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Iran Says Latest US Response Is ‘Insufficient’

The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said on Sunday Tehran found the latest response from the United States “insufficient” as efforts at negotiations to end the war and fully open the Strait of Hormuz limp along. The comments by Mohsen Rezaei, a former Revolutionary Guard commander, were carried by Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency. Rezaei added that Iran is no longer responding to the US and said Washington must clarify certain issues, without giving details. He said the US has accepted some of the seven conditions but others remain unclear.

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Antonelli Dares to Dream as Historic F1 Title Zooms in to View

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli said he is allowing himself to dream about a historic world title which is within reach at the next race in Austin, Texas, after the 20-year-old sealed his 14th podium finish of the season at Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix. The title would make Antonelli Formula One's youngest ever champion and Italy's first since 1953. Antonelli's third place in a Singapore Grand Prix that was controlled from start to finish by Red Bull's Max Verstappen was scrappy, as he flirted with a penalty for testing the track's limits.

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‘Other Mommy’ Scares up N. American Box Office Win

Horror flick "Other Mommy" starring Oscar winner Jessica Chastain debuted atop the North American box office with $27.5 million in ticket sales, while awards hopeful "The Social Reckoning" flopped with a weak start, industry estimates showed Sunday. "Other Mommy," from Universal and Blumhouse, stars Chastain in a dual role as a sinister entity terrorizing a child -- made even worse by the fact that the demon resembles the girl's mother.

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2 Killed Near Israeli-Occupied Zone in South Lebanon

Two men were killed in south Lebanon on Sunday, one by Israeli fire and the other by an explosive remnant of war, as they took part in the annual olive harvest, according to state media and local officials. South Lebanon has been the scene of two wars since 2023 between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, and Israeli troops still occupy a band of territory 10 kilometers (six miles) wide running along the border.

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Marseille Snap Losing Skid with Win at Troyes

Marseille ended their four-game losing run in Ligue 1 as Amine Harit and Himad Abdelli scored in a 2-0 win at Troyes on Sunday. Struggling Marseille began the weekend in the relegation zone after suffering five losses in a row in all competitions, but second-half goals lifted them to 13th place. Coach Bruno Genesio had stressed the importance of stopping the club's downward spiral ahead of a demanding run of eight matches in 28 days, but Marseille's task was made harder by injury and suspension.

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‘Dizzy’ Lazio Join Inter at Top of Serie A as Roma, Juve and Milan Held

Lazio moved level on points with Inter Milan at the top of Serie A with a 3-1 win over Monza on Sunday as pursuers Roma, Juventus and AC Milan were all held. Ten-man Roma could not keep pace as Donyell Malen's red card overshadowed a 0-0 stalemate in Como. They now sit two points behind the leaders in third. AC Milan were held 1-1 at Sassuolo to leave them four points adrift of the leaders in fifth. Surprise package Cagliari continued their impressive start to the season by holding Juventus 1-1 to remain fourth, two points above the Turin giants in sixth.

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King Salman Invites Oman's Sultan to Second GCC-EU Summit

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Sunday a written invitation to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman to participate in the second GCC-EU Summit, which Saudi Arabia will host in October. Saudi Ambassador to Oman Ibrahim bin Saad bin Bishan delivered the invitation during a meeting with Oman's Foreign Ministry Undersecretary for Political Affairs Sheikh Khalifa Alharthy.

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Saudi, Iranian FMs Discuss Regional Tensions as UK, Syria Condemn Houthi Attack

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Sunday a phone call from his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. The ministers discussed the recent escalation in the region and efforts to address it. Prince Faisal also received a phone call from British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Ed Miliband to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments, and joint efforts by the two countries to address tensions and mitigate their security and economic repercussions.

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GACA: Resident Killed, 11 Others Wounded in Two New Attacks on Riyadh, Dammam Airports

The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said that the King Khalid International Airport in the capital, Riyadh, and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam came under new attacks on Sunday, with the first resulting in the death of a resident and the injury of 11 others. In two separate statements, GACA said work was underway to complete the damage assessment and verify the safety of the facilities in coordination with the relevant authorities.

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UN Human Rights Office Condemns Racist Abuse Targeting Gauff

United Nations Human Rights office has condemned online racist abuse faced by Coco Gauff after a replayed point sparked a backlash against the American tennis player this week. Gauff was targeted after stopping play during a crucial point in her win over Sun Xinran at the China Open, raising her hand to complain about a flickering advertising board as Sun was about to hit a winner. Women's tennis governing body WTA responded to the incident, saying they were appalled by the racist abuse directed at Gauff, and are in contact with her to offer full support.

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Business

Abdulaziz bin Salman: Riyadh is the Capital of Energy Security

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman stressed on Sunday that Riyadh represents the capital of energy security, noting that this status reflects the Kingdom's efforts, as well as those of the men and women working in the energy sector, to ensure reliable energy supplies and fulfill Saudi Arabia’s commitments to the world. Achieving energy security requires cooperation among all countries, he said.

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12 Killed, 309 Injured in Attack on Riyadh Airport; Coalition Vows Response

Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority said on Saturday that an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and injured 309 others of various nationalities, while the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen reported a projectile landing near King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. The Coalition said in a statement that operations at Riyadh airport had been temporarily suspended pending a damage assessment and safety checks in coordination with the relevant authorities.

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UK Defense Minister: Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport 'Dangerous Escalation' and 'Contemptible'

UK Defense Minister Wes Streeting on Sunday condemned Saturday's deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh's airport as a "dangerous escalation" and "contemptible". "What we've seen overnight is a dangerous escalation and I'm afraid an increasing pattern of behavior from the Houthis that's targeting civilian sites in Saudi Arabia," he told Sky News. "This is completely contemptible action and it's one of the reasons why the UK is providing support to Saudi Arabia in the form of air defenses, but also air-to-air refueling," he said.

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Politics

Russia Says It Has Captured Four Settlements in Ukraine

The Russian defense ministry said on Sunday that Russian troops had ⁠captured the villages of Kupyne ⁠and Riznykove in ⁠Ukraine's Kharkiv region, as well as Novotroitske and Davydovske in the Donetsk region, news ⁠agency Interfax reported. Reuters ⁠could not immediately verify the battlefield reports.

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World Bank in Talks with Dozens of Countries about Crisis Aid, Banga Says

The World Bank is in discussions with 30 to 40 countries about potential crisis aid to help them manage energy shocks and price increases triggered by the war in the Middle East, its president, Ajay Banga, told Reuters in an interview. Banga said the global economy had proven fairly resilient, in part due to big AI investments and adjustments in supply and demand for oil, which meant that few countries had sought the initial $25 billion in crisis funds that the World Bank had made available when the war began in late February.

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Kenyan Great Kipchoge Wins First Marathon in Three Years

Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge won his first marathon in three years on Sunday when the Kenyan great cruised to victory at Melbourne. The most-decorated marathoner in history crossed the finish line in 2hrs 9min 10sec, two seconds inside the race record. It was his first victory over the distance since Berlin in 2023 and part of his "World Tour" to raise funds for causes he believes in. The 41-year-old former world record-holder announced in 2025 he planned complete marathons on all seven continents, including Antarctica, over two years.

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