More than 150 people are injured as rescuers continue search for survivors in Santo Domingo.
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US to hold direct nuclear talks with Iran, Trump says
The US president says negotiations have taken place at a “very high level” between the two countries.
South Sudan to accept man deported from US in bid to defuse visa row
The government initially denied entry to the man, saying he was Congolese, not South Sudanese.
Beijing calls Vance ‘ignorant’ over ‘Chinese peasants’ remark
The sharp rhetoric comes as Donald Trump’s tariffs fuel trade tensions between the US and China.
Iran says it is ready for nuclear deal if US stops military threats
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran will “never accept coercion” ahead of Saturday’s talks in Oman.
Fifty hippos killed by anthrax in DR Congo
Efforts are now under way to recover the animals and bury them to prevent further spread.
World must act now to help Gazans under Israeli blockade, UN chiefs urge
Israel has blocked humanitarian supplies and fuel from entering for five weeks – the longest period since the war began.
Albanese and Dutton face-off in first Australia election debate
Cost of living issues dominated the debate and the political rivals were asked about Trump’s tariffs.
Musk labels Trump trade adviser ‘moron’ over Tesla comments
Peter Navarro had described Musk’s electric car company as a “car assembler” rather than manufacturer.
Global executions at highest level since 2015, report says
But Amnesty International also says only 15 countries carried out the death penalty, the lowest on record