Iran war: What is happening on day 47 of the US-Iran conflict?
US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible second round of talks with Iran in the coming days.
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Trump turns on Meloni, saying she lacks ‘courage’ over US-Israel war on Iran
The US president says he is 'shocked at her', delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies.
China’s Xi meets Russian FM Lavrov, calls relations with Moscow ‘precious’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with top Chinese leadership to discuss the Iran war and other concerns.
Iran says $270bn war loss must be compensated, as fresh talks with US loom
Iran demands compensation for war damages caused by US and Israeli attacks on critical infrastructure.
French police arrest students protesting anti-Semitism law
Police in France have arrested students in Paris during a sit-in against a controversial anti-Semitism bill.
Delcy Rodriguez calls for a ‘Venezuela free of sanctions’ amid US detente
Venezuelan president says limited sanctions relief has not been enough to stabilise the country's turbulent economy.
Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks in Washington, DC, amid Iran war
The meeting marks the first direct talks between the two sides, though US officials say more time is needed.
The Take: Who is keeping the fight alive in Sudan’s war?
What three years of war have done to Sudan.
Fifth woman accuses former US lawmaker Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct
The Democratic representative has resigned his seat in Congress over multiple sexual misconduct allegations.
Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme
Health workers and rights advocates say co-payments, set to take effect on May 1, amount to 'de facto denial of care'.
Hundreds missing after Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN
About 250 people, including children, are feared missing, the United Nations said.
US appeals court blocks contempt case over Trump deportation flights
The Trump administration had faced a contempt probe over its decision to proceed with two deportation flights in 2025.
Spanish government approves amnesty programme for undocumented immigrants
The plan, which could see 500,000 people apply, makes Spain an outlier as anti-immigration sentiments fester in Europe.
Pakistan PM headed to Riyadh and Ankara amid prospect of new US-Iran talks
Sharif pushing for further negotiations. Trump says talks could resume in Pakistan in next two days.
IMF cuts global growth forecast during Hormuz blockade
Higher global inflation forecast at 4.4 percent, up 0.6 points, driven by surging oil, gas and fertiliser costs.
Fed nominee Warsh’s financial disclosures point to assets well over $100m
Warsh's financial disclosures will almost certainly be a focus of his upcoming confirmation hearing next week.
Aid groups bidding to boost relief shipments into Iran
Supply of humanitarian aid for people displaced by the conflict has been complicated by air and sea route closures.
Over-sold and under-delivered: Israel’s Netanyahu faces ceasefire backlash
Polls show Israeli public frustration over a showdown that did not fully defeat Iran.
Drones, Iran war escalating horror as Sudan war enters fourth year
UN says hundreds killed by drone strikes over past three months, as medical charity reports two more deaths in Darfur.
Russia’s Lavrov visits China as US pressures Iran with Hormuz blockade
China and Russia have been vocal critics of the US-Israel war on Iran, an ally of both world powers.