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The Week - Top Stories

TODAY'S IRAN WAR story - US and Iran announce interim peace deal - What happenedPresident Donald Trump and Iran yesterday said they had reached a preliminary deal to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Neither side released the text of their memorandum of understanding, but it was slated to go into effect on Friday after a signing ceremony in Geneva an...

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Trump taps Clayton for intel chief as spy tool expires -- Speed Read -- Clayton is currently the Manhattan U.S. attorney

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Trump claims to 'love' inflation, at 3-year high -- Speed Read -- The 4.2% inflation rate is the highest since April 2023

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'Trump turns 80' -- Today's Newspapers -- A roundup of the headlines from the US front pages -- The Week Staff -- Last updated

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