United States President Donald Trump announced at the White House that he has turned down an initiative from Iran proposing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within seven days.
According to the American leader, the Iranian overture included a resumption of nuclear negotiations tied to the removal of the current United States naval blockade affecting Iranian ports. Additional information regarding the situation is expected to emerge as the story continues to unfold.
Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
Arsenal, second in the table, travel to Anfield looking to bounce back from their shock League Cup fourth-round exit.
UN Security Council rejected the competing proposals, leaving the peacekeeping mission without an approved extension.
Group calls charges 'unjust', says weapons were meant to be used against Israeli forces in south Lebanon.
BBC Verify goes to an election centre to get a behind-the-scenes look at how mail-in ballots for the US midterm elections are processed.
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Activists call for people to make their anger known over poor public services including education and housing Street protests sweeping Europe are expected to spread to Germany and reignite in France on Saturday, with police mobilised to stop potential looting and rioting on the fringes of what organisers hope will be peaceful rallies. Weeks of, at times violent, student demonstrations have rocked Italy, Spain, Portugal, Albania and France, where activists on Halloween have again called for people to make their anger over the cost of living and deficient public services felt across the country. Continue reading...