Iran says its peace terms - rejected by US - are 'generous'
5/11/202631 min
Donald Trump calls Iran's counter offer to end the war "totally unacceptable". Iran defends its proposals, saying they are "generous". Tehran wants the release of its frozen foreign assets, an immediate end to the war on all fronts and a halt to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports. Also: the final passengers from the cruise ship with hantavirus are repatriated. The British prime minister, Keir Starmer, speaks of his hopes for a new deal with the EU, as he tries to shore up support after last week's dismal election results. The former Thai prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, is met by cheering crowds in Bangkok after being released from prison. And the holiday hotels looking to ensure that all their guests get a sun lounger.
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[gentle music] This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. [upbeat music] I'm Alex Ritson, and at sixteen hours GMT on Monday the eleventh of May, these are our main stories. Iran denies its counter proposals to US peace plan are excessive. Uncertainty over the negotiations sends oil prices higher. A French passenger from the cruise ship MV Hondeus