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recovered Saturday, U.S. Army Europe and Africa announced — Fox News
Remains of U.S. soldier Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. recovered from hillside in Morocco as Iran nuclear talks collapse.
A name, a hillside, and a Sunday announcement — while five outlets led with a rejected peace offer and an oil market that moved on a single post.
Today's stories
More from today's coverage, told in the same calm voice.
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Trump rejects Iran's response to US proposal
President Trump declared Iran's reply to a US peace proposal 'totally unacceptable' in a Truth Social post, signalling that negotiations to end the conflict remain stalled. The breakdown in talks adds uncertainty for oil markets and global investors already watching the Strait of Hormuz closely. No next steps were announced by either side.
"I have just read the response from Iran's so-called Representatives. I don't like it."
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Starmer's authority questioned as cabinet loyalty fades
Keir Starmer faces growing internal pressure over his leadership of the Labour Party, with senior cabinet figures including Wes Streeting and Angela Rayner reported to be considering bids to succeed him. Few Labour MPs believe Starmer can recover his standing with the public or the parliamentary party. The situation reflects broader anxiety within Labour about electoral prospects and the direction of the government.
"There is a residual loyalty to Keir, but they are at the end of their tether."
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Hantavirus Cases Confirmed Among MV Hondius Passengers
At least three people have died and several cases of Andes hantavirus have been confirmed among passengers and crew of the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius. Health authorities in the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States are coordinating monitoring and isolation of affected travellers. British passengers were held at Arrowe Park Hospital before being asked to self-isolate for a further 42 days on return home.
"After leaving Arrowe Park, the former passengers will be asked to self-isolate for a further 42 days as a precaution."
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Trump and Xi Meet Amid Tariff and Taiwan Tensions
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet as both countries navigate an ongoing tariff dispute affecting businesses, farmers, and consumers on each side. Taiwan's status is expected to feature prominently, with Beijing pressing Washington to shift its official language from 'does not support' Taiwanese independence to actively 'opposing' it. The distinction is small in wording but significant in diplomatic weight.
"China wants Trump to change the US government's official language on Taiwan from saying it 'does not support' independence to saying America 'opposes' it."
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US soldier's remains found in Morocco, one still missing
The remains of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., 27, of Richmond, Virginia, were recovered on Saturday during the African Lion 26 military exercise in Morocco, U.S. Army Europe and Africa confirmed. A second soldier remains missing. Moroccan and U.S. forces are continuing the search near the Cap Draa Training Area.
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Kelly Calls Pentagon Budget Request Outrageous
Senator Mark Kelly, who is under a Pentagon investigation referral, has publicly criticised the Department of Defense's $1.5 trillion budget proposal. Kelly noted that the defence budget has roughly doubled since he entered the Senate five and a half years ago. He argued the requested sum now approaches what the rest of the world spends on defence combined.
"Now they're asking for twice as much money — it's nearly the amount that the rest of the world pays for its defense."
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Aramco profits rise as pipeline bypasses Hormuz
Saudi Aramco reported higher first-quarter profits in 2026, crediting its east-west pipeline for maintaining oil exports while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained constrained by regional conflict. The pipeline reached its maximum capacity of seven million barrels per day. Energy consumers in affected markets received some relief, though broader supply disruption continued to weigh on global prices.
"Our east-west pipeline has proven itself to be a critical supply artery, helping to mitigate the impact of a global energy shock and providing relief to customers affected by shipping constraints in the strait of Hormuz."
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Trump Rejects Iran Counteroffer, Oil Prices Rise
President Trump dismissed Iran's response to a US peace proposal, pushing oil prices up roughly four dollars a barrel. The rejection leaves diplomatic talks at an impasse and adds uncertainty to energy markets. Populations across the Middle East, along with global consumers, bear the immediate consequences of the stalled negotiations.
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Netanyahu Says Military Option on Iran Remains Open
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS News in a 60 Minutes interview that both Israel and the United States retain the option to use military force against Iran if diplomatic efforts fall short. Netanyahu said he and President Trump are aligned on the position. The interview gives Netanyahu a direct channel to a broad American audience at a moment when negotiations with Iran over its nuclear programme remain unresolved.
"If it's necessary, we can reengage them militarily."
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Shooting at Tennessee Pre-Prom Gathering Kills One
A shooting at a pre-prom gathering in Brownsville, Tennessee left one person dead and four wounded, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Brownsville Police Department. The victims were high school students and their families from Haywood County who had assembled to celebrate before prom. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the attack.
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