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Trump says canceling Iran strikes, flags possible deal
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Willis has no regrets risking England career with Bordeaux return
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Yamal, Williams train ahead of Spain's World Cup opener
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El Nino is back, but its effects vary widely
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Van Aert dominates sprint on Tour de France warm-up race
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World Bank lowers global growth forecast on Iran war impacts
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Bangladesh clinch first-ever ODI series win over Australia
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First leather bag from T-Rex cells to be auctioned in Paris
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Unstoppable Antonelli admits rise to F1 summit seems 'crazy'
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Renowned French solo yachtsman Charlie Dalin dies aged 42
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'Probably' my last F1 race in Barcelona, says Alonso
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Weather pattern El Nino has begun, says US agency NOAA
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England cricket chief ponders booze ban after Stokes's nightclub incident
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Stocks rebound, oil wavers as traders weigh Iran, rates outlook
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Trump vows to take Iran oil terminals, launch new strikes
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Niger criminalises same-sex relations with jail terms
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Somali referee banned by US to officiate European Super Cup - UEFA
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Smuggled dinosaur fossils return to Mongolia after two decades
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Over 260 Nigerians fleeing xenophobic attacks in S. Africa return home
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Tight security for G7 summit at Lake Geneva resort
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ECB makes first rate hike since 2023 to tame Iran war inflation
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Pope condemns 'indifference' towards migrants on Canaries trip
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UK defence minister John Healey announces shock resignation in funding row
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Stocks diverge, oil falls as traders weigh Iran, rates outlook
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New Zealand's Conway jets home between Tests to attend birth of child
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McKeown eyeing world record after sizzling at Australian trials
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Carbon dioxide removal slow to take off, alarming scientists
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O'Neill confirmed as Celtic's permanent boss after double triumph
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Bangladesh chase 192 in 41 overs after Australia collapse in rain-hit ODI
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Relegated Wolves sack Edwards after seven months in charge
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Wimbledon prize money pot increased to £64.2 million
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Iran's World Cup team finds supporters in Mexico
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Sweden withdraws controversial proposal to jail 13-year-olds
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'Racist thuggery' condemned after second night of disorder in N.Ireland
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Economic pressures 'manageable': Indonesian deputy finance minister
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G7 allies seek to bridge divide with Trump at France summit
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Serena's comeback at Queen's over after Mboko injury withdrawal
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Pope arrives in Spain's Canary Islands to meet migrants
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Scientists warn of record heat, threats to climate monitoring
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Iran warns Mideast truce 'practically meaningless' after US strikes
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Russia unblocks Roblox after widespread child anger
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Sweden withdraws disputed proposal to jail 13-year-olds
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UK probes Ryanair over fees for parents to sit with children
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Small, efficient and revolutionary: The IPOP electric car from Alsace
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Solomon Islands says China security pact to remain secret
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Israeli envoy says 'on the same side' with Lebanon after talks in US
Direct talks between Israel and Lebanon concluded in Washington on Tuesday, with Israel's envoy hailing a "wonderful exchange" and saying the two countries are "on the same side" in opposing Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Ukraine says Russian attacks kill seven, including child
Russian strikes killed seven people, including a child, and wounded dozens across Ukraine on Tuesday, regional authorities said.
Lebanon, Israel start direct talks as Hezbollah launches new attacks
Washington's top diplomat urged Israel and Lebanon to seize a "historic opportunity" for peace as direct talks between the two opened on Tuesday despite objections from Hezbollah, which announced fresh attacks on Israel just as negotiations got underway.
Italy shifts away from Israel, US over Mideast war
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni received a sharp rebuke from US President Donald Trump and suspended a defence agreement with Israel on Tuesday, signalling a shift in her foreign relations.
Direct Israel-Lebanon peace talks a 'historic opportunity': Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Tuesday for Israel and Lebanon to seize a "historic opportunity" for peace as the first direct talks in decades between the two countries got underway in Washington.
Trump admin wants new Fed chair in place 'as soon as possible'
The Trump administration wants Kevin Warsh in place as the new US central bank chair "as soon as possible," with the existing Fed chief's term coming soon to an end, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday.
Lebanon, Israel start direct talks as Trump blockades Iran
Washington's top diplomat urged Israel and Lebanon to seize a "historic opportunity" for peace as direct talks between the two opened on Tuesday despite objections from Hezbollah, which announced fresh attacks on Israel just as negotiations got underway.
Musk's father seeking Russian refuge for S.African farmers
The father of tech billionaire Elon Musk is working on a project to provide refugee status in Russia for South African farmers, he told AFP on Tuesday, in a project similar to one by the US government.
Lavrov blasts efforts to 'contain' Russia, China on Beijing visit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticised efforts he said were aimed at "containing" Russia and China on Tuesday during a visit to Beijing, where he also discussed with his Chinese counterpart plans for a meeting "within the year" between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.
Iran nuclear programme 'set back' but not wiped out
The United States and Israel may have obstructed the path towards a future Iran-built nuclear bomb by severely damaging the Islamic republic's nuclear and ballistic capabilities in recent attacks.
IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast on Mideast war
The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection Tuesday, warning that the world economy could be "thrown off course" by war in the Middle East -- as the conflict roils commodity markets and sparks higher prices.
Ukraine and Germany sign defence deal, boost drone cooperation
The leaders of Ukraine and Germany on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership centred on defence as Europe seeks to learn from Ukrainian battlefield expertise, especially in drone warfare.
Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: tracker
At least two ships sailing from Iranian ports crossed the Hormuz Strait on Monday despite a US military blockade, maritime tracking data indicated Tuesday.
Lavrov bashes efforts to 'contain' Russia, China on Beijing visit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticised efforts he said were aimed at "containing" Russia and China, Moscow's state media said on Tuesday during his visit to Beijing.
Stocks rise, oil slips on hopes for Mideast peace deal
Stock markets climbed and oil prices retreated Tuesday on rekindled hopes for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the key Strait of Hormuz to end disruptions that have sent energy prices soaring.
France, UK to host Hormuz talks Friday: French presidency
France and Britain will co-host a video conference Friday of countries ready to contribute to a "purely defensive mission" to secure the Strait of Hormuz, the French president's office said.
Zelensky in Germany for military talks amid drone boom
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday visited Germany, his country's biggest military backer, which is increasingly seeking to tap UKraines battlefield expertise.
Xi calls for closer ties with Spain in face of global 'chaos'
China's President Xi Jinping warned against a return to the "law of the jungle" in international relations and called for closer economic ties with Spain as he met Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday, according to Chinese state media.
Wisden laments India's 'Orwellian' control of world cricket
Wisden has criticised Indian political interference in global cricket administration, labelling the current situation "increasingly Orwellian".
Lebanon, Israel to hold direct talks as Trump blockades Iran
Lebanese and Israeli representatives were set to meet Tuesday in Washington for their first direct talks in decades, but Hezbollah's opposition to the US-mediated negotiations signalled little prospect of an agreement to stop fighting.
US blockade of Iran ports threatens already crippled oil supply
Washington's decision to blockade Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz is sending tremors through global energy markets, raising fears of a fresh oil shock by threatening supplies to Asia.
Fresh from conflict, Pakistan plays 'peacemaker' in US-Iran talks
As the clock ticked down to US President Donald Trump's deadline to destroy Iran's civilisation last week, hope emerged from an unlikely corner, with Pakistan's prime minister first seeking -- and within hours securing -- a two-week ceasefire between the warring sides.
Botswana seals energy, mining deals with Oman
Botswana has signed energy and mining exploration agreements with Oman as it seeks to deepen economic ties with the sultanate, the presidency said.
US says ball in Iran's court as push grows to end war
The United States said "the ball is in the Iranian court" on ending the Mideast war, as diplomats accelerated efforts on Tuesday towards a new round of peace talks after weekend negotiations failed to produce a deal.
Lebanon, Israel to meet for tough talks in Washington
Lebanese and Israeli representatives are scheduled to meet in Washington Tuesday for US-mediated talks on ending the war in Lebanon, but the prospects of an agreement appear slim.
Hezbollah leader asks Lebanon to cancel Tuesday meeting with Israel
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem urged Lebanon to cancel a planned meeting with Israel in Washington on Tuesday, reiterating his group's rejection of direct negotiations with its foe.
Carney's Liberals win Canada majority
Prime Minister Mark Carney's party secured a majority in Canada's parliament on Monday after two by-election wins, boosting his Liberals as they work to bolster a country shaken by threats from the United States.
President vs. Pope: How feud with Leo could hurt Trump
US President Donald Trump has feuded with Pope Leo XIV over the Iran war -- setting off an unholy row that could have serious political implications for the Republican leader at home.
Fujimori leads chaotic Peru vote, election officials face charges
Peruvians waited Monday to see who will face conservative Keiko Fujimori in a presidential runoff, after a chaotic first round of voting that sparked criminal proceedings against top election officials.
Australia to spend billions on drones as warfare changes
Australia will boost spending on drones by up to Au$5 billion ($3.6 billion) in response to shifts in warfare seen in the Middle East, Defence Minister Richard Marles said Tuesday.
War-weary Lebanese weigh giving talks with Israel a chance
From his small shop in Beirut, facing a building destroyed by an Israeli airstrike, Qassem Saad said he was exhausted by repeated Israeli wars on Lebanon, and hoped negotiations could end decades of suffering.
'Blindsided': US farmers strained as fertilizer costs surge on war
On Andy Corriher's farm in North Carolina, planting and preparations are underway for his corn and soybean crops -- but fertilizer costs have surged on war in the Middle East, and orders he placed weeks ago have yet to arrive.