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Tehran is in the “final stage” of drafting an agreement with Washington to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, the Islamic Republic’s state media reported Saturday. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had earlier said there was a “chance” that Iran would accept a deal on Saturday ending the war in the Middle East. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Iran's top negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said his country’s armed forces have been “rebuilt” during the ceasefire with the United States, as US media reports suggested that Washington was mulling new strikes. Read our liveblog for all the latest developments.
Tehran accused the United States of "excessive demands", Iranian media reported on Saturday, as US media reports suggested that Washington was mulling new strikes while Iran was considering the latest peace proposal. Read our liveblog for all the latest developments.
Tehran accused the United States of "excessive demands", Iranian media reported on Saturday, while US media reports suggested that Washington was mulling new strikes and leaders of the Islamic republic considered the latest peace proposal. Read our liveblog for all the latest developments.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a high-profile visit to India on Saturday for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at reinforcing ties with a key strategic partner, days after President Donald Trump’s closely watched summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a high-profile visit to India on Saturday for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at reinforcing ties with a key strategic partner, days after President Donald Trump’s closely watched summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
The Cannes Film Festival wraps up Saturday with its traditional awards ceremony after two action-packed weeks of world premieres, star-studded red carpets, parties and fashion shows. Here's a look back on some of the festival's highlights.
The Cannes Film Festival wraps up Saturday with its traditional awards ceremony after two action-packed weeks of world premieres, star-studded red carpets, parties and fashion shows. AFP looks back on some of the highlights:
The Cannes Film Festival wraps up Saturday with its traditional awards ceremony after two action-packed weeks of world premieres, star-studded red carpets, parties and fashion shows. AFP looks back on some of the highlights:
Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government after months of mounting tensions between the two leaders, plunging the debt-stricken West African nation deeper into political uncertainty.
Angélique Kidjo is a global music icon, five-time Grammy winner, and unstoppable force for change. The Beninese superstar has just released her powerful new album HOPE!!, a groove-heavy, galvanizing work dedicated to her late mother, featuring collaborations with Pharrell Williams, Ayra Starr, Davido, and more. Fresh from her Hollywood Walk of Fame star and ongoing world tour, Kidjo continues to b...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged more support for US efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, relaying Trump's "disappointment" at NATO allies and European partners for failing to step up their efforts to end the Iran war. Rubio made the comments ahead of the arrival of Pakistan’s army chief in Tehran on Friday to advance mediation between Iran and Washington.
Bolivian riot police fired tear gas at anti-government demonstrators in La Paz on Friday as unions and Indigenous groups renewed demands for President Rodrigo Paz to resign amid a deepening economic crisis and mounting unrest.
Bolivian riot police fired tear gas at anti-government demonstrators in La Paz on Friday as unions and Indigenous groups renewed demands for President Rodrigo Paz to resign amid a deepening economic crisis and mounting unrest across the country.
First, at least 160 lives already feared lost, health workers in the DRC are racing against time to contain a deadly disease that spreads as fast as it kills. Also, a diplomatic rift with the European Union is widening over security funding in Mozambique. The Foreign Ministry has criticised Brussels for halting support for Rwandan troops deployed in Cabo Delgado. And, African animation is stepping...
It’s been a week marked by major geopolitical, legal and public health developments across several fronts. In Washington, the Trump administration has indicted 94-year-old former Cuban president Raúl Castro over alleged murder and conspiracy to kill US nationals, linked to the 1990s downing of two civilian aircraft — a move officials describe as long-delayed justice, but which critics see as par...
Roland Garros begins this weekend, as the world’s best players arrive in Paris for the 130th edition of the French Open. In the men’s draw, world number one Jannik Sinner returns after last year’s epic final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz. In the women’s competition, Aryna Sabalenka arrives as the top-ranked player, while attention will also focus on Iga Swiatek — the Queen of Clay — and defending cha...
Tulsi Gabbard resigned Friday as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying she is stepping down to support her husband after his diagnosis with a rare bone cancer. Her departure marks the fourth Cabinet-level exit of Trump’s second term and comes amid growing tensions over the administration’s Iran policy after Gabbard’s public testimony at times diverged from the presiden...
The first group of French activists from the Global Sumud aid flotilla returned to Paris on Friday after being detained and then deported by Israel amid international outcry. They described what they said was a violent, humiliating ordeal – including sexual abuse – after they were detained by Israeli forces during the group's third attempt to break the blockade of the beleaguered Gaza Strip.
The first group of French activists from the Global Sumud aid flotilla returned to Paris on Friday after being detained and then deported by Israel amid international outcry. They described what they said was a violent, humiliating ordeal – including sexual abuse – after they were detained by Israeli forces during the group's third attempt to break the blockade of the beleaguered Gaza Strip.
As NATO foreign ministers gather in southern Sweden, fresh questions are growing over President Trump’s commitment to the alliance. The message from Washington today came via Secretary of State Marco Rubio, amid continuing uncertainty over Article 5 — NATO’s collective defence guarantee. In recent months, President Trump has raised doubts over US support for allies, alongside reports of possible...
Haiti’s powerful gangs nearly tripled their recruitment of children in 2025. This year, a new UN-backed security force has begun deploying – but for the thousands of children already caught up in armed groups, the path back to a stable future remains uncertain.
Monica Bellucci brings classic Cannes glamour back to the Croisette tonight as she premieres 'The Birthday Party', the latest Competition film from acclaimed French director Léa Mysius. Set in eerie isolated marshlands, the psychological thriller follows a family whose birthday celebration spirals into chaos as unsettling events begin to unfold. Bellucci plays a mysterious Italian painter living n...
From giant pink bows to dramatic Valentino capes, the Cannes red carpet delivered plenty of standout style moments this year. Demi Moore dominated the Croisette with elegant jury looks, while Bella Hadid paid tribute to Jane Birkin in a vintage-inspired Schiaparelli gown. For the men, Colman Domingo stole the spotlight in a theatrical purple Valentino cape ensemble.
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Tensions between tennis players and the Grand Slams escalated at the French Open on Friday, as Novak Djokovic warned the sport risked deeper divisions amid growing demands for fairer revenue sharing and greater player influence. Several stars ditched media commitments in a show of solidarity, though many were cautious about the prospect of a boycott after Aryna Sabalenka raised the possibility ear...
As the final features competing for the Palme d'Or hit the big screen in Cannes, Eve Jackson takes us through her highlights of the 79th film festival. She tells us why "Fjord", a powerful drama from Cristian Mungiu starring Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan, packs a psychological punch and flags up the charming ensemble drama "I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning" from British filmmaker Clio Barna...
Social media users around the world have been claiming that hantavirus can’t be spread from one human to another. However, scientists have confirmed that the strain of the virus that circulated on the MV Hondius cruise ship can indeed be transmitted that way, though it isn’t very contagious.
