Sunday, June 14, 2026

World

US and Iran close to signing landmark peace deal

The United States and Iran are on the verge of signing the first stage of a peace deal, following a war the two countries launched against Israel's adversary in late February. The two sides differ only on timing, with Trump declaring a deal would be signed Sunday while Tehran urges caution. Gold prices, which surged during the conflict, have been sliding as the prospect of a ceasefire dims the safe-haven premium.

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Tech

Meta unwinds $2B Manus deal after Beijing order

Meta has started dismantling its $2 billion acquisition of AI agent startup Manus after Beijing demanded the deal be reversed. The move marks a rare instance of China directly blocking a US tech company's acquisition of a Chinese-founded firm. The forced unwind highlights how geopolitical tensions are now directly reshaping Silicon Valley dealmaking.

Health

FDA approves first new sunscreen ingredient in decades

The FDA has approved bemotrizinol, the first new sunscreen active ingredient cleared for the US market in many years, giving Americans access to a filter already widely used in Europe and Australia. The ingredient offers broader UV protection than most currently available options in the US. The approval ends a long regulatory lag that left American sunscreens behind global standards.

Politics

UK resident doctors call off strike after pay offer

Resident doctors in England have cancelled a four-day walkout that was due to begin Monday — what would have been the 16th round of strike action since 2023 — after the government made a last-minute pay offer. The deal, which will be put to members for a vote, is understood to include an average 6.6% pay uplift. The dispute has cost the NHS billions and left millions of appointments undelivered.

Economy

UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal

The UK and Japan are set to sign £18 billion worth of investment agreements, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcoming Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi to Downing Street on Sunday ahead of the G7 summit. The package is expected to create tens of thousands of jobs across the UK. The deal represents one of Britain's largest bilateral investment commitments since leaving the EU.