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Trump’s new White House helipad draws criticism over historic grounds

A new helipad planned for the White House is described as the first facility of its kind on the property, but critics say the renovation changes the c...

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Protests in Spain over handling of Ceuta migrant crisis

Protests have taken place in Spain over the government’s handling of a migrant crisis linked to Ceuta, with opposition parties accusing Prime Minister...

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Trump says he is ‘happy’ Prince Harry and Meghan left US

President Donald Trump has said he is not a fan of Prince Harry and Meghan, accusing the couple of treating the Royal Family with “great disrespect”.

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EU and Nato pledge more pressure on Russia after Germany drone allegation

The EU and Nato have vowed to increase pressure on Russia after Berlin accused Moscow of being behind a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport.

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Saudi Arabia says Iranian attack on tanker killed two Filipino sailors

Saudi Arabia says two Filipino sailors were killed after the Saudi tanker Sidr was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. The kingdom condemned t...

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Rescue efforts continue after deadly floods sweep away village

Rescue operations are continuing in a flood-hit village after deadly waters swept through the community, with one resident still waiting for his wife’...

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Footage examined after reported strike on wedding celebrations in southern Iran

Video footage showing the aftermath of a strike on a building in southern Iran has been examined as reports link the incident to wedding celebrations.

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UK aid worker says he was mistaken for survivor in Nepal

Alastair Chambers, a UK aid worker, says he was wrongly identified as a survivor after returning to Kathmandu on a helicopter used for aid operations.

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Officials say Israel is expanding its presence in Lebanon

Officials say Israeli forces are increasing their presence in occupied areas of Lebanon, while a UN peacekeeping force says troops are strengthening p...

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Rescue efforts continue for Nepal hydropower workers as death toll tops 1,000

Rescue operations are continuing for hydropower workers in Nepal after severe flooding, with the reported death toll now exceeding 1,000.

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Germany says Russia was behind Leipzig airport drone incident

Germany has said Russia was responsible after a drone carrying an explosive device was found at Leipzig airport near Ukrainian cargo aircraft on 4 Aug...

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US carries out further strikes on Iran as explosions reported

The United States has launched additional strikes on Iran, while state media reported explosions. US Central Command accused Iran of targeting commerc...

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Briton among 119 rescued in Nepal after deadly floods

A British national was among 119 people rescued in Nepal after deadly flooding struck the Nepal-Tibet border area last week, while more than 3,900 peo...

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Norway’s King Haakon takes oath as Harald V lies in state

Norway’s new King Haakon has taken the oath in an early formal step of his reign while mourners pay respects to his late father, King Harald V, at the...

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Prosecutors say sexual assaults are occurring almost daily in Ceuta

Prosecutors say sexual assaults are taking place almost every day in Ceuta, the Spanish exclave bordering Morocco, where as many as 5,000 migrants rem...

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Canada’s Liberals win three seats in boost for Carney

Canada’s Liberal Party has won three seats, including one previously held by the Conservatives, in a result viewed as a boost for Prime Minister Mark...

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Medics say three killed by Israeli fire in Gaza City

Medics say three people were killed by Israeli fire in Gaza City during a reported raid. Unconfirmed local accounts said Israeli air and artillery str...

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