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US House blocks bid to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth -- Trump welcomes the outcome, praising Hegseth as a "Great American Patriot", but Democrats can try again next year.

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Three Iran-backed suspects plotted attacks including incident near UK air base, US says -- The US Department of Justice says the men were involved in a string of plots, including a major incident near RAF Fairford, which is used by US armed forces.

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US Army soldier suspected of spying for Russia arrested in UK -- The 41-year-old senior soldier is accused of national security offences and is being questioned in London.

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Four grizzly bears killed in Canada after fatal attack on mother and daughter -- The sow and her three cubs were responsible for killing Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20, earlier this month.

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Dua Lipa to become first female British headliner at Coachella 2027 -- Tame Impala and SZA join the top of the bill for the US festival, which also features Madonna and Diljit Dosanjh.

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Meghan's father Thomas Markle back in federal custody after allegedly removing ankle monitor -- The 82-year-old was placed under house detention in Florida last week after being charged over possession of child sex abuse material.

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Claude chatbot maker set for $1.3tn stock market debut despite 'catastrophic' AI warning -- The AI company behind the Claude chatbot will offer its shares at between $70 and $78, which is lower than what was expected.

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Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy -- The US president said he spoke with Jensen Huang on Monday and asked him about the affair with the alleged spy.

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Watch: BBC talks to Mississippi voters awaiting Senate result -- Democrat Scott Colom's razor-thin advantage has defied political gravity in a conservative fortress that President Donald Trump won in 2024 by over 22 points.

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Hegseth: Impeachment effort is 'farce' and 'stunt' -- In his first news conference in six months, the defence secretary defended the US's "lawful military operations".

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Watch: E-bike battery explodes into massive fireball inside Oregon home -- Surveillance footage from inside the home shows a mother and son noticing smoke coming from the battery before it suddenly bursts into flames.

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Moment Republican Congressman introduces articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth -- The Republican congressman alleges Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has violated the US Constitution, citing the Iran war.

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Drone delivers food to chimpanzee cut off by flooding -- Drone video shows the animal retrieving food from a paper bag dropped nearby after flooding blocked access to a Florida chimpanzee sanctuary.

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Analysis: Hegseth fights for his political life with appeal to Trump -- The defence secretary may be facing impeachment, writes Gary O'Donoghue, but it is Trump who could determine his fate.

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US inflation higher than expected in October - here's what is happening with prices -- Prices rose by 0.4% over the month, driven by increases in shelter, food and energy costs.

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Meet Stephanie Case - the Canadian first woman to run 100 miles in Antarctica -- Stephanie Case makes history by becoming the first woman to complete extreme 100-mile race in Antarctica.

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What we know so far about Jensen Huang's affair with suspected Chinese spy -- The billionaire tech executive finds himself mired in a personal and national security scandal.

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The Trump coalition is shattered - what will Republicans do now? -- Republicans can stick with Trumpism or chart a new path, writes BBC Washington correspondent Daniel Bush.

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Trump says 'we won' Iran war during Veterans Day service -- US President Donald Trump placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before making remarks at the Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Famed ship SS United States to be sunk off coast of Florida -- Activists unsucessfully fought for the historic liner - which crossed the Atlantic Ocean hundreds of times - to be preserved and turned into a museum.

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Missing 11-month-old baby found buried alive in a crate in South Carolina -- Officials say the child was found close to his father's home on Tuesday, a day after he was taken, and is being cared for in hospital.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent relocated after alleged Iranian threats -- Bessent is now one of several Trump administration officials to live on military bases due to safety concerns.

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Kennedys sue to block Trump's arch, arguing it would cast shadow on JFK's grave -- Nine members of the political dynasty say the 250ft structure would cast a shadow on gravesites.

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In Mississippi, voters await cliffhanger Senate result with hope and frustration -- Democratic voters tell the BBC their candidate is on the brink of history, while Republicans vent disappointment.

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