AMERICA
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Trump claims he’s ‘doing great’ as his approval rating sinks to record low – as it happened
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US citizen who was shot by immigration agent in Chicago files lawsuit alleging he fired from behind
An American citizen shot by a federal agent one year ago during an immigration crackdown in Chicago has filed suit against the federal government, alleging the agent lied about the shooting and had fired into her vehicle from behind
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Why Donald Trump in not as pro-British as Nigel Farage suggests - Helen Ryan
Ahead of the anticipated meeting of Prime Minister Andy Burnham and President Donald Trump, MP and leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage was eager to weigh in. He spoke out with advice for Burnham, stating, “It's very, very simple. We have an American president who, whilst his country may have some some different interests to ours, he is himself instinctively very pro-British. That's a head start."
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Ukraine live: Kyiv strikes major oil facility targeted in Russia
One killed and six injured in Ukrainian drone attacks near Moscow
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Trump says he will stop using US taxpayer funds for ads
The ads, which tout Trump and his policies, could have violated US laws barring public government funds being spent on political advertising.
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Israeli documentary ‘NAZA’ opens in the US, reigniting debate over the war in Gaza
The Israeli documentary "NAZA" is opening in U.S. theaters, reigniting debate over America's military support for Israel
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Trump blames Ukraine’s efforts to fight off Russia – for our sky-high gas prices
President’s new Truth Social post attempts to deflect blame for sky-high fuel costs on Ukraine attacks on Russian refineries — as Iran war and Hormuz Strait standstill continues with no end in sight
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What prompted the US bombers to leave RAF Fairford?
The mass evacuation of American bombers from the UK points to concern in the Pentagon, our security correspondent writes.
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Laid-off Ohio workers turn on Trump as economic pain shapes election battle
Trump did not discuss grocery prices, gas prices, or factory layoffs during his Saturday night rally in Vandalia, Ohio
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The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
The world lost a prominent and celebrated voice for the women’s movement in September with the death of author and activist Gloria Steinem
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New map exposes dire state of American rivers as only six percent are healthy
Three-quarters of rivers could lose their biodiversity due to climate change, conservationists say
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Donald Trump says a 'threat' led US to move bombers from RAF Fairford
The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.
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Trump is desperate for Republican wins — so he’s changing his mind on mail-in voting
The president calls mail-in voting ‘inherently corrupt’ — but he needs all the help he can get in midterms. He’s turning to a familiar playbook that has damaged voter trust, Alex Woodward writes
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Jeffrey Archer obituary
Politician and best-selling author whose career was mired in scandal and disgrace.
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Trump is hitting the campaign trail hard ... and that has Republicans very worried
The president is returning to the campaign trail to preach to the choir, Alex Woodward writes. It may not be enough to save him and Republicans in the midterm elections — and might just hurt them
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Trump foe threatens to reveal president’s phone number if doxxed
Tillis took a swipe at Trump after he posted the cell phone number of Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton on Truth Social
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Trump blames Ukraine’s efforts to fight off Russia — for our sky-high gas prices
President’s new Truth Social post attempts to deflect blame for sky-high fuel costs on Ukraine attacks on Russian refineries — as Iran war and Hormuz Strait standstill continues with no end in sight
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Trump’s fenced off DC landmarks has tourists staying away
‘The current administration has not only created lots of obstructed views and made the National Mall look in some places like a work in progress, it has also made our city’s brand toxic,’ one operator said
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The Russian ‘lab leak’ and America’s great weakness
After Trump withdrew from the WHO and slashed funding for medical research, American scientists told me they feared China would take over as the world leader in science. Situations like this underscore how risky that move was, writes Holly Baxter
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Nigel Farage shares Reform UK cupcakes and tea with pensioners in visit to Redcar
Nigel Farage visited Redcar as part of Reform UK's campaign to defend the state pension triple lock, sharing afternoon tea with pensioners.
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Trump heads to Nebraska as supreme court hears first oral arguments of new term – US politics live
President to visit Grand Island as his plan to allow more foreign beef imports proves unpopular in agriculture-rich state; court to hear argument over climate crisis
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US marine accused of murdering Japanese woman at hotel in Okinawa
Japan says it has lodged ‘strong protests’ with the US and seeks tighter discipline of troops stationed in the country
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Trump says voting in America is ‘corrupt’ in late-night elections rant
President Donald Trump revives familiar fraud narrative with one month to go before midterms
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Anger in Japan grows after US Marine is arrested over the killing of a woman on Okinawa
A U.S. Marine's arrest on suspicion of robbing and killing a woman in Okinawa has sparked outrage in Japan
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No 10 says RAF Fairford is 'safe' after US withdraws bombers
US media reported a new threat led to the bombers being removed on Sunday, following an incident near the base last week.
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FBI Director Kash Patel gets engaged to country singer girlfriend Alexis Wilkins
Alexis Wilkins revealed their engagement with a black-and-white photo captioned: ‘Went and got the law involved’
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Trump-mocked Ken Paxton blasts DC ‘control’ over Texas campaign in leaked audio
Republican Ken Paxton did not explicitly refer to Trump’s team but ‘everybody knew what he was talking about’
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FBI Director Kash Patel gets engaged to longtime girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins
FBI Director Kash Patel and longtime girlfriend Alexis Wilkins are announcing their engagement on social media
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US removes all bombers from RAF Fairford back to home stations
A statement says all bombers deployed to RAF Fairford have been "re-deployed to their home stations" in the US.
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Trump names new AI czar as he continues campaign to rename tech 'super intelligence'
Trump continues to take a light touch toward AI regulation
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UK Government addresses fuel shortage fears as diesel tops £2 per litre
Diesel has reached a record price per litre for the first time across the UK.
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Trump aide Natalie Harp played major role in taxpayer-funded ads: report
The taxpayer-funded ads that have aired across networks have cost roughly $20 million
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Search ongoing for missing medical flight from Bermuda to Boston as crews plan to scour ocean floor
A search remains ongoing off the Massachusetts coast for an air ambulance carrying six people that disappeared during a flight from Bermuda to Boston
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I hold efficient driving World Records - why you are losing money on fuel
As diesel prices hit an all-time high and petrol continues to soar, help is here.
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Britain’s second richest person leaves UK for Monaco
His departure is the latest among several since Labour came into power
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Damned if they Trump; damned if they don’t ... That’s the Republican midterm quandary
The president is returning to the campaign trail to preach to the choir, Alex Woodward writes. It may not be enough to save him and Republicans in the midterm elections — and might just hurt them
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A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistricting
Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that's facing challenges in its political representation
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Inside the DC 'Power to the People' festival headlined by Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen and other music legends delivered a powerful message at the “Power to the People” protest festival in Maryland
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Mormon leader decries explosion in sports gambling, prediction markets
A leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says an explosion in online prediction markets and sports betting is fostering greed among young people
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Trump shares GOP senator's personal cell number amid Daylight Savings feud
The Sunshine Protection Act passed the House in July
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A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a looming federal ban
America’s multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products faces potential elimination before the end of the year
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Trump announces a new ‘slush fund’ to send checks to 20 million Americans
The pledge comes weeks before the midterms, when Republicans could lose control of Congress
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'We cannot allow America to become a surveillance state': Bernie Sanders is leading a new bill that will ban license plate readers from Flock and other companies
More moves in the US government to get Flock run out of (every) town, but the legislation has long odds of passing.
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IEA says 325 million barrels of emergency oil has been released
G7 leaders agreed on Friday to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude after US pressure on Europe, with supplies squeezed by Iran's restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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What is happening with diesel – and should we be worried?
Donald Trump has threatened to ban US diesel exports of diesel – here’s what that could mean
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Grassington woman’s extraordinary story from dancer to BOAC air hostess set for film
The pioneering life of a Craven woman that spanned continents and eras is set to be captured on film.
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Iran-US war live: Trump gives new reason for starting conflict
The US president has always said the ongoing conflict was launched to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon
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Ukraine latest: New drone interceptors unveiled by Zelensky
Kyiv is testing five types of high-speed interceptor drones as Russia ramps up attacks on infrastructure
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Trump threatens to double tariffs on South Korea if they do not pay for Alaska natural gas pipeline – as it happened
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