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Trump says 'time running out' as Iran rejects talks amid 'threats'

Trump says 'time running out' as Iran rejects talks amid 'threats'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran that time was running out for the Islamic republic to prevent American military intervention as Tehran rejected holding negotiations against a backdrop of threats.

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Spain eyes full service on train tragedy line in 10 days

Spain eyes full service on train tragedy line in 10 days

Spain aims to restart within 10 days full service on a key high-speed railway line where a collision between two trains killed 45 people, the transport minister said on Wednesday.

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Greenland dispute 'strategic wake-up call for all of Europe,' says Macron

Greenland dispute 'strategic wake-up call for all of Europe,' says Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday a standoff with the United States over Greenland was "a strategic wake-up call for all of Europe", speaking alongside the leaders of Denmark and the Danish autonomous territory.

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'Intimidation and coercion': Iran pressuring families of killed protesters

'Intimidation and coercion': Iran pressuring families of killed protesters

When Hossein Mahmoudi, 36, was killed during the anti-government protests in Iran, it only marked the start of the trauma for his family.

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'Pride of the entire nation': Israel holds funeral for last Gaza hostage

'Pride of the entire nation': Israel holds funeral for last Gaza hostage

Hundreds of tearful mourners packed a stadium in southern Israel on Wednesday for the funeral of Ran Gvili, the last Gaza hostage whose burial marks the end of a painful national saga triggered by Hamas's 2023 attack.

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Europe urged to 'step up' on defence as Trump upends ties

Europe urged to 'step up' on defence as Trump upends ties

Europe must step up efforts on defence and play a bigger role in NATO as US President Donald Trump has "shaken the transatlantic relationship to its foundation", EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said Wednesday.

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Sinner hails 'inspiration' Djokovic ahead of Australian Open blockbuster

Sinner hails 'inspiration' Djokovic ahead of Australian Open blockbuster

Reigning champion Jannik Sinner called Novak Djokovic "an inspiration" after setting up an Australian Open semi-final blockbuster against the 24-time Grand Slam winner.

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Dollar rebounds while gold climbs again before Fed update

Dollar rebounds while gold climbs again before Fed update

The dollar recovered slightly on Wednesday as traders awaited the US Federal Reserve's outlook on interest rates, while gold reached another record high as investors seek safety amid an uncertain economic outlook on several fronts.

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Aki a doubt for Ireland's Six Nations opener over disciplinary issue

Aki a doubt for Ireland's Six Nations opener over disciplinary issue

Ireland could be without veteran centre Bundee Aki for their daunting Six Nations opening match against title holders France in Paris next week after he was dropped from the squad going to a training camp in Portugal.

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West Ham sign Fulham winger Traore

West Ham sign Fulham winger Traore

West Ham announced on Wednesday they had signed winger Adama Traore from Fulham for an undisclosed fee.

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