CAIRO (AP) — The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, regional officials told The Associated Press on Sunday. They said details and timelines would be worked out later.

Iran has not publicly committed to giving up its uranium — a key demand of U.S. President Donald Trump — and the sides previously seemed close to a deal in recent weeks. Trump on Saturday said a deal had been “largely negotiated,” after calls with Israel and other regional allies.

“The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, and I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal in that time is on our side,” Trump said on social media Sunday. He said the U.S. relationship with Iran is becoming “much more professional and productive.”

The strait’s reopening would begin to ease a worldwide energy crisis sparked by the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment of Iran on Feb. 28, which led Tehran to effectively close the crucial waterway. Prices have spiked for oil, gas and several downstream products, jolting the world economy. Experts say it would take several weeks or even months for shipping and prices to recover to prewar levels.

The U.S. has blockaded Iranian ports for over a month, and Trump on Sunday said the blockade “will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed.”

The emerging deal would include Iran giving up uranium

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on a visit to India, said that “significant progress, although not final progress, has been made” in negotiations, and the world would no longer need to fear Iran getting a nuclear weapon, without elaborating.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian told state TV they were ready “to assure the world that we are not after a nuclear weapon.” Iran’s embassy in India responded to Rubio on social media, saying Tehran has an “inalienable” right to nuclear technology.

Iran has always insisted its program is peaceful while enriching uranium to near weapons-grade levels.

Under the potential deal, Tehran would agree to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, according to the two regional officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive negotiations.

One official, with direct knowledge of the negotiations, said how Iran would give up the uranium would be subject to further talks during a 60-day period. Some would likely be diluted, while the rest would be transferred to a third country, the official said. Russia has offered to take it.

Iran has 440.9 kilograms (972 pounds) of uranium that is enriched up to 60% purity, a short, technical step from weapons-grade levels of 90%, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Trump has sought greater concessions from Iran than those required under a 2015 Obama-era agreement that the U.S. later withdrew from under Trump.

On Saturday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei told the state-run news agency that there are “narrowing differences” between the Iranian and U.S. positions, but that Iran is cautious after being attacked twice in the past year during nuclear negotiations.

Pakistani army chief Asim Munir, a key mediator, left Tehran late Saturday after more talks with Iranian officials.

The strait would reopen and Iran would be able to sell oil

Under the emerging agreement, the Strait of Hormuz would gradually reopen in parallel with the U.S. ending its blockade, the officials said.

The U.S. would allow Iran to sell its oil through sanctions waivers, said the second official, who has been briefed on the negotiations. Sanctions relief and the release of Iran’s frozen funds would be negotiated during the 60-day time frame, the official said.

Both officials said the draft deal includes an end to the war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon.

Twelve weeks have passed since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, killing its supreme leader and other top officials. A ceasefire with Iran has held since April 7, though the sides have exchanged fire on occasion.

Several countries, including the European Union and the United Kingdom, welcomed progress on a possible deal with Iran.

Israel remains concerned over Hezbollah

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a social media post Sunday, said “President Trump and I agreed that any final agreement with Iran must eliminate the nuclear danger,” and that Trump had reaffirmed Israel’s right to defend itself “on every front, including Lebanon.”

Science Minister Gila Gamliel, a member of Netanyahu’s Likud party and part of his national security cabinet, told Israel’s Army Radio that Israel is taking a “wait-and-see” approach.

Israeli officials are concerned that Hezbollah remains a serious threat to Israel and that Lebanon is ill-equipped to disarm it.

A fragile, U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect in Lebanon on April 17, but fighting has continued, mainly in the south. Hezbollah has launched daily drone and rocket attacks on Israeli forces and northern Israel, and Israel has struck targets across Lebanon while its troops remain in large swaths of the south.

More than 3,000 people have been killed in the latest round of fighting, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. Additionally, 22 Israeli soldiers and a defense contractor have been killed in or near southern Lebanon, and two civilians have been killed in northern Israel, according to Netanyahu’s office.

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Lidman reported from Tel Aviv, Israel. Associated Press writers Sheikh Saaliq in New Delhi and Munir Ahmed in Islamabad contributed to this report.

“Cristian’s focus is, and has always been, on recovering as strongly as possible, preparing for the World Cup, and supporting Tottenham Hotspur in every way he can. His commitment to the club, his teammates and the supporters has been evident throughout his time at Tottenham and remains unchanged.”

The public are being asked to avoid the area

Lancashire Police are asking people to avoid a street in Chorley this afternoon (May 24) as they deal with a man on the roof of a property who has ‘refused to come down’.

The force said they were called to Bolton Road in Chorley this morning following reports of a man having climbed on to the roof of a residential property.

He was said to have begun setting small fires and throwing objects from the roof at officers, according to reports.

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Local residents spotted police, fire engines and paramedics parked up on the road, with pedestrians and drivers are being turned away from the scene.

In a full statement, Lancashire Police said: “At 9.16am today (24th May) we were called to Bolton Road in Chorley following reports a man had climbed onto the roof of a property and was refusing to come down.

“Officers have attended the scene and the man has begun throwing objects from the roof and setting small fires. Emergency services, including our colleagues from the fire service, remain at the scene.

“We would ask members of the public to avoid the area whilst efforts are made to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.”

The historical drama was filmed at stunning locations across Derbyshire, Kent and Cambridgeshire.

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An ‘epic’ period drama filmed in Cambridgeshire has been hailed as an ‘outstanding’ production that reduces audiences to tears.

The emotionally powerful film, loosely inspired by genuine historical figures, was shot across numerous breathtaking buildings and countryside settings throughout England.

The overlooked 2008 production from director Justin Chadwick features an impressive ensemble cast, including Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, Eddie Redmayne, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirstin Scott Thomas and Mark Rylance.

The IMDb synopsis for the picture simply states: “Two sisters contend for the affection of King Henry VIII.”

The historical drama chronicles the devastating tale of Anne Boleyn (Portman) and her sister Mary Boleyn (Johansson).

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In the film titled The Other Boleyn Girl, both vie for the affections of the perilous monarch Henry Tudor (Bana), notorious for his appalling treatment of his spouses, reports Derbyshire Live.

Viewers flocked to the comments section of Rotten Tomatoes to express their opinions on the production, with one person declaring: “Every scene has been shot brilliantly! The Other Boleyn Girl is a masterpiece.”

“Whoa, shockingly good, a lot better than I expected it to be,” another confessed, while a third remarked: “I cried, and that is a thing per sé, I never cry.”

One audience member noted: “I definitely never expected to like this movie as much as I did. Amazing performances by Johansson and Portman with a really good cast as well. Probably one of the most messed up and tragic love stories I’ve ever seen.”

Another reflected: “It’s a very complex and heartbreaking story. The acting is great, outstanding really. I enjoyed the movie greatly, even though it scared me from time to time. The hardship of literally staying alive in that time frightened me quite a bit.

“It’s a nice epic drama about betrayal,” one viewer remarked, while another added: “Amazing. Brilliant acting, direction and perfect portrayal of the well known and tragic historical story.”

Nevertheless, not everyone was impressed, with one viewer describing it as “overly dramatic and visually unsettling”.

Another contended: “The acting is great but they play so fast and loose with history it is deeply unsatisfying.”

But where was the sweeping Tudor tragedy filmed? Let’s explore some of its most memorable filming locations throughout the UK.

Where was The Other Boleyn Girl filmed?

Cambridgeshire

According to The Worldwide Guide To Movie Locations, the impressive Ely Cathedral, featuring its intricately carved spiral organ stairs, represents the grand ceremonial areas of the palace.

The Cambridgeshire cathedral, situated 12 miles north of Cambridge, was also employed to recreate Westminster Abbey in the 2012 film The King’s Speech.

Derbyshire

The historical drama captured numerous scenes in Derbyshire, particularly around the Peak District.

Multiple Tudor properties were combined to create the interior of the Boleyn family residence, including the historic Haddon Hall, situated just south of Bakewell in Derbyshire.

Meanwhile, Cave Dale, a limestone valley extending south from the village of Castleton, served as the picturesque green valley through which the King and his entourage ride while travelling to the Boleyn estate. Finally, when Mary is exiled from court, she makes her home in the countryside with William Stafford and her children. These sequences were captured at North Lees Hall, Hathersage in Derbyshire’s Peak District.

Kent

The Other Boleyn Girl was filmed across numerous locations throughout Kent, including the stunning Knole House in Sevenoaks, which served as the palace exterior and the rooftops of 16th century London.

The Tower of London sequences featured in the film were not actually captured in the capital, with Dover Castle in Kent substituting for the famous landmark.

Meanwhile, the 14th century Kent manor house of Penshurst Place serves as Baron’s Hall, where Anne is depicted flirting with the king at a banquet.

The Other Boleyn Girl can be rented for £3.49 or bought for £5.99 on Prime Video and Apple TV+.

Cyclists were told they were ‘in a crime scene’ following an e-scooter crash with a police officer near Buckingham Palace.

An area near the royal residence was cordoned off on Friday after the vehicle collided with an officer on Constitution Hill.

The black vehicle and a policeman’s helmet were both discarded at the scene, the BBC reported.

Passing cyclists were told to ‘get out’ of the cordoned area, which they were told was a ‘crime scene’.

The King was not thought to be at the Palace at the time of the incident, as the Union Flag was flying rather than his personal standard.

An air ambulance attended the scene and both the cyclist and the police officer were taken to a major trauma unit, London Ambulance Service confirmed.

Their injuries were not thought to be either life-threatening or life-changing.

A spokesperson said: ‘We were called at 4.01pm today (22 May) to reports of a road traffic collision near Constitution Hill, SW1A.

‘We sent an ambulance crew, incident response officer and dispatched London Air Ambulance via car to the scene.

‘We treated two males at the scene and took them to a major trauma centre as a priority.’

A statement from Met Police said: ‘At around 16:00hrs on Friday, 22 May an e-scooter was involved in a collision with a police officer who was on foot at the eastern end of Constitution Hill next to Buckingham Palace.

‘Both the rider of the e-scooter and the police officer were taken to hospital. Their injuries were assessed as non-life threatening and non-life changing.

‘The scene of the incident was cordoned off while the level of injuries was confirmed.’

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ITV’s newest game show has made a solid first impression, with viewers declaring it ’10 times better’ than The Neighbourhood, which had a pretty rough run.

Hosted by Graham Norton, the reality show followed real households competing for a £250,000 prize. Alas, it failed to secure a loyal audience and was pulled from its primetime slot following dwindling ratings each week.

Hoping to succeed where The Neighbourhood failed is Nobody’s Fool, fronted by Emily Atack and Danny Dyer.

Tipped with the potential to become the next Traitors, the quiz show plays on the success of saucy drama series Rivals, in which Emily plays Sarah Stratton and Danny plays Freddie Jones.

‘It’s not about how smart you are, but how smart your rivals think you are. Expect lying, scheming, and a whole lot of quizzing,’ teases Nobody’s Fool’s synopsis.

As for the format, 10 contestants stay in a ‘unique and mischievous Smart House,’ which tests intelligence.

In a game of strategy, players must eliminate the worst performer among them, or they will lose half the prize pot.

Nobody’s Fool was first broadcast last night after the final Britain’s Got Talent semi-final in the 9pm slot.

From there, it’ll air on Sunday and Monday evenings at 9pm on ITV1, and episodes can be streamed on ITVX.

It’s fair to say the game show market is saturated these days, meaning it takes a lot for one to stand out and keep viewers coming back.

However, Nobody’s Fool got off to a strong start.

Taking to X, viewers were admittedly shocked by how much they enjoyed its debut.

@roaringleo89 called it ‘addicting’, adding: ‘Great new reality competition show! I’m hooked!’

@JuFitJuJu also praised the ‘twists’, while @JulieMc14795436 predicted: ‘I’m going to really like this.’

@KingOfSunshine ‘will be watching again’, and @SocialMediaJon1 already ‘can’t wait’ for more.

‘Oh I am ENJOYING this… Much more than Neighborhood…’, wrote @TMSdrawings.

‘It’s a bit Traitors/Generation Game/The Chase…and I’m here for it!’, added @gillyn4.

Others need warming up a bit more, though, as @ryxtilley accused the format of ‘ripping off’ The Traitors, and @JeffDGraves said it was ‘not original’.

Launching in the middle of a UK heatwave also likely didn’t help Nobody’s Fool’s campaign, as ratings were lacklustre.

Episode 1 garnered 875k viewers, half a million down on The Neighbourhood as well as Genius Game, which was hosted by David Tennant and landed on the chopping block after just one season.

Commenting on the figures, @KingOfSunshine tweeted: ‘Episode 1 Hottest day of the year combined with Saturday night launch doesn’t give the full picture I would say. Give it a chance to bed in and see. Certainly a much more enjoyable watch compared to other shows launched recently’.

Over the past couple of years, ITV has aired several new reality shows and quizzes.

Sadly, though, not all have triumphed like The 1% Club or been guaranteed a renewal like Love Island.

Instead, Stephen Mangan’s The Fortune Hotel has not yet been confirmed for a third season, Sir Stephen Fry-fronted Jeopardy! UK will not return, and Pictionary, presented by Mel Giedroyc, had its plug pulled after one outing.

Reality-wise, viewers haven’t been sold by the likes of Celebrity Sabotage and Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters also tanked, with hopes for a second season dead in the water.

Whether Nobody’s Fool can restore audiences’ faith in the channel remains to be seen, but it should help having a link to the next season of Rivals, which launched last week.

With an ensemble cast comprising Alex Hassell, Katherine Parkinson, Aidan Turner, and more, series 1 was a huge win for Disney+, becoming the 10th most-streamed series in the US in October 2024.

A second season was subsequently given the green light to continue the adaptation of Dame Jilly Cooper’s novel series.

Nobody’s Fool airs Sunday and Monday at 9pm on ITV1, and episodes can be streamed on ITVX.

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In the grip of severe depression, Phil Wright could not leave his house or even speak to his doctor on the phone.

Because home visits are not guaranteed on the NHS, it meant the father stayed trapped inside for several months without help, while his mental health deteriorated.

Last month, he took his own life – a tragedy his daughter believes could have been prevented if he had access to the right support.

“When my dad passed away, his doctors sent a sympathy card, and I literally ripped it up,” Abbey Wright told The Independent. “I thought if you had done your job properly, you wouldn’t have to give sympathy for what happened.”

Phil’s family realised he desperately needed help last year, when he told them he no longer wanted to be alive.

“He wouldn’t leave the house, he’d never come out, and then in October, he had a breakdown. He was crying, he didn’t want to be here anymore, he just didn’t see the point.”

Ms Wright, who was terrified for her father, called 111 to see if a doctor could come to their home.

She was told that wasn’t possible and her father would have to leave the house or speak to somebody over the phone if he wanted to get help.

“It baffled me,” she said. “I thought, what are we meant to do now? I can’t drag a fully grown man to the doctor, kicking and screaming.”

Despite repeatedly asking for someone to visit, Phil was only able to get phone appointments, and his wife would have to do most of the talking.

“I don’t know how you can assess someone’s mental health on the phone… A phone appointment is not enough to be able to assess the situation,” Ms Wright said.

“You cannot see the anxiety, their body language, their lips trembling; you can’t see any of that on a phone, so you need to see that in person to be able to fully understand they’re not well.”

Ms Wright, who was visiting her father twice a day, said she felt helpless. “It’s like the lights were on, but he wasn’t home. He would just stare into space. He just wasn’t himself at all.

“There’s only so much you can do as a family to try and be there for them. I didn’t know what was going on in his head, my mum certainly didn’t, and I don’t think he did himself.”

She believes that at-home care would have been “hugely” impactful and could have saved her father’s life.

Now, Ms Wright wants to see mandatory home visits for people struggling with severe mental health issues who are unable to leave the house.

“When someone is experiencing extreme mental health issues and cannot leave their home, there should be a mandatory requirement for healthcare professionals to conduct house visits,” she said.

“These individuals need immediate and compassionate face-to-face care, not vague suggestions or impersonal phone calls.”

A spokesperson for Gresleydale Healthcare Centre, Mr Wright’s doctors’ surgery, said: “We were extremely saddened to hear about Mr Wright’s passing, and our heartfelt sympathies and thoughts are with his family and friends.

“Although we are unable to speak about individual cases, the policy of our practice does include the provision of home visits, alongside telephone appointments, for patients who are unable to leave their home. Each case is assessed on an individual basis.

“As part of our normal procedures in circumstances like these, we will review our contacts with Mr Wright and his family in the time leading up to his passing to understand if there are things we could have done differently and if there are any changes to policies or processes needed in the future. A learn from patient safety event has been undertaken and shared with the ICB for learning.

It urged anyone who needs help for a mental health crisis or emergency to call NHS 111.

Gemma Byrne, the policy and influencing manager at mental health charity Mind, said: “For anyone experiencing severe mental health problems, access to the right support is crucial. Where people need face-to-face, human support, we must be able to deliver it.

Last week, the government announced a new mental health strategy that aims to drive a shift from crisis intervention to preventative care as part of its 10-year health plan.

“A decade from now, we cannot still be talking about a system that is overstretched, reactive, and struggling to meet demand,” Ms Byrne said.

“We need a future-focused mental health system that intervenes earlier, responds faster, and delivers high-quality support that reflects the complexity of people’s lives.”

An NHS spokesperson said: “The NHS is continuing to take action to strengthen and improve services for those living with a severe mental illness, but we know there is more to do.

“Every area in England now has new crisis resolution and home treatment teams in place to provide rapid support, including face-to-face care and home visits where clinically appropriate, to ensure people experiencing severe mental health issues can access care in the right setting for their needs.”

If you are experiencing feelings of distress, or are struggling to cope, you can speak to the Samaritans, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email jo@samaritans.org, or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch

If you are based in the USA, and you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org to access online chat from the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.If you are in another country, you can go to www.befrienders.org to find a helpline near you