UK’s Labour victory, Biden’s crucial TV moment and France’s election runoff

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Six months into the war in Iran, all sides face a costly stalemate. Iranians tell Reuters about the price they are paying for the conflict and our correspondents unpack the fallout for U.S. President Donald Trump and the government in Tehran. Plus, rescue efforts in Nepal and Chi ...  Show more

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