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Vance says ICE shooting investigation is 'federal issue' as Minnesota officials say FBI blocked them from case - The homeland security secretary denies state investigators have been frozen out, telling reporters they have "no jurisdiction" and should focus on investigating people "inciting violence".

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Vance criticises Denmark and Europe's handling of 'critical' Greenland -- European allies of Denmark have rejected Trump's ideas to annex the semi-autonomous territory. -- World

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Who was Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed by ICE? -- A mother of three and award-winning poet, Good's sudden death sparks protests across the US. -- US & Canada

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Analysis: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires -- Donald Trump wants and needs quick victories. Taking Maduro is the decisive win he has craved, writes Jeremy Bowen. -- World

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Trump actively discussing potentially buying Greenland, White House says -- Both Greenland and its owner Denmark have repeatedly stressed the island was not for sale.

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What is ICE and what powers do its agents have to use force? -- The immigration agency is under scrutiny following the fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Nicole Good.

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Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty and dozens of other groups -- The White House says the decision was taken because those entities "no longer serve American interests".

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How could Donald Trump 'take' Greenland? -- The White House says it is considering a range of options to acquire the island, including deploying the military.

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Reality TV star Spencer Pratt announces run for LA mayor -- His longshot bid comes on the anniversary of a wildfire that destroyed his home in the Pacific Palisades area.

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Watch: BBC speaks to Minneapolis residents gathered at shooting site -- Community members have rallied at a makeshift memorial for Renee Good, a day after she was fatally shot by a US immigration agent.

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Watch: US seizes oil tanker in Caribbean sea -- The US Coast Guard boarded two "ghost fleet" tanker ships in a "meticulously coordinated" operation, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.

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Watch: Trump says Maduro copied his dancing. Did he? -- The US president on Tuesday claimed the ousted Venezuelan leader imitated his moves. Here's a side-by-side look at both men's dancing.

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What's the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba? -- The BBC's Cuba Correspondent, Will Grant, looks at the close ties between the two nations.

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Trump supporters across US react to Venezuela operation -- Trump supporters react after US forces seized Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro with some welcoming the move and others expressing caution about what it means going forward.

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What is Maduro charged with and what is the evidence? -- The 25-page charging document details a litany of allegations, including accusations that Maduro and his wife ordered kidnappings, beatings and murders.

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Why does Trump want Greenland and what could it mean for Nato? -- The US president's repeated demands to control Greenland could threaten the Nato military alliance.

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Which countries could be in Trump's sights after Venezuela? -- Trump has made numerous threats against other nations in Washington's orbit.

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US sharply criticised by foes and friends over Maduro seizure -- The US taking of Venezuela's leader has faced strong criticism from both America's friends and foes.

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Trump's seizure of Maduro raises thorny legal questions -- US Attorney General Pam Bondi has said Maduro was brought to the US to "face justice". Some experts have concerns.

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US House expands healthcare subsidies but bill faces battle in Senate -- Seventeen moderate Republicans defied their party leadership and sided with Democrats to help pass the bill.

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Astronaut's 'serious medical condition' forces Nasa to end space station mission early -- It is the first time in Nasa's over-65 year history that a mission will return early due to a health issue.

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Minnesota officials say FBI blocked their access to ICE shooting probe -- Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good.

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Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting -- The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement.

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Weekly quiz: Which sport helped Timothée Chalamet win a Best Actor award? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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Watch: Eyewitnesses recount deadly ICE shooting -- Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent in the Central neighbourhood of Minneapolis.

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