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BBC News · 11h ago

Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy

The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time.

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BBC News · 2h ago

EU decides on key €90bn Ukraine loan after pipeline deadlock ends

The funding was agreed last December, but it has been held up in a row over Russian oil supplies to Hungary.

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BBC News · 3h ago

South Korean fighter jets collided due to pilots taking pictures, report finds

One of the pilots has been fined thousands of dollars by the military to cover repair costs.

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BBC News · 8h ago

Mexico officials say Teotihuacán gunman carried material related to US mass shooting

The gunman visited the archaeological site repeatedly and appeared to act alone.

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BBC News · 5h ago

Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries revoke flight permits

Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.

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BBC News · 7h ago

UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries provided support to Sudan paramilitary, report says

The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.