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Friday, 15 May 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 01:25 CST
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Harrison: ‘There is going to be some kind of a military escalation.’

Ross Harrison says public talk of diplomacy between the US and Iran is hiding hardline positions.

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Tehran issues warning to regional neighbour if Iranian island occupied

Iran's parliament speaker issues threat as US administration talks peace while committing more troops to conflict.

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Trump says Iranian leaders want deal ‘so badly’ but fear retaliation

Donald Trump said Iran is negotiating with the US but is “afraid to say it”.

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Sarah Mullally enthroned as first female archbishop of Canterbury

The first woman to lead the Church of England formally installed at ceremony before 2,000 guests.

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Iran war live: US demands Tehran accept defeat; Israel pounds Lebanon

Iranian official describes US's 15-point plan as 'maximalist' as state television outlines five conditions for peace.

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Migrants march in southern Mexico to denounce immigration restrictions

The march comes as a court in the US suggests there may be a secret deportation agreement between the US and Mexico.

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Egypt says it is ready to host Iran de-escalation talks

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Cairo is ready to host talks on Iran to support de-escalation.

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Iranian foreign minister rejects talks with US

“No negotiations have taken place.” Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is not in talks with the US.

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Mexico will continue accepting Cuban medical workers despite US pressure

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum praises services from Cuban doctors, who often work in underserved rural areas.

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Video shows Israeli strike hitting displacement camp in Gaza

Videos show the moment a strike hit a tent camp for displaced Palestinians in Deir el-Balah.

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Philippines farmers feeling the pinch of the war on Iran

Cabbage farmers in the Philippines are harvesting their crops at a loss as prices plunge and fuel costs soar.

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Barcelona hammer Real Madrid in Women’s Champions League quarterfinals

Defeated finalists last season, Barcelona have now gone 25 games unbeaten with latest win against fierce rivals.

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US investors bet big on Indian cricket with record billion-dollar IPL deals

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals both sold within hours for two separate record-breaking deals.

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UN adopts slavery resolution despite resistance

The UN has adopted a Ghana-led resolution recognising transatlantic slavery as the “gravest crime against humanity”.

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Four killed in latest US attack on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean

The Trump administration has argued that the deadly strike targeted members of a 'designated terrorist organisation'.

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