The initiative would have prevented the nation from imposing sanctions unless approved by the UN.

The foreign minister says Tehran is waiting for an official rejection of a deal, despite the US President's comments.

Lawyers for Pike, who killed a fellow student in 1995, say she should get clemency and would not be sentenced to death if the crime happened today.

The 34-year-old is under investigation for incidents that began in February 2024 up until as recently as last month.

Germany's education minister has branded the ban on the small brass memorial plaques a "scandal".

Australia is increasingly concerned about China's military might - but Beijing is also its biggest trade partner.