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US president 'hopeful' of Iran deal
Donald Trump says Iran negotiating 'seriously' as Supreme Leader in Tehran warns of regional war if US attacks. Iran's foreign minister says "fruitful" talks are taking place on his country's nuclear programme, even as American military forces continue to build in the Middle East. Also in the programme: French tech…
Trump says Iran talking "seriously" with US about nuclear curbs
President Trump says the Iranians are talking "seriously" with the United States about curbs on their nuclear programme. Iran's supreme leader warns if America attacks, there'll be regional war. We'll be asking where concessions might be made to prevent a military confrontation. Also in the programme: A second woman says…
Doubts over next round of Ukraine peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that US-mediated talks planned to take place in Abu Dhabi on Sunday may be delayed. In his Sunday. Zelensky said Kyiv was prepared to work on peace plans and that Kyiv was preparing for them to take place next week. His remarks came as…
At least 200 dead in DR Congo mining collapse, authorities say
More than 200 people have been killed in a mine collapse in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, rebel authorities have said. Women and children were among those mining coltan - a mineral used to manufacture electronics such as smartphones and computers - at the time in the town of Rubaya…
Epstein files: US Justice Department releases 3 million pages
The United States Department of Justice has released 3 million pages of documents as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The latest release is the largest to date and includes emails, 2,000 videos, and over 180,000 images. What do we know so far? Also in the programme: who is…
Iran says it's ready for talks
The Iranian foreign minister has again said Tehran is ready for talks with Washington on the basis of mutual respect -- as the US continues to threaten military action over Iran's nuclear programme. Newshour speaks to former US national security advisor Nate Swanson. Also in the programme: Inside the Roj…
Trump's border tsar suggests possible drawdown in Minneapolis if officials 'co-operate'
Donald Trump's "border tsar" Tom Homan says he is working on making ICE operations in Minneapolis "safer, more efficient, by the book". Also on the programme, the bodies of 15 Palestinians have been returned as the Gaza ceasefire moves into its next stage; and, the hidden, subconscious forces behind our…
UK’s Starmer meets Xi Jinping as relations warm
The British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says "good progress" was made in his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping of China. Our China correspondent will give us her assessment. Also on the programme: as President Trump steps up the rhetoric on Iran, what could happen if the US strikes…
Trump : Iran 'needs' to sign nuclear deal
Is the United States about to launch a larger attack on Iran, than last June, when 'Operation Midnight Hammer' targeted its nuclear programme? Earlier this month President Trump told protesters that "help was on the way," and now thousands are dead. We hear from a former US envoy to Iran…
UK prime minister lands in China on trade mission
The UK's prime minister Keir Starmer has arrived in China for a three-day visit - the first by a British prime minister in eight years. Sir Keir is seeking to strengthen trading and cultural ties between the two nations after years of acrimony. Also in the programme: We'll hear from…