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Police salute during a procession with the body of Constable Marc Pinizzotto, who was killed in the line of duty conducting a raid earlier in the day, in Toronto on 11 June 2026. Photograph: Canadian Press/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Police salute during a procession with the body of Const…

South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim performs on stage at Royal Festival Hall during the London jazz festival on 15 November 2014. Photograph: Andy Sheppard/Redferns/Getty Images View image in fullscreen South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim performs on stage at Royal Festival Hall during the Lon…

By — Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Michelle Chapman, Associated Press By — Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/pizza-hut-struggling-with-delivery-competition-sold-for-2-7-billion Email Facebook…

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We’re wrapping up this live page now but our round-the-clock coverage of the Middle East crisis continues. Here’s a full report on the latest amid the US-Iran framework peace agreement, and a recap of the day’s key events. Donald ‌Trump has said the strait of Hormuz “will be completely open” by Frid…

JD Vance speaks with the media as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews in May. Photograph: Matt Rourke/Reuters View image in fullscreen JD Vance speaks with the media as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews in May. Photograph: Matt Rourke/Reuters Skeptical Republicans demand details of US-Iran outline peace…

Police salute during a procession with the body of Constable Marc Pinizzotto, who was killed in the line of duty conducting a raid earlier in the day, in Toronto on 11 June 2026. Photograph: Canadian Press/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Police salute during a procession with the body of Const…

How Prince George will follow in his father's footsteps at Eton College Prince George will attend Eton College in Berkshire from September, Kensington Palace has announced. His father, Prince William, also attended the elite boarding school for boys, where fees are about £63,000 a year. He is the Pr…

Five big questions about the UK's under-16s social media ban 3 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Liv McMahon & Philippa Wain Technology reporters Getty Images After the government's announcement on Monday, we know a social media ban is coming for under-16s in the UK . However, details …

Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $2.7bn 33 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Francisco Velasquez Business reporter Getty Images Yum! Brands is selling its struggling Pizza Hut chain in a deal worth $2.7bn (£2bn), the company has announced. Private equity firm LongRange Capit…

When will social media ban start, and which apps will be affected? 8 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Liv McMahon , Technology reporter and Duncan Walker Getty Images A social media ban for under-16s has been announced by the UK government. It will be introduced in early 2027. The gov…

Three reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yet 4 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Thomas Copeland , Shruti Menon and Barbara Metzler , BBC Verify BBC When President Donald Trump announced the US deal with Iran on Sunday and declared the "opening" of the Strait of H…