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U.S. Temporarily Lifts Oil Sanctions Against Iran, Citing ‘Productive’ Talks

New York Times Jun 22, 2026

President Trump and Vice President JD Vance pointed to progress on Iran’s nuclear program, but officials in Tehran said “no new commitments” had been made.

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Vance Claims Progress in First Day of Iran Talks

New York Times Jun 22, 2026

Vice President JD Vance, the lead U.S. negotiator, said the two sides had agreed on technical issues and at least one substantive one, international inspection of Iranian nuclear sites, but an Iranian official said his country had made “no new commitments.”

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Dutch Prime Minister Apologizes for Mistreatment of Moluccan Soldiers

New York Times Jun 22, 2026

Rob Jetten’s acknowledgment of the historical injustice is part of a larger reckoning with the Netherlands’ colonial past.

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Taliban and E.U. Officials to Discuss Afghan Deportees in Brussels

New York Times Jun 22, 2026

The delegation received visas from Belgium to attend talks with the European Union about the deportation of Afghans. Officials in Afghanistan said the meeting would take place on Tuesday.

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At Least 14 People Killed in Fire in North India Educational Center

New York Times Jun 22, 2026

A blaze in a commercial building that housed a study center in a north Indian city killed at least a dozen people, most aged 16 to 18.

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How Many Prime Ministers Has the UK Had Since Brexit?

New York Times Jun 22, 2026

The years since the Brexit vote have been some of the most tumultuous in Britain’s recent political history. Here’s a look at the revolving door in Downing Street.

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U.K. Markets React Calmly to Starmer Resignation, but Economic Uncertainties Linger

NYT Europe Jun 22, 2026

Markets reacted calmly to the prime minister’s announcement, which laid out a timeline for succession. Still, there’s not much clarity about the next government.

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Ukraine Escalates Crimea Attacks, Creating a New Pressure Point for Russia

New York Times Jun 22, 2026

To pressure Moscow, Ukraine is stepping up an air campaign to isolate the peninsula, which Russia annexed in 2014.

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U.S. Temporarily Lifts Sanctions on Iranian Oil

New York Times Jun 22, 2026

In a sharp reversal of American policy, the Treasury announced a 60-day reprieve, permitting the sale of Iranian crude as part of the preliminary U.S.-Iran deal toward ending the war.

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What Is the ‘Heat Dome’ Causing Europe’s Record Temperatures?

New York Times Jun 22, 2026

Heat domes happen all over the world, and the one over Europe this week is locking in days of near-record highs across Britain, Spain and France.

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Vance Says Iran Will Allow Nuclear Watchdog to Restart Inspections

New York Times Jun 22, 2026

Vice President JD Vance said Iran had agreed to invite experts from the U.N. agency to resume operations in the country. Tehran and the nuclear watchdog have not commented.

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Jeffrey Donaldson, Longtime Northern Irish Political Leader, Is Convicted of Child Sex Abuse

New York Times Jun 22, 2026

Mr. Donaldson, 63, was found guilty after a weekslong jury trial in Northern Ireland.

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Former Ally to Spain’s Prime Minister Is Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison on Bribery Charges

New York Times Jun 22, 2026

José Luis Ábalos, once a minister in the government of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, was convicted of bribery. The decision compounds a crisis for Mr. Sánchez’ circle.

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Israel Holds to Lebanon Truce, With Troops Kept on Defense

New York Times Jun 22, 2026

Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group, appeared to maintain a tense cease-fire for a second day. Israel’s military has new orders that restrict troops to defensive actions.

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The Guardrails Designed to Protect U.S.-Iran Talks

New York Times Jun 22, 2026

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to set up a Strait of Hormuz hotline and a “de-confliction cell” for Lebanon, according to mediators from Pakistan and Qatar.

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Mideast Live Updates: Vance Points to Progress After First Round of U.S.-Iran Talks

New York Times Jun 22, 2026

Vice President JD Vance said Iran had agreed to invite U.N. nuclear inspectors back into the country in the first round of negotiations that ended Monday. Iran did not immediately comment.

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New York Times Jun 22, 2026

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U.K. Live Updates: Starmer Announces Resignation; Burnham Wins Key Endorsement

New York Times Jun 22, 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepped down as leader of the governing Labour Party. Andy Burnham, the party’s most popular politician, said he would seek the prime minister’s job and secured the support of a potential rival.

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Two Boys Arrested After Deadly School Shooting in the Philippines

New York Times Jun 22, 2026

Three people were killed and seven wounded after two teenagers opened fire at their school in Tacloban City, the police said.

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China Tightens Rare-Earth Grip on U.S. Firms, Threatening Trade Clash

New York Times Jun 22, 2026

The move targets two U.S. manufacturers at the center of the Trump administration’s effort to rebuild the domestic supply chain for critical magnets.

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The Guardrails Designed to Protect U.S.-Iran Talks

New York Times Jun 22, 2026

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to set up a Strait of Hormuz hotline and a “de-confliction cell” for Lebanon, according to mediators from Pakistan and Qatar.

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