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President Trump is heading to the U.N. General Assembly after a stretch of legal and political setbacks, low approval ratings, and criticism over banning several news organizations from the White House. He is expected to cast himself as a peacemaker while defending his Iran policy, with much of the diplomacy occurring in sideline meetings and a Washington visit from China's Xi Jinping.
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The Senate is preparing to vote on a war powers resolution aimed at ending the war in Iran, with some Republicans breaking with President Trump over the conflict and rising gas prices. The White House is dismissing the effort as symbolic and constitutionally unnecessary, citing past presidents who took military action without congressional approval. The vote could highlight GOP divisions ahead of the midterms.
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Andy Burnham has said he will do everything possible to revive the paused Chagos Islands sovereignty deal with Mauritius, ahead of talks with Donald Trump. The article highlights Conservative and White House opposition, framing the deal as a costly surrender of British territory.
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Hurricane Polo strengthened into a Category 4 storm in the eastern Pacific off Mexico and may intensify to Category 5, forecasters said. It is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, and landslide risks to parts of southwestern Mexico while remaining offshore. The report also notes Tropical Storm Odalys and weakened Tropical Storm Fay.
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Spanish police discovered a plastic-lined room with pliers and hammers in Estepona after a blood-covered man escaped saying 'They want to kill us.' Two injured men were rescued and seven Georgian nationals were arrested as authorities investigated gang-related torture.
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The US will open two Cold War-era military bases in Greenland under a deal to be signed by Trump, Danish and Greenlandic leaders. The agreement expands US military presence and follows a standoff over the strategically located island. It marks a retreat from Trump's earlier acquisition ambitions while significantly increasing US military infrastructure.
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A student opened fire outside a high school in Manisa, Turkey, injuring at least eight people, two critically. The suspect was apprehended and an investigation was launched. The article also notes recent deadly school shootings in Turkey that prompted tighter gun controls.
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Andy Burnham refused to rule out making EU rejoin a Labour manifesto pledge while prioritizing a stalled UK-EU reset, and he blamed Brexit on outside actors manipulating opinion. The report also highlights UK concerns over EU protectionism ahead of his talks with Ursula von der Leyen.
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The US, Japan, and South Korea reaffirmed defense commitments and support for Taiwan ahead of a Trump-Xi summit. Analysts said allies worry Trump may offer concessions to Xi on Taiwan or trade for an economic win. The joint statement also addressed North Korea denuclearization and supply-chain security.
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A 37-year-old British tourist is missing in Lake Como after diving into the water to help rescue a father and his 16-year-old son who were struggling while swimming. The father and son were rescued by a passing boat and treated for hypothermia, but the tourist was not seen again as search operations continue in deep water. The article also notes recent drownings in the lake, including a British student in 2024.
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The US will open two Cold War-era military bases in Greenland under an agreement Trump says gives Washington permanent control over Greenland's security. The deal follows months of Trump pressure and NATO tensions, while Greenland remains Danish territory.
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President Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron at Trump Tower ahead of the UN General Assembly. Macron said they discussed Ukraine, Iran, energy markets, and protecting civilian infrastructure and navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Both leaders are scheduled to address the UN General Assembly.