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Trump launches $1m ‘gold card’ immigration visas

President Donald Trump has launched a scheme offering fast-tracked US visas to wealthy foreigners who can pay at least $1m (£750,000). The card will give buyers a "direct path to…

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US could ask foreign tourists for five-year social media history before entry

Tourists from dozens of countries including the UK could be asked to provide a five-year social media history as a condition of entry to the United States, under a new…

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US wants Europe to take over most Nato defence capabilities by 2027

The US wants Europe to take over the majority of NATO’s conventional defence capabilities, from intelligence to missiles, by 2027, Pentagon officials told diplomats in Washington this week, Reuters reports.…

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US widens travel ban to more than 30 countries

The U.S. plans to expand the number of countries covered by its travel ban to more than 30, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. Noem, in an interview on…

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National Guard soldiers shot in ‘targeted’ attack near White House

Two National Guard soldiers were shot and critically wounded on Wednesday in downtown Washington near the White House in what officials described as a targeted ambush, and the suspect was…

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UPDATED: Von der Leyen: ‘We now have a starting point’ on Ukraine peace deal

Ursula von der Leyen welcomed talks on a Ukraine peace deal led by U.S. President Donald Trump and said Europe considers there is now “a starting point” on a plan…

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Ukraine says ‘understanding’ reached on US peace plan, as Trump envoy to meet Putin

Ukraine has said a "common understanding" has been reached with the US on a peace deal aimed at ending the war with Russia. The proposal is based on a 28-point…

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US and Russia hold peace talks in Abu Dhabi as missiles pound Kyiv

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has held unannounced talks with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi as part of an intense new push by President Donald Trump's administration to end the…

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Draft of US-backed peace proposal for Ukraine

Here is the text of a draft version of the 28-point peace plan for Ukraine backed by the United States, according to a copy seen by Reuters 1. Ukraine's sovereignty…

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Ukrainians, Europeans must be on board with any plan to end war, EU ministers say

European foreign ministers said on Thursday that any plan to end the war in Ukraine must include Ukrainians and Europeans after the U.S. floated a framework that would involve Kyiv…

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Trump says US will work to end war in Sudan at Saudi’s request

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would work to help end the war in Sudan after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked him to get involved in…

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Trump elevates Saudi Arabia to ‘major non-NATO ally’ status

President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. and Saudi Arabia have entered into a security agreement that will ease weapons transfers and elevate the relationship between the two countries. Under…

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Kremlin says it hopes for a new Putin-Trump summit

The Kremlin said on Monday that it hoped another summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump could take place as soon as the necessary preparation had…

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US designates four groups in Europe as terrorists

The United States designated four entities in Germany, Italy and Greece as global terrorists, accusing them of being "violent Antifa groups" as President Donald Trump takes aim at left-wing groups.…

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US stops minting 1 cent coin

It is an unlucky time for the humble penny, the smallest unit of the US dollar, as President Donald Trump's decision to "cancel" the minting of the coin earlier this…

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US Coast Guard responds to Russian military ship near waters off Oahu

The United States Coast Guard detected a Russian military ship on October 29 approximately 15 miles (24 km) south of Oahu, near U.S. territorial waters, it said in a statement.…

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Epstein emails say Trump ‘knew about the girls’

House Democrats on Wednesday released emails that they said raised new questions about President Donald Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and how much he knew about Epstein's abuse of underage…

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Venezuela Crisis Deepens as US Carrier Enters Caribbean Waters

The Gerald Ford aircraft carrier strike group has moved into the Latin America region, U.S. officials said, dramatically escalating a military buildup that has deepened tensions with Venezuela. President Donald…

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US orders 10% flights cut at major US airports due to shutdown

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Wednesday that he would order a 10% cut in flights at 40 major U.S. airports, citing air traffic control safety concerns as a…

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Democratic socialist Mamdani triumphs in New York as Democrats sweep first major elections of second Trump term

Democrats swept a trio of races on Tuesday in the first major elections since Donald Trump regained the presidency, elevating a new generation of leaders and giving the beleaguered party…

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Dick Cheney, powerful former US vice president who pushed for Iraq war, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, a driving force behind the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 who was considered by presidential historians as one of the most powerful vice presidents in U.S. history…

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Washington Rules Out Nuclear Blasts — For Now

The nuclear weapons testing ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump will not involve nuclear explosions at this time, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. "I think the tests we’re talking about…

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Trump threatens US military action in Nigeria over treatment of Christians

U.S. President Donald Trump said he has asked the Defense Department to prepare for possible "fast" military action in Nigeria if the West African nation fails to crack down on…

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Trump would ‘love’ to meet Kim Jong Un again, but no word from North Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump made repeated invitations to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as he prepared to visit South Korea this week, with officials in Seoul serving as…

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US Navy Presence in Trinidad and Tobago Sparks Fresh Anxiety Over Venezuela

A US warship docked in Trinidad and Tobago‘s capital Son unday as the Trump administration boosts military pressure on neighbouring Venezuela and its president, Nicolás Maduro. The arrival of the…

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US military strikes suspected drug vessels in the eastern Pacific ocean

The U.S. military killed five alleged drug smugglers in strikes against two vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, in an expansion of the Trump…

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Trump may approve Tomahawks for Ukraine if Russia continues war

U.S. President Donald Trump said he may offer long-range Tomahawk missiles that could be used by Kyiv if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not end the war in Ukraine. Trump…

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Battle Over Confession Deepens in Case of Libyan Accused in Lockerbie Bombing

US prosecutors have defended the use of a confession allegedly made by a Libyan intelligence operative accused of building the bomb that destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie in…

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Moscow Warns of ‘Serious Escalation’ if U.S. Sends Tomahawks, Pledges Reply to EU Curbs

The Kremlin said Tuesday it was awaiting clear signals from Washington on a possible U.S. supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, while also warning that Russia would respond to…

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Trump says he’s “sort of made a decision” on supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine

President Trump said on Monday that he has "sort of made a decision" about selling long-range Tomahawk missiles to NATO countries in order for them to be supplied to Ukraine.…

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Trump says US hit another boat off Venezuela coast

U.S. forces hit another vessel allegedly carrying illegal drugs off the coast of Venezuela on Saturday evening, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday, adding that the U.S. would also…

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Venezuela criticizes ‘illegal incursion’ by US fighter jets

Venezuela criticized what it called an "illegal incursion" by US fighter jets into an area under Venezuelan air traffic control, accusing Washington of a "provocation" that "threatens national sovereignty." The…

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US to give Ukraine intelligence on long-range energy targets in Russia

The United States will provide Ukraine with intelligence on long-range energy infrastructure targets within Russia, two officials told Reuters on Wednesday, as it weighs whether to send Kyiv missiles that…

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Kremlin Confirms Ongoing Military Expansion After U.S. Comment

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russia was also working to strengthen its armed forces when asked about U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's remark that the U.S. must prepare for…

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Hegseth and Trump declare end to ‘woke’ military – as defence secretary scolds ‘fat troops’

The US defence secretary has said he is ending "woke" culture and political correctness, telling top brass: "We are done with that s***." Pete Hegseth said diversity and inclusion policies…

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US government shutdown begins as partisan division rules Washington

The U.S. government shut down much of its operations on Wednesday as deep partisan divisions prevented Congress and the White House from reaching a funding deal, setting off what could…

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Russia warns of escalation risk if US sends Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine

Russia said that its military was analysing whether or not the United States would supply Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine for strikes deep into Russia, a step that Russian officials…

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US is considering selling Tomahawk missiles to European countries to support Ukraine

The United States is considering Ukraine's request to obtain long-range Tomahawk missiles for its continued defensive efforts to push back against Russia, Vice President JD Vance said. After meeting President…

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USA scrambles fighter jets to intercept Russian planes off Alaska

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) scrambled fighter jets on Wednesday to identify and intercept four Russian military planes off Alaska, the U.S and Canadian defense organization said in…

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America has a new top-selling beer

Michelob Ultra has become the top-selling beer in the US two years after its parent company's Bud Light brand lost the title following a consumer backlash. Anheuser-Busch, citing data from…

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Starmer, Trump hail renewal of ‘special relationship’, skirt difficult issues

Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the renewal of their nations' "special relationship" on Thursday, drawing the U.S leader's unprecedented second state visit to a close with…

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Syria’s foreign minister in Washington, a first in 25 years

Syria's foreign minister arrived in Washington on Thursday, the first official visit at that level in more than 25 years as the U.S. makes a pro-Damascus policy push, lifting sanctions…

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US, Britain to announce more than $10 billion in deals during Trump visit, US officials say

The United States and Britain plan to announce more than $10 billion in economic deals this week as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit, senior U.S. officials said…

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US strikes another alleged Venezuelan drug vessel, killing three

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. military carried out a strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug cartel vessel heading to the United States, the second such…

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US F-35s seen landing in Puerto Rico amid Venezuela tensions

Five U.S. F-35 aircraft were seen landing in Puerto Rico on Saturday after President Donald Trump last week ordered 10 of the stealth fighters to join a military buildup in…

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Investigators in Charlie Kirk killing find weapon, release images of person of interest

U.S. investigators released photos and a video of a person of interest in the fatal shooting of influential conservative activist Charlie Kirk and said they had found the rifle believed…

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NASA rover discovers potential signs of ancient life on Mars

NASA's rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks that may hold potential signs of ancient microbial life on Mars, according to research published Wednesday. Since landing on the Martian surface in 2021,…

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Putin says any Western troops in Ukraine would be fair targets

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that any Western troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets for Moscow to attack, in a warning to Kyiv's allies as they…

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Trump will seek ‘Department of War’ rebrand for Pentagon

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Friday to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War, his latest effort to project an image of toughness…

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Venezuelan military aircraft fly near US warship in ‘provocative move’

Two Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Caribbean, a U.S. official told Reuters, triggering a stern U.S. warning to Venezuela against interfering in intensifying…

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U.S. Vows Expanded Campaign Against Drug Cartels

Senior U.S. national security officials said on Wednesday that military operations against cartels would continue, setting the stage for a sustained military campaign in Latin America even as basic questions…

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US reaffirms Greenland’s right to self-determination amid political sway allegations

The United States' top diplomat in Denmark has reaffirmed Greenland's right to determine its own future, following Danish intelligence reports alleging that private U.S. citizens attempted to sway political sentiment…

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Trump administration moves to tighten duration of visas for students and media

The Trump administration aims to tighten the duration of visas for students, cultural exchange visitors and members of the media, according to a proposed government regulation issued on Wednesday, part…

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Shock and Grief After Gunman Opens Fire in Minneapolis Catholic Church, Killing Two

An assailant armed with three guns fired through stained-glass windows into a Catholic church where parish school students were attending Mass on Wednesday, killing two children and wounding 17 other…

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Denmark summons top US envoy over ‘covert operations’ in Greenland

Denmark summoned the top U.S. diplomat in Copenhagen on Wednesday after Danish media reported that Americans with ties to President Donald Trump had carried out covert influence operations in Greenland.…

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US fighters intercept Russian aircraft off Alaska for 3rd time in a week

Fighters from the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) on Sunday intercepted a Russian aircraft in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone for the third time in the past week,…

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US orders more ships to southern Caribbean with eye on drug cartels

The United States has ordered additional ships to the southern Caribbean as part of President Donald Trump's effort to address threats from Latin American drug cartels, two sources briefed on…

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