High-stakes talks between the US and Iran have been confirmed for Friday

High-stakes talks between the US and Iran have been confirmed for Friday in Oman after appearing close to being cancelled

 

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

 

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Former French culture minister said Jeffery Epstein was "charming" as calls for him to step down from official post grow

The former French education minister has refused calls to step down from his current role as president of the Arab World Institute in Paris after his name came up in the latest batch of files related to late paedophile financier Jeffery Epstein.

Jack Lang said earlier this week that Jeffery Epstein was "courteous, so charming, so generous".

On Thursday, the leader of the Socialist Party said Lang should consider stepping down "to protect the institution he heads"

Ross Cullen reports.

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EU agrees framework for Ukraine loan

European Union ambassadors have agreed a framework on how to allocate
the roughly 106 billion dollar loan for Ukraine.

It follows tough negotiations over how Ukraine can use the funds to
buy non-European equipment.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Pakistan deploys helicopters to fight militants in the south west

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Pakistan's security forces have deployed helicopters and drones in the southwestern province of Balochistan to combat militants.

The move comes days after a series of coordinated attacks in the southwest of the country, where militants stormed government buildings, triggering unrest.

Islamabad alleges the Afghan administration is providing sanctuary to the militants to carry out cross border terrorism - a charge Afghan authorities deny

Hira Mustafa has more.

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STARMER UNDER LEADERSHIP PRESSURE AFTER MANDELSON REVELATIONS

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under growing pressure from his own MPs, with speculation he could soon face a leadership challenge.

On Wednesday Keir Starmer admitted appointing Peter Mandelson to be US ambassador, knowing Mandelson had had contact with Jeffrey Epstein after his conviction.

MPs have voted for documents to be released about what was known during that appointment process.

Former Labour cabinet minister Lord Hutton says it could be the Prime Minister's downfall.

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Conservative shadow minister Alicia Kearns says Mandelson should never have been appointed by the PM.

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UK aviation authority demands explanation over Air India fuel switch incident

Britain's aviation authority is asking Air India for an explanation as to how a plane took off from London with a fuel switch that that could possibly have been faulty.

Air India earlier this month said it grounded a Boeing Dreamliner after a pilot reported a possible defect with the plane's fuel control switch.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discuss Taiwan and trade ahead of US state visit to Beijing

INTRO: US President Donald Trump discussed trade, Taiwan and the situation in Iran during a phone call with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

The two leaders met in South Korea three months ago and struck a trade truce. Donald Trump is expected to visit Beijing in April. Laura Westbrook reports.

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LA 2028 Chair Under Scrutiny After Ghislaine Maxwell Emails Emerge

Pressure is mounting on the chairman of the Los Angeles Olympics to resign after his name surfaced in the Epstein files.

The documents reportedly show flirtatious emails between Casey Wasserman and convicted sex trafficker and Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Border Tsar pulls back 700 agents from Minnesota

The Trump administration is reducing the number of federal agents in Minnesota by 700, following weeks of violent confrontations and the fatal shootings by officers of two U.S. citizens.

President Trump's border tsar Tom Homan said the departing group includes officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Custom and Border Protection. 

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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US proposes ‘preferential trade bloc’ with price floors for critical minerals to rival China

The US is proposing a preferential trade bloc with price floors for critical minerals - aimed at displacing China as the global leader in mining and processing. Vice President JD Vance made the announcement in front of delegates from more than 50 countries - who are in Washington for the White House's inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial summit. Toni Waterman has more.

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European Parliament could be set to ratify the US-EU trade agreement

The European Parliament could be set to ratify the US-EU trade
agreement later this month.

The deal was struck last Summer but a vote on finalizing it was
shelved by the European lawmakers last month in response to
Washington's threats to take control of Greenland.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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China warns Panama of ‘heavy price’ over court ruling on ports

INTRO: China warned Panama that there would be a "heavy price" if it fails to change course after Panama's top court voided Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison's contract to operate two ports there.

The company has launched arbitration proceedings against Panama. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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UK POLICE INVESTIGATING PETER MANDELSON FOR MISCONDUCT IN PUBLIC OFFICE

Police in the UK are investigating whether former Business Secretary Peter Mandelson broke the law by passing confidential financial information to his friend and businessman Jeffrey Epstein.

The latest tranche of documents released in the 'Epstein files' shows an email exchange where the Government minister relayed internal discussions surrounding the 2008 financial crash.

Stuart Smith reports.

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Hospital officials say at least seventeen Palestinians in Gaza

Hospital officials say at least seventeen Palestinians in Gaza have
been killed in Israeli strikes early Wednesday morning after an
Israeli soldier was wounded by gunfire

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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Teacher in stable condition after being stabbed by pupil in school in France

An art teacher is in a stable condition in hospital in southern France after being stabbed by a pupil during a lesson.

The child was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder.

Ross Cullen reports.

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ANDREW MOVES OUT OF ROYAL LODGE

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved out of his home in Windsor, to the King's Sandringham Estate.

It was announced he would leave the Royal Lodge property last year when his title of Prince was removed over links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Police say they are now investigating claims a woman was sent to the UK by Jeffrey Epstein for a sexual encounter with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in 2010.

Andrew has previously strongly denied any wrongdoing.

Royal editor at the Sun, Matt Wilkinson, says his move to Sandringham is a victory for King Charles.

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Russia, US, Ukraine envoys in Abu Dhabi for a second round of direct peace talks

Russia and Ukraine are holding a second round of direct two-day talks in Abu Dhabi, with US delegation heading efforts to mediate an end to their conflict. Kiev objects territorial concessions and has urged more support from the West following Russia's latest strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Moscow maintains Kiev should withdraw its forces from Donbas and opposes Western peacekeepers deployment in Ukraine after a peace deal is reached. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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Gold prices extend rally amid safe haven appeal

Gold prices extended their rally on Wednesday amid renewed geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.

Spot gold was up 2.7 per cent to over $5,080 per ounce.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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Trump and Petro hail positive meeting

US President Donald Trump and his Columbian counterpart Gustavo Petro have both said their two hour meeting at the White House went well - despite trading insults for months.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Epstein fallout: Mandelson resigns Lords, Clintons to testify

Former US President Bill Clinton and his wife, the former First Lady
Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify as part of a Congressional
inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein.

It comes amid further fallout for people connected to the late sex
offender and financier, including the UK's former ambassador to the
United States Peter Mandelson.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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