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'Numbskull, moron and too stupid': Trump and Powell's biggest clashes -- How the US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell came to blows. -- Business

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LIVE - US defence secretary being quizzed on Iran war and says budget request shows 'urgency of moment' Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine are testifying before lawmakers about the Pentagon's ask for $1.5trn (£1.1trn).

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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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Tupac's family files wrongful death lawsuit in LA -- The suit seeks to uncover several "co-conspirators" who may have been involved in the star's death.

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Former NFL player Mauro dies aged 35 -- Former Arizona Cardinals defensive end Josh Mauro dies at the age of 35.

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Trump's face to feature on commemorative US passports -- The passports will be released as part of the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.

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US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump -- The move comes as the White House pressures Disney-owned ABC to fire Kimmel after he called Melania an "expectant widow".

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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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Will Mexico City's airport be ready for the World Cup? -- The BBC takes a closer look at major renovations at Benito Juárez International Airport aimed at boosting capacity ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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What happened when Rebel Wilson gave evidence in court? -- The Hollywood star is accused by fellow Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes of making defamatory statements.

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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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Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court -- The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.

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US political violence generates a familiar cycle - this time it's in overdrive -- In modern America, it seems violence of this kind has become an ever-present storm that can strike anywhere and at any moment.

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In pictures: King joins Trump for White House banquet and delivers historic Congress speech -- King Charles III and Queen Camilla continued their state visit to the US with a White House state dinner and a speech from the King to Congress.

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New images show suspect taking selfies before Washington press dinner shooting -- Prosecutors argue Cole Tomas Allen should remain in custody until trial on a charge of attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.

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Supreme Court limits use of race in drawing electoral maps -- The decision will make it more difficult to successfully challenge legislative maps for diluting the voting power of racial minorities.

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Seven lawsuits filed against OpenAI by families of Canada mass-shooting victims -- The lawsuits, filed in California, accuse OpenAI and Sam Altman of negligence and abetting a mass shooting by failing to flag the suspect's ChatGPT activity.

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Will King's US visit lead to lasting reset in relations with UK? -- As applause fades and banquet plates are cleared, it's up to politicians to build on Charles's historic trip.

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'If it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French': King and Trump joke at dinner -- The King and the US president exchanged several jokes during their speeches at a state banquet.

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Jokes, gifts and a state dinner: Washington rolls out red carpet for King and Queen -- During the White House state dinner, the King gifted the US president a bell from his WW2 submarine namesake, 'HMS Trump'.

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Canada's spring budget projects economy to grow and deficit to fall -- The government says Canada's debt is 14% lower than projected earlier, with savings being used to justify billions in new spending.

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Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post -- The new case stems from a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director that the justice department says calls for violence against Trump.

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