More UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary announces
The UK government announces further air defence systems will be sent to countries in the region along with troops to operate them.
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Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends
Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.
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Australia news live: Moira Deeming secures top spot on Victorian Liberal ticket; Chris Bowen calls for Hormuz reopening
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Iran says US aircraft destroyed during recovery mission for missing service member
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U.S. Rescues Missing Air Force Officer Whose Fighter Jet Was Downed by Iran
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A Harrowing Race Against Time to Find a Downed U.S. Airman in Iran
For the Iranians, the Air Force colonel whose fighter jet had been shot down was possible leverage. For the U.S. military, finding him was a moral imperative.
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Trump’s Lesson From Risky Rescue: Threaten to Go Harder at Iran
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Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
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Fuel tanker erupts in flames after toppling power lines in Texas
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Trump makes foul-mouthed threat to Iran after U.S. airman rescued
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Telegram now flags accounts using unofficial versions of the app
Telegram has begun flagging accounts that use unofficial versions of the app.
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ICE Arrests in Texas Leave Children to Raise Their Siblings After Parents Are Detained
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How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded
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Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage
The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.
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Hollywood studios reach a tentative agreement with writers union
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A Looming Deadline
We look at the options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump escalates his threats.
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Republican divisions, Trump’s detachment stymie GOP efforts to reopen DHS
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House Republican says he doesn’t think ground troops will be needed to open the Strait of Hormuz
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Diageo and Pepsi drop Wireless sponsorship amid criticism of Kanye West booking
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Trump reveals his exact deadline before he unleashes ‘hell’ on Iran after profanity-laced threats
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O'Neill hails Celtic spirit as they stay in title hunt
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Hiker airlifted off Arizona mountain after being stung over 100 times by bees
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Zhao thrashes Trump to win Tour Championship
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At War With Iran Again, Some Israelis Fear Conflict Is Becoming Routine
A majority of Israelis support the war with Iran, but many doubt that it will solve Israel’s long-term security problems. Some also question their prime minister’s assurances and motives.
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Trump Seems Emboldened With New Threats in Truth Social Post Over Strait of Hormuz
In an expletive-filled social media post, Mr. Trump said Iran should open the Strait of Hormuz or he will bomb bridges and power plants.
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