Breakthrough or prelude to attack? What we know about Iran-US talks
US and Iranian officials are due this week to hold their first talks since Iran launched a deadly crackdown on protests, in a meeting likely to be crucial in determining if the US carries out renewed military action against the Islamic republic.
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German far-right MP detained over alleged Belarus sanctions breach
German police detained a regional lawmaker of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in a state parliament Wednesday for questioning about a suspected breach of EU export sanctions on Belarus.
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MSF says its hospital in South Sudan hit by government air strike
Doctors Without Borders said Wednesday its hospital in Lankien, South Sudan was hit by a government air strike overnight, after another of its health facilities was looted.
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Merz heads to Gulf as Germany looks to diversify trade ties
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz headed to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to kick off a Gulf tour as the biggest EU economy seeks to diversify its key trade and energy partnerships.
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Selection process for future Olympic hosts set for reform
The International Olympic Committee is considering reforming its procedure for awarding future Games to restore "transparency" and establish a clearer timetable, as the contest looms as to who hosts the 2036 Summer Olympics.
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Serbian minister on trial over Trump-linked hotel plan
Serbia's culture minister and other senior officials appeared in a Belgrade court Wednesday to face corruption charges over a scrapped hotel project linked to the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.
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UK PM says Mandelson 'lied', regrets appointing him US envoy
Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday said he regretted appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, as the UK leader faced a storm of criticism after fresh revelations about the disgraced politician's close ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Cochran-Siegle tops first Olympic downhill training
American Ryan Cochran-Siegle topped times for the first training run of the men's Olympic downhill at Bormio on Wednesday.
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Gaza health officials say strikes kill 21 after Israel says shots wounded officer
Gazan health officials said Israeli air strikes on Wednesday killed 21 people in the Palestinian territory, with Israel's military saying it struck after gunfire targeting its troops wounded an officer.
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Injured Vonn's Olympic bid is 'inspirational', ski stars say
US speed queen Lindsey Vonn's desire to race at the Olympics despite a ruptured knee ligament is an inspiration to all racers, her male counterparts said after training on Wednesday.
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