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White House says Trump's first option on Iran is diplomacy

Russia issues statement warning of risks of clash between nuclear powers

Trumps get okay for Irish golf ballroom but must help protect snails

Putin tells FSB to better protect energy sector, warns foes against pushing Moscow too far

US forces seize third sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says

Just over 540 political prisoners freed in Venezuela, NGO says

UK sanctions two Georgian TV channels over 'Russian disinformation'

M23 rebel spokesperson killed in Congo army drone strike, officials say

Explainer-From sponsor to enemy: What's behind Pakistan's attack on Afghan Taliban?

South Africa says most of a group of 17 men lured into fighting for Russia set to return home

Iran issues death sentence linked to January unrest, source says

Australian PM Albanese briefly evacuated from residence after security threat

Israel warns Lebanon of strikes if Hezbollah enters any US-Iran war, Lebanese officials say

Trump briefly lays out case for possible attack on Iran in State of the Union

After killing of top drug lord, cartels use fake news to spread fear in Mexico

Most Americans say Trump is growing erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Kremlin says Ukraine conflict has evolved into a much wider confrontation with the West

UN General Assembly chief calls for US to pay fees in full

Kremlin says the Telegram messaging app has violated the law many times

Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship missiles from China

Kenyans trapped in Cambodia by trafficking scheme seek government aid to return home

Trump's new tariffs shift focus to balance of payments; economists see no crisis

European leaders vow support for Ukraine as war grinds into fifth year

Trump hails ‘golden age’ in State of the Union as voters sour on economy

Germany's once-vibrant auto heartland falls on hard times

Russia investigates Telegram founder Durov in a bid to subjugate the messaging app

Mexico sends 2,000 soldiers to Jalisco after cartel leader's death

UK announces support package for Ukraine on war anniversary

Nearly 2,200 people have benefitted from Venezuela amnesty law, lawmaker says

Trump administration steps up efforts to scrutinize foreign funding of universities

Major grid failure triggers nationwide blackout in Dominican Republic

North Korea's Kim pledges economic push as his sister is elevated at party congress

US ambassador to France banned from meeting French government

US says it struck vessel in Caribbean, killing three men

Italian region resists US pressure to curb use of Cuban doctors

Former UK ambassador Mandelson released after arrest over Epstein revelations

Times newspaper says Peter Mandelson led away from his home by police

Trump urges Mexico to 'step up' efforts against cartels, drugs

EU's Costa urges Hungary's Orban to respect 90 billion euro loan deal for Ukraine, letter shows