International from Sunday, June 21st, 2026

Fifty-four people have been injured, and another 18 were missing after an explosion at Qatar's core LNG processing site of Ras Laffan on Sunday, authorities said.

A severe heatwave gripped much of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), prompting nationwide warnings, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots.

United States President Donald Trump claims UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will step down, with a decision set to be made as early as Monday.

United States Vice President JD Vance hailed a "historic" first meeting that saw "progress" as US-Iran peace talks began at a Swiss mountaintop resort on Sunday.