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'They trifled with us today. We blew them away': Trump says ceasefire remains despite attacks
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Alex Jones announces shutdown of Infowars conspiracy platform
Sunday, 3 May 2026, 2:48pmRight-wing conspiracist Alex Jones said his infamous Infowars platform has stopped broadcasting and closed its Austin headquarters. Jones,...
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Pentagon details record $2.5t budget request
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 1:11pmIn the United States, the Pentagon has unveiled how it plans to spend US$1.5 trillion ($2.5t) requested in next year’s defence...
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Top Democrat vying to be California governor quits race amid sexual misconduct allegations
Monday, 13 April 2026, 2:32pmRep. Eric Swalwell (D-California) is suspending his campaign for California governor two days after reports that a former...
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Iran and US in rare direct talks in Pakistan as push to end war continues
Sunday, 12 April 2026, 7:07amBy Susannah George and Shaiq Hussain Iran and the United States are meeting directly in talks underway in Pakistan, according...
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Moon shot: 6 incredible photos taken by Artemis II astronauts
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 1:46pmThe crew has flown more than 400,000 kilometres from Earth on the astronauts’ historic voyage around the far side of the...
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'Tiger King' Joe Exotic loses US Supreme Court bid to overturn murder plot conviction
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 3:27pmThe US Supreme Court has pulled the plug on a season finale of Tiger King – at least when it comes to his bid to appeal his...
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Jury says Meta must pay $642 million for endangering children online
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 2:57pmA jury in New Mexico sided with the state attorney-general’s office in a landmark United States case accusing social media...
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Under Trump, legal immigration to US is falling from most countries
Monday, 23 March 2026, 2:18pmThe United States issued about a quarter of a million fewer visas in the first eight months of 2025 compared with the same...
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Hormuz looms as war's endgame after failure of other US-Israeli goals
Monday, 23 March 2026, 1:20pmA surge of additional United States forces to the Middle East and US President Donald Trump’s threat to “obliterate” Iran’s...
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Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports as staff shortages drive delays
Sunday, 22 March 2026, 3:56pmPresident Donald Trump today threatened to send United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to airports unless...
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Unpopular war makes friendship with Trump a liability for European leaders
Sunday, 15 March 2026, 9:18amIt was a spotlight moment for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to defend her warm ties to United States President Donald...
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White House takes first step towards permanent fix for illegal tariffs
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 3:55pmThe Trump Administration took a major step towards replacing the global tariffs that the Supreme Court recently invalidated,...
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How fossil fuel disruptions lead to booms in solar and batteries
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 3:09pmThe war in the Middle East has rocked oil and gas markets. Under a severe scenario, with more strikes on energy infrastructure,...
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Rubber stamp: Why Congress keeps handing Trump its power
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 1:12pmEarly in March, senators gathered to take a vote meant to remind United States President Donald Trump of Congress’ power. Just...
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Ukrainian forces halt advance in Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv officials say
Monday, 9 March 2026, 3:23pmUkrainian special forces have halted a Russian advance in the southeastern Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv officials...
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Difficult people in your life might make you age faster, study suggests
Monday, 9 March 2026, 1:12pmSpending time with a difficult person can impact your mood in the moment. But over time, these challenging social interactions...
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‘Okay, time to go’: Cabs, cash and twisted routes to escape war zone
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 2:09pmAcross the Middle East, stranded travellers are being forced to improvise byzantine routes out of the widening war zone as...
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Inside: Trump's targeting of Starmer over war on Iran
Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 1:15pmUnited States President Donald Trump escalated his criticism of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer today, in a fresh indication...
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France to expand nuclear arsenal as Europe’s trust in US falters
Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 2:11pmFrance will bring European nations into nuclear military drills and could allow its neighbours to host nuclear-capable fighter...
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Live: Trump to deliver State of the Union address
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 2:58pmUS President Donald Trump is set to deliver the State of the Union address tonight - his first since returning to office...
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What to know about the killing of Mexico’s most powerful drug lord
Monday, 23 February 2026, 1:39pmThe killing of Mexico’s most powerful drug kingpin represents a major show of force by the country’s military. Nemesio Ruben...
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Teen arrested after approaching US Capitol with loaded shotgun
Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 2:50pmAn 18-year-old ran towards the west front of the United States Capitol carrying a loaded shotgun, and additional rounds,...
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‘Hello girls!’: Epstein donated to Harvard student group for years after sex conviction
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 2:28pmLong after Jeffrey Epstein was known as a convicted sex offender, he was also a top contributor to an elite cluster of groups...