F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s New Jersey golf club
F-16s intercepted two civilian aircraft entering restricted airspace over Bedminster, NJ, where President Trump was.
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10.08.2026
Trump’s Former Lawyer Is Now Attorney General
Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former lawyer, is now US attorney general.
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09.08.2026
Iran issues tough demands to reopen strait of Hormuz as deal remains out of reach
Tehran urges US to ‘correct its behaviour’ as UAE says one of its ships targeted by Iranian missileIran has issued tough new demands for reopening the strait of Hormuz, while the United Arab Emirates
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09.08.2026
What are the challenges facing the Mecca agreement?
Saudi Arabia turns to Turkiye and Pakistan for defence ties, raising questions overreliance on the US.
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09.08.2026
‘Super El Niño’ could bring wet winter and flooding to western US, climate scientists warn
Weather system tied to warming sea surface expected to intensify in fall and winter, persisting until early spring 2027El Niño, a recurring climate phenomenon marked by above-average sea surface tempe
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08.08.2026
Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general
The vote cements Trump's former criminal defence lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Republicans.
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08.08.2026
Lion saved as cub from Ukraine war and brought to US battles rare fungal disease
Four-year-old Taras, who now resides at a Minnesota sanctuary, was diagnosed with an often fatal infectionA lion that escaped the war in Ukraine after being found as a four-month-old cub inside a duff
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08.08.2026
Blanche confirmation allows Trump to continue ‘pervasive, breathtaking corruption’, says Schumer – US politics live
Senate minority leader condemns Republicans after Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer was confirmed by 50 votes to 49 early on Saturday morningThe US Senate on Friday passed a government funding bill
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08.08.2026
US pledges $1bn support to Colombia as Trump-backed president sworn in
Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an "all-out war" on what he calls "narco-terrorism".
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08.08.2026
US announces $400m investment in Australian rare earth mine
Deal aims to secure scandium supply as China restricts exports for defence products.
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08.08.2026
Trump renews bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook despite supreme court ruling
White House continues to target Cook despite decision from justices that upheld Federal Reserve’s independenceDonald Trump is attempting once again to oust US Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook over a
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07.08.2026
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkiye defence pact challenges US role
Defence analyst Alex Alfirraz Scheers says the Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkiye defence agreement signals a realignment
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07.08.2026
Trump’s attorney general pick Todd Blanche appears to clear last hurdle for confirmation
Bill Cassidy, Republican who had been seen as a decisive holdout, announced that he is prepared to back BlancheUS politics live – latest updatesBill Cassidy, the US Republican senator seen as the deci
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07.08.2026
Tate brothers’ lawyers urge US judge to release the two from Miami jail on bail
Andrew and Tristan Tate remain in jail as they fight extradition to UK to face charges of rape, assault and moreLawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate urged a US judge on Friday to release the brother
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07.08.2026
Trump administration to pay German firm $1.2bn to halt US wind projects
The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.
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07.08.2026
Anti-Muslim US Congressman Andy Ogles loses Republican primary
Trump's endorsement fails to save Tennessee legislator who recently said 'Muslims don't belong in American society'.
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07.08.2026
AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time
US researchers say they created 16 viruses using AI, prompting hopes for medical advances and concerns about misuse.
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07.08.2026
Some of Doge's $110bn saving reports are wrong or lack evidence, US watchdog finds
A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.
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07.08.2026
Trump signs executive orders banning so-called ‘birth tourism’
US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders to further limit who is eligible for birthright citizenship.
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07.08.2026
Iran’s Ghalibaf accuses Trump of conducting show diplomacy ‘on loop’
US president says he is involved in talks and war will end 'pretty soon', claiming that Iran cannot 'go much longer'.
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07.08.2026