Meloni defends Pope after Trump criticizes pontiff, sparking Vatican tension.

Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks in decades in Washington.

Trump plans a gold-plated arch in DC.

UK pauses Chagos Islands deal after Trump calls it 'stupidity.'

Oil prices and the dollar rose after U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei sustained severe wounds but helped end a conflict with the U.S.

French minister seeks to ban Kanye West from Marseille concert over antisemitism.

Judge dismisses Trump's $10B WSJ defamation suit over Epstein ties.

Vance leaves US after 21 hours of talks with Iran, no breakthrough achieved.

Ireland faces fuel shortages and protests over high prices.