Fears grow as the Middle East conflict spreads, with Saudi Arabia joining US strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq. The US has launched overnight counterstrikes after Iranian attacks targeted American bases across the region. Also ahead, French and Spanish firefighters brace for a predicted fourth summer heat wave as they battle devastating wildfires. And football fans push back against FIFA's plan to create a new 20-billion-dollar commercial subsidiary, raising concerns over the future of the world's most popular sport.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini in Beijing after a welcome ceremony, with the two leaders pledging to expand cooperation across various sectors. Also ahead, the latest developments from the Middle East, as the US accuses Iran of breaking a ceasefire with a new wave of attacks, and the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Japan, where many people remain trapped in the rubble of a collapsed shopping center.

Wildfires rage across France and Spain, forcing more than 300,000 people to evacuate. A fragile pause in the Iran conflict, as Washington and Tehran reportedly explore possible talks. And Slovak President Peter Pellegrini begins a state visit to Beijing at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The battle to contain raging wildfires continues in France and Spain, with hundreds of thousands of acres engulfed by flames fueled by soaring temperatures and bone-dry conditions. A major manhunt is over in Germany after police shot dead the suspect behind a suspected terror attack at a public event in Berlin. After two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes between the United States and Iran, is the pause in fighting a turning point, or just a temporary lull giving diplomacy a chance?

Global oil prices soar as Red Sea attacks mark a new escalation in the Iran war, while US President Donald Trump issues a new threat. New conditions for the nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, Trump says it's subject to Riyadh joining the Abraham accords. Venezuela's earthquake survivors struggle with grief, destruction and the difficult road ahead.

The US signs a landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about proliferation in the Middle East. Also, the death of an African American teenager is ruled undetermined by an independent investigator. And Switzerland joins the growing list of European countries recognizing African ownership of stolen colonial era artifacts.

The US and Iran keep up their daily attacks while Trump administration officials admit the war's cost tens of billions of dollars in their bid to request even more funding from Congress. ASEAN foreign ministers issue a joint statement expressing deep concern about the effects of renewed fighting on the region's people and economies. We find out how the real cost of Al is causing the Silicon Valley to take a second look at how to use it.

Another round of US air strikes on Iran with Tehran again targeting Jordan where two US soldiers were killed. Rebels in Yemen have declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, Riyadh strongly condemning the Houthis' embargo threat. And Andy Burnham becomes Britain's 7th prime minister in a decade. He vows to end political turbulence and economic stagnation.

We have highlights of a World Cup filled with firsts and controversies after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the tournament. Tehran is accusing Washington of hitting a nuclear site after deadly Iranian attacks on an air base in Jordan. The many advances and issues raised by Al highlighted at a World Conference in Shanghai. China calls on leaders to ensure that no nation is left behind.

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with his Kazakh counterpart in Shanghai, with AI collaboration taking center stage as the city gears up for a major AI conference. A sixth day of renewed hostilities between the US and Iran. Washington strikes targets in the Persian Gulf while Tehran launches new attacks on US military bases in the region. And a controversial renovation plan in Egypt. The challenge of protecting an ancient wonder while expanding its tourism potential.