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What happens when a US-Iran deal, a hostage swap, and fresh violence in Europe all land in the same news cycle? Here are the must-know world updates today, in plain English.

US-Iran deal in force 🇺🇸🇮🇷: BBC says the memorandum has taken effect, the US lifted its naval blockade, and JD Vance says Iran gets no money or sanctions relief unless it changes behaviour.

Middle East hostage release: BBC reports six Israeli hostages were freed ahead of a Palestinian prisoner release, and says they are the final living hostages freed in the first phase of the ceasefire.

Europe under strain: BBC says one person was killed in a stabbing in France, with Macron calling it an Islamist terrorist attack; it also reports Berlin police believe a suspect planned to kill Jewish people.

From peace signals to pressure points: Livemint says PM Modi told Zelensky India will always be on the side of peace after their G7 talks, while AP says Netanyahu has authorized direct talks with Lebanon.