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Israel eyes peace accords with Syria, Lebanon

Israel eyes peace accords with Syria, Lebanon

JERUSALEM -- Israel said Monday it is "interested" in striking peace agreements with neighboring Lebanon and Syria, a potentially historic shift in the region after decades of war and animosity.

Dalai Lama suggests institution to continue at 90th birthday launch

Dalai Lama suggests institution to continue at 90th birthday launch

MCLEOD GANJ, India -- Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, gave on Monday the strongest indication yet that the 600-year-old institution would continue after his death, at prayer celebrations for his 90th birthday.

Wildfires spread across Turkey's Izmir province

Wildfires spread across Turkey's Izmir province

Heavy winds hindered efforts to battle raging wildfires in the western Turkish province of Izmir on Sunday (June 29).

UN conference seeks boost for aid as US cuts bite

UN conference seeks boost for aid as US cuts bite

SEVILLE, Spain — A UN conference aiming to rally fresh support for development aid begins in Spain on Monday with the sector in crisis as US-led funding cuts jeopardize the fight against poverty.

2 firefighters shot dead responding to blaze in Idaho

2 firefighters shot dead responding to blaze in Idaho

Heavy police presence filled the scene after two firefighters were killed when they were shot at while responding to a fire in northern Idaho, authorities said on Sunday, with law enforcement officers still taking sniper fire and hunting for the killer.

New York City hosts historic Pride parade

New York City hosts historic Pride parade

Thousands of New Yorkers took to the streets Sunday for the city's annual Pride parade. Colorful floats, costumes and performances highlighted the annual New York City tradition.

Iran voices 'serious doubts' over Israel commitment to ceasefire

Iran voices 'serious doubts' over Israel commitment to ceasefire

Emergency workers check the damage caused to a building from an Iranian missile strike in Beersheba in southern Israel on June 24, 2025.