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Trump considering crackdown on overseas crypto scams

President Donald Trump will highlight his administration’s efforts on Wednesday to crack down on foreign criminal networks that lure Americans into fraudulent crypto investments, a White House official ‌told Reuters,…

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Alberta votes to remain part of Canada

Alberta residents voted to remain part of Canada in the province's first-ever referendum ‌on separation, in a much-needed win for Prime Minister Mark Carney as he attempts to unify the…

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Trump warns that US will ‘burn’ like France if Democrats win

US President Donald Trump used violent unrest in France as an argument against Democrats in his battle to defend a Kansas Senate seat long held by Republicans but in danger…

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Trump shuts down Hegseth plan to livestream military execution

US President Donald Trump scrapped plans to livestream the execution of the former Army major who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, overruling Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Thursday after…

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US floats unfreezing some Russian assets to restart Ukraine peace talks

The United States has proposed that European countries unfreeze ‌some Russian sovereign assets immobilised after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and transfer them to ⁠a vehicle overseen by Washington in an…

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Operation CANTABRIA:Fruit-export front used to hide cocaine shipments from Ecuador

Police in Ecuador arrested 20 suspects Thursday in an operation targeting a network that moved large amounts of cocaine from Latin America to Europe, Europol said. Ecuador’s Federal Police carried…

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US to livestream Army firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter

The US will livestream the Army's upcoming firing squad execution of a gunman who killed 13 people at the Fort Hood military base in 2009, the Pentagon said, in what…

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Bolsonaro will face Lula in runoff in Brazil’s presidential vote

Right-wing Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face leftist President Luiz Inacio ‌Lula da Silva in a runoff of the presidential election later this month, after he exceeded expectations in Sunday's…

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Pete Hegseth creates Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching an Office of Religious Affairs at the Pentagon, the latest in a series of faith-related changes he has made at the department. Hegseth…

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The world’s two most powerful men just met. How did it go?

US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday, with talks on trade and artificial intelligence and the growing strategic rivalry between the countries…

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Pope Leo XIV faces packed 19,000-mile South American tour

Pope Leo XIV will travel more than 19,000 miles on 14 flights during a 12-day visit to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November, in what will be his longest international…

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Trump Warns of Iran “Annihilation” as Diplomats Confirm Sidelines Talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York on Wednesday morning, the State Department announced, as diplomatic activity intensified around…

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Major US TV networks suspend Trump coverage in protest

Major US television networks have suspended their shared coverage of President Donald Trump’s White House events in protest against restrictions imposed on several news organisations. ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox and…

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Trump threatens to impose ‘serious tariffs’ on Europe if Canada joins EU as associate member

Trump threatens to impose ‘serious tariffs’ on Europe if Canada joins EU as associate member President Donald Trump pulled out one of his favorite words as he threatened retaliation if…

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US strips millions in military aid from Europe and Mideast to back Trump-aligned nations in Americas

The Trump administration is stripping tens of millions of dollars in U.S. military assistance from countries in Europe and the Middle East to support conservative-leaning governments in Central and South…

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Trump approval up from record low, but outlook sours for Republicans, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's public approval rating rose from a record low, while Americans voiced growing support for Democrats gaining ‌power in the U.S. Congress in a Reuters/Ipsos poll taken in…

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Five big takeaways from Trump’s midterm convention

President Donald Trump and his Republican Party wrapped up an unusual convention in Dallas on Thursday hoping to strengthen their midterm election prospects, gambling that a high-profile show of party…

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Vance seizes MAGA spotlight as Republicans begin looking beyond Trump

Vice President JD Vance took center stage at the Republican convention in Dallas on Thursday in a speech seen as an early test of his 2028 White House prospects, offering…

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What’s happened to al Qaeda in the 25 years since 9/11?

In the 25 years since al Qaeda militants hijacked passenger jets and flew them into New York's World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon, the group founded by Osama bin…

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Trump pledges $5,000 to all US adults if Republicans win the midterms

“I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000, very much like a successful company will do a cash distribution to its…

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US military turns off ad trackers on devices amid Middle East targeting reports

U.S. military officials say they have disabled advertising trackers on a range of phones and computers, according to letters, released on Friday by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and statements given…

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Britain says Falklands position ‘unwavering’ as Milei presses claim

Argentine President Javier Milei said that “winds of change” favorable to Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands are blowing around the world, citing remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump that…

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Trump becomes first sitting US president to appear on a coin as Mint releases $1 piece

The US Mint confirmed on Thursday that the "golden dollar" featuring the likeness of US President Donald Trump has been released, urging people to check their pocket change while collectors…

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US may ask parents to prove citizenship or immigration status to get passports for their children

The U.S. State Department has proposed requiring parents applying for passports for their children to provide proof of their own citizenship or immigration status as part of President Donald Trump's…

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Trump sidelines Hegseth succession talk as Army chief submits resignation

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday it was too early to discuss a potential successor to lead his political movement, sidestepping speculation about a possible 2028 presidential campaign by Defense…

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Trump’s ‘Lake America’ Move Adds Fuel to Tensions With Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump renamed Lake Ontario "Lake America" on Thursday, escalating a feud with Canada that has already spawned tariffs on tens of billions of dollars in cross-border trade.…

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9/11 Trial for Alleged Mastermind Set for June 2028

A US military judge has set 5 June 2028 as the trial date for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other men accused of plotting the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks…

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Lockerbie bombing trial postponed by US judge days before start

A federal judge on Monday postponed the trial of the man authorities allege built the bomb that blew New York-bound Pan Am flight 103 out of the sky over Lockerbie,…

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USA’s ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran begins with a ‘warning shot’

American Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday unveiled a sweeping new effort to economically isolate Iran, warning foreign governments and companies that they could lose access to the U.S. financial…

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US plans mass visa revocation for asylum seekers

United States President Donald Trump's administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of foreigners who applied for or are currently seeking asylum in the country, the State…

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Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in wave of cancer vaccines

Merck and Moderna's success with a personalized cancer vaccine designed to keep melanoma at bay opens a new avenue of treatment that doctors hope will work against many types of…

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Trump threatens ‘tremendous economic consequences’ on any country helping Iran

President Donald Trump has said the US will inflict "TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences" on any country that helps or does business with Iran. He wrote in all capital letters on Truth…

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Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to the lowest level of his presidency, ‌with an overwhelming majority of Americans concerned the U.S. war with Iran will last a long time,…

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Trump says press secretary Leavitt to leave job at month’s end

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of the month, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, ‌leaving the president without one of his…

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US floats prospect of joint strikes on Colombian armed groups

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth floated on Wednesday the possibility of joint strikes on Colombian armed groups, as he welcomed the nation into a military-led counter-narcotics coalition after its conservative…

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Head of US travel association sounds alarm on potential expansion of visa bond program

The U.S. Travel ‌Association said it is concerned the Trump administration's visa bond program could be broadened beyond the dozens of countries currently covered, a move it says would have…

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Rescuers search for survivors after Colombia quake leaves over 100 dead

At least 132 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years. The death toll is…

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Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Polysilicon to Curb China’s Supply Chain Dominance

US President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on imported polysilicon and related products, aiming to reduce US reliance on China for key materials used in semiconductors and solar panels.…

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US has used ‘virtually all’ of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war

The U.S. Army has used up much of its global stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its five-month war with Iran, according to three people familiar with the data,…

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US State Department to close consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia

The U.S. State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing of ‌America's global diplomatic footprint, according to people familiar with the…

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US begins review of its military presence in Europe

The United States has launched a review of its military presence in Europe, a move aimed at shifting greater responsibility for conventional defence onto European NATO allies. The decision follows…

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Argentine leader calls Brazilian president a ‘thief’ and a ‘convict’

Brazil has recalled its ambassador to Argentina following comments by Argentine President Javier Milei targeting Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during a political rally in São Paulo. Milei,…

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US House rebukes Trump again over Iran war

The US House of Representatives has approved a Democratic-led war powers resolution criticising President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict with Iran, with four Republican lawmakers joining Democrats in a…

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US Warns Iran Is Not Serious About Ending War as Conflict Escalates

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Iran is not showing genuine commitment to negotiations aimed at ending the conflict, as Washington signals it is prepared to take…

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Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference

U.S. President Donald Trump declassified documents on Thursday that he asserted showed Chinese interference in U.S. elections, reviving his long-running attacks on election security despite a U.S. intelligence assessment that…

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Worldwide human trafficking sting nets more than 1,000 suspects

This year’s edition of the annual effort took place from 8 to 12 June 2026 with coordination and support from Europol, Frontex, and INTERPOL. It aimed to detect and disrupt…

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Eastern U.S. hit by historic heatwave ahead of July 4 holiday

Record-breaking temperatures spread to the eastern U.S. from the Midwest on Wednesday, putting tens of millions of people under heat warnings expected to last into the July 4 holiday ‌weekend,…

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Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel

President Donald Trump's administration has pushed hard to present a united front on the Iran war, but statements by his vice president and secretary of state have at times diverged…

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Buildings Collapse as Twin Earthquakes Devastate Venezuela

At least 32 people have been killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes — measuring 7.2 and 7.5 — struck central Venezuela seconds apart, causing widespread destruction…

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Former US Fed chair Alan Greenspan dies aged 100

Former US Federal Reserve chair Alan Greenspan due to complications from Parkinson’s disease, his family said on Monday. He was 100. Greenspan was chief of the Federal Reserve for nearly…

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Trump confident on deal but Iran says discussions still ongoing

Iran has stated that no final agreement has yet been reached with the United States, despite comments by Donald Trump suggesting that a deal could be signed within days, Reuters…

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Only 11% of Europeans view US as ally, survey shows

Only 11% of Europeans across 15 countries view the United States as an ally, a historic low and down from 16% half a year ago and 22% in November 2024,…

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US considers wider stationing of nuclear weapons across NATO allies

The U.S. is discussing whether to deploy nuclear weapons in additional European NATO states, the ‌Financial Times reported on Tuesday. U.S. officials have signaled openness to additional deployments beyond the…

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Pentagon Reinforces Strategic Assets Near Cuba

The Pentagon has spent months positioning the troops and weapons needed for the U.S. to launch a military attack on Cuba — all it needs is a final go-ahead from…

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Washington to scale back military assets in Europe under NATO drawdown plan

Washington told allies it will gradually scale down the number of strategic bombers, fighter jets, drones, submarines and warships dedicated to NATO as it continues pressing Europe to do more…

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Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays

Donald Trump said the United States would not rush into a peace agreement with Iran, despite recent optimism surrounding negotiations aimed at easing tensions in the Gulf and reopening the…

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Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada

Alberta will hold a referendum on whether the province should remain in Canada or move ahead with a second binding vote on separation, marking the first significant test of the…

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