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The sub-Arctic town pitching itself as Canada's gateway to Europe -- Churchill, Manitoba, best known as the world's polar bear capital, has ambitions of making its deep-water port a year-round trade route. -- US & Canada

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Trump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, as spat with Merz intensifies -- His remarks come after the German chancellor criticised the US approach to the war in Iran. -- Just now -- World

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LIVE - 'The greatest king in my book' - Trump bids farewell to King Charles and Queen Camilla - After saying goodbye to the Trumps, the royals will attend a party to celebrate the United States' 250th birthday as they wrap up their four-day trip.

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'Once in a lifetime opportunity' - Kansas City readies for World Cup influx -- Officials see this summer's football tournament as a chance to show off the city to the world - but some locals have concerns.

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Massive sea lion makes rare appearance in San Francisco -- Steller sea lions are more commonly found in the colder waters of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, making sightings in the Bay Area less common.

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Smiles and wonder: How the US reacted to King Charles -- A divided US has come together to watch King Charles' visit with a mix of awe, delight and hope.

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US charges Mexican governor and other leaders with aiding drug cartel -- The governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, hails from the same party as the president of Mexico.

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Three takeaways from Hegseth's clash with lawmakers over Iran war -- The hours-long hearing was the first time the US defence secretary had faced questions under oath since the conflict began.

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The King and Queen in the Big Apple: What the royals did on their third day in the US -- After visiting the 9/11 Memorial, Queen Camilla read to children at the New York Public Library and King Charles visited a community organisation in Harlem.

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Watch: Aerial video shows destruction after tornado strikes small Texas town -- A severe storm outbreak has been battering parts of the Midwest and Southern United States for nearly a week.

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'Are they gunshots?' BBC correspondent's minute-by-minute account of dinner shooting -- Correspondent Tom Bateman was in the dining room at the White House Correspondents' Dinner with President Trump and other officials when gunshots were heard.

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Watch key moments from the King's address to US Congress -- It was the first time a sitting British monarch had addressed the chamber since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991.

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Watch: Jimmy Kimmel defends 'expectant widow' joke after first lady criticism -- First Lady Melania Trump described the joke as "hateful and violent", with the White House urging ABC to fire the comedian.

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'Very weak': Lawyers sceptical of charges against James Comey over seashell post -- Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."

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Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's final rate decision as Fed chair -- Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence.

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Five takeaways from the King's historic address to Congress -- There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.

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The other life of US soldier accused of betting on Maduro's removal -- The Army officer charged with using classified information to win $400,000 is also a real estate investor with rave reviews on Airbnb.

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'It's bizarre': Californians grapple with revelation that suspected Trump gunman was neighbour -- People living near the man charged with the attempted assassination of Trump say they were shocked to see their neighbour on TV.

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US House votes to end government shutdown over immigration operations -- The bill, already cleared by the US Senate, now moves to the desk of President Donald Trump who is expected to swiftly sign the legislation.

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Trump pulls surgeon general pick after nomination stalls -- Trump also named his third pick for the role. doctor and Fox News contributor Nicole Saphier.

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Mills quits Maine Senate race leaving Democrat novice in running -- Mills has been a popular governor in the state and was the top choice of a national Democrat establishment, but her campaign never gained momentum.

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Twitch streamer hit by car live on camera - 'It felt like slow motion' -- Isaiah Thomas, known as hmblzayy, was walking a 3,000-mile challenge when he was hit

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'It's just ridiculous': Americans react to gas prices -- Energy prices are rising as US peace talks with Iran appear to have stalled, with the key Strait of Hormuz waterway still effectively closed.

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'Attacked 28 times in a day' - BBC visits heavily targeted US-UK base in Iraq -- Before the fragile ceasefire in the region, this was one of the most heavily targeted US and UK military bases in the Middle East.

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US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl's body, prosecutors allege -- The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.

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