Karyna Shuliak, a Belarusian American dentist linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, remains in New York City, according to recent reports. She reportedly lives in a condominium on Manhattan's Upper East Side and has remained connected to members of the Epstein family. Reports say she could inherit part of Epstein's estate, though no final outcome has been confirmed. Shuliak has not been charged or identified as a victim in investigations related to Epstein's sex trafficking case. Renewed public interest in her has followed recent media reports and fresh attention on people connected to Epstein after new developments in the case. (PC: X@anthon7yandrews)

Iran has rejected proposals for a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz and set three conditions for fresh talks with the United States. Tehran said discussions must first recognise Iran's control over the strait. It also demanded the release of frozen Iranian funds before any talks on its nuclear programme. Reports said Oman-mediated talks on reopening the waterway are making progress after the US paused military strikes. Iran claimed it remains in full control of the strait and accused the US of violating an earlier agreement by directing ships through alternative routes instead of the corridor approved by Tehran. (PC: Reuters)

Massive wildfires near Bordeaux in southwest France have forced more than 220,000 people to evacuate. Around 42,000 hectares of land have burned, making it one of France's biggest forest fires since World War II. More than 2,500 firefighters are battling the flames, helped by military teams and police. Strong winds and dry weather continue to spread the fire. Flights at Bordeaux Airport have been delayed or cancelled, and roads have been closed. Spain is also facing severe wildfires, with over 90,000 people evacuated. Officials warned that high temperatures and low humidity could make the situation worse. (PC: Getty Images)

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is ready to disagree with US President Donald Trump if it is in Britain's national interest. In an interview with the BBC, Burnham said he had a good first meeting with Trump and found him warm. However, he said he would always put Britain's interests first. Burnham also said he had concerns about the conflict with Iran and would speak out when needed. He ruled out holding an early general election before 2029. On defence spending, Burnham said the government is working on a plan but did not give a timeline for reaching its target. (PC: BBC)

Pop star Katy Perry has criticised the White House for using her hit song "Firework" in a TikTok video showing US military strikes on Iran. The video, captioned “Iran has been warned,” featured footage of the attacks backed by the song. Perry said she had not given permission for its use and condemned the post. “I am deeply appalled and angry... I did not approve this, I was not asked, and I absolutely do not condone it,” she wrote on X. Perry said the song was created as “an anthem of hope, healing and self-belief,” not violence. (PC: NDTV)

More than 300,000 people have been forced to flee as massive wildfires continue to spread across France and Spain. Around 250,000 residents were evacuated from France's Gironde and Landes regions, while nearly 60,000 people left their homes in Spain near Madrid and Ávila. Strong winds and high temperatures have made the fires difficult to control. Spanish authorities confirmed one death after a man was found inside his car near Valencia. France has deployed military support to assist firefighters, while both countries have received additional aircraft and emergency resources through the European Union's civil protection mechanism. (PC: BBC)

A vehicle ploughed into a crowd during a Berlin Pride event on Saturday night, killing 1 person and injuring 16 others, according to German police. The white vehicle crashed into a tree in Tiergarten before those inside fled. Police have identified the main suspect as 21-year-old Abdul B., who they describe as armed and dangerous and linked to the Islamist spectrum. Authorities also said several people suffered stab wounds after the vehicle attack. Thousands of officers, supported by helicopters and thermal imaging cameras, are searching across Berlin. Officials have not confirmed the motive or whether other suspects were involved. Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed a full investigation. (PC: BBC)

The United States has paused its military strikes on Iran after nearly 2 weeks of daily attacks, following President Donald Trump's decision not to approve fresh operations on Friday. Trump said Washington is holding talks with Tehran, while warning the US remains ready to resume military action if needed. Reports suggest Oman is mediating efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route. Israel remains on alert despite the pause, while Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, highlighting that tensions across West Asia remain high despite diplomatic efforts. (PC: HT)

After 13 consecutive nights of airstrikes on Iran, the United States is reportedly seeking a temporary ceasefire and renewed negotiations with Tehran under the previously suspended Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). According to reports, Washington has asked Qatar and Pakistan to mediate the proposed truce, with discussions also expected to include Yemen and the Houthis. The diplomatic push follows weeks of escalating military exchanges, including US strikes across Iran and Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting infrastructure in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. However, reports said Iran has rejected negotiations this week, while President Donald Trump simultaneously warned of a possible “massive attack” larger than any previous US operation. (PC: News 18)

Yemen's Houthi movement claimed responsibility for a large-scale missile and drone attack on Saudi Arabia, targeting Aramco energy facilities in Jizan and Yanbu in retaliation for overnight Saudi airstrikes on Hodeidah city and Kamaran Island. The Houthis said they carried out two coordinated operations using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones, claiming both strikes achieved their intended objectives with "precise and direct hits". The group accused Saudi Arabia of conducting "criminal and unjust" attacks that violated Yemen's sovereignty and caused material and moral damage. The latest escalation signals a widening regional confrontation, with the Houthis warning of "escalation for escalation" amid growing instability and threats to regional security. (PC: Times Now)