the deal with the world powers six years ago. under that agreement, iran agreed to reduce its nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of sanctions. the people of iraq elevating today in a parliamentary election which the president has described as an opportunity to rebuild the state. iraq is grappling with an economic crisis, rampant corruption and sectarian division. the election is being held early after months of anti—government protests. the chancellor of austria, sebastian kurz, says he will step down after his place on investigation of corruption offences. he stepped down after his coalition partners, the greens, withdrew support describing him as unfit to govern. the batching hurts denies the allegations and says he will continue leading the party —— sebastian kurz.