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Iran warns US to 'be careful' after Trump threat

Iran warned the United States on Sunday to "be careful" after President Donald Trump threatened to strike the Islamic republic over its support for Hezbollah, even as the arch-foes held talks in Switzerland seeking a deal to permanently end the Middle East war.

Vance hopes US, Iran can turn 'new leaf' with talks

US Vice President JD Vance expressed hopes on Sunday of turning a "new leaf" during talks with Iran in Switzerland, even as the threat of renewed fighting in Lebanon and lack of consensus on key issues rendered prospects for a permanent deal elusive.

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US not 'pulling away' from allies by cutting NATO commitments: Rutte

NATO chief Mark Rutte said Wednesday that the United States was not stepping back from Europe by announcing cuts to the forces it makes available to the alliance.

'I'm the boss', Trump tells G7 counterparts

The G7 summit of world powers in France is being chaired by President Emmanuel Macron as host but on Wednesday his guest US President Donald Trump left no doubt over who he believed was in charge.

Louvre museum 'running out of steam', says new director

The Louvre museum is struggling to find funding to upgrade its ageing facilities, its new director said Wednesday, following a litany of problems that included a brazen $100-million jewellery heist.

G7 leaders applaud Iran, Ukraine progress ahead of tackling AI

G7 leaders on Wednesday hailed the US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war as a "historic opportunity" and agreed to increase pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, ahead of an unusual summit session with AI bosses to discuss online security.

US military footprint growing in Australia: defence minister

US Marine Corps plans for a crisis-ready stockpile in Australia are part of a "growing US footprint" in the country and important for national security, Defence Minister Richard Marles said Wednesday.

Australian far-right leader slams media, 'radical Islam' in testy press briefing

The leader of Australia's ascendant far-right party assailed "radical Islam" and the media on Wednesday and vowed to pull the country out of international organisations in an address briefly interrupted by the unfurling of a protest banner.

Putin hosts ASEAN leaders amid G7 pressure on Ukraine war

President Vladimir Putin hosts a summit of Southeast Asian leaders in the central Russian city of Kazan from Wednesday, as the West pressures Moscow to end its Ukraine offensive.

Restore Britain, the hard-right party troubling Nigel Farage

A new political party called Restore Britain is threatening the rise of Nigel Farage's hard-right group, with a tougher anti-immigrant stance and the backing of tech trillionaire Elon Musk.

Macron winds up G7 with AI, Trump dinner

G7 leaders will discuss on Wednesday the security risks posed by AI and social media on the last day of a summit dominated by Donald Trump, before host French President Emmanuel Macron dines with his US counterpart at the Palace of Versailles.

Trump ballroom cost soars to $600 mn, half from taxpayers: report

US President Donald Trump's ballroom project at the White House will cost as much as $600 million, with more than half coming from taxpayers, The Washington Post reported Tuesday.

Sean Penn to direct film on January 6 Capitol assault: US media

Three-time Oscar winner Sean Penn is to direct a film centering on a police officer caught up in the January 6, 2021 assault on the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump, entertainment media reported Tuesday.

Russian warship fires 'warning shots' at UK yacht in Channel

Russia said one of its warships fired warning shots Tuesday at a yacht making a "dangerous approach" in the Channel, as the UK evaluated that the shots were "not aimed at the vessel".

Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks Friday

The United States and Iran are to launch talks on a final settlement to their conflict on Friday in Switzerland, officials said, as news that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen sent world oil prices tumbling.

Swiss US-Iran deal venue a playground of world leaders, movie stars

The uber-plush Burgenstock resort perched high above Switzerland's Lake Lucerne provides the dramatic setting for Friday's planned signing of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding to end nearly four months of war.

Congolese trapped between Ebola and armed violence

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, civilians are caught between a deadly Ebola outbreak and relentless militia violence, as insecurity stunts health services.

G7 finds 'unity' on upping Russia pressure to end Ukraine war

G7 leaders agreed on Tuesday to intensify pressure on Russia to end more than four years of war against Ukraine, with US President Donald Trump saying Moscow should "make a deal" and indicating Washington could re-impose waived sanctions.

'Real deal': Trump gushes about Versailles palace at G7

Donald Trump said Tuesday he had accepted President Emmanuel Macron's offer of dinner this week at Versailles as the palace of the Sun King Louis XIV is "the real deal".

US-Iran deal to be signed in Switzerland on Friday: Bern

A US-Iran deal aimed at ending the Middle East war will be signed at Switzerland's mountainside Burgenstock resort on Friday, the Swiss foreign ministry said.

UN chief on visit to gang-plagued Haiti says 'glimmers of hope'

UN chief Antonio Guterres cited "glimmers of hope" for Haiti in a visit Tuesday to the impoverished Caribbean nation long plagued by political, economic and security woes.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak yet to peak, could last a year: Red Cross

The deadly Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo has yet to peak and could take a year to contain, the Red Cross warned Tuesday, amid mounting warnings of dangerous gaps in the response.

Nigeria clamps down on misinformation after school kidnapping

Nigerian authorities have arrested at least eight people in recent weeks for spreading false information on social media, as officials threaten tougher penalties following a wave of misinformation linked to a recent school kidnapping.

'On same team': Merz gifts Trump German football jersey

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday handed President Donald Trump a German national team football jersey in honour of his birthday and the World Cup, pointedly adding "we're on the same team."

G7 powers push Russia to end Ukraine war

G7 leaders agreed on Tuesday to intensify pressure on Russia to end more than four years of war against Ukraine, with US President Donald Trump saying Moscow should "make a deal".

Energy firms brace for 'new era' despite Hormuz deal

Oil and gas majors have high hopes for a quick reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but they have few illusions about a return to normal for the Gulf energy industry after more than three months of blockage.

Why is Pakistan involved in a US-Iran peace deal?

Pakistan has played a key role in efforts to halt war between Iran and the United States, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announcing a deal and "immediate and permanent" end to military operations this week.

European stocks extend gains, oil falls on US-Iran deal

European stock markets extended gains and oil prices fell further on Tuesday, buoyed by the US-Iran peace deal and the expected reopening of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

US military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia: documents

The US military is planning a permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for its Marine Corps on Australia's southeast coast beyond the range of most Chinese missiles, tender documents show and officials confirmed to AFP.

Trump says Russia 'should make a deal' with Ukraine

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that "Russia should make a deal" to end its war against Ukraine, after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the G7 summit in France.

Gaza tailor turns waste fabrics into dresses for girls

A young Gazan girl twirls across the floor of a dressmaker's shop, her white dress billowing around her as a shy smile spreads across her face.

G7 powers in push with Zelensky to end war against Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday joined a summit of the G7 group of leading powers seeking to up pressure on Russia to end the war against his country.

China's Xi says 'firmly supports' Myanmar in safeguarding sovereignty

Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged support on Tuesday for Myanmar in safeguarding its sovereignty, state media reported, as he met with President Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing.

Iranians up at dawn to cheer their team at World Cup

Solemn silence during the national anthem and howls of joy after the goals: in Tehran, Iranians followed their team's first steps on American soil in the World Cup with curiosity through the night.

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