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Trump speaks with Xi amid stalled talks between the U.S. and China over tariffs

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Trump tariffs would slash deficits by $2.8T but hamstring economy, raise inflation, says CBO

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Biden denies autopen was used without his knowledge

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Trump and Chinese President Xi spoke by phone amid trade dispute, Chinese media say

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Trump to test German Chancellor Merz on trade, Ukraine war at White House meeting

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Labour litters Whitehall with broken promises – one fact casts doubt on defence plan

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Keir Starmer’s new equality chief accuses Rachel Reeves of pushing women into poverty

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Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf resigns after huge burka ban row

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I spoke to Reform hours before Zia Yusuf's departure - this is the real reason he quit

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Trump responds to Biden dismissal of autopen probe, says he didn't know 'what was going on'

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Rachel Reeves bombshell VAT plans face furious backlash from charities

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Millions of Brits heading to Portugal can use eGates at Faro airport and avoid lengthy Brexit border queues

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New bill in House would codify Trump's order banning woke curriculum from U.S service academies

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