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US, Iran strike optimistic tone, set to talk more next week
US President Donald Trump has been keen on striking a deal with Tehran over its nuclear program, threatening the country with military action and further tariffs if talks fail. More talks are due next Saturday.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:
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US tariffs could be a boon for Turkey, exporters say
Turkish businesses hope to capitalize on the relatively lenient new US tariffs on their country to raise their profile and increase exports.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Hungarian Two-tailed Dog Party stages largest protest to date against amendment of Assembly Act
The Hungarian Two-tailed Dog Party held the largest demonstration ever against the amendment of the Assembly Act, with a large part of Heroes' Square filled to capacity on Saturday afternoon.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:China: High winds see flights canceled and trees felled
Potentially record-breaking winds were predicted in capital Beijing and northern China over the weekend. Almost 700 flights had to be canceled and 300 trees were toppled by severe weather.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:A still recovering Pope Francis makes surprise visit to basilica Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome
On Saturday afternoon Pope Francis went to the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore to pray.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Extraordinary discovery in Sardinia: dinosaur tracks found during filming of a documentary
Traces of a bipedal dinosaur from around 165 million years ago were found in Ogliastra during the filming of a documentary. The exceptional discovery sheds light on the animals that lived on the island during the Middle Jurassic.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Israel says it has taken over key southern Gaza corridor
The Israeli military says it has established a new security zone separating the Gaza cities of Rafah and Khan Younis. The Gaza Strip is now effectively cut into three parts.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:UK government to take emergency control of British Steel
The Chinese-owned steel company is the last maker of virgin steel from iron ore, coke and other inputs in the UK. The emergency bill passed the House of Commons and the House of Lords on Saturday.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | April 12th β Evening
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Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:US to grant tariff exemptions for smartphones, computers
The White House announced the removal of "reciprocal tariffs" from a range of electronic goods.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:EU's reputation grows among Southeast Asian elites
A new survey of Southeast Asian opinion leaders shows renewed trust in the EU after last year's decline. Also, Brussels is still the preferred "middle power" between the US and China β but Japan is catching up.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Iran and US to hold talks to jump-start negotiations over Tehran's advancing nuclear program
Trump has threatened to launch airstrikes targeting Iran's nuclear program as Iranian officials increasingly warn they could pursue a nuclear weapon.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Search continues for last living Nazi criminals
Eighty years after the end of World War II, time is running out for the criminal prosecution of aging Nazi perpetrators. Could Germany have done more?
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Germany continues search for last living Nazi criminals
Eighty years after the end of World War II, time is running out for the criminal prosecution of aging Nazi perpetrators. Could Germany have done more?
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Azerbaijani border guards foil armed drug smuggling attempt from Iran following deadly shootout
Dozens of kilograms of cannabis was seized by the Azerbaijani border guards following the shootout.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Britainβs MPs back powers to take control of British Steel
Dramatic intervention follows tense standoff with Chinese firm Jingye, British Steelβs owner.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Smartphones and computers, including from China, exempt from new tariffs imposed by Trump
Smartphones and computers, as well as other electronic devices and components, including semiconductors, solar cells and memory cards, would be excluded from Trump's global tariffs.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Trump exempts computers, phones from reciprocal tariffs
The move could be a win for tech companies like Apple that were facing potential price hikes.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Breton urges EU to flex its muscles on trade
The market volatility caused by Trump's back and forth on tariffs shows the U.S. "is not in a strong position," the former EU commissioner tells Le Soir.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:World Expo 2025 opens in Osaka themed 'Designing Future Society for Our Lives'
This will be the second time the Japanese city of Osaka hosts the World Expo, having previously hosted Expo 1970.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Osaka welcomes future society-themed World Expo 2025
This will be the second time the Japanese city is hosting the World Expo, having previously done so in 1970.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Med5: Interior ministers call for strengthening of Frontex and agreements with third countries for returns
At their two-day summit in Naples, the interior ministers of the EU countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea called for a strengthening of the European Border and Coastguard Agency and for more action to combat irregular immigration.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Multiple people injured as Russian drone attack sets off large fires in Kyiv
Ukraine's Air Force says it shot down 56 out of 88 drones launched by Russia across Ukraine overnight.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Trump administrationβs conflicting messages to the public and the courts
Government lawyers paint a very different picture in court filings from the one Trump and his allies do on TV and social media.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:'You can't make a living writing books in Poland': Royalty row erupts over bestseller's earnings
A best-selling Polish author's lawsuit against her publishing house has sparked a bitter battle over royalties with writers' questioning what the outcome could spell for their future earnings.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Russia launches aerial assault on Ukraine, injuring 4
Four people were injured in Russian strikes against Ukraine. Plus, the US special envoy for Ukraine found himself in hot water over comments where he appeared to suggest that Ukraine could be divided into zones.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:NATO chief is worried about Russian space nukes
"The development of nuclear weapons in space is a way for Russia to improve its capabilities," NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte tells Welt am Sonntag.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:NATO chief warns of possible Russian nuclear weapons in space
NATO Chief Mark Rutte said Russia is considering using nuclear weapons against satellites in space, which would be a violation of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Palestinian families once again face displacement and uncertainty following latest Israeli orders
Palestinians could be seen walking through the streets, each carrying at least one bag, while others had carts piled with belongings. People either pulled the carts themselves or used motorbikes and donkeys.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Musk calls Trumpβs looming NASA cuts βtroublingβ
Elon Muskβs SpaceX is one of the agencyβs largest contractors.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:βTrust is going downβ: Why Trump should fear the bond market
βThe market now believes that trade policy can change from minute to minute,β said Chip Hughey, a managing director of fixed income securities at Truist.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Trump suggests possible exceptions to US tariffs
βThere could be a couple of exceptions for obvious reasons, but I would say 10 percent is a floor,β Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One.
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Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:NASA removes graphic novel featuring female astronaut as Trump's diversity purge continues
"First Woman" has disappeared from the NASA website, which has also been stripped of promises to put a woman and person of colour on the Moon.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:From soldier to influencer: Bridging Gen Z and the German army
"The Bundeswehr has shown me how diverse people can be, even when wearing the same uniform," Captain David Matei told Euronews.
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