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Israel attack on Iran tests Trump promise not to be dragged into war

Israel attack on Iran tests Trump promise not to be dragged into war

For President Donald Trump, few goals on the world stage have been more explicit -- he will not drag the United States into another "forever war."

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Cunha determined to change fortunes of 'dream team' Man Utd

Cunha determined to change fortunes of 'dream team' Man Utd

Matheus Cunha says he is determined to help Manchester United bounce back from their worst league season in 51 years after becoming the club's first major signing of the transfer window.

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Zverev to play Shelton in Stuttgart semis

Zverev to play Shelton in Stuttgart semis

Top seed Alexander Zverev advanced to the semi-finals on home grass at the Stuttgart Open on Friday to set up a meeting with American Ben Shelton for a place in the final.

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Bath 'don't feel burden' of history in Premiership final

Bath 'don't feel burden' of history in Premiership final

Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan says his players do not feel the weight of history as they prepare to face Leicester in Saturday's Premiership final, aiming to end their long wait for another league title.

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At least 2,680 killed in Haiti unrest so far this year: UN

At least 2,680 killed in Haiti unrest so far this year: UN

At least 2,680 people were killed in Haiti in the first five months of the year, the United Nations said Friday, voicing alarm at widening gang violence.

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Israeli attack exposed Iran's military vulnerabilities: analysts

Israeli attack exposed Iran's military vulnerabilities: analysts

Israel's unprecedented strikes on its archfoe Iran Friday are a resounding blow for Tehran that has thrown into doubt its ability to respond militarily, analysts said.

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Middle East crisis opens 'major schism' in Trump coalition

Middle East crisis opens 'major schism' in Trump coalition

Establishment Republicans have backed Israel's strikes on Iran, but the crisis is forcing President Donald Trump to walk a political tightrope between the hawks in his base and the isolationists who helped sweep him to power.

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Trump tells Iran to make deal or face 'more brutal' attacks

Trump tells Iran to make deal or face 'more brutal' attacks

US President Donald Trump urged Iran Friday to make a deal or face "even more brutal" attacks, while keeping the door open for negotiations after Israel's deadly strikes on Tehran's nuclear facilities.

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Spain economy minister urges fair, balanced EU-US tariff deal

Spain economy minister urges fair, balanced EU-US tariff deal

Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said a tariff pact between the EU and Washington should be "fair and balanced," although both sides remain far from a deal as a July deadline approaches.

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No political jokes in Springfield, says Simpsons creator Groening

No political jokes in Springfield, says Simpsons creator Groening

Like many American families struggling for unity in the polarised United States, The Simpsons have decided to avoid political jokes, the creator of the series Matt Groening told AFP.

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