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Trump says US to reduce military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war - Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises. 2 hrs ago - World

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Trump envoy Kushner arrives in Israel after rare Hamas talks on Gaza peace plan -- US President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later on Monday. -- Middle East

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Mangione admits killing healthcare CEO and pleads guilty to federal charges -- "I shot Mr Thompson in Manhattan and he died," the 28-year-old said after pleading guilty to charges of stalking resulting in death. -- US & Canada

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'I shot Mr Thompson'- What it was like inside court as Mangione pleaded guilty -- It marked the first time a court had heard Mangione describe how he committed a crime that garnered worldwide attention. -- US & Canada

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BBC seeks to subpoena family members in Panorama lawsuit -- A spokesperson for Trump's legal team responded to the request accusing the broadcaster of "seeking to harass" the president's family.

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Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue -- Forcing the US president to go "hat-in-hand to Congress" for permission would be "dangerous", the administration says.

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Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead -- From exploring their own backyard to travelling abroad, many Canadians are spending their money elsewhere to send a message to the US president.

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US aircraft carrier on way to relieve USS Lincoln after issues reported aboard -- Thousands of sailors on the Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.

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US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says -- Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials.

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'I shot Mr Thompson' - Inside the court as Mangione pleaded guilty -- The BBC's New York correspondent Nada Tawfik explains what unfolded in court, what the plea means and what comes next in the case.

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Why is Selena Gomez being sued? -- BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.

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Watch: Key moments from Karoline Leavitt's White House tenure -- Leavitt became the youngest press secretary in the country's history when she took the job in January 2025 at age 27.

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Watch: Why are ICE agents getting controversial shock gloves? -- The BBC's Sarah Smith looks at what the new equipment could mean for the agency as tensions over immigration enforcement continue to escalate.

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Watch: Trump tells reporters why he switched planes -- The President confirmed that he secretly swapped planes as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month due to a possible threat.

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US women in politics spark conversation on motherhood -- The White House press secretary quit this week to be with her children, while Democrat Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez said she was freezing her eggs.

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Three men will be executed on the same day as death penalties rise in US -- Despite growing opposition to the death penalty, one state is behind the rising numbers.

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Trump's dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes of Iran war -- It marks another striking episode in the turbulent history of his relationship with Iran, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

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Decoys to hide presidents are common - but elaborate Trump ruse was different level -- Deceptions of varying complexity are often used to thwart potential threats, former Secret Service agents say.

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Fact-checking Trump's claims as he rolls back some recommended vaccines -- The US president has repeatedly cast doubt on the safety of childhood vaccines, making several misleading claims.

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Tributes paid to Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere who has died aged 36 -- She starred in the TV shows Heroes and Nashville plus films Remember the Titans and Raising Helen.

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About 100 homes swept away after Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii -- The state's governor says there "amazingly" does not seem to have been any loss of life besides a car crash.

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'I want my brother back' - Tupac's brother tells BBC murder trial won't bring justice -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.

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US commander says mental health a 'priority' on USS Lincoln -- Adm Cooper acknowledges service at sea for long periods is "uniquely challenging", after visiting the warship.

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Teen suspect in Virginia campus shooting found hiding in closet -- The attack left five injured outside a halls of residence, and the suspect was not a student there, say police.

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Watch: Flooding destroys a road in Indiana after heavy rainfall -- Officials in Indiana said at least six deaths have been confirmed across the state.

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Watch: Why Tupac Shakur's murder trial is happening 30 years after he was killed -- The rapper was fatally shot four times in a drive-by crime in September 1996, and only one person has ever been charged in connection to his death.

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