Netanyahu orders seizure of Gaza; America claims Iran deal is close, and more
30/05/2026 | 3min
Dell’s share price soared by 35%, reaching a record high on Friday after it reported that demand for its AI servers increased more than eightfold in its first quarter
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America and Iran approach a deal; Netanyahu orders IDF to seize 70% of Gaza, and more
29/05/2026 | 4min
America and Iran have “the makings of a deal” to extend their truce, according to Scott Bessent, the treasury secretary.
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Iranian media publishes peace proposal; Ebola outbreak worsens, and more
28/05/2026 | 4min
Iranian state media claimed to have a draft of a peace deal with America.
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Iran calls American strikes “bad faith”; begins restoring internet, and more
27/05/2026 | 4min
Iran criticised American strikes as a sign of “bad faith and unreliability”.
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America launches new strikes on Iran; ships exit Hormuz, and more
26/05/2026 | 3min
America launched new air strikes on Iran.
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