Trump claimed the deal will be signed today (Picture: Kent NISHIMURA / AFP via Getty Images)
The eyes of the world are waiting to see whether Donald Trump will make good on his vow to sign a US-Iran peace deal today.
The US President said yesterday that an agreement to end the Middle East conflict will be signed on Sunday, but Tehran has cast doubt on his timeline.
Trump said the framework would immediately open the vital Strait of Hormuz ‘to all’ and would be a ‘wall’ against the Islamic Regime acquiring nuclear weapons.
Pakistan, a key mediator, also said on Saturday they were expecting an ‘electronic signing’ of a deal within 24 hours, coinciding with Trump’s 80th birthday.
Pakistani newspapers are talking upn the prospects of a deal (Picture REUTERS)
Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf are reportedly going to be present at the virtual meeting.
Iran has undermined optimism for a Sunday peace agreement, with their foreign ministry saying an end to the conflict was more likely ‘in the coming days’.
Iran’s Fars news agency also said that Tehran had not yet taken a final decision on the framework agreement.
The news site said officials were still reviewing the political, legal, and technical dimensions of the proposals.
However, in a sign that momentum is growing towards a deal, Qatari negotiators flew to Tehran on Sunday morning to try to finalise the process.
Trump wrote on Truth Social yesterday that ‘The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL.’
Referencing Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles, the US leader said his agreement would be a ‘A WALL TO NO NUCLEAR WEAPON!’
He continued: ‘In fact, they no longer want a Nuclear Weapon, nor will they have one, either through purchase, development, or any other form of procurement.’
Iran’s leadership, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, were wiped out in the initial US-Israeli strikes on Iran (Picture: Arif Ali / AFP via Getty Images)
His post added: We look forward to working with Iran, and the entire Middle East, long into the future. Hopefully, this process will all work out quickly, easily, and smoothly.’
The US President’s optimism was joined by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, who said the world was ‘closer to a peace deal than ever before’.
Shehbaz Sharif said on X: ‘With finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical level talks next week.
‘We would like to thank United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran for their ongoing commitment during the negotiations, and we extend our sincere appreciation to our brothers in the region for their support. We are confident that this historic peace deal will form a strong foundation for lasting peace.’
The conflict between the US and Iran broke out on February 28 after Ameridcan and Israeli strikes assassinated Supreme Leader Ayatollah Kahmenei and heavily degraded Iran’s military capabilities.
Both sides have continued to clash in recent days despite agreeing a ceasefire in April.
Early on Saturday, U.S. forces shot down multiple Iranian drones heading toward the strait, the U.S. military said.
Smoke billows from southern Lebanon, following Israeli strikes (Picture: REUTERS)
The US has continued to blockade Iran, in an attempt to loosen Tehran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz, which was the pathway for 20 per cent of the world’s oil shipments prior to the war.
Israel is not part of the US-Iran deal and has vowed to continue attacking Hezbollah after the military group targeted northern Israel.
The IDF issued evacuation orders for 29 villages in southern Lebanon on Sunday after two suspected drones hit a military zone in Israel.
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Sprawled over 80,000 square metres, the colossal structure will be the biggest hotel in the country (Picture: Gołębiewski Pobierowo)
Thirteen floors, 1,240 rooms, 80,000 square metres: a colossal mega-hotel on the Baltic Sea is about to open.
On Wednesday, June 17, the five-star Gołębiewski Pobierowo will open its doors to guests.
While it won’t be the largest in Europe – narrowly beaten by the Royal National Hotel in London (1,630 rooms) and the Rin Grand Hotel in Bucharest (1,459 rooms) – it comes a respectable third place.
Rooms at the hotel, in the Polish resort of Pobierowo, can already be booked, starting at £300 (€350) per night. Suites go up to £775 (€900).
Marketing chief Marta Maslowska says more than 2,000 bookings were made in the first 24 hours alone.
There is, however, a catch. Of the 1,240 rooms, only 500 have been completed, according to German outlet BILD.
But for guests who do stay, there’s a lot to look forward to.
The outdoor pool is 104 metres long and 60 metres wide (Picture: Gołębiewski Pobierowo)
As well as a vast outdoor pool, 104 metres long and 60 metres wide (more than double the size of the Olympic standard), there is a water park with whirlpools, water slides, a sauna, and a salt grotto.
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In addition to the wellness area, local media reports that the hotel is planning to have a cinema and a supermarket, and activities for travellers who can’t sit still: climbing walls, a bowling alley and volleyball courts.
There will also be a pianist serenading guests in the lobby, and a disco and entertainment area for children.
On the hotel’s website is the promise of four-themed restaurants, though it’s not clear what the themes will be.
It’s all set on the banks of Plaża w Pobierowie, a two-and-a-half mile long beach with soft white sand and the dazzling waters of the Baltic Sea.
The hotel towers over the forested landscape (Picture: Gołębiewski Pobierowo)
A short drive down the pretty coastal roads there are charming seaside villages such as Trzęsacz, famous for its 15th-century church and an interactive museum, which brings visitors on a journey to the past.
A half-hour walk is the town of Pobierowo. In the summer, it has an outdoor inflatable park and treetop climbing experience, and it’s a popular destination for active breaks.
The hotel, which will be the largest in Poland, is the brainchild of the late entrepreneur Tadeusz Golebiewski.
He started out as a waffle baker, then in 1972 founded the biscuit manufacturer Tago and later built up a hotel empire.
An Instagram account for the hotel, curated in Polish, already has more than 9,000 followers.
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Pobierowo is about an hour from Solidarity Szczecin-Goleniów Airport, which is served by Ryanair from Liverpool and London Stansted.
With flight times of under two hours from London, this Polish seaside gem could become popular with Brits looking for a short seaside break.
In recent years, Poland’s Baltic region has seen an uptick in visitors, as tourists increasingly shun the sweltering heat of southern Europe in favour of milder climates.
For the past two summers, visitors have packed Gdańsk’s historic old town, lounged on Sopot’s long beaches, and wandered the cliffs near Gdynia.
‘Poland’s coast increasingly attracts tourists from further abroad,’ said Katarzyna Smierzchalska, marketing manager at Hotel Nadmorski in Gdynia.
She noted that international guests are looking for relief from intense heat elsewhere.
Further east along the Baltic Coast, resorts in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuaniaare also seeing a rise in visitors.
Lithuania’s Baltic Coast is increasingly popular with travellers (Picture: Visit Neringa)
Lithuania’s tourism board reported that the capital Vilnius clocked a record 10 million international arrivals in 2025.
Coastal regions such as Palanga are also increasingly popular with holidaymakers who want a beach break without the Mediterranean heat, and crowds.
Our writer Lucy Daltroff recently travelled there and said she has never been rewarded with ‘such inviting beaches, beautiful nature and consistently good food’.
Ryanair flies direct to Palanga from London Stansted from around £88 return.
You can read Lucy’s full report on what to do, and where to stay, here.
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Michael Dennington’s remains have been identified (Picture: Nottinghamshire Police)
Human remains, which were found on a bypass in Nottinghamshire, have been identified as a man reported missing more than six years ago.
Michael Dennington, born in 1961, was last seen alive at King’s Mill Hospital in Nottinghamshire on May 26, 2020.
Afterwards, he seemingly vanished despite a wide public appeal for information and searches by drone and with divers.
Human remains were found on a central reservation on an A617 bypass in May, and after DNA testing, it was found to be Dennington.
A team of anthropologists, detectives and police had worked at the site until a positive match was made.
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The circumstances around Dennington’s death are still a mystery, but police are awaiting a post-mortem before continuing their investigation.
He was first reported missing in 2020 (Picture: Nottinghamshire Police)
Dennington’s family have been informed, the police added.
Detective Stuart Barson said: ‘These types of investigations are complex, and we needed to ensure the results of DNA testing were conclusive before releasing information about the deceased.
‘We are now in a position to release these details. An investigation is still underway surrounding the circumstances of this death, and we are currently waiting for the final post-mortem reports.
‘We are working closely with the family, who are being updated on any developments and offered support.
‘As I am sure you can understand, the family have asked for privacy during this incredibly difficult time.’
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Man Utd and Arsenal are interested in signing Mateus Fernandes (Picture: Getty)
West Ham shareholder Daniel Kretinsky insists the club are under no pressure to sell players for ‘financial reasons’ as Manchester United and Arsenal chase Mateus Fernandes.
Portugal international Fernandes is one of several West Ham players who have been heavily linked with moves away from the London Stadium following the Hammers’ relegation to the Championship.
West Ham signed Fernandes from Southampton last summer and the 21-year-old enjoyed an impressive campaign despite the east Londoners slipping out of the Premier League.
Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for Fernandes as they chase midfield reinforcements for new permanent boss Michael Carrick.
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United have already agreed a deal to sign Brazil’s Ederson from Atalanta but want at least one more midfielder to arrive through the doors at Old Trafford.
Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba have all been linked with United but Fernandes is seen as a more realistic target given West Ham’s relegation.
But Manchester United face competition from Premier League champions Arsenal and Real Madrid, who recently appointed legendary Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho as their new manager.
Man Utd’s new permanent manager Michael Carrick (Picture: Getty)
West Ham have reportedly slapped an asking price of £80m on Fernandes and London Stadium chief Kretinsky insists players will not be sold on the cheap despite a painful and costly relegation.
‘We have a very credible strategy,’ Kretinsky, who is set to become West Ham’s largest shareholder and also owns the Daily Mail, told The Times.
‘We don’t need to sell the players for financial reasons. We are doing this to make sure we are promoted back to the Premier League immediately. That is our only goal.
West Ham United shareholder Daniel Kretinsky (Picture: Getty)
‘Key players are waiting for us. They want to see there is a real chance of keeping the squad together. What matters is funding, strategy and consistency.
‘We have spoken to all of them. They need to see that our project is real and serious. Promotion is our only goal.’
Manchester United have made midfield reinforcements their priority this summer to compensate for Casemiro’s departure and the possible exit of Manuel Ugarte.
Fernandes after West Ham’s relegation was confirmed (Picture: Getty)
The Red Devils have already held talks with West Ham over a deal for Fernandes and United captain Bruno Fernandes is said to have ‘approved’ the transfer.
But Arsenal have also identified the Hammers as a possible summer target as they look to bolster Mikel Arteta’s title-winning squad.
Last week, in an exclusive interview with **Metro** , Michael Owen backed Manchester United’s pursuit of Fernandes.
‘I thought he was brilliant last season,’ said Owen, the face of Casino.org in the UK, a leading comparison website helping Brits find online casinos that suit their preferences.
‘I watched him a lot I think he’s a very good pick. He’s reasonably young which is another massive tick. If you’re going to be spending 80 to 100 million then you don’t want to be buying someone that’s in their late 20s.
‘I could see him and Kobbie Mainoo forming a great partnership in there, and the other thing is he should be gettable.
‘West Ham have gone into the Championship and he’s not going to want to be playing in the Championship so I mean I would think that he’s very gettable and I think he’s very good.
‘I personally would be making him my first choice.’
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Gary Lineker says he was ‘surprised’ by a number of Thomas Tuchel’s selections for England’s World Cup squad, including the ‘baffling’ omission of Lewis Hall.
Newcastle United defender Hall was surprisingly overlooked by Tuchel, who last month picked the 26 players he would take to the United States as the Three Lions bid to win the World Cup.
Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly is expected to be England’s first-choice left-back during the World Cup, while Tuchel also called up Hall’s Newcastle teammate Dan Burn and Tottenham defender Djed Spence.
Lineker found Hall’s absence ‘baffling’, however, and says he was surprised Chelsea’s Cole Palmer and Manchester United’s Harry Maguire were both overlooked.
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‘It certainly surprised me but I would say that everyone has their own view on this and pretty much everyone will differ from the England manager in one or two positions,’ Lineker said on The Rest is Football podcast.
‘All that matters really is what the England manager thinks, but there are a few things I can’t understand.
‘It won’t matter one iota if England go all the way and win the World Cup and Thomas Tuchel has said it’s not about picking the most talented players, it’s about putting a team together, and I totally get that.
England boss Thomas Tuchel (Picture: Getty)
‘I think there were a couple of standout ones for me. Everyone would choose a different squad and there’s only one opinion that counts but I found Lewis Hall’s omission hard to understand, I really did.
‘He’s been brilliant this season. Tuchel has talked about Djed Spence being the second-choice left-back but he’s more of a right-back and he spoke about his pace if we come up against a really quick winger.
‘But Lewis Hall was the only player I’ve really seen cope with Lamine Yamal this season. So I found that decision a little bit baffling.’
Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall (Picture: Getty)
Discussing Palmer’s omission, legendary England striker Lineker added: ‘I was disappointed about Cole Palmer because Noni Madueke had an okay season but he plays second fiddle to Bukayo Saka most of the time.
‘Cole gives you something different he’s a moment player. Also, if we rewind 12 months he was the player of the tournament at the Club World Cup where this tournament is being played.
‘Yes he’s been injured a lot this season but he was out in patches and I think he showed that sharpness in Chelsea’s last few games and was coming back into form.’
Chelsea star Cole Palmer will miss the World Cup (Picture: Getty)
Lineker also branded Maguire ‘really unlucky’ not to be going to another major tournament with England.
‘I think Harry Maguire was really unlucky,’ he said. ‘Tuchel spoke very highly of Dan Burn and said he could be a real leader in there.
‘I suspected he wouldn’t pick both of them because they’re similar players in many ways, but Maguire is really unlucky because he had the advantage of playing at major international tournaments where he’s always played well and never let England down.’
One last decision that ‘really surprised’ Lineker was Ivan Toney’s inclusion after spending the last two seasons in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ahli.
‘I was really surprised about Ivan Toney as well, that one came out of nowhere,’ said Lineker, who was the top goalscorer at the 1986 World Cup.
‘I don’t think anyone was talking about him because he’s been playing in the Saudi league for a couple of years. He’s a good player of course but I did find that slightly surprising.’
England kick-start their World Cup campaign on June 17 against Croatia, before two more group games against Ghana and Panama.
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The father of Molly Russell, who took her own life aged 14 after seeing harmful content online, has warned a ban on social media for under-16s is being ‘rushed’ by the government.
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce tomorrow morning that the UK will follow Australia’s lead and prevent young people from accessing certain social media sites.
It comes less than three weeks after the end of a consultation that drew more than 110,000 responses, including tens of thousands from parents across the country.
Ian Russell, who set up the Molly Rose Foundation in his daughter’s honour, said he was ‘quite frankly dismayed’ by reports the government is preparing an announcement.
He told the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg: ‘In opposition, Keir Starmer promised to tighten up the online safety world by regulating better.
‘Early last year, father-to-father, I met with him briefly and he was very concerned, and he promised me he would look into effective solutions to deal with this problem.
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‘He seemed concerned. But as we sit here on the verge of this announcement, it seems that he’s not kept either of those promises.’
Mr Russell added: ‘If he’s playing politics, what he’s doing is gambling with young people’s lives. And I find that deplorable.’
Molly Russell’s death in November 2017 led to the creation of the suicide prevention charity the Molly Rose Foundation (Picture: PA)
Reacting to Mr Russell’s comments, Lisa Nandy told the BBC she would ‘respectfully disagree with some of what he said’, adding there is ‘no one solution to this and there has to be a basket of measures’.
The Culture Secretary said: ‘There is an urgency to this because young people need help now and we cannot stand aside and not act when we see that very clearly.
‘The tech companies have had more than enough time to get their own house in order, and to be able to create products that keep children safe online.
‘If they’re not prepared to do it, they lose the right, frankly, to market their products towards children and I don’t think the government should be neutral about that.’
A new poll for the Public Policy Research (IPPR) think tank has found the public is largely split on whether children’s social media use should be tackled with a ban or through tighter regulation.
The survey showed 44% of the public wanted to see a ban, while 39% said they would prefer regulation.
Tech Secretary Liz Kendall will likely be responsible for setting out the ban (Picture: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Shutterstock)
However, 54% of parents with a child under 16 said they would back a ban compared to 36% who were in favour of tighter regulation.
Mr Russell pointed towards research conducted by the Molly Rose Foundation charity, which focuses on suicide prevention, which suggests that only slightly fewer children were seeing harmful content online after the introduction of the Online Safety Act.
Those arguing in favour of a ban include Esther Ghey, whose transgender teenage daughter Brianna was stabbed to death in February 2023.
She told **Metro** last month: ‘This really calls for strong leadership from Keir Starmer. We are talking about people in this country that he is in charge of. We are talking about children.
‘This is such an opportunity for him to really lead on this.
‘The longer we delay, the more children’s lives will be lost and the more families will be joining the group we are part of.’
The government has come under great pressure to block social media for under-16s since shortly after Australia began enforcing its ban in December 2025.
Peers in the House of Lords voted twice to place the measure in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, leading to a compromise where ministers promised ‘some form of age or functionality restrictions’.
Recent reports suggest the government may follow Australia’s lead in allowing under-16s to access some curated social media sites such as YouTube Kids while blocking access to others.
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Michael Carrick is looking to bolster his Manchester United squad during the transfer window (Picture: Getty)
Manchester United will take a significant step towards completing their first signing of the transfer window with Brazil World Cup start Ederson set to undergo a medical in New York.
The Atalanta midfielder was an unused substitute during Brazil’s opening Group C match against Morocco which finished in a 1-1 draw.
Ederson was only called into the Selecao squad following an injury to Wesley, ahead of which his eagerly anticipated move to United had virtually been agreed.
Michael Carrick is hoping to make significant additions to a squad that currently looks ill-equipped to deal with the rigours of combining domestic and European commitments next season.
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Having lost Casemiro, strengthening in midfield represents a priority for Carrick and the addition of Ederson, assuming he passes his medical as per corrieredellosport represents a solid start to United’s transfer business at a cost of £35m.
United and Carrick, however, are ready to admit defeat in their attempts to recruit Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, with the England international set to join Manchester City in a move that could end up costing over £120m.
A number of other midfielders, including the likes of Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton and Alex Scott, remain on United’s radar but, according to Fabrizio Romano, the club are likely to drop their interest in Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali.
Brazil’s midfielder Ederson was a late call-up to Carlo Ancelotti’s squad (Picture: Getty)
The Italy international, who is also coveted by Arsenal and Juventus, and his Newcastle teammate Lewis Hall, also a primary Untied target, would cost a combined fee of between £120 – £130m which is deemed too expensive, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Whether United get a glimpse of Ederson in action at the World Cup remains to be seen, but the prospect of him featuring may well have been enhanced after Brazil’s lacklustre start to the tournament.
Ancelotti’s side were left with questions to answer after a disjointed display in which they were repeatedly stretched by their opponents’ pace and movement.
‘I don’t think we started the match well, the team was a bit nervous, we lost possession too often and lost too many challenges. The first half wasn’t good,” said Ancelotti, who noted that his sidegot better after the break.
Manchester United lost Ederson’s Brazil teammate Casemiro at the end of last season (Picture: Getty)
‘It improved in the second half; it’s a tough match because Morocco are a good side.
‘I think there was a bit of nervousness. In the first half they were breaking out of our press and making dangerous counter-attacks.’
His Morocco counterpart Mohamed Ouahbi added: ‘If you’re asking me if I want to have the same trajectory (as in 2022), no, I want to go beyond the semi-finals this time.
‘This was one point but we hoped to have more. One point is good enough and we will improve.’
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