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The World in Brief from The Economist

Trump rows back deal claim; a fatal shooting at the White House, and more

The World in Brief from The Economist

The Economist

Daily News, Global News, News, News & Politics

4.11.2K Ratings

🗓️ 25 May 2026

⏱️ 5 minutes

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Summary

Donald Trump said a deal with Iran “isn’t even fully negotiated yet”, rowing back his claim that one had been “largely negotiated”, and dismissed those “critical about something they know nothing about”.

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This is the World in Brief from The Economist.

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The This is the World in Brief from The Economist. Our top stories

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Donald Trump said a deal with Iran isn't even fully negotiated yet

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rowing back

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his claim that one had been largely negotiated and dismissed those critical about something they

1:02.7

know nothing about. Several Republican senators have criticised reported details of the deal.

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Diplomats say a main sticking point is when Iranian assets will be unfrozen,

1:12.8

at the beginning of the deal, or 30 or 60 days into it, depending on progress on the nuclear issue.

1:19.8

Officials said that American Secret Service agents returned fire on a gunman near the White House,

1:25.3

killing the individual. The suspect, reportedly a 21-year-old known to the service,

1:31.0

approached a checkpoint to enter the complex and drew a gun.

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A bystander was hit and injured,

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although it has not yet been revealed by whom.

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Mr. Trump was in the White House at the time,

1:40.9

but was unaffected, a spokesperson said.

1:44.6

Police in Turkey removed Osgur Ozel from the Republican People's Party's headquarters,

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