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US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on removal of Maduro - Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says. 12 hrs ago - US & Canada

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Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to be extended by three weeks -- Envoys from the two countries met in Washington as the fragile truce was due to expire on Sunday.

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India condemns remarks shared by Trump calling it a 'hellhole' -- Trump shared a transcript of remarks made by podcaster Mark Savage, who criticised birthright citizenship in the US.

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Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI -- The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.

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Hundreds of wildfires burn across Florida and Georgia -- Officials in both states cite dry conditions, high winds and drought as key factors making the fires difficult to control.

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US boards ship carrying Iran oil as Trump threatens mine-laying vessels -- Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran.

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Trump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK -- In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.

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My five-minute phone call with President Trump -- Sarah Smith asked the president about King Charles's upcoming visit, the state of the so-called special relationship and the war with Iran.

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Fire crews thaw rapper Drake's giant ice installation in Toronto -- Officials say the frozen blocks are being melted due to "dangerous and unsafe activities" after they were set up to promote the singer's album.

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Watch: Black bear caught in net after falling from tree -- A black bear in Albany, New York, climbed a tree in a residential neighbourhood and was tranquillised before falling into a net held by wildlife and law enforcement officials.

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Polite thief thanks clerk after Ohio hotel robbery -- Surveillance video shows the suspect starting the exchange with "How are you doing?" and saying "thank you", as he leaves.

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Hauger-Thackery runs Boston Marathon at 22 weeks pregnant -- Great Britain's Calli Hauger-Thackery finishes the Boston Marathon in two hours, 43 minutes and 58 seconds while five months pregnant.

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Who are the players to watch at the NFL Draft? -- The NFL Draft begins on Thursday, with Fernando Mendoza a huge favourite to be the first pick, but who are the other prospects to look out for?

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No cartels involved - but Mexico's pyramid attack prompts new concerns -- The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico.

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Foo Fighters interview: 'We're a different band without Taylor Hawkins' -- The band talk about life without their drummer, their "angry" new album, and their backstage Lego habit.

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Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy -- The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time.

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The NFL's next superstar and how mum's struggle inspired rise to top -- Fernando Mendoza was the first pick in the NFL Draft. His mother, who lives with MS, has been his main source of inspiration.

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There was significant damage in Enid, a city of about 50,000 people, according to local reports.

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Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day's Night.

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Conspiracies are running rampant online after the deaths or disappearances of at least 10 people tied to sensitive US research.

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The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.

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Police said the incident happened when two groups began shooting at each other after an argument in the food court.

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The justice department's inspector general will review the withholding and overdue release of secret files.

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The prime minister's comments come after a US trade official said the US might have to take action over a provincial boycott of American wine and spirits.

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Constant spring rainfall and melting ice have flooded the state's Black Lake and surrounding neighbourhoods.

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