Israel and Hezbollah agree to renew their ceasefire, officials say Israel and the Hezbollah militant group have agree to renew their ceasefire after fighting postponed Iran-U.S. talks in Switzerland AAP · Jun 19
Oil Prices Muted As U.S.-Iran Talks In Switzerland Get Postponed Oil prices were largely muted on Friday amid uncertainty over negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to fully cease hostilities and address Tehran's nuclear ambitions. International Business Times · Jun 19
Mexico qualify for knockout stages, Canada take home first ever World Cup points With their 1-0 win over South Korea, Mexico have become the first country to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup. Canada powered six goals past Qatar to take home their first three points in a World Cup for the first time in their history. Switzerland vs Bosnia… France 24 · Jun 19
US-Iran deal under immediate strain as fighting flares in Lebanon Escalating Israel-Hezbollah clashes in Lebanon are jeopardizing a recently signed Middle East peace deal. Planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland have been postponed amid warnings from Tehran of continued defiance. The accord, aimed at ending the war initiated by US-Israeli strikes, faces challenges from Israeli actions and internal Iranian hardliners, despite… The Economic Times · Jun 19
Talks between the US and Iran are called off because of fighting in Lebanon, officials say Talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off on Friday after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon AAP · Jun 19
JD Vance Postpones Switzerland Trip For Iran Talks As Israel And Hezbollah Continue Clashing In Lebanon Vice President JD Vance's trip to Switzerland to kick off negotiations with Iran has been postponed. International Business Times · Jun 19
World Cup 2026: Switzerland close in on qualification for round of 16 Switzerland cruised to a 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina to bounce back after their opening draw against Qatar. The Nati are now close to securing a place in the round of 16. France 24 · Jun 19
On the trail of the dotcom queen: how Julie Meyer left a pattern of unpaid bills, missing funds and broken dreams in her wake Investigation: The entrepreneur was once the toast of London’s tech scene, a ‘global leader of tomorrow’ who starred on Dragons’ Den and promised untold riches for the startups she championed. But people she worked with in the last decade, from Malta to Switzerland, describe a very different reality The Guardian - UK · Jun 19
Israeli military says 4 soldiers have been killed in southern Lebanon as fighting intensifies Israel's military reports intense fighting in southern Lebanon has killed four soldiers AAP · Jun 19
US-Iran peace talks in Geneva called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce Talks between the US and Iran to end the Middle East conflict have been postponed. Vice President JD Vance has cancelled his trip to Geneva. This delay adds to the uncertainty surrounding a lasting truce. The war, which began in February, has caused significant casualties and economic disruption. The Economic Times · Jun 19
JD Vance cancels trip to Switzerland for planned US-Iran talks US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an initial agreement aimed at bringing the Iran war to a close on Wednesday. Euronews · Jun 19
Mexico secures ticket to knockout stages as Canada breeze past Qatar with ruthless 6-0 win Mexico became the first team to secure a knockout rounds ticket after beating South Korea 1-0 to top Group A with six points on matchday two of the group stages. Euronews · Jun 19
World Cup 2026 results: Mexico advances to knockouts after win over South Korea South Africa drew 1-1 with the Czech Republic in Group A, with Teboho Mokoena scoring a late penalty to secure the equaliser. Switzerland defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in Group B, with substitute Johan Manzambi scoring twice and captain Granit Xhaka converting a penalty. Canada achieved their first-ever World Cup… The Independent UK · Jun 19
‘You just gotta calm down’: Trump says he told Israel to agree ceasefire with Hezbollah – as it happened Trump declined to specify whether he spoke with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu directly The Guardian - US · Jun 19
International Business Times UK · Jun 19 JD Vance Iran Trip Cancelled: 'Logistics' Cover Hides Real Reason — Iran Walked Out Over Lebanon Strikes Iran's delegation suspended its Switzerland trip first, citing Israeli strikes inside Lebanon as a breach of Trump's 14-point deal, turning Vance's 'logistics' postponement into a deeper crisis.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19 US-Iran talks abruptly called off after Israel and Hezbollah trade deadly attacks JD Vance’s staff were at an airbase ready to fly to summit in Obbürgen before trip was suddenly cancelled
AAP · Jun 19 Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran on its nuclear program The White House says Vice President JD Vance is delaying a trip to Switzerland to lead a new round of negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program — raising questions about what's next for the tentative agreement to end the war
France 24 · Jun 19 Israel-Lebanon talks set to take place in Washington next week, US says The next round of Lebanon-Israel talks will be held June 23–25 in Washington, the US State Department said on Friday, following a call between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Lebanese president Joseph Aoun. Earlier, Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire following Israeli air strikes across southern Lebanon.…
AAP · Jun 19 White House postpones sending Vance to Switzerland for talks with Iran negotiators The White House says Vice President JD Vance isn't leaving Thursday for Switzerland to lead a new round of talks with Iran about its nuclear program, citing difficult logistics for negotiations meant to add details to an agreement signed by President Donald Trump a day ago
Bangkok Post · Jun 19 Canada romp to first World Cup win, Switzerland thump Bosnia LOS ANGELES - Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to secure their first ever World Cup victory on Thursday as Switzerland reignited their campaign with a resounding defeat of Bosnia-Herzegovina.
International Business Times UK · Jun 19 Iran-US Negotiations Collapse Before They Begin as Lebanon Strikes Spark Diplomatic Crisis Iran has suspended planned negotiations with the US, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon as a breach of diplomatic agreements, leading to heightened regional tensions.
The Independent UK · Jun 18 How Switzerland’s super-subs made World Cup statement with Bosnia bashing Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina: 20-year-old Johan Manzambi came off the bench to score twice, while fellow sub Ruben Vargas also netted as the Swiss to a huge step towards the kncokouts
FourFourTwo · Jun 18 Who is Johan Manzambi? Everything you need to know about Switzerland's new World Cup hero Johan Manzambi scored twice in Switzerland's World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina
AAP · Jun 18 SPO:Manzambi puts a Swiss knife through Bosnia at World Cup Substitute Johan Manzambi scored a brace to spark Switzerland, who came alive late to beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-2 to take control of their World Cup group.
AAP · Jun 18 Manzambi puts a Swiss knife through Bosnia at World Cup Substitute Johan Manzambi scored a brace to spark Switzerland, who came alive late to beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-2 to take control of their World Cup group.