Your morning Briefing: Trump open to talks with Iran president

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Hello readers. Donald Trump does an about face on meeting with Iran’s president, and also flags a resumption of trade talks with China as G7 wraps up.

US President Donald Trump gestures during a joint-press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron in Biarritz, south-west France on August 26, 2019, on the third day of the annual G7 Summit attended by the leaders of the world's seven richest democracies, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)

Trump open to Iran talks

Donald Trump says he is prepared to meet his Iranian counterpart within weeks in what would amount to a stunning change of direction.

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US President Donald Trump gestures during a press conference in Biarritz, south-west France on August 26, 2019, on the third day of the annual G7 Summit attended by the leaders of the world's seven richest democracies, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States. (Photo by Nicholas Kamm / AFP)

Olive branch on trade war

President Trump has also flagged a resumption of talks with China after Beijing extended an olive branch in a bid to avoid a dangerous escalation of the trade war.

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LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Tim Paine of Australia looks on during day four of the 3rd Specsavers Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Headingley on August 25, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Did England win, or did we lose?

Questions are being asked about Tim Paine’s leadership in Australia’s Third Test loss at Headingley. But to be perfectly frank, it’s whiny, pettifogging stuff, writes Gideon Haigh.

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Electric cars emit ‘more carbon’

EVs in Australia’s eastern states are responsible for more carbon dioxide emissions than petrol cars.

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Kyrgios: legends ‘irrelevant spuds’

Nick Kyrgios attacks Martina Navratilova and Jim Courier for speculating about his mental health.

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Kudelka’s view

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