US president Donald Trump says further negotiations with Tehran would be a waste of time, while Iran claims that Trump’s comments push the region “toward fire”. Then: we look at the fight for control over the Malian town of Anéfis. And: another European resort tells tourists to cover up. 

<p dir="ltr">US president Donald Trump says further negotiations with Tehran would be a waste of time, while Iran claims that Trump&rsquo;s comments push the region &ldquo;toward fire&rdquo;. Then: we look at the fight for control over the Malian town of An&eacute;fis. And: another European resort tells tourists to cover up.&nbsp;</p>

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