What to know to know ahead of the negotiations between U.S. and Iran
NPR’s Michel Martin asks Suzanne Maloney, vice president and director of the foreign policy program at the Brookings Institution, about U.S. negotiations with Iran.
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Iran’s president says it will negotiate with the US
Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would pursue “fair and equitable” talks, as the US builds up forces in the region.
Trevi Fountain fee takes effect as Rome seeks to manage tourist crowds
Tourists hoping to get close to the Trevi Fountain had to pay 2 euros starting Monday as the city of Rome inaugurated a new fee structure to help raise money and control crowds.
News24 | Iran leadership worries US strike could topple regime while population has ‘no fear left’
Iran’s leadership is increasingly worried a US strike could break its grip on power by driving an already enraged public back onto the streets, following a bloody crackdown on anti-government protests, according to six current and former officials.
Son of Norway’s crown princess goes on trial in tense moment for royal family
Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.
US judge temporarily blocks lifting of deportation protections for Haiti migrants
The judge said the Department of Homeland Security Secretary did not have facts or law on her side.
Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal
Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer.
Watch: Why is no-one being prosecuted over the Epstein files?
Gary O’Donoghue looks at why no prosecutions have yet come from the release of millions of documents.
Shanties in a Lagos lagoon: Bulldozed and burnt
Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria’s biggest city, but officials deny this.
An uneasy détente: Trump and Colombia’s Petro to meet at White House
Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro share little in common — except a talent for confrontation. Their meeting at the White House on Tuesday could reshape U.S.–Colombia relations.
Populist conservative Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica’s presidential election
Candidate Laura Fernández won a resounding victory, promising to continue the aggressive reorienting of the Central American nation’s politics started by her predecessor.
What Jared Kushner’s ‘New Gaza’ plan includes, and what it leaves out
President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner laid out a plan for a “New Gaza.” A close look suggests it makes room for fewer Palestinians and less housing.
BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess’s son
Norway’s royal family has been embroiled in recent scandals, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit links with Epstein.
News24 | Nigeria motorcycle ‘bandits’ raid Niger state village, killing 30, kidnapping others
Gunmen have raided a village in northern Nigeria’s Niger state, killing at least 30 villagers and abducting others, in what marks the latest deadly attack in the conflict-hit region.
‘Pay and smile’ – Rome visitors face Trevi Fountain charge
Italy’s capital city has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic fountain, which had previously been free to visit.
‘Brave’ boy, 13, swims 4km to save family stranded off Australia coast
The teenager is praised for his courage and bravery after swimming back to shore to raise the alarm.
Beijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as ‘manipulation’
The Buddhist spiritual leader is recognised in the audiobook category for his meditations.
Australian woman dies after becoming snagged in ski lift in Japan
The 22-year-old became caught in a chairlift and was suspended in midair before having a heart attack, officials say.
News24 | Ambulances line up for medical transport as Gaza’s Rafah crossing opens
Israel re-opened the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt in a limited “pilot phase” on Monday, as thousands of sick and wounded Palestinians waited for urgent medical care abroad.
Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens
Israel reopened Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt Monday, a key step in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt to reopen
Israel will reopen Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt Monday, a key step in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement