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Politics
US President Donald Trump said he was making his final decision on a potential deal with Iran on Friday, as Tehran insisted any agreement on ending the Middle East war hinged on Washington dropping its "excessive demands".
May 29, 2026
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The once-majestic oak tree is all but dead: battered by repeated heatwaves, it has shut down vital functions to conserve water and is slowly dying in a French forest.
May 29, 2026
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Women's eighth seed Mirra Andreeva blew past Marie Bouzkova 6-4, 6-2 in the third round at the French Open on Friday.
May 29, 2026
England coach Brendon McCullum said his side can learn from a New Zealand side who "box smart" when they face his native country in an upcoming three-Test series.
May 29, 2026
Stock markets were mixed while oil prices fell again on Friday on investor optimism that the United States and Iran would reach a deal to extend their ceasefire.
May 29, 2026
Economy
The European Union must act more forcefully to rebalance its trade relationship with China, the bloc's executive said Friday, after holding talks on protecting critical industries from Chinese rivals.
May 29, 2026
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US Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran are close to agreeing a deal to extend their ceasefire in the Middle East war, but the potential breakthrough still hangs on President Donald Trump's approval.
May 29, 2026
Sports
France defender Ibrahima Konate is to leave Liverpool when his contract expires next month after failing to agree a new deal, according to multiple reports in the British media on Friday.
May 29, 2026
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Asian stock markets surged and oil prices receded on Friday, boosted by optimism that the United States and Iran will reach a deal to end their war that has hobbled global energy supplies.
May 29, 2026
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