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Breaking News21:00German police examine far-left claim over arson at Rheinmetall construction siteBreaking News21:00Soaring silver price forces Germany to destroy and re-mint collector coinsBreaking News21:00Firecrackers thrown at police as far-left march heightens tension in BerlinBreaking News21:00Iran calls US outreach a 'positive step' with aide in Qatar for talksBreaking News21:00Bulgaria orders ships to report in advance after Black Sea drone attacksBreaking News21:00Gronning double as Hertha win 3-0 at Kaiserslautern to extend leadBreaking News21:00Ayari strike gives Brighton 1-0 win at Man City, avenging League Cup exitBreaking News21:00Hackers hijack 12 crypto websites through domain registrar Name.com21:00Video: Highlights of the Warriors' comeback against the Lakers20:55Curry passes Wilkins as Warriors erase 25-point deficit against the Lakers20:50EuroLeague: Bayern crushed 103-73 in Belgrade – seventh defeat in nine games20:45BBL: Vechta rout Hagen 100-74, Frankfurt turn the game around in Jena20:45Cannes competition film "Moulin": László Nemes' Resistance drama opens in France20:45Golden Leopard winner "You Don't Belong Here" heads to Mannheim-Heidelberg festival20:45Honorary Oscars on Nov. 15: Glenn Close, Ridley Scott and Floyd Norman to be honored

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Iran calls US outreach a 'positive step' with aide in Qatar for talks

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Foreign Minister Araghchi says Tehran has studied a letter from U.S. Vice President Vance. President Trump denies ordering new peace talks, while Iran warns of sweeping retaliation if attacked again.

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Qatari mediators in Tehran – fresh hope for talks between the US and Iran

A delegation from Qatar has arrived in Iran to revive the ceasefire. Pakistan is "cautiously optimistic". Reports of a draft framework remain unconfirmed.

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Machado thanks Trump and calls for a presidential election in Venezuela in 2027

At her first news conference since returning to Caracas, the opposition leader criticised an oil deal with the US. Delcy Rodríguez promises elections but gives no date.

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World news

USA · 31.10.2026, 18:30

Midterms: Democrats lead by 8 points in polling average as even Kansas tightens

World · 31.10.2026, 15:30

Iran's Khamenei orders response 'without geographical restriction' to any new attack

USA · 31.10.2026, 11:00

Three days before midterms, more than 43 million Americans have already voted

USA · 31.10.2026, 08:00

Judge bars Justice Department from threatening election workers days before midterms

World · 31.10.2026, 05:29

Strait of Hormuz: Oman rescues 25 sailors from burning oil tanker

USA · 31.10.2026, 05:17

New setback for Trump: Appeals court refuses to block 20,000 mail ballots in California

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World · 30.10.2026, 21:00

Rare truce holds as first residents leave Russian-occupied Oleshky

USA · 30.10.2026, 18:30

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USA · 30.10.2026, 08:00

Two Dan Sullivans: Justice Department steps up bid to block Alaska Senate result

World · 30.10.2026, 05:39

Russian drone hits Dnipro rail platform, killing at least 14 at station

World · 30.10.2026, 05:34

Iran says four tankers struck mines in Strait of Hormuz

USA · 30.10.2026, 05:24

US prepares allies for possible new Iran strikes after midterms

World · 30.10.2026, 05:16

NATO allies fear Kyiv will not get Patriots until after US midterms

USA · 30.10.2026, 05:04

Trump cancels Kansas and Iowa rallies: 'I feel perfect'

USA · 30.10.2026, 05:02

US death penalty: Indiana denies brain scans ahead of execution

USA · 30.10.2026, 05:01

Cuba at the UN: fewer votes against US embargo, US expels diplomat

USA · 29.10.2026, 21:00

US inflation climbs to 3.6% as oil prices weigh on Trump days before midterms

USA · 29.10.2026, 18:30

Judge rejects Trump administration bid to set aside 20,000 California mail ballots

World · 29.10.2026, 15:30

Alaska governor orders investigation into Peltola's Senate campaign

World · 29.10.2026, 11:00

Seoul spy agency says Kim may have signaled stance on US talks during China trip

USA · 29.10.2026, 08:00

Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner as Trump weighs new Iran strikes

World · 29.10.2026, 05:23

Zelensky hopes for talks with Russia and US in Abu Dhabi – Lavrov heads to G20 meeting

World · 29.10.2026, 05:22

Letter to Rezaei: Trump denies Iran talks mission for Vance – Tehran rejects Qatar ideas

USA · 29.10.2026, 05:19

Kansas suddenly in play: most expensive Senate race in state history

World · 29.10.2026, 05:17

ASEAN defence ministers meet in Cebu – China sends only its military attaché

USA · 29.10.2026, 05:15

Michigan: Vance calls Senate race 'most important election' – El-Sayed narrowly ahead

USA · 29.10.2026, 05:12

US Justice Department: over 400 noncitizens registered to vote in Washington

USA · 29.10.2026, 05:07

Alaska: allegations against Peltola team as Murkowski backs a Democrat

USA · 29.10.2026, 05:04

Midterm home stretch: Trump stumps in Ohio, Obama mocks in Georgia – 39 million have voted

World · 29.10.2026, 05:01

Flávio Bolsonaro lands in Miami and declares himself Brazil's 'rightful' leader

USA · 28.10.2026, 21:00

Fed holds rates days before midterms as two officials vote for a hike

USA · 28.10.2026, 11:00

Campaigning in Texas, Trump scraps Biden-era methane rules for oil and gas drillers

USA · 28.10.2026, 08:00

Hackers target US election agency, blocking spending reports a week before midterms

World · 28.10.2026, 05:43

Win or lose, Netanyahu could stay in power for months

World · 28.10.2026, 05:42

Reuters: U.S. and Canada working on deal to ease steel and auto tariffs

World · 28.10.2026, 05:35

Brazil: Has Flávio Bolsonaro left the country? Reports conflict