
President Trump insisted the US would not be “investing any money in Iran,” looking to ease fears among some of his allies that Tehran would receive American funds. He was speaking at a meeting with the emir of Qatar on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France. Officials have said instead that a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran would be funded by Gulf nations.

President Trump insisted the US would not be “investing any money in Iran,” looking to ease fears among some of his allies that Tehran would receive American funds. He was speaking at a meeting with the emir of Qatar on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France. Officials have said instead that a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran would be funded by Gulf nations.

A large fire at a hotel in the Dominican beach resort of Bayahibe has killed at least one person and forced nearly 1,700 tourists to evacuate, according to local authorities.

South Korea’s stock market is running hotter than ever – the country’s benchmark stock index KOSPI has grown more than 100% since the beginning of this year. CNN’s John Liu breaks down how the global AI boom is driving the surge.

In an interview with Italy's La7 TV, President Donald Trump claimed the country’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni “begged” him for a photo at the G7 summit in France. CNN's Jennifer Hansler reports on how the comments have sparked a fresh diplomatic incident.

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a renewed ceasefire, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation. CNN's Nic Robertson explains how the truce could pave the way for the US and Iran to work towards a peace agreement.

Vice President JD Vance made front pages across Israel after saying "Donald J. Trump is the only head of state in the entire world who is sympathetic to the nation of Israel at this moment in time." The comments provoked reaction from politicians in both the U.S. and Israel about the relationship between the two nations and how leaders around the world have viewed Israel.

Boston’s bars have stocked up on their beer shipments, as they prepare to host Scottish fans for a second time in a week. Some bars nearly ran out of beer last weekend when Scotland played their first World Cup match in 28 years and fans descended on the city. Scotland face Morocco later today.

A deadly strain of bird flu is sweeping through remote islands between Australia and Antarctica, killing thousands of seal pups and hundreds of penguins and seabirds, researchers say.


