United Arab Emirates

Iran, US agree to hold nuclear talks

DUBAI — Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States will take place Friday in Oman, the Iranian foreign minister said, as tensions between the countries remain high following Tehran’s bloody crackdown on nationwide protests last month.

The announcement Wednesday by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi came after hours of indications that the anticipated talks were faltering over changes in the format and content of the talks.

United Kingdom

Former Prince Andrew moves out

LONDON — The former Prince Andrew has moved out of his longtime home on crown-owned land near Windsor Castle earlier than expected after the latest release of documents from the U.S. investigation of Jeffrey Epstein revived questions about his friendship with the convicted sex offender.

The 65-year-old brother of King Charles III left the Royal Lodge in Windsor on Monday and is now living on the king’s Sandringham estate in eastern England.

Italy

Italy works to make art accessible to all

ROME — Italy is making its artistic treasures more accessible to people with disabilities. Michela Marcato, who has been blind since birth, recently toured Rome’s Colosseum, using touch to understand its architecture.