Vance’s Defense of Iran Deal Rests on Vague and Misleading Claims

Conservatives win by-election in Aberdeen South

EU leaders demand von der Leyen tools up against China

BRUSSELS — EU leaders asked the European Commission to come up with tougher tools to deal with China’s economic might, with Germany warming to a harsher position toward Beijing. Over late-night dinner at a summit in Brussels, leaders requested the Commission assess the EU’s trade defense tool box and “eventually” come up with new instruments, to ensure the bloc has what it “needs to defend its interests and derisk,” according to an EU official. Leaders want the Commission to keep engaging...

Work on Sydney motorway to resume after sinkholes halted project

The NSW government has reached a deal with contractors to recommence tunnelling for the new M6 motorway in Sydney's south after sinkholes and collapses halted works two years ago. About 250 metres of excavation of the main tunnel remains, with construction to be completed under the terms of the original design and construct contract at no additional cost to taxpayers. The project has already been delayed until 2028, with an updated timeline yet to be released.

Colombia sees new peace breakthrough as 100 rebels hand over arms

Colombia sees new peace breakthrough as 100 rebels hand over arms About 100 guerrillas surrendered their weapons in southern Colombia on Thursday under a peace deal with leftist President Gustavo Petro, AFP learned. Some 99 rebels from the National Coordinating Committee of the Bolivarian Army laid down arms in Putumayo province ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff election. About 100 guerrillas laid down their weapons Thursday in a jungle area of southern Colombia under a deal with leftist...