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Breakthrough or prelude to attack? What we know about Iran-US talks
AFP, Published on 04/02/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) — US and Iranian officials are due this week to hold their first talks since Iran launched a deadly crackdown on protests, in a meeting likely to be crucial in determining if the United States carries out renewed military action against the Islamic republic.
Latest Epstein file dump rocks UK royals, politics
AFP, Published on 03/02/2026
» LONDON — Britain's former prince Andrew, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson and a former UK ambassador to Washington were on Monday thrust back into the eye of the Jeffrey Epstein storm, as shocking emails with the late sex offender rocked political and royal circles.
Bill, Hillary Clinton to testify in US House Epstein probe
AFP, Published on 03/02/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) — Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify in a US House investigation surrounding deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a spokesman for the ex-president said, heading off a potential vote to hold the couple in contempt.
Powell says Federal Reserve subpoenaed by US Justice Department
AFP, Published on 12/01/2026
» WASHINGTON - US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell said on Sunday that the central bank had been subpoenaed by the US Justice Department, blasting the move as part of President Donald Trump's extraordinary pressure campaign on US monetary policy decisions.
French minister criticises Clooney's 'double standard' passport
AFP, Published on 01/01/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - A junior member of President Emmanuel Macron's government Wednesday criticised the French passports given to Hollywood superstar George Clooney despite him speaking poor French, saying the move suggested a "double standard".
Kremlin denies 3-way US-Ukraine-Russia talks in preparation
AFP, Published on 21/12/2025
» MIAMI - The Kremlin on Sunday denied that three-way talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States were on the cards, as diplomats gathered in Miami for talks on ending the conflict.
Israel awaits return of last hostage remains
AFP, Published on 04/12/2025
» JERUSALEM - Israel awaited the return of the last hostage remains held by Palestinian militants in Gaza, as the military said on Thursday that those of a Thai national had been identified after they were handed over.
Crowd braves rain to flock to Pope Leo's mass in Istanbul
AFP, Published on 30/11/2025
» ISTANBUL - Thousands of worshippers battled the rain to join Pope Leo XIV as he celebrated mass in Istanbul on Saturday, the last full day of his visit to Turkey.
Italian fruit detective racing to save forgotten varieties
AFP, Published on 14/11/2025
» CITTà DI CASTELLO (ITALY) - Isabella Dalla Ragione hunts in abandoned gardens and orchards for forgotten fruits, preserving Italy's agricultural heritage and saving varieties which could help farmers withstand the vagaries of a changing climate.
Democrats: Epstein alleged Trump ‘knew about the girls’
AFP, Published on 12/11/2025
» WASHINGTON - Democrats released emails on Wednesday in which Jeffrey Epstein suggested that Donald Trump was aware of the financier’s sexual abuse and definitely “knew about the girls”.