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Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May - Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell. 3 hrs ago - Business

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Starmer says he's 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war -- It follows a warning from the US president that America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed".

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LIVE - US and Iran discuss next round of peace talks as Pakistani mediators arrive in Tehran - No further negotiations have been scheduled yet, the BBC understands, after the first round of talks last weekend ended without a deal.

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'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC -- US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.

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New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea -- Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts.

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French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love -- The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse says he worries for his mother's frail health, while she is detained in a Louisiana ICE centre.

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'I pray they come together' - Americans react to Trump's feud with Pope Leo -- Hours after posting a lengthy message critiquing the pontiff, the US president shared a Jesus-like image of himself that he has since deleted.

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How Trump's Jesus-like image and feud with the Pope are sparking backlash -- BBC's Sarah Smith looks at how the president's most ardent supporters are reacting to his latest social media posts.

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US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas -- Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.

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US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes -- The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work.

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Democrats were already scrambling in California's governor race. Then Swalwell dropped out -- California Democrats were already fretting about the race due to troubling polls and low name recognition

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The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work? -- The US military is gambling on the blockade denying Iran vital trade - but questions remain on whether the bet will pay off.

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Wins and challenges: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first 100 days -- Mamdani has made progress on pledges for free child care and city-owned grocery stores, but many goals remain.

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On patrol with Canadian forces securing the Arctic as global threats grow -- Across 5,200 km of Canada's Arctic, its military spent two months on a mission to meet the challenges of a changing north.

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Trump's blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged -- The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran's capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump's tolerance for the war's costs.

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The BBC rode along with the Rangers on the last leg of a historic trek as they assert their presence in Canada's far north.

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Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump.

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CCTV footage shows a high school principal charging towards a former student who was armed in Oklahoma.

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The Trump administration is asking a court to throw out the convictions of Stewart Rhodes and other members of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys.

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The Canadian prime minister joined the Ottawa Charge team on the rink alongside the Finnish president during his first formal bilateral visit.

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The US state visit will see the King heading into choppy diplomatic waters during London-Washington tensions.

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Congressmen Tony Gonzales joined Eric Swalwell in resigning from Congress on Tuesday after facing allegations of sexual misconduct.

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The death has prompted officials to warn Colorado River users to wear recommended safety gear, including life jackets.

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Lonna Drewes accused Swalwell of drugging her drink before assaulting her in a hotel room.

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