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New footage shows how Trump dinner gunman charged through security in four seconds - The CCTV shows an officer draw a firearm and open fire as the suspect sprints past. 15 hrs ago - US & Canada

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King arrives in Bermuda after ending US trip with formal farewell to Trump -- On the final day of the state visit, the royal couple headed to Virginia for a more informal experience of the US.

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Hegseth says clock paused on deadline to seek approval for Iran war -- The US defence secretary says the timer for the president to report to Congress "pauses or stops" in a ceasefire. -- World

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Missing Oscar found after Academy Award winner blocked from taking it on flight -- The airline said the Academy Award was safely in its care in Frankfurt and was arranging its return. -- World

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Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit -- The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.

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Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence -- The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.

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Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash -- American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least 18 months of recuperation.

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Apple says iPhone 17 'most popular ever' as sales soar -- The record results come as boss Tim Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm.

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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.

21 hours ago

'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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Has the royal state visit saved the special relationship? -- BBC's Sarah Smith looks at whether King Charles' charm offensive with President Trump made a difference to US-UK relations.

19 hours ago

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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'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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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.

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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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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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'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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The BBC visited the Villages, the world's largest retirement community and a key GOP stronghold, where a growing chorus of critics signals change ahead of President Trump's visit.

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Politics have become an increasingly thorny issue in the Villages, Florida, which is home to 150,000 people.

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Five students and one security guard were taken to hospital following the attack at Foss High School.

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The Texas man allegedly refunded the orders of hundreds of catering-sized mac-and-cheese trays to his personal credit cards.

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The shutdown caused chaos in airports across the US as politicians feuded over funds for Trump's immigration crackdown.

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King Charles' historic state visit, the first by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II's in 2007, has come to an end.

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The video was released after claims that a secret service member sustained injuries in an act of 'friendly fire'.

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

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