughout the whole race: about race strategy, managing tyres – it was incredible,” said Julian Hanses. “At the beginning fighting for positions was very enjoyable and then getting back on track and collect as much data and as many laps as possible to gain experience and learn from this race. Thanks to the whole of Team Qatar, Iron Lynx and Mercedes-AMG Motorsport for the great support.” The Team Qatar by Iron Lynx Mercedes-AMG ultimately crossed the finish line to complete the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the LMGT3 class, but the final result only told part of the story. From securing a place in Hyperpole qualifying to demonstrating pace throughout the race, reaching the finish on Team Qatar’s first attempt represented a historic moment for Qatari motorsport. With a project developed through the vision and support of the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation, a debut Le Mans entry has provided a platform for Qatar’s Abdulla al-Khelaifi to compete on one of motorsport’s biggest stages, alongside some of the most famous manufacturers and top drivers in the world. ‘IMPORTANT MOMENT FOR QATARI MOTORSPORT’ “This weekend represents an important moment for Qatari motorsport. We set out a vision to compete at the highest levels of international racing, and to see Team Qatar reach the finish of the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the very first time is a source of enormous pride,” said Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Latif al-Mannai, President of QMMF and LIC. “Over the course of the week, we have demonstrated pace, professionalism and resilience, competing alongside some of the best teams in endurance racing.” “I would like to congratulate Abdulla, Julian and Giuliano as well as Morgan Caron, the QMMF Racing Team Manager and every member of Team Qatar by Iron Lynx for their determination, dedication and hard work across the week and in particular over the past 24 hours. I have been impressed by how everyone has responded to adversity, remained united and determined to achieve our goals. Those qualities reflect the values of Qatar and will inspire future generations.” The LMGT3 class was ultimately won by the TF Sport Corvette Z06 piloted by Jonny Edgar, Nicky Catsburg and Ben Keating. In LMP2, victory went to the number 43 Oreca-Gibson run by Inter Europol piloted by Tom Dillmann, Nicholas Yelloly and Jakub Smiechowski. The outright winner of the 94th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans went to the Toyota TR010 driven by Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Nyck De Vries. Related Story Source link
Flags of Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland fly along a street in western Jerusalem on June 14, 2026. Somaliland’s President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi met his Israeli…
Donna Vekic won her first title in three years as the Croatian beat former US Open champion Emma Raducanu 6-0, 7-6 (8/6) in the Queen’s Club final on Sunday. Vekic took the first set in dominant fashion before holding her nerve in a tense second set tie-break. The fifth title of Vekic’s career was a long-awaited triumph for the world number 76, who got her hands on a trophy for the first time since the 2023 Monterrey Open. The 29-year-old was only able to compete in the grass-court event in west London as a ‘lucky loser’ after Marta Kostyuk pulled out injured on the eve of the tournament. Struggling with illness, Vekic had lost to Anna Blinkova in Queen’s qualifying but Kostyuk’s exit allowed her to make the most of an unexpected second chance. The 29-year-old has pedigree on grass after reaching the 2024 Wimbledon semi-finals and winning the Nottingham Open in 2017. Playing in her first final since the Paris Olympics two years ago, when she lost the gold medal match to Zheng Qinwen, Vekic had to dig deep to subdue British number one Raducanu in a rollercoaster second set.The Croatian trailed 5-2 and wasted four match-points before finally delivering the knockout blow. It was another final disappointment for Raducanu in 2026 after she lost to Sorana Cirstea in the Transylvania Open showpiece in February. Raducanu was hoping to win her first title since her stunning US Open victory as a teenage qualifier in 2021.The 23-year-old’s bid for the second trophy of her career fell at the final hurdle. But Raducanu has been revitalised since rehiring Andrew Richardson, who coached her to that historic title in New York five year ago. The world number 42 had been hampered by fitness issues for several years and arrived at Queen’s with only one win in her previous seven matches after battling a viral illness.Raducanu will head to Wimbledon, which starts on June 29, with renewed belief. Vekic refused to let Raducanu settle in a blistering start. The Croatian broke in the second game of the match to seize control. Rattling Raducanu with a barrage of searing ground-strokes, Vekic quickly broke again, capitalising on a double-fault from the Briton to take a 4-0 lead. Vekic showed no mercy, blasting her way through a 29-minute set without dropping a game. Frustration mounted as Raducanu implored her coach to “say something” after Vekic’s powerful serve dictated the first game of the second set. But Vekic’s level suddenly dipped and Raducanu finally got on the scoreboard in the second game. Raducanu scented an opportunity, pressuring Vekic into dropping her serve for the first time and racing into a 5-2 lead. However, the Briton squandered two set points as Vekic drew level at 5-5. Raducanu saved three match points to force a tie-break and staved off another in the breaker.But Vekic would not be denied and she was finally able to celebrate after Raducanu sent a forehand long. Related Story Source link
Sab’aan Al Shahania announced himself on the international stage with a determined victory in the QREC-sponsored Qatar Derby des Pur-Sang Arabes de 4 Ans at Chantilly, France, on Sunday, June 14, securing his first Gr.1 (PA) success. The four-year-old colt, racing in the silks of Her Excellency Sheikha Iman bint Mohammed bin Khalifa al-Thani, displayed courage and class in the 2000m contest for Purebred Arabians, overcoming a high-quality field of seven runners to claim the prestigious title. The victory marked the second win of his career from five starts and represented a significant milestone in his burgeoning record. Following the race, QREC Chairman Hamad bin Abdulrahman al-Attiyah presented the trophies to the winning connections. The Gr.1 feature once again highlighted the strength and quality of Purebred Arabian racing on the international stage. Trained by François Rohaut, ridden by Stephane Pasquier, the Purebred Arabian colt made a quiet return over 1900m at La Teste. This time, he fully delivered on that potential on the grandest stage to secure a memorable Gr.1 (PA) victory. He broke cleanly from the gates and was patiently handled near the rear, settling comfortably in second-to-last position. The field was stretched out by Romeo At, who set a relentless pace. Entering the final bend, the running order remained unchanged while maintaining a very high tempo, though the future winner was cruising effortlessly and traveling with far more ease than some of his opponents. As the runners turned into the straight, his jockey steered him to the outside to launch his challenge, even though Romeo At still held a clear advantage of two lengths. Sab’aan Al Shahania began to close the gap efficiently, eating into the leader’s margin stride after stride as he delivered a strong finishing kick. Inside the final 100m, he angled even further wide to put maximum pressure on Roméo At, engaging in a fierce duel before gaining the upper hand in the very last strides to win by a short head. Romeo At took a valiant second place, while Fakhira stayed on for third. Bred by Al Shahania Stud, Sab’aan Al Shahania is by Amer out of Margouia (Tidjani) a winner over 1850m at 6. Margouia is a half sister to Min’Ha, a dual Gr.2 (PA) winner over 1900m at 4 and 2000m at 3. Also half sister to Mon’nia, a Gr.1 winner (PA) over 2400m at 5, a Gr.2 (PA) winner over 1900m and Gr.3 (PA) winner over 2200m at the same age. Related Story Source link
The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine was reconnected to the grid Saturday, nearly three days after a strike cut off its external electricity supply, the UN nuclear watchdog said.Power was restored after repairs to a back-up line, carried out while a local ceasefire was in place, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a post on X.During the loss of external power, Europe's largest atomic power plant had to rely on emergency diesel generators to maintain cooling for its reactors, the agency added.The plant's 19th loss of off-site power during the war between Russia and Ukraine, which began in February 2022, was caused by a strike late Wednesday on a substation.’Lasting almost three days, it was one of the site's longest such loss of power events, underlining the extreme fragility of the electrical grid,’ the IAEA said.The agency previously said no release of radioactivity had been detected and radiation levels remained normal.The plant is now preparing to repair its main power line, which has been offline since March 24.Zaporizhzhia lies close to the front line in southern Ukraine, and was captured by Russian troops in the early days of their invasion.Moscow and Kyiv have repeatedly accused each other of risking a nuclear catastrophe with attacks near the plant. Source link
The New York Knicks hoist the trophy after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in game five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in…
