Merz said Iran was “very skilful at not negotiating”, pointing to failed efforts that saw US officials travel to Islamabad only to leave without progress.

Iran humiliating US, Merz says as talks stall

German Chancellor says Tehran outplays Washington as rift with allies widens

In Pictures: King Charles III’s state visit to the US

This is Charles' first trip to the U.S. since he became king in 2022

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they arrive at the White House.

'Red lines' set by Iran in written messages to US

Iran FM blames US for failure of talks: Hezbollah 'playing with fire' — Israel

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi walk to attend the talks at the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library in Saint Petersburg on April 27, 2026.

Flights grounded as Moscow buried in record April snow

Historic late-season snowstorm driven by an unusual North Atlantic weather pattern

A communal worker operates a tractor to clear snow from a street in central Moscow during a snowstorm on April 27, 2026.

Putin to meet Iran FM Araghchi in Moscow

Putin-Araghchi meeting comes amid push to salvage fragile Middle East truce

Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Engine fire on SWISS flight In Delhi, 6 injured

Flight to Zurich aborted at 1 am after engine failure; crew initiates evacuation

The airline said there were 228 passengers and four infants on board

First female Archbishop of Canterbury to meet Pope Leo

Mullally will meet the head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics during a four-day visit

Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally (left) during her installation ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral. Pope Leo XIV arrives to lead a Holy Mass at the Malabo Stadium in Malabo.

Charles to visit US as political ties fray under Trump

Charles's first US state visit as monarch comes at the request of the UK government

Britain's King Charles III (L) talks with US President Donald Trump during a formal farewell at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on September 18, 2025, on the second day of their second State Visit.

EU approves a $106b loan package to help Ukraine

EU also approved a new raft of sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine

EU approves disbursement of €90 billion loan for Ukraine

Duterte to face trial for 'crimes against humanity'

Judges cite ‘substantial grounds’ linking Duterte to wave of drug-war killings

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2016 file photo, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a speech at the Philippine Economic Forum in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

EIB Group ramps up Europe’s clean energy drive

€10 billion plan links clean energy push with urban renewal, transport and business growth

One study shows that the remarkable surge in solar power adoption indicates that the majority of European Union (EU) nations are on track to achieve their 2030 renewable energy goals well in advance, according to recent data. This promising trend bolsters optimism in the global effort to combat emissions. Data from the SolarPower Europe advocacy group, based on the latest national targets, reveals that 23 countries are positioned to meet their solar installation objectives by 2027.

UAE President receives message from Belarus President

Leaders exchange greetings, affirm commitment to progress and shared prosperity

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets Viktor Lukashenko, Special Envoy of the Belarusian President, who conveyed to him the greetings of Alexander Lukashenko, President of the Republic of Belarus.

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