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May 28, 2025

Iran may pause enrichment for US nod on nuke rights, frozen funds

Iran may pause uranium enrichment if the US releases frozen Iranian funds and recognises Tehran’s right to refine uranium for civilian use under a “political deal” that could lead to a broader nuclear accord, two Iranian official sources said.

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AFP
May 28, 2025

Trump says warned Netanyahu against striking Iran

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold off striking Iran, saying it would be “inappropriate” amid talks on a nuclear deal.

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Reuters
May 28, 2025

Mud and rock bury Swiss village after glacier collapse

Drone footage broadcast by Swiss national broadcaster SRF showed a vast plain of mud and soil completely covering part of the village of Blatten

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AFP
May 28, 2025

Germany to restrict family reunifications, toughen citizenship rules

The German government on Wednesday agreed plans to restrict family reunifications for some migrants and toughen rules for obtaining citizenship.

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Reuters
May 28, 2025

Retired French surgeon sentenced for raping young patients

Surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec stands accused of aggravated rape or sexual assault of 299 victims, including the rape of some children who were under anaesthetic

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AFP
May 28, 2025

Germany, Ukraine to jointly produce long-range weapons: Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Berlin will help Kyiv develop new long-range weapons that can hit targets in Russian territory.

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Reuters
May 28, 2025

ILO cuts more than 200 jobs as US slashes funding

ILO head also raises the possibility of relocating some of the agency’s operations out of Geneva

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AFP
May 28, 2025

Boat tragedy: at least six migrants die in Spain’s Canary Islands

Emergency services in the Atlantic archipelago say, rescuers supported by a helicopter were working to save people in the port of La Restinga on the island of El Hierro