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Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran -- Trump's new threat came a day after he appeared to give Iran about 10 days to agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme.

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Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon -- Nasa sets the launch date following a successful "wet dress rehearsal" of the Artemis II mission.

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Trump says he's 'ashamed' of Supreme Court judges over tariffs ruling -- The president also said that in an effort to "protect" the US, he will charge more under other statutes and announced a new 10% global levy.

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'Hard to keep lights on' - Business owners cautiously welcome tariff ruling -- A toy importer says the Supreme Court decision was a rebuff to "insane fluctuations" in duties.

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Trump tariffs ripped up global trade order. What now? -- If you think the Supreme Court ruling heralds a return to pre-Trump business as usual - think again.

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Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs -- Trump says he will seek release of files on extraterrestrials, "based on the tremendous interest shown".

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'Who's next?' - American lawmakers call for 'justice' in the US after Andrew arrest -- US lawmakers urge their government to follow the UK's suit and push harder on those who were close to Jeffrey Epstein.

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New Mexico reopens criminal inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch -- The initial investigation was closed in 2019 but prosecutors say that new revelations "warrant further examination".

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Watch: What the tariffs ruling means for Trump's agenda -- With a 6-3 majority, the Supreme Court rules US President Donald Trump exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs via a law reserved for national emergencies

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Why haven't more Americans faced charges in the Epstein case? -- Sarah Smith explains why so far, no Americans, beyond Epstein and Maxwell, have faced criminal investigations.

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US kids talk about chasing Olympic glory alongside elite figure skaters -- They skate in the same rink as Ilia Malinin, and they're dreaming of their shot at Olympic medals.

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California hit by heavy snow as avalanche leaves skiers missing -- Six others skiers were rescued, according to the Nevada County Sheriff's Office, but conditions remain dangerous, with a high chance of further avalanches.

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Watch: Lindsey Vonn shares her journey home after Olympics crash -- The US skier was the Olympic downhill champion in 2010 and had been hoping for a fairytale ending to her illustrious career in 2026.

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Trump's foreign policy dilemma laid bare by Iran tensions -- The president's calls for peace and willingness to exert military power can at times feel like competing impulses.

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US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran -- A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East as Washington increases its pressure on Iran.

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How rescuers raced against time to reach skiers trapped in avalanche -- Teams deployed from nearby ski resorts trying to reach six trapped skiers, and nine more who died.

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As Trump retreats from climate goals, China is becoming a green superpower -- China, the world's top carbon emitter, is also at the helm of a renewables revolution.

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Under pressure from Trump, Venezuela's new president has aces up her sleeve -- Delcy Rodriguez knows its in America's interests for her to be a success

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BBC inside Trump press briefing slamming Supreme Court tariffs ruling -- Bernd Debusmann describes how the president reacted after his sweeping levies were struck down.

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Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump's second-term agenda -- The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Woman charged over abandoning dog at Las Vegas airport -- A charity says it has been inudated with applications to adopt the dog after it was tied to the baggage sizer at a ticket counter.

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How Eric Dane gave his final months to 'moving the needle' on ALS -- The Grey's Anatomy star spent his last months campaigning towards a cure for the rare, incurable condition.

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Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis -- The actor, who also starred in HBO's Euphoria, battled the most common form of motor neurone disease.

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