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Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover - The president made the threat while a bipartisan group of US lawmakers were visiting Denmark in the hope of easing tensions over the territory. 2 hrs ago - Europe

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LIVE - Democrats condemn 'lethal' Minnesota ICE raids as Trump threatens action - The president says immigration enforcement protesters will be dealt with "quickly and effectively" if he is "forced to act" as Democrat lawmakers say "reckless, even lethal, use of force cannot continue".

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China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi -- Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

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Mother of Elon Musk's child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes -- The parent company of X and Grok, xAI, launched a counter-suit saying she had violated its terms of service.

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Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds -- The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.

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Trump's Fed fight looks like something from another country -- Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.

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Michigan Trump supporters on his biggest successes and failures -- In the swing state of Michigan, supporters in a northern suburb of Detroit reflect on the president's second term

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Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump -- Trump thanked Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, calling it "a wonderful gesture of mutual respect".

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Watch: Large show of support in North Carolina for Buddhist monks -- Large crowds have gathered along parts of the 2,300 mile peace walk from Texas to Washington, DC, but the monks expressed surprise at the level of support in North Carolina.

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Dozens charged in sports bribery scheme involving US university basketball players -- The indictment alleges that over three years individuals influenced or fixed men's basketball games.

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Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act to quell anti-ICE protests in Minnesota -- The rarely used law allows the president to use active-duty military personnel for law enforcement.

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US forces seize a sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean Sea -- The tanker, Veronica, was seized in a predawn operation "without incident", the US military's Southern Command says.

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Watch: Astronauts return to Earth after medical evacuation -- Four astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday.

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Watch: Danes and Americans react to US threats against Greenland -- Concern and surprise in Copenhagen and the 'Danish Capital of America' as Trump doubles down on bid to bring Greenland under US control.

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Watch: Paraglider survives 500ft drop into ocean -- The man's powered paraglider malfunctioned causing him to crash into the water off the coast of Palm Beach County, Florida.

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Watch: Surveillance footage shows arson suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire -- A masked figure is caught on surveillance video inside pouring liquid before the blaze.

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Business in front, party in back at US mullet contest -- The contest, held in the US state of Pennsylvania, evaluates competitors on the style of their haircut, presentation and overall sense of commitment to the mullet.

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Trump aims to keep everyone guessing over Iran action -- There were growing signs that US military action on Iran might be imminent, then the US president suddenly changed his tune.

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What is the Insurrection Act? -- Trump has threatened to invoke the law, which would allow him to use the military for law enforcement, to stop demonstrations in Minneapolis?

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Why two Canadian provinces are in a spat over Crown Royal whisky -- The UK-owned, Canadian-made whisky is testing a united "Team Canada" approach in the face of US tariffs.

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Decision time for Trump on Iran but what does he ultimately want? -- As Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-government protests continues, the US president is considering how best to respond.

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Key questions for FBI investigators to unpick in Minneapolis shooting -- Officials will examine video footage and policy guidelines as part of the investigation, experts told the BBC.

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Actor Timothy Busfield charged with sexually abusing boys on set of TV series -- The actor starred in the West Wing TV series and is also known for the baseball film Field of Dreams.

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Federal agent shoots man in leg after Minneapolis shovel attack, officials say -- The incident comes as President Donald Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act on protesters.

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British Columbia ends drug decriminalisation pilot programme -- The pilot was meant to address BC's deadly opioid crisis, but has received heavy scrutiny from political opponents and members of the public.

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