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Iran says 'good progress' in US talks, next round within a week

Zelensky says next Russia meeting soon as Geneva talks end

Hillary Clinton quizzed on Epstein, calls for Trump to testify

Man shot by Cuban coast guard wanted to spark uprising: ally

Canada optimistic North American free trade pact will survive

Dogs, birds and a calf rescued after deadly rains in Brazil

UK Labour party fights hard right, leftists in traditional stronghold

Thieves target high-value Pokemon cards as franchise turns 30

Will the fight to succeed 'El Mencho' spark a new wave of Mexico violence?

Argentina, Uruguay ratify EU-South America trade deal

UK supermarket suspends mackerel sales in 'stand against overfishing'

Strike fears rise over Iran

Cuba: The Regime's last Card

U.S. Jobs stall, gdp slows

Nicaragua on the brink?

Adobe down 40%: Kodak moment?

Boomers: Selfish or Scapegoats?

Japan’s right‑turn triumph

EU India deal gains unveiled

Iran, US make 'significant progress' in talks, says Oman FM

Iran and the United States made "significant progress" in talks in Switzerland on Thursday, Oman's foreign minister said, at the end of the latest round of negotiations to avert a war between the longtime foes.

Man shot by Cuban coast guard wanted to spark uprising: ally to AFP

A US-based man identified by Cuba as one of those killed by its coast guard in a shootout off the Cuban coast had spoken often of wanting to liberate the island, a political ally told AFP on Thursday.

Prada unravels, layers and reveals at Milan Fashion Week

Does Prada want to coddle you in an unravelling world?

Brentford boss Andrews signs new long-term contract

Brentford boss Keith Andrews signed a new contract on Thursday that will keep him at the Premier League club until 2032.

US, Ukraine conclude talks in Geneva as Russia says 'no deadlines' to end war

US and Ukrainian officials concluded talks in Geneva on Thursday to discuss advancing efforts to end Russia's four-year invasion of Ukraine, just as Moscow signalled it was in no hurry to sign a deal.

Appeal court drops rape trial for ex-France striker Ben Yedder

A French appeal court on Thursday overturned the decision to send former France striker Wissam Ben Yedder to trial on rape charges, citing a lack of evidence, judicial sources told AFP.

German court rules spy service may not label AfD 'extremist' for now

Aav German court ruled on Thursday that the domestic intelligence agency cannot label the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a "confirmed right-wing extremist" group, at least for now.

India thrash Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup, S.Africa into semi-finals

Defending champions India thrashed Zimbabwe by 72 runs in their Super Eights T20 World Cup match on Thursday, a result that guaranteed South Africa a place in the semi-finals.

Danish PM calls March 24 election amid US, Russia tensions

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Thursday called a general election for March 24, against a backdrop of tensions with the United States and Russia.

Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify as she faces US House Epstein panel

A Republican-led panel grilled Hillary Clinton on Thursday over her links to Jeffrey Epstein, but she called for Donald Trump to testify about the president's own connections to the convicted sex offender.

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Uruguay becomes first country to ratify EU-South America trade deal