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Trump says he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat - But the president says the jet he boarded instead was at "greater risk" than the decoy Air Force One. 13 mins ago - World

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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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Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health -- Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was left in "life-threatening condition" after being subjected to "harsh and abusive treatment", his family says.

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Trump hid in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say -- The US president was reportedly part of a ruse where reporters were falsely told he was with them on Air Force One leaving a Nato summit in Turkey.

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US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade -- US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.

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More than 10 firms pay up to $100,000 a month for fast access to Truth Social posts -- Trump Media expects the controversial service, which launched this month, to provide a new revenue stream, as it posts a quarterly loss.

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Dashcam video shows moment lorry slams into New York overpass -- The driver aboard the tractor trailer was not injured, but he was ticketed for having a vehicle that exceeded the maximum height.

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Watch: What we know about Tupac murder suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis -- The trial of the 63-year-old former gang boss kicked off on Monday, and he has entered a not guilty plea.

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'That fire came so fast': Wildfire rages in British Columbia -- Officials in British Columbia are still trying to determine how many homes were lost to the fire, which remains out of control as of Monday.

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Hunter Biden opens up to the BBC about father's cancer battle, pardon and politics -- Hunter Biden talks to BBC Newsnight about his father's decision to issue him a pardon, his own political future and the former president's battle with cancer.

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30 years later, a former gang member will stand trial for Tupac's murder -- It's been three decades since Tupac was killed, and since then, his reputation has only grown.

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'Not afraid to stay': The Canadians who want to change how wildfires are fought -- With wildfires now widespread and frequent, some rural residents in Canada are learning how to fight the flames themselves and protect their own homes.

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An unbearable rotting stench is plaguing an LA neighbourhood -- Heaps of rotting meat have been festering in the summer sun after a fire ripped through a huge food warehouse.

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What is birthright citizenship and how common is birth tourism in the US? -- The Trump administration is trying to restrict access to US citizenship for some people through attempts to end birth tourism and tighten other criteria.

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Two teenagers from each state are competing as part of the celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

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The US president has repeatedly cast doubt on the safety of childhood vaccines, making several misleading claims.

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Andrew and Tristan Tate would attempt to evade prosecution if they are freed on bail, prosecutors argue.

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Donald Trump secretly swapped planes as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, deceiving even the press pool who flew on board without him.

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Residents are being urged to prepare for additional severe storms in the coming days, as officials also report at least one fatality.

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Elaborate deception operations and decoys are often used to deceive potential threats to the US president.

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The judge overseeing the state murder trial ruled the 12-person jury would remain anonymous because of the intense media spotlight on the case.

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"My outfit caused hurt and offence to people in the indigenous community," one of the contestants said after the pageant.

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The aerial footage shows homes destroyed down to their foundations, with burned cars still parked in some driveways.

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