A pause in fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon could help pave the way for a deal with Tehran.

The prime minister is under renewed pressure over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US.

Meanwhile, Iran’s war-shattered economy means Tehran has an urgent reason to negotiate, but naval blockades have won wars— sometimes at a great cost.

President Donald Trump is nominating a former Coast Guard officer and public health official to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

US President Donald Trump has named Erica Schwartz to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

"I am pleased to announce the new leadership of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is my Honor to nominate the incredibly talented Dr. Erica Schwartz, MD, JD, MPH, as my Director...