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Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend

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Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend
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US military leader held rare meeting with senior Cuban military officials near US base at Guantanamo Bay

US military leader held rare meeting with senior Cuban military officials near US base at Guantanamo Bay

US military leader held rare meeting with senior Cuban military officials near US base at Guantanamo Bay
Health|Political|Sports|World

Trump’s doctor recommends he lose weight and exercise more but says he is in ‘excellent health’

Trump’s doctor recommends he lose weight and exercise more but says he is in ‘excellent health’

Trump’s doctor recommends he lose weight and exercise more but says he is in ‘excellent health’
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Trump says he will soon decide on Iran deal, demands reopening of Hormuz Strait

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Trump says he will soon decide on Iran deal, demands reopening of Hormuz Strait
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend

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Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend
Health|Political|World

Trump in excellent health with leg swelling, hand bruising, doctor says

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Trump in excellent health with leg swelling, hand bruising, doctor says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand aiming for steady rises in defence spending, minister says

New Zealand is aiming for "smooth and steady" rises in defence expenditure to meet its target of spending 2% of GDP on the military within 8 years, its new

New Zealand aiming for steady rises in defence spending, minister says
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In a California Chinese enclave, a mayor's guilty plea stokes fears of Beijing's influence

Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has pleaded guilty to being an illegal agent of the Chinese government

In a California Chinese enclave, a mayor's guilty plea stokes fears of Beijing's influence
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Trump’s physician says the president is in 'excellent health' and is 'fully fit' to serve

Donald Trump’s physician says the president is in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Trump’s physician says the president is in 'excellent health' and is 'fully fit' to serve
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Myanmar's junta chief turned president heads to India, with an eye on China

Less than two months after he completed a carefully engineered transition from Myanmar's junta chief to become president, Min Aung Hlaing will fly to India on an official

Myanmar's junta chief turned president heads to India, with an eye on China
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Court clears way for Texas to enforce migrant arrest law

A federal appeals court on Friday cleared the way for Texas authorities to enforce key parts of a law that would allow state officials to arrest and deport people

Court clears way for Texas to enforce migrant arrest law
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations

President Donald Trump is giving his endorsement to a January study by the Department of Health and Human Services that calls for cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every American child

Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations
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Another US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean

The U.S. military says it carried out another strike on a vessel accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean

Another US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
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Pregnant woman and son fly home to Ghana after being detained for over a week at Dulles Airport

Pregnant woman and son fly home to Ghana after being detained for over a week at Dulles Airport

Pregnant woman and son fly home to Ghana after being detained for over a week at Dulles Airport
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Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is stalled, and some allies are urging him to scrap it entirely

Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is stalled, and some allies are urging him to scrap it entirely

Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is stalled, and some allies are urging him to scrap it entirely
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DOJ seeks recusal of judge in Georgia voter rolls case, citing misconduct scandal

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DOJ seeks recusal of judge in Georgia voter rolls case, citing misconduct scandal
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US general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay

The top U.S. general overseeing forces in Latin America held a rare meeting on Friday with senior Cuban military officials at the perimeter of U.S.

US general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay
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NJ state police set up protest zone outside contested immigration detention center as ICE leaves

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has sent state police to establish designated protest zones and vehicle checkpoints outside an immigration detention center in Newark

NJ state police set up protest zone outside contested immigration detention center as ICE leaves
MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: Trump says he’ll back away from Kennedy Center overhaul after judge orders name removal

A judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing it for major renovations

The Latest: Trump says he’ll back away from Kennedy Center overhaul after judge orders name removal
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Trump signs order to use HHS vaccine assessment as federal guide

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Trump signs order to use HHS vaccine assessment as federal guide
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Trump jumps into Republican primaries for governor in South Carolina, Iowa and Oklahoma

President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican candidates in three contested gubernatorial primaries, where competition for his backing has dominated the contests

Trump jumps into Republican primaries for governor in South Carolina, Iowa and Oklahoma
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US commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump pressures island nation

The top U.S. commander in Latin America has met with Cuban military leaders in a “brief exchange on operational security matters” near the U.S. Navy base in Guantanamo Bay

US commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump pressures island nation
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Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations

Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure
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Reid Hoffman says E. Jean Carroll probe involving his nonprofit is meant to ‘silence’ Trump critics

Reid Hoffman says E. Jean Carroll probe involving his nonprofit is meant to ‘silence’ Trump critics

Reid Hoffman says E. Jean Carroll probe involving his nonprofit is meant to ‘silence’ Trump critics
Health|Political|Science|World

White House breaks from precedent by not releasing Trump’s medical report

White House breaks from precedent by not releasing Trump’s medical report

White House breaks from precedent by not releasing Trump’s medical report
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ICE agent charged in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown is arrested in Texas

ICE agent charged in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown is arrested in Texas

ICE agent charged in shooting during Minneapolis immigration crackdown is arrested in Texas
Crime|Political|US

Federal judge halts work on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’

Federal judge halts work on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’

Federal judge halts work on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Political

Poison frontman Bret Michaels is latest artist to withdraw from Freedom 250 concerts

Bret Michaels, frontman of Poison, the rock group best known for its working-class anthem “Nothin’ But a Good Time,” has withdrawn from a concert

Poison frontman Bret Michaels is latest artist to withdraw from Freedom 250 concerts
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Trump says he will 'transfer' Kennedy Center to Congress after court setback

President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration will transfer control of the Kennedy Center to Congress, after a judge ordered

Trump says he will 'transfer' Kennedy Center to Congress after court setback
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Ghana lawmakers approve bill criminalizing LGBTQ 'promotion', official says

Ghana’s parliament on Friday approved a new bill that criminalizes the so-called promotion of LGBTQ activity, part of a broader crackdown on sexual minorities in West Africa.

Ghana lawmakers approve bill criminalizing LGBTQ 'promotion', official says
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Louisiana enacts new congressional districts in a bid to give the GOP another seat

Louisiana is enacting a plan to try to help Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House in November

Louisiana enacts new congressional districts in a bid to give the GOP another seat
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk

In the latest action to undo Biden-era regulations on climate change, the Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed repealing a rule that requires some public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and the risks they face from global warming

SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk
Economy|Political|World

Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post that he would be meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday to make a final decision on a deal with Iran. 

Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran
Election|Political|US

Federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier to prove citizenship when registering to vote

A federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier for voters to prove their U.S. citizenship

Federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier to prove citizenship when registering to vote
Crime|Political|US|World

US immigration agent arrested in Texas for Minneapolis shooting

A U.S. immigration agent was arrested in Texas on Friday, nearly two weeks after a Minnesota prosecutor took the unusual step of charging him with assaulting a

US immigration agent arrested in Texas for Minneapolis shooting
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US Postal Service seeks to require states to submit lists of voters

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US Postal Service seeks to require states to submit lists of voters
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist

The United Nations on Friday added Israel and Russia to a U.N. blacklist of countries suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict

UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist
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Canada might double exports to China, Chinese minister says during rare visit

China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi said on Friday that Canada could surpass its goal of increasing exports to China by 50% by 2030, during a

Canada might double exports to China, Chinese minister says during rare visit
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IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies

The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade Organization warned on Friday that the war in the Middle East was straining

IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies
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Louisiana approves new US House map eliminating Democratic majority-Black seat

Louisiana Republicans on Friday approved a new congressional map that dismantles a Democratic-held, majority-Black seat, boosting their party's odds of retaining the

Louisiana approves new US House map eliminating Democratic majority-Black seat
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Oil falls on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire agreement

Oil futures fell more than 2% on Friday, closing out their steepest weekly decline since early April as traders awaited word that the U.S., Israel and Iran

Oil falls on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire agreement
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Russia is preparing major new attack on Ukraine

Russia is preparing a major new attack on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday on Telegram, citing intelligence data.

Zelenskiy says Russia is preparing major new attack on Ukraine
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More Fed policymakers eye possible rate hike as inflation risks rise

By Michael S.

More Fed policymakers eye possible rate hike as inflation risks rise
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Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium

Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend their ceasefire so as to start negotiations on issues including Tehran's nuclear program, where

Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium
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US Democrats say Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe

Former U.S.

US Democrats say Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe
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White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants

The White House is moving to give political appointees more control over federal grants

White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants
Economy|Food|Political|World

Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture

In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, the president proclaimed “TRUMP’S MAKING FOOD AFFORDABLE,” and cited falling prices for a range of groceries, including avocados, fresh berries, and a variety of pantry staples

Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Mexican senate approves amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference 

Mexico's Senate on Friday approved a constitutional amendment to include "foreign interference" as a reason to annul elections in the country.

Mexican senate approves amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference 
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Airlines and business groups warn of chaos if US restricts international flights

Major airline, travel and business groups warned that barring border processing at Newark or other major U.S. airports could lead to chaos, strand

Airlines and business groups warn of chaos if US restricts international flights