How Trump is transforming Washington - by adding his face everywhere
Sarah Smith visits places across the US capital where the president has hung banners, renamed a site or is rebuilding something.
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27.05.2026
Attorney General Ken Paxton routs veteran incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate primary
The race will help determine whether Democrats can win back control of the US Senate for the last half of the Trump presidency.
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27.05.2026
Trump-backed Paxton topples Senator Cornyn in Texas primary run-off
Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in Texas race, setting up a November election that could decide control of US Senate.
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27.05.2026
One killed and nine missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill
Nine others were injured and another nine are missing after a tank ruptured at a paper mill in Longview, Washington.
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27.05.2026
White House erects UFC cage ahead of US 250th anniversary celebrations
Workers were seen assembling domed arches and a staging area on the South Lawn in preparation for next month's event.
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27.05.2026
Iran war live: Israel kills 31 in Lebanon; Tehran blasts US truce violation
Lebanon's Health Ministry reports that Israeli attacks have killed 3,213 people and injured 9,737 since March 2.
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27.05.2026
Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?
With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in.
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27.05.2026
Watch: UFC arena construction begins at White House ahead of fight
The massive structure will host a cage fight as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
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27.05.2026
Chemical tank rupture kills multiple people in US state of Washington
Several injured people have been transported to hospitals to be treated for chemical burns.
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27.05.2026
US picks potential partners for using Cold War-era plutonium as fuel
Trump gov't plans to make about 20 tonnes of plutonium from dismantled nuclear warheads available to US power firms.
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27.05.2026
Trump-led push to redraw Congress maps faces setbacks in Southern states
State lawmakers reject a new map in South Carolina as judges strike down newly drawn US House districts one in Alabama.
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27.05.2026
Did Trump oversell a broken Iran ceasefire deal?
The US and Iran appear closer to a broader agreement, but disputes over sanctions relief remain.
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26.05.2026
White House proposes NDAs for all US federal workers
Trump administration threatens legal action against employees who leak, aiming to curb information flow to journalists.
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26.05.2026
Russia slams US for not granting visa to diplomat for UN meeting
Moscow's envoy accuses Washington of failing to honour commitments under the 1947 UN Headquarters Agreement.
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26.05.2026
Albert Manifold ousted as BP chair over governance and conduct concerns
BP stock falls by over 4 percent in US and UK markets as governance concerns lead to chairman Albert Manifold's removal.
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26.05.2026
Iranian fishermen struggle to survive amid Hormuz blockade
The livelihoods of Iranian fishermen have taken a hit amid the US blockade on Iran’s ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
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26.05.2026
Scotland fans book 20 school buses for games at ‘inaccessible’ US World Cup
As ticket prices soar to record levels, fans come to terms with overall cost of following their teams at World Cup.
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26.05.2026
Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire
The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.
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26.05.2026
Anticipation in Iran as talks with US continue amid attacks, war of words
The markets in Iran predict a breakthrough, but sentiments on the street and among the leadership are divided.
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26.05.2026
Trump dangles normalisation amid pro-Israel criticism of possible Iran deal
US president says he is 'mandatorily requesting' that regional countries establish formal relations with Israel.
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25.05.2026