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Hegseth calls on US allies to 'step up' over Strait of Hormuz - The defence secretary's comments came after US President Donald Trump told other nations to "go get your own oil". 4 hrs ago - World

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US Supreme Court strikes down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy -- It sided 8-1 with a therapist from Colorado Springs who argued the ban violated her free speech rights.

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Woods had pills in pocket at crash scene, say police -- Tiger Woods had two hydrocodone pills in his pocket as officers observed him acting "lethargic and slow" following his car crash in Florida last week, a police report says.

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Taylor Swift pays homage to Elizabeth Taylor with surprise music video -- The star's new music video compiles clips from Elizabeth Taylor's movies and public appearances.

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'God squad' waives animal protections to expand oil drilling -- Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said exempting oil drilling was a matter of national security.

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King's state visit to US to go ahead in April, but no Harry meeting -- Despite political tensions between the US and UK, the King will travel to Washington next month.

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After sex abuse claims, activists and lawmakers rethink Cesar Chavez Day -- California has renamed Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after the labour-rights icon was accused of sexual abuse.

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Trump sees 'America First' opportunity in Nasa mission to Moon -- A competitive edge with China and a possible lunar gold rush are twin goals behind Artemis II, experts tell the BBC.

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The personal items the Artemis II crew are taking to the Moon -- The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.

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Behind the scenes: Astronaut training for Nasa's moon mission -- Training for the Artemis II flight took place at the Johnson Space Center in Texas, and began soon after the crew was named in 2023.

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Watch: Inside the lacklustre Barbie fan event now issuing refunds -- Videos from the event show a grey convention centre space at the Barbie Dream Fest in Florida.

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Inside Nasa's moon spacesuit lab ahead of Artemis launch -- The Artemis II spacesuits are designed to protect the astronauts during launch and landing, as well as possible emergency scenarios.

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Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockade -- The BBC's Will Grant speaks to two women experiencing starkly different realities as the country's energy crisis impacts their pregnancies.

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One month in, what do American conservatives make of the war in Iran? -- Attendees at the annual CPAC conference in Texas are conflicted about Operation Epic Fury, which was launched by the US and Israel on 28 February.

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How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island -- Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.

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How Trump and the oil markets move in sync: A tango in five charts -- Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?

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First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters -- From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.

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Will crash shake golf from its dependency on Woods? -- Golf correspondent Iain Carter assesses what the impact of Tiger Woods' latest crash might be on his roles in golf.

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Iran war splits older and younger conservatives - as pressure builds for Trump to find exit ramp -- More than a thousand miles from Washington, the conflict was a dominant topic of conversation at CPAC.

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'Art is a very powerful tool' - Golden toilet throne appears in DC -- The installation, titled "A throne fit for a king", was placed at the National Mall as a critique of President Trump's White House renovations.

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Trump administration to shutter historic Border Road between US and Canada -- US officials cite a rise in irregular migration and drug smuggling for the decision that comes into effect on 1 July.

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How will the Artemis astronauts go to the toilet in space? -- For the ten day mission, Nasa scientists have developed a new 'universal waste management system', which is basically a space loo.

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Coming soon to Florida - two major landmarks named Trump -- The Palm Beach airport near Mar-a-Lago and a planned presidential library in Miami will both bear the president's name.

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Nasa Apollo missions: Stories of the last Moon men -- Of the 24 Nasa astronauts who travelled to the Moon in the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s, just five remain.

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Congressman writes to King Charles urging him to meet Epstein victims during US visit -- While the trip is not officially confirmed, the King and Queen Camilla are reportedly planning to visit the US at the end of April.

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