Axios reports that after rejecting Iran's proposal to end the war, Trump said he expects US negotiators to hold additional talks with Iran this week. Qatar and other regional mediators are working to restart negotiations, but key gaps remain: Iran wants to focus on the Strait of Hormuz and a US maritime blockade, while the US is demanding concessions on the nuclear file. Two regional sources said indirect US‑Iran talks could begin as early as Monday, though it is unclear whether differences can

The Jialing River mega-bridge on the Langzhong–Yingshan expressway in Nanchong, Sichuan achieved successful closure on the 26th after more than three years of construction. The 1,379m, 32.5m-wide double‑tower, dual‑plane cable‑stayed bridge is the expressway’s key control project; its closure paves the way for the full 103km route to be completed and opened by year‑end. Once operational, travel time between Langzhong and Yingshan is expected to fall from about 2.5 hours to roughly 40 minutes, enabling county‑to‑county highway connectivity across Nanchong. Authorities say the link will strengthen northeast Sichuan’s road network and support regional urban‑industrial integration and the Chengdu–Chongqing twin‑city economic circle.

A UK government spokesman said the prime minister is receiving continuous updates on the incident at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.