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Iran willing to return to talks as ceasefire with Israel takes hold

Iran willing to return to talks as ceasefire with Israel takes hold

Iran said on Tuesday that it was ready to return to negotiations with the United States, as a fragile ceasefire in its war with Israel took hold after 12 days of strikes that pummelled the Islamic republic's nuclear facilities.

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Spain moves to strengthen power grid after huge April blackout

Spain moves to strengthen power grid after huge April blackout

The Spanish government on Tuesday announced a package of measures to strengthen its power grid and support renewable energy in a bid to avoid a repeat of the huge April blackout.

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Haliburton says no regrets after Achilles tendon surgery

Haliburton says no regrets after Achilles tendon surgery

Tyrese Haliburton said he has no regrets about trying to help the Indiana Pacers win an NBA title even after suffering a torn right Achilles tendon in the NBA Finals.

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Oil slides, stocks rise as Iran-Israel ceasefire holds

Oil slides, stocks rise as Iran-Israel ceasefire holds

Oil prices sank and stock markets rose Tuesday as a ceasefire between Iran and Israel appeared to be taking hold after US President Donald Trump berated both countries for violating the truce.

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Krishna, Thakur give India hope after Duckett ton leads England charge

Krishna, Thakur give India hope after Duckett ton leads England charge

India's Prasidh Krisnha and Shardul Thakur took two wickets apiece as an enthralling first Test against England at Headingley on Tuesday headed for a grandstand finish following a superb hundred from Ben Duckett.

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How Iran's 'telegraphed' strikes on Qatari soil paved way to Israel truce

How Iran's 'telegraphed' strikes on Qatari soil paved way to Israel truce

Iran's unprecedented strikes on a US base in Qatar were carefully calculated to provide an exit from hostilities with Washington and set up a truce with Israel, according to analysts and an official.

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US Fed chair signals no rush for rate cuts despite Trump pressure

US Fed chair signals no rush for rate cuts despite Trump pressure

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told lawmakers Tuesday that the central bank can afford to wait for the impact of tariffs before deciding on further interest rate cuts -- despite President Donald Trump's calls to slash levels.

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Gaza rescuers say 46 killed as UN slams US-backed aid system

Gaza rescuers say 46 killed as UN slams US-backed aid system

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed another 46 people waiting for aid in the Palestinian territory on Tuesday as rights groups and UN agencies slammed the US-backed food distribution system.

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The billionaire and the TV anchor: Bezos, Sanchez's whirlwind romance

The billionaire and the TV anchor: Bezos, Sanchez's whirlwind romance

Their whirlwind romance began under a cloud of scandal, but now Lauren Sanchez, a former morning TV anchor with a love of flying, is set to wed Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the world's fourth-richest person, in a Venice extravaganza.

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Life returns to Tehran, but residents wary ceasefire won't hold

Life returns to Tehran, but residents wary ceasefire won't hold

Tehran was far from its usual hustle and bustle on Tuesday, but life was regaining some colour despite concerns from residents that a tentative ceasefire between Iran and Israel may not hold, after nearly two weeks of war.

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