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U.S. and U.K. expected to announce a trade deal that Trump says will cement their relationship

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U.S. and U.K. expected to announce a trade deal that Trump says will cement their relationship

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India fires attack drones into Pakistan, wounding soldiers, Pakistani military says

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India fires attack drones into Pakistan, wounding soldiers, Pakistani military says

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Bank of England cuts main interest rate by 0.25% to 4.25% in face of U.S. tariff uncertainty

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Bank of England cuts main interest rate by 0.25% to 4.25% in face of U.S. tariff uncertainty

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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with security guards at Columbia University

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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with security guards at Columbia University

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Nuclear war fears as Russia and China to back Pakistan against India in WW3 scenario

Nuclear war fears as Russia and China to back Pakistan against India in WW3 scenario

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Pentagon confirms new hypersonic aircraft that will challenge China and Russia

Pentagon confirms new hypersonic aircraft that will challenge China and Russia

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Russian economy meltdown as oil revenues plummet 12% and 'mass bankruptcies loom'

Russian economy meltdown as oil revenues plummet 12% and 'mass bankruptcies loom'

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Fate of model dubbed 'world's most beautiful girl' after accusations against mum

Fate of model dubbed 'world's most beautiful girl' after accusations against mum

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US shows off military might at its Pacific base near Taiwan

US shows off military might at its Pacific base near Taiwan

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The EU publishes a US product hit list and prepares for WTO action against Trump's tariffs

The EU publishes a US product hit list and prepares for WTO action against Trump's tariffs

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Georgia civil rights committee member resigns after being charged with homicide

Georgia civil rights committee member resigns after being charged with homicide

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More than a dozen children injured in circus tent fire in Germany

More than a dozen children injured in circus tent fire in Germany

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‘Cruel and heartless:’ Parents of murder victim slam Kristi Noem after DHS secretary cites their daughter in speech

‘Cruel and heartless:’ Parents of murder victim slam Kristi Noem after DHS secretary cites their daughter in speech

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Watch live: Trump announces historic US-UK trade deal

Watch live: Trump announces historic US-UK trade deal

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Why Bill Gates is donating 99 per cent of his billion dollar fortune to Gates Foundation

Why Bill Gates is donating 99 per cent of his billion dollar fortune to Gates Foundation

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Twins, 12, among those killed in Indian border town in Pakistani shelling: ‘We are paying with our blood’

Twins, 12, among those killed in Indian border town in Pakistani shelling: ‘We are paying with our blood’

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Bill Gates donates $107 billion fortune to the Gates Foundation and closes it down

Bill Gates donates $107 billion fortune to the Gates Foundation and closes it down

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Soviet satellite Kosmos 482 due to crash into Earth this week – what is the probe and where could it hit?

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Soviet satellite Kosmos 482 due to crash into Earth this week – what is the probe and where could it hit?

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Orthodox Church leader says faith is humanity's safeguard against the 'impending robotocracy'

Orthodox Church leader says faith is humanity's safeguard against the 'impending robotocracy'

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Jury begins deliberating in UK trial of men accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree

Jury begins deliberating in UK trial of men accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree

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European Parliament votes to lower protections on wolves

European Parliament votes to lower protections on wolves

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Tourists given urgent 'do not visit' warning for beautiful country in Africa

Tourists given urgent 'do not visit' warning for beautiful country in Africa

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Who could be the new Pope? The cardinals tipped to come out on top in the Conclave

Who could be the new Pope? The cardinals tipped to come out on top in the Conclave

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Who is Cardinal Tagle? The youthful 67-year-old tipped as a favourite to be the next Pope

Who is Cardinal Tagle? The youthful 67-year-old tipped as a favourite to be the next Pope

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Who is Pietro Parolin? The ‘Clark Kent’ cardinal tipped to bring the papacy back to Italy

Who is Pietro Parolin? The ‘Clark Kent’ cardinal tipped to bring the papacy back to Italy

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Michelle Obama reveals Barack’s three words after mother’s death: ‘You’re next up’

Michelle Obama reveals Barack’s three words after mother’s death: ‘You’re next up’

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Bill Gates pledges his remaining fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will close in 20 years

Bill Gates pledges his remaining fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will close in 20 years

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Watch: Eerie AI-generated video of army veteran shot dead played during killer’s sentencing hearing

Watch: Eerie AI-generated video of army veteran shot dead played during killer’s sentencing hearing

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What happens next in Tyre Nichols case?

What happens next in Tyre Nichols case?

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Republicans set to vote to make Trump’s Gulf of America official

Republicans set to vote to make Trump’s Gulf of America official

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Hunting wolves is about to become more common in Europe – here’s why

Hunting wolves is about to become more common in Europe – here’s why

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Denmark will summon US diplomat over increased US intel gathering in Greenland

Denmark will summon US diplomat over increased US intel gathering in Greenland

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More than 100 vultures die in a mass poisoning in South Africa's flagship national park

More than 100 vultures die in a mass poisoning in South Africa's flagship national park

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Dubai police make several arrests over disturbances after a local soccer match

Dubai police make several arrests over disturbances after a local soccer match

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Trump campaign architects are now training their sights on Albania's upcoming election

Trump campaign architects are now training their sights on Albania's upcoming election

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India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations after Indian missile attack

India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations after Indian missile attack

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India says it targeted air defense systems in several locations in Pakistan

India says it targeted air defense systems in several locations in Pakistan

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Canary Islands hit by a power cut a week after Spain’s outage

Canary Islands hit by a power cut a week after Spain’s outage

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Carney ‘put to bed’ Trump’s talk of the 51st state, former ambassador Frank McKenna says

Carney ‘put to bed’ Trump’s talk of the 51st state, former ambassador Frank McKenna says

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Why grandparents are more important than ever

Why grandparents are more important than ever

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Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Deal Will Be Null and Void

Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Deal Will Be Null and Void

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Spain power outage LIVE: Tens of thousands hit by fresh Canary Islands blackout

Spain power outage LIVE: Tens of thousands hit by fresh Canary Islands blackout

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Man heard scratching at window then woke up to find ex tucked up in his bed

Man heard scratching at window then woke up to find ex tucked up in his bed

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Aldenhoven fire: Multiple children injured after horror blaze breaks out in circus tent

Aldenhoven fire: Multiple children injured after horror blaze breaks out in circus tent

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Moment 'Karen' screams at fellow Brit tourists for 'stealing her sunbeds' in Lanzarote

Moment 'Karen' screams at fellow Brit tourists for 'stealing her sunbeds' in Lanzarote

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LG takes on Samsung with 50% TV discount during rare sale

LG takes on Samsung with 50% TV discount during rare sale

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India-Pakistan war latest: Delhi launches fresh strikes on radar facilities

India-Pakistan war latest: Delhi launches fresh strikes on radar facilities

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Sextortion blackmailer jailed after plot backfired when man fled her home

Sextortion blackmailer jailed after plot backfired when man fled her home

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Soviet era spacecraft trapped in orbit for 50 years could fall in UK in just days

Soviet era spacecraft trapped in orbit for 50 years could fall in UK in just days

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French intelligence confirms downing of France-made fighter jet by Pakistan

French intelligence confirms downing of France-made fighter jet by Pakistan

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Canary Islands power cuts LIVE: La Palma hit by major outage

Canary Islands power cuts LIVE: La Palma hit by major outage

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'I imagine my Becky smiling in heaven'...as refugees are children again

'I imagine my Becky smiling in heaven'...as refugees are children again

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Denmark summons US ambassador over report of Greenland spying

Denmark summons US ambassador over report of Greenland spying

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Melania has ‘spent less than 14 days’ at the White House since Trump’s inauguration

Melania has ‘spent less than 14 days’ at the White House since Trump’s inauguration

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Meet the Oklahoma state superintendent pushing Trumpism into schools

Meet the Oklahoma state superintendent pushing Trumpism into schools

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Gamblers bet millions on who will be the next Pope

Gamblers bet millions on who will be the next Pope

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More than 100 vultures die after eating elephant poisoned by poachers

More than 100 vultures die after eating elephant poisoned by poachers

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Bond giant says Trump tariffs mean recession chances ‘highest they’ve been in years’

Bond giant says Trump tariffs mean recession chances ‘highest they’ve been in years’

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Black smoke rises again from Sistine Chapel as cardinals fail to elect new pope

Black smoke rises again from Sistine Chapel as cardinals fail to elect new pope

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Israeli embassy in London 'was target of alleged terror plot'

Israeli embassy in London 'was target of alleged terror plot'

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