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Iran-US talks expected Thursday despite fears of strikes

Iranian officials held out hope for progress towards a deal to head off renewed conflict when talks with US negotiators resume on Thursday, despite a huge build-up of American military might in the Middle East.

USA defeat Canada for Olympic men's ice hockey gold, Trump celebrates

The United States won the men's ice hockey gold at the Winter Olympics for the first time in 46 years as Jack Hughes' overtime goal gave them a thrilling 2-1 win over Canada on Sunday.

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EU 'expects' US to honour trade deal as Trump hikes tariffs

The European Commission called Sunday for Washington to abide by the terms of the trade deal struck last year with the EU, as President Donald Trump announced new global tariff hikes a day after an adverse Supreme Court ruling.

US says trade deals in force despite court ruling on tariffs

US trade deals with the European Union, China and other partners remain in force despite the Supreme Court ruling that struck down many of President Donald Trump's tariffs, a top official said Sunday.

Iran vows to defend itself but sees diplomatic solution to US standoff

Iran's top diplomat said Sunday that his country would strike back at US interests in the Middle East in the event of an attack, though he still saw a chance for a diplomatic resolution.

Iranian students rally for second day as fears of war with US mount

Iranian students gathered for fresh pro- and anti-government rallies Sunday commemorating those killed in recent protests, as fears loomed of renewed conflict with the United States over the country's nuclear programme.

Afghans mourn villagers killed in Pakistani strikes

Afghans gathered around a mass grave Sunday to bury villagers killed in overnight air strikes by Pakistan, which said its military targeted militants.

Greenland does not need US hospital ship: Danish minister

Greenland does not need medical assistance from other countries, Denmark's defence minister said Sunday, after US President Donald Trump claimed he was sending a hospital ship to the autonomous Danish territory that he covets.

Russian missile barrage hits energy, railways across Ukraine

Russia fired scores of missiles and drones at targets across Ukraine on Sunday, crashing into energy and rail infrastructure and residential buildings, just two days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.

Pakistan launches deadly strikes in Afghanistan

Pakistan said Sunday it launched multiple air strikes targeting militants in neighbouring Afghanistan, where the government reported children were among dozens of people killed and wounded.

Indigenous protesters occupy Cargill port terminal in Brazil

Indigenous protesters in Brazil occupied a shipping terminal operated by US agricultural giant Cargill on Saturday, demanding a ban on dredging Amazon waterways.

Four lives changed by four years of Russia-Ukraine war

Tens of thousands of civilians and hundreds of thousands of soldiers have been killed in the Russia-Ukraine war.

As US pressures Nigeria over Christians, what does Washington want?

US President Donald Trump's decision to put Nigeria on a blacklist for religious freedom violations has sparked high-level talks between Abuja and Washington -- but what they can agree on remains to be seen.

Dark times under Syria's Assad hit Arab screens for Ramadan

A Syrian prison warden screams at a group of chained, crouching inmates in a harrowing scene from one of several Ramadan television series this year that tackle the era of former ruler Bashar al-Assad.

More than 1,500 request amnesty under new Venezuela law

More than 1,500 political prisoners in Venezuela have applied for amnesty under a new law, the head of the country's legislature said Saturday, two days after the measure -- enacted under pressure from Washington -- came into effect.

Ilker Catak's 'Yellow Letters' wins Golden Bear at Berlin film festival

"Yellow Letters", directed by German filmmaker Ilker Catak, won the Golden Bear for best film at the Berlin Film Festival on Saturday in a ceremony reflecting the controversy over Gaza which has dogged this year's edition of the event.

Thousands march in France for slain far-right activist

Thousands of people marched in southeastern France on Saturday under heavy security in tribute to a far-right activist whose killing, blamed on the hard left, has put the country on edge.

Fears of renewed conflict haunt Tehran as US issues threats

Tehran resident Hamid struggles to sleep as fears of renewed conflict haunt the Iranian capital after last year's 12-day war with Israel.

Thousands march in France for slain far-right activist under heavy security

Thousands of people marched in southeastern France on Saturday under heavy security in tribute to a far-right activist whose killing, blamed on the hard left, has put the country on edge.

Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15%

President Donald Trump raised the global duty on imports into the United States to 15 percent on Saturday, doubling down on his promise to maintain his aggressive tariff policy a day after the Supreme Court ruled much of it illegal.

Iranian students chant anti-government slogans, as US threats loom

Iranian students chanted anti-government slogans and scuffled with counter-protesters on Saturday in the latest display of anger at the country's clerical leaders, who also face a US military build-up aimed at pressuring them into a nuclear deal.

Hezbollah vows resistance after deadly Israeli strike

Hezbollah warned Saturday that it would have no choice but to fight on after an Israeli strike on targets in Lebanon killed eight of its operatives.

'Stormy seas' of Gaza row overshadow Berlin film fest finale

The 76th Berlin Film Festival draws to a close on Saturday after 10 days of what its director called "stormy seas" unleashed by a controversy over the war in Gaza, which often overshadowed discussion of the 22 films in competition.

Brazil, India ink critical minerals deal as leaders meet

India and Brazil agreed to boost cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after talks in New Delhi with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Impact of Israeli-Palestinian conflict plays out on screen in Berlin

This year's Berlin Film Festival has seen controversy raging off-screen over the Gaza war, with some of the works being shown also grappling with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its global impact.

Venezuela grants amnesty to 379 political prisoners

Venezuelan authorities have granted amnesty to 379 political prisoners, a lawmaker said Friday, after a new law was enacted by interim authorities following the US toppling of former leader Nicolas Maduro.

Austria turns Hitler's home into a police station

Turning the house where Adolf Hitler was born into a police station has raised mixed emotions in his Austrian hometown.

Brazil, India eye critical minerals deal as leaders meet

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are set to meet in New Delhi on Saturday, seeking to boost cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths.

Trump imposes 10% global tariff after stinging court rebuke

President Donald Trump imposed Friday an additional 10 percent tariff on imports into the United States after the Supreme Court struck down many of his sweeping and often arbitrary duties, delivering a stinging rebuke on his signature economic policy.

What's next after US Supreme Court tariff ruling?

The Supreme Court's striking down of President Donald Trump's global tariffs, while a relief to many, heralds more months of uncertainty as US businesses brace for new levies and a fight for refunds plays out.

Police battle opposition protesters in Albanian capital

Albanian police on Friday fired water cannon and tear gas to break up new anti-corruption protests by opposition right-wing demonstrators who hurled fireworks and homemade petrol bombs.

Trump unleashes personal assault on 'disloyal' Supreme Court justices

US President Donald Trump launched an extraordinary personal attack Friday on the Supreme Court justices who struck down his global tariffs, including two of his own appointees, and claimed they were being "swayed by foreign interests."

Anxious Venezuelans seek clarity on new amnesty law

Families in Venezuela continued to wait anxiously outside prisons Friday, as questions swirled about a newly passed mass amnesty law pushed through by interim authorities following the US toppling of Nicolas Maduro.

Zelensky says no 'family day' in rare personal interview to AFP

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told AFP on Friday there was "no such thing as a family day", conceding that he was not able to spend much time with his wife and children as the Russian invasion drags into a fifth year.

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