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Mike Johnson, Marjorie Taylor Greene clash in heated private GOP call over shutdown strategy

Mike Johnson, Marjorie Taylor Greene clash in heated private GOP call over shutdown strategy

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State-of-the-art warship steaming for Venezuela to turn the tide in Trump's war on drugs

State-of-the-art warship steaming for Venezuela to turn the tide in Trump's war on drugs

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Johnson argues Biden pardons 'invalid' after bombshell autopen report

Johnson argues Biden pardons 'invalid' after bombshell autopen report

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Canada Post says layoffs aim to ‘align our management team’ amid overhaul

Canada Post says layoffs aim to ‘align our management team’ amid overhaul

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Digital ID is the cure for broken Britain, says Starmer’s right-hand man

Digital ID is the cure for broken Britain, says Starmer’s right-hand man

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With one week to go before the budget, it's still not clear how the Liberals will avoid an early election

With one week to go before the budget, it's still not clear how the Liberals will avoid an early election

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Want to opt out of AI? State labeling laws might help

Want to opt out of AI? State labeling laws might help

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Are you worried about your SNAP benefits? NPR wants to hear your story

Are you worried about your SNAP benefits? NPR wants to hear your story

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A GOP-led House committee takes aim at what it calls Biden's 'autopen presidency'

A GOP-led House committee takes aim at what it calls Biden's 'autopen presidency'

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SNAP runs out of money Nov. 1. States are now figuring out how to feed millions of people

SNAP runs out of money Nov. 1. States are now figuring out how to feed millions of people

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Labour must ‘shut down legacy state’ in drive for digital ID, says minister

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Labour must ‘shut down legacy state’ in drive for digital ID, says minister

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Stormont Education Minister Paul Givan under fire over visit to Israel

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Stormont Education Minister Paul Givan under fire over visit to Israel

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Scottish minister criticises ‘lack of engagement’ on asylum seeker barracks plan

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Scottish minister criticises ‘lack of engagement’ on asylum seeker barracks plan

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Brexit partly to blame for high inflation, says Rachel Reeves

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Brexit partly to blame for high inflation, says Rachel Reeves

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Giant boring machines to start HS2 tunnels from west London to Euston 'fairly soon,' says rail minister

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Giant boring machines to start HS2 tunnels from west London to Euston 'fairly soon,' says rail minister

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Man arrested over Uxbridge stabbing entered UK in lorry in 2020, officials say

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Man arrested over Uxbridge stabbing entered UK in lorry in 2020, officials say

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In UK’s interest to ‘protect’ collapsed China spying case documents – minister

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In UK’s interest to ‘protect’ collapsed China spying case documents – minister

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Hurricane Melissa shows need for climate action at Cop30 summit, Cabinet hears

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Hurricane Melissa shows need for climate action at Cop30 summit, Cabinet hears

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The Navy’s most advanced warship is headed to the Caribbean. What it means for Trump’s war on drugs

The Navy’s most advanced warship is headed to the Caribbean. What it means for Trump’s war on drugs

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Trump dangles 'big as you get' carrot in bid to tempt Kim and jump-start new North Korea talks

Trump dangles 'big as you get' carrot in bid to tempt Kim and jump-start new North Korea talks

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Senate Dem Dick Durbin accuses Trump admin of 'terrorizing people in their homes'

Senate Dem Dick Durbin accuses Trump admin of 'terrorizing people in their homes'

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Mamdani faces criminal referrals over alleged foreign donations to NYC mayoral campaign

Mamdani faces criminal referrals over alleged foreign donations to NYC mayoral campaign

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Abrego Garcia to remain in US for high-stakes 'vindictive' prosecution hearing

Abrego Garcia to remain in US for high-stakes 'vindictive' prosecution hearing

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Bombshell video surfaces of Biden aide admitting he stood to receive millions for 2024 victory

Bombshell video surfaces of Biden aide admitting he stood to receive millions for 2024 victory

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‘Forever Canadian’ petition surpasses goal, collects 456K signatures

‘Forever Canadian’ petition surpasses goal, collects 456K signatures

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Watch as Mandelson challenged by Sky News over Epstein links

Watch as Mandelson challenged by Sky News over Epstein links

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Ex-Paddy Power boss claims bookies 'suck' punters towards harmful gambling to boost profits

Ex-Paddy Power boss claims bookies 'suck' punters towards harmful gambling to boost profits

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UK Government blocked bottle return scheme to give SNP a ‘black eye’, court told

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UK Government blocked bottle return scheme to give SNP a ‘black eye’, court told

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Man who bombarded London MP with racist messages including threat to kill Prime Minister jailed

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Man who bombarded London MP with racist messages including threat to kill Prime Minister jailed

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Ex-PM John Major criticises Tories’ ‘loss of pragmatism, tolerance, nuance’

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Ex-PM John Major criticises Tories’ ‘loss of pragmatism, tolerance, nuance’

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Reform’s Kruger under fire for warning of ‘LGBT-supporting’ left-wing parties

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Reform’s Kruger under fire for warning of ‘LGBT-supporting’ left-wing parties

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Highland Council raises ‘community cohesion’ concerns over asylum plans

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Highland Council raises ‘community cohesion’ concerns over asylum plans

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Government made ‘unlawful decisions’ over Chagos Islands, High Court told

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Government made ‘unlawful decisions’ over Chagos Islands, High Court told

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Fox on the run in the grounds of the Houses of Parliament

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Fox on the run in the grounds of the Houses of Parliament

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Schumer again blocks GOP bid to reopen government as air traffic controllers go unpaid

Schumer again blocks GOP bid to reopen government as air traffic controllers go unpaid

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The far left have taken control of the Democratic party platform, and it’s turning voters off

The far left have taken control of the Democratic party platform, and it’s turning voters off

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House Democrats accuse Trump of trying to 'steal' $230M from taxpayers through DOJ

House Democrats accuse Trump of trying to 'steal' $230M from taxpayers through DOJ

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Trump predicts ‘very happy’ outcome ahead of face-to-face with China’s Xi after tariff threats

Trump predicts ‘very happy’ outcome ahead of face-to-face with China’s Xi after tariff threats

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Walz repeats debunked claim that Trump considers White House ballroom 'top priority'

Walz repeats debunked claim that Trump considers White House ballroom 'top priority'

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Ohio uncovers over 1,000 noncitizens 'appearing' registered to vote, sends cases to DOJ for prosecution

Ohio uncovers over 1,000 noncitizens 'appearing' registered to vote, sends cases to DOJ for prosecution

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Cuts to news output are not nuclear option, STV boss tells MPs

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Cuts to news output are not nuclear option, STV boss tells MPs

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Environment Agency hits back at ‘unfair’ claims of incompetence over waste crime

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Environment Agency hits back at ‘unfair’ claims of incompetence over waste crime

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Government approves two new Surrey councils as reorganisation milestone reached

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Government approves two new Surrey councils as reorganisation milestone reached

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Housing migrants in barracks worth it to quell public anger despite cost – No 10

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Housing migrants in barracks worth it to quell public anger despite cost – No 10

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Stormont Education Minister Paul Givan under fire over visit to Israel

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Stormont Education Minister Paul Givan under fire over visit to Israel

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No children in schools where there are concerns over building safety – DfE

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No children in schools where there are concerns over building safety – DfE

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Highland Council raises ‘community cohesion’ concerns over asylum plans

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Highland Council raises ‘community cohesion’ concerns over asylum plans

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Treasury urged to set out plan to ‘un-gum’ housing amid call to axe stamp duty

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Treasury urged to set out plan to ‘un-gum’ housing amid call to axe stamp duty

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Fox on the run in the grounds of the Houses of Parliament

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Fox on the run in the grounds of the Houses of Parliament

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Reform’s Kruger vows to change Civil Service code to ban ‘woke agenda’

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Reform’s Kruger vows to change Civil Service code to ban ‘woke agenda’

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UK Government blocked bottle return scheme to give SNP a ‘black eye’, court told

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UK Government blocked bottle return scheme to give SNP a ‘black eye’, court told

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Trump files ‘powerhouse’ appeal in 'politically charged' Manhattan district attorney case

Trump files ‘powerhouse’ appeal in 'politically charged' Manhattan district attorney case

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Trump rallies US military's might, floats armed forces pay raise in address to troops in Japan

Trump rallies US military's might, floats armed forces pay raise in address to troops in Japan

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LOOK: Republicans hand out ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ cards mocking Virginia AG hopeful Jay Jones’ scandals

LOOK: Republicans hand out ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ cards mocking Virginia AG hopeful Jay Jones’ scandals

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UK to push for global ban on dazzling car headlights

UK to push for global ban on dazzling car headlights

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British tourists in Jamaica prepare for strongest storm on record

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British tourists in Jamaica prepare for strongest storm on record

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Labour hits record low as Greens gain support in London, new poll shows

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Labour hits record low as Greens gain support in London, new poll shows

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Reform’s Kruger vows to change civil service code to ban ‘woke agenda’

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Reform’s Kruger vows to change civil service code to ban ‘woke agenda’

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Housing migrants in barracks worth it to quell public anger despite cost – No 10

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Housing migrants in barracks worth it to quell public anger despite cost – No 10

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Protests against Palestine Action ban planned in 18 UK towns and cities

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Protests against Palestine Action ban planned in 18 UK towns and cities

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