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US-Iran talks in Pakistan uncertain as sides trade accusations
Five things to know about the planned Iran-US talks in Islamabad
Five things to know about the planned Iran-US talks in Islamabad

Pakistan is due to host talks between Iran and the United States in a bid to turn a fragile two-week ceasefire into a lasting end to a war that has roiled global energy markets.

April 10, 2026

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Slot feels 'complete support' from Liverpool chiefs despite slump
Slot feels 'complete support' from Liverpool chiefs despite slump

Arne Slot says he feels "complete support" from Liverpool's owners despite mounting pressure on the Dutch manager after a disastrous season.

April 10, 2026

Kyiv books tentative diplomatic coup with Iran war forays
Kyiv books tentative diplomatic coup with Iran war forays

When the US-Israeli war with Iran began at the end of February, it was widely assumed that Moscow would be one of the conflict's key winners.

April 10, 2026

Teenager shines as Britain seize control of BJK Cup tie with Australia
Teenager shines as Britain seize control of BJK Cup tie with Australia

A depleted Britain seized control of their Billie Jean King Cup qualifier against Australia on Friday with 17-year-old Mika Stojsavljevic stunning in-form Talia Gibson for the best win of her career.

April 10, 2026

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Vaccine gaps fuel Bangladesh's deadly measles crisis
Vaccine gaps fuel Bangladesh's deadly measles crisis

Rocking her baby to soothe his searing pain and gasping breaths, 18-year-old Rubia Akhtar Brishti recounts how her son nearly died in Bangladesh's deadly measles outbreak.

April 10, 2026

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In Pakistan's mediation to end Mideast war, China may hold the key
In Pakistan's mediation to end Mideast war, China may hold the key

As Iranian and US envoys prepare to hold talks in Islamabad to end the Middle East war, official sources and experts say Beijing helped pave the way for the negotiations and will be a crucial component in securing a permanent truce.

April 10, 2026