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Iranian authorities have confirmed a memorandum of understanding for peace with the US is getting closer – though there have been disputes over some points.

US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social this morning to say that he had spoken with leaders and representatives from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain.

"An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalisation between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed," Trump wrote.

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"Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly. In addition to many other elements of the Agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened."

Trump also said he spoke separately with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a call he claimed went "very well".

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson‌ Esmail Baqaei said in a televised interview the two sides were closer to "finalising" an agreement.

"The topics being discussed at this stage focus broadly on ending the war, halting the US naval aggression – what they themselves have labeled a 'naval blockade' – and issues related to the release of Iran's blocked assets," he said, as reported by semi-official Iranian news agency Fars.

He said Iran's nuclear program had not been included in the talks, but that it would form one of the points of understanding in the memorandum.

"In later stages – within 30 days, 60 days, or whatever timeframe is ultimately agreed upon – we can discuss the nuclear issue or other mutually agreed matters separately," he said.

"But at this stage, as stated, all our focus is on ending the war."

Baqaei also said the Strait of Hormuz had "nothing to do" with the US, while Al Jazeera reported state media had dismissed the notion that Iran would relinquish its "management" of the strait, outright disputing Trump's assertion as unrealistic.

"Although Iran has agreed to allow the number of passing ships to return to the level before the war, this does not at all mean 'free passage' to the pre-war situation," a report on Fars said.

"The management of the strait, determining the route, time, manner of passage, and issuing permits, will remain exclusively under the control and discretion of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Therefore, Trump's claim in this regard is incomplete and does not correspond to reality."

Bumpy road to peace

Trump recently once again called off a threatened resumption of hostilities in the Middle East, claiming progress in negotiations.

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The US Navy continues to blockade Iranian ports, while Iran maintains it will keep control of the crucial trade channel in the Strait of Hormuz.

In Trump's post, there was no mention of Iran's nuclear program and highly enriched uranium, which Iran has sought to discuss later.

The US and Iran were closing in on a deal to end the war, a regional official with direct knowledge of the Pakistan-led mediation efforts said earlier this weekend.

Pakistani army chief Field Marshal General Asim Munir visited Tehran to speak with President Masoud Pezeshkian this weekend.

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The anonymous official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss closed-door deliberations, cautioned that "last-minute disputes" could blow up the efforts. This is not the first time in recent weeks that a deal has been described as close.

He said the potential deal would include an official declaration of the war's end, with two-month negotiations on Iran's nuclear program. The Strait of Hormuz would be reopened and the US would end its blockade of Iran's ports.

Iran, meanwhile, had signalled "narrowing differences" in negotiations with the US after Pakistan's army chief held more talks in Tehran, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told journalists in India that "there's been some progress made" and "there may be news later today".

Both Iran and the US emphasised their key positions and have warned of the risks of resuming attacks and disrupting their ceasefire. Rubio repeated the US stance that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon and must turn over its highly enriched uranium, and the Strait of Hormuz must be open.

Iran state TV earlier quoted Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei as describing the draft as a "framework agreement" and adding: "We want this to include the main issues required for ending the imposed war and other issues of essential importance to us. Then, over a reasonable time span, between 30 to 60 days, details are discussed and ultimately a final agreement is reached."

"Over the past week, the trend has been toward narrowing differences," Baghaei told Iran's official IRNA news agency, adding that nuclear issues are not part of current negotiations.

"Our focus at this stage is on ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon," Baghaei said, adding that lifting sanctions on Tehran "has explicitly been included in the text and remains our fixed position."

– with Associated Press.

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‘We’re really proud of how he’s handled himself this week.’

The man shot and killed by Secret Service officers outside the White House this morning had previously tried to enter the presidential building's grounds, including twice last year.

Three sources identified the gunman as 21-year-old Nasire Best, who this morning (Australia time) approached a security checkpoint and opened fire on agents.

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"Shortly after 6pm Saturday (8am Sunday AEST) an individual in the area of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue pulled a weapon from his bag and began firing," the Secret Service said in a preliminary statement posted online.

"Secret Service Police returned fire striking the suspect who was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. During the shooting one bystander was also struck by gunfire.

"No injuries were sustained by officers. The president was in the White House during the incident, however no protectees or operations were impacted.

"This incident remains under investigation and additional information will be released as it becomes available."

It's unclear whether the bystander was shot by Best or by officers.

Investigators recovered a pistol they believe belongs to the suspect, an anonymous official previously said.

Officers had encountered Best multiple times near the White House last summer, according to a court affidavit, which says he was "known to the Secret Service" for "walking around the White House complex inquiring how to gain access at various entry points."

He was involuntarily committed on June 26, 2025, for "obstructing vehicle entry" to part of the White House complex, the court documents said.

On July 10, 2025, Best ignored warning signs and walked into a restricted area outside the White House, the affidavit said, where multiple officers confronted him. Best claimed to be Jesus and said "that he wanted to get arrested," the report said.

A judge issued an order demanding he stay away from the White House grounds.

While investigating the encounters last year, investigators discovered Best had made various statements on social media, including claiming he was "the real" Osama bin Laden, and at least one post indicating his desire to harm Trump, the source said.

But police had never encountered the suspect behaving violently or wielding a weapon before, according to a law enforcement source.

Trump was at the White House during the shooting but was unaffected, and has been briefed on the incident, according to a spokesperson.

The building was locked down for about 40 minutes but has since returned to normal.

Journalists reporting on US President Donald Trump's claim of a nearly finalised peace deal with Iran were rushed to the briefing room and told to shelter in place after the noises were heard.

"I was in the middle of taping on my iPhone for a social video from the White House North Lawn when we heard the shots," ABC US reporter Selina Wang posted on X.

"It sounded like dozens of gunshots. We were told to sprint to the press briefing room where we are holding now."

A Secret Service official told CNN that the agency was investigating reports of shots fired at the corner of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, which is just outside the White House complex.

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Secret Service agents carrying rifles could be seen moving through the North Lawn area following the incident and blocking the White House press briefing room.

The Secret Service said it was "aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW" — one block from the White House — and was "working to corroborate the information with personnel on the ground".

In a social media post, FBI Director Kash Patel said officers were responding to shots fired and said he would "update the public as we're able."

The lockdown comes a month after the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where reporters and Trump administration officials ducked for cover as shots rang out.

The suspect in that shooting, Cole Tomas Allen, sprinted through a security checkpoint with a shotgun in hand, exchanging fire with Secret Service agents who chased behind him, according to security footage.

He has pleaded not guilty to attempting to assassinate Trump and to other charges.

– with CNN and Associated Press

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is reportedly facing new allegations he behaved inappropriately toward a woman at the Royal Ascot races more than 20 years ago.

The allegations are centred around the 2002 Ascot, which was also the year of his mother Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee, the Times reported.

It's not known whether the allegations have been newly reported or if police were notified at the time.

However, it's understood Thames Valley Police, officers from which arrested Mountbatten-Windsor on his 66th birthday earlier this year, are now investigating.

It comes days after police appealed for witnesses as they sought to broaden their investigation into the former prince, which had initially focused on accusations he had leaked confidential trade information to sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Detectives renewed their appeal for witnesses amid concern that the public believes they are only investigating allegations linked to the trade reports, when in fact misconduct in public office can apply to a much broader list of offences, Britain's Press Association reported.

"Misconduct in public office is a crime that can take different forms, making this a complex investigation,'' Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said.

"Our team of very experienced detectives are working meticulously through a significant amount of information that has come in from the public and other sources."

Misconduct in public office can include sharing confidential financial information, financial misconduct, willful neglect of duty, and sexual misconduct.

It also covers corruption and improper interference, conflict of interest, perverting the course of justice, dishonesty or fraudulent conduct or misconduct leading to personal gain.

Police said they are looking into "a number of aspects of alleged misconduct" following the release of the US documents linked to Epstein, and they are working with the US Justice Department to get additional information related to the investigation.

Thames Valley Police also issued an update on its inquiry into allegations that a woman was taken to a location in Windsor for sexual purposes in 2010.

"Should she wish to report this to police it will be taken seriously and handled with care, sensitivity and respect for her privacy," police said in a statement.

Florida attorney Brad Edwards told the BBC in January that he represented a woman who said that Epstein sent her to England in 2010 to have a sexual encounter with Mountbatten-Windsor at his home in Windsor.

Mountbatten-Windsor has repeatedly denied all wrongdoing.

King Charles III stripped his younger brother of his royal titles late last year as he sought to distance the royal family from the fallout from the Epstein scandal.

Those files showed how the wealthy financier used an international web of rich, powerful friends to gain influence and sexually exploit young women and girls.

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A White House reporter has posted a video showing the moment gunfire began to ring out near the presidential residence.

Selina Wang, of ABC US, said she was recording a video for social media from the White House North Lawn when the disturbance began.

"It sounded like dozens of gunshots. We were told to sprint to the press briefing room where we are holding now," she wrote on X.

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Wang and other White House reporters were filing copy and video after US President Donald Trump announced a peace deal with Iran was nearly complete.

"President Trump has said a deal is close only for the two sides to remain far apart," Wang says in the partially captured sentence she posted online, as loud gunshots are heard toward the end of her speech.

Midway through saying "apart", Wang drops to the ground, as does the person holding the camera.

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Another voice is heard yelling "No, no," in the background.

Reporters were all rushed to the briefing room and told to shelter in place as armed Secret Service uniform agents rushed to investigate.

The White House was briefly locked down, but has since returned to normal. Trump, who was at the premises, did not immediately respond to the shooting.

CNN has since reported two people were shot and wounded after Secret Service agents confronted somebody firing a weapon.

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An Irish carpenter living in Sydney has shared a health warning for other expats after he was diagnosed with a deadly skin cancer.

Noel Quinn told nine.com.au he came to Australia from Ireland two-and-a-half years ago on a working holiday visa, keen for a new experience.

He has since been sponsored by his employer for a skilled visa, and was hoping to be granted permanent residency in Australia.

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However, last month, Quinn received some devastating news, which threw all of his plans out the window.

Quinn was diagnosed with an aggressive melanoma, with doctors believing the skin cancer was triggered by his high exposure to UV in Australia.

The tradie said the diagnosis came as a terrible shock, as there were no suspicious moles to alert him to the cancer.

"I didn't have any marks on my skin or anything," he said. 

"I went to bed one night and, when I woke up, I couldn't move my leg."

Alarmed, Quinn went to the doctor, who ordered some scans and tests.

The scans detected a tumour on Quinn's brain, which was later confirmed as a BRAF-positive melanoma.

Cancerous growths were also found on Quinn's kidney and tailbone.

Although most melanomas appear as a distinct mole or spot, in rare cases there can be no outward marking on the skin at all.

One Australian study, published in the National Library of Medicine in 2018, found around 3.2 percent of all melanomas have no known primary site.

There are also some melanomas, called amelanotic melanomas, which don't have any pigment and do not appear dark. These lesions may be pink, red, or flesh-toned.

Doctors told Quinn the growing tumour on the left side of his brain was pressing down on his nerves and blocking the signals that allowed him to use his left leg.

Quinn said he was not aware that Australia had among the highest levels of UV radiation in the world, however, he said he had been reasonably careful about his sun exposure during his time here.

"I always cover myself up with clothes and suncream. I wasn't even at the beach much, I prefer to go camping," he said.

It was perhaps his fair Irish skin that had left him vulnerable, Quinn said. 

He urged all expats, and Australians to be careful in the sun.

"You've just got to look after yourself and cover up and wear suncream," he said.

Quinn has already undergone one round of radiation and has since regained the use of his left leg.

He is now receiving immunotherapy, with the medication targeted to his specific cancer mutation.

As a temporary resident, Quinn is not eligible for Medicare, and each cycle of immunotherapy can cost up to $15,000.

Quinn's sister and friend have started a GoFundMe, which has already raised more than $50,000 towards his treatment costs.

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Authorities in Southern California are racing to figure out how to prevent the explosion of a storage tank that has been leaking a hazardous chemical used to make plastic parts, as some 40,000 people are under evacuation orders in the area.

A storage tank holding between 22,700 and 26,500 litres of methyl methacrylate overheated on Thursday and began venting vapors into the air at an aerospace plastics facility in Garden Grove, a city in Orange County, the local fire authority said.

The tank could fail and crack, releasing the chemical onto the ground, or it could explode, Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Craig Covey said on Friday.

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"This thing is going to fail, and we don't know when," Covey said. "We're doing our best to figure out when or how we can prevent it."

Officials ordered residents in Garden Grove to leave and expanded evacuation orders on Friday to some residents of five other Orange County cities — Cypress, Stanton, Anaheim, Buena Park and Westminster — after being unable to stop the leak overnight on the tank at GKN Aerospace, which makes parts for commercial and military aircraft.

No injuries or deaths have been reported, authorities said.

In an update later on Friday, Covey said authorities have been able to maintain the tank's temperature, buying time to figure out how to fix it.

Garden Grove is about 61 kilometres south of downtown Los Angeles and less than a mile from Disneyland's two theme parks, which were not under evacuation orders on Friday. The city is known for its vibrant Vietnamese community, one of the largest of any US city.

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Danny Pham said he was deep in a dream when his roommate banged on his door about 7am on Friday and told him he needed to leave immediately. Pham had been working late the night before at a Vietnamese restaurant and had not seen the news.

"It was shocking to me," said Pham, who lives only a couple blocks from the plastics plant. "I didn't know how serious it would be. I never knew that a thing like this could happen."

He left minutes later, grabbing only his wallet and passport, and took shelter at a friend's restaurant in a neighboring city.

By late Friday afternoon, Pham was still trying to figure out where he would stay the night and worrying that he had only the clothes on his back, possibly for days to come.

Covey said crews have created containment barriers with sandbags in case there is a chemical spill from the tank to prevent the toxic chemical from getting into storm drains or reaching creeks or the nearby ocean.

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Dr Regina Chinsio-Kwong, the county health officer, said if the chemical heats up, it can release a vapor that is harmful to people's health. It can cause respiratory issues, itching and burning eyes, nausea and headaches.

Crews were initially successful and were able to neutralize one of two damaged tanks, but Covey said they determined on Friday morning that the remaining tank was "in the biggest crisis".

GKN Aerospace said specialised hazardous material teams are assessing the situation.

"There are no reports of injuries at this time and our priority remains the safety of our employees, responders, and the surrounding community," a spokesperson said in an emailed statement. "We will provide verified updates as soon as more information becomes available."

Kim Yen, a retiree in Garden Grove, was settling in for the night on Thursday when she heard a siren-like sound coming from her phone. An alert told her she needed to leave her home, which was just two blocks from the chemical leak.

As Yen drove to her daughter's house in Seal Beach, she worried that others in the local Vietnamese community might ignore or not understand the evacuation alert because it was in English.

"They are family," she said. "I'm hoping they stay alert and listen to the news and the authorities. This is scary."

Yen, who is originally from Vietnam and has lived in Orange County since 1980, quickly stopped by her house on Friday morning to grab important documents and medications. By then her neighborhood was "a ghost town," and she was comforted to see police officers going door to door to make sure everyone had evacuated.

"We understand that this is frightening," Garden Grove Mayor Stephanie Klopfenstein said. "But the evacuation orders are in place for your safety."

Local Vietnamese television stations translated updates from officials and urged residents to take the situation seriously.