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Latest US boat strike kills four in the Pacific, Hegseth says
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Trump says Putin talks ‘don’t go anywhere’ as he imposes new sanctions
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Trump confirms he authorised CIA action inside Venezuela
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Has the clock stopped on Swiss US trade?
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Trump’s use of National Guard in US cities faces key court tests
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Official quits after dispute over Trump’s Eisenhower sword gift to King Charles
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Trump orders deployment of troops to Portland and authorises ‘full force’
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Trump adds $100,000 fee for skilled worker visa applicants
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US TV hosts back Kimmel as Trump threatens networks
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Memphis next US city to see National Guard troops, Trump says
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Donald Trump’s UK state visit is next week – this is what we know
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Rubio says US will ‘blow up’ foreign crime groups if needed
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Why the world is watching RFK’s fight with US health agency
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Three ways Epstein scandal could go for Trump
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Why has Kamala Harris’ security detail been withdrawn?
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US court rules many of Trump’s global tariffs are illegal
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