The United States and Iran have reached a tentative 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend the fragile ceasefire and open nuclear talks. President Trump is expected to make a final decision after meeting his national security team. The proposed deal includes lifting the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and could reshape Middle East diplomacy.
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President Donald Trump stated he feels no political pressure to finalize an Iran peace deal, even as negotiators present a tentative 60-day ceasefire extension. The administration is balancing hawkish advisors against public war fatigue. Trump's decision on the deal could define his foreign policy legacy and shape the 2026 midterm elections.
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Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said the central bank is tolerating temporarily above-target inflation to support the economy amid Middle East conflict impacts. The BoE held rates at 3.75% and signaled cuts may come later. UK inflation remains above the 2% target as energy prices stay elevated due to regional instability.
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Google's I/O 2026 conference introduced Gemini Omni, a multimodal model that combines text, images and video as inputs, and Gemini Spark, an always-on personal AI agent that performs background tasks proactively. The announcements mark Google's shift toward agentic AI that acts autonomously on behalf of users across its ecosystem.
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Stanford University scientists have built a room-temperature quantum device that uses twisted light to entangle photons and electrons. The breakthrough removes the need for extreme cooling that has limited quantum computers to specialized labs. The device could accelerate practical quantum computing for sensing, communication, and drug discovery.
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The 2026 NBA conference finals are underway with the Oklahoma City Thunder facing the San Antonio Spurs in the West and the New York Knicks taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the East. The Thunder advanced after eliminating the Timberwolves, while the Spurs knocked out the Lakers. The Knicks and Cavaliers both swept through the second round.
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Scientists at the University of Bristol have discovered a new blood test that detects damage to microscopic blood vessels years before heart or kidney disease symptoms appear. Published in Nature Communications, the test identifies biomarkers of endothelial damage that current tests miss. The breakthrough could enable preventative treatment for millions at risk.
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The UK recorded its hottest May day in history on May 26, with temperatures reaching 35.1C in London. The record was broken twice in two days, surpassing the previous high of 32.8C set in 1922. The Met Office confirmed the extreme heat is linked to climate change, as amber health alerts were issued across England.
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