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Trump announces new plan for D.C. archPolitics

President Trump said in a Sunday Truth Social post that, at the U.S. military’s request, he would replace plans for a Washington, D.C.-area “Triumphal Arch” with a “top grade Military Complex/Triumphal Arch,” citing “national security.”

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Iran issues new retaliation threat against American military basesWorld

Iran’s military has issued another threat to retaliate against U.S. military bases in the Middle East, while President Trump warned that new American strikes could be possible. NBC News’ Matt Bradley reports from Jerusalem.

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Airlines cut back holiday flights as jet fuel prices soarEconomy

Millions of Americans planning holiday travel may face fewer flight options as jet fuel costs surge. Major carriers including American, United and Southwest are preparing to reduce some routes.

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Ceuta residents protest as thousands of migrants remain strandedWorld

Residents of Spain’s exclave of Ceuta protested what they see as Spain’s failure to contain an influx of migrants. More than six weeks after a mass crossing from Morocco triggered a humanitarian crisis, up to 10,000 people remain in tents or temporary shelters on the beach.

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German chancellor calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay onPolitics28:37

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservative CDU suffered a major setback in two state elections. In eastern Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the far-right Alternative for Germany won its second consecutive regional victory, while the CDU may fail to clear the 5% threshold for parliament. In Berlin, Merz's party also lost its leading role in the state government.

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‘BACK OFF’: Trump expected to pressure Xi over China’s support for IranPolitics10:48

Trump is expected to press Chinese President Xi Jinping over China’s support for Iran during upcoming bilateral meetings, according to Fox News. The report also covers artificial intelligence safeguards and analysis from the Heritage Foundation’s Nile Gardiner.

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Russia vows revenge after massive drone strike hits Moscow oil refineryWorld

Russia says it will intensify strikes on Ukraine after hundreds of drones hit Moscow, setting a major oil refinery ablaze and striking residential buildings and other targets. The attack was described as Moscow’s biggest since the Kremlin launched its Ukraine offensive in 2022. Ukraine fired more than 1,500 drones, with 450 reportedly aimed directly at Moscow.

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Analysis: US-Iran talks may resume as both sides seek room to negotiateWorld

Iran’s decision to drop reparations from its demands may indicate that US pressure is having an effect and could create room for negotiations, Republican strategist and former White House national security official Mark Pfeifle tells Al Jazeera.

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8 hidden midterm election indicators you may be missingPolitics

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten counts down eight overlooked indicators of the midterm elections, including internal party polling and House retirements, along with several bonus signals.

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Italy to ban veils in schools and limit foreign students per class, Meloni saysPolitics

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Italy is preparing to ban face coverings in schools and limit the number of foreign students in each class. Speaking at a youth event organized by her party, she highlighted her right-wing credentials as migration and migrant integration remain major political challenges.

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Peter Doocy: This sounds VERY scaryTech

Sen. Marsha Blackburn warns about the risks of unregulated artificial intelligence and discusses Tennessee’s growing technology infrastructure, including reports that Paramount may move from Los Angeles to Nashville.

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How Biden’s Gaza stance is reshaping the DemocratsPolitics

Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza is reshaping the US national debate, with especially deep effects inside the Democratic Party. NOTUS correspondent Akbar Shahid Ahmed argues that senior officials in former President Joe Biden’s administration made the US complicit in Israeli war crimes and empowered Israel to act with impunity.

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What closer ties with Europe could mean for CanadaPolitics7:00

Amid continuing trade tensions with the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney is looking to Europe. Polling indicates strong Canadian support for closer relations with the EU, but the practical meaning of such a partnership remains unclear. Canada already has the CETA free-trade agreement with the EU, though 10 member states have yet to ratify it.

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Macron and Carney vow closer France-Canada ties amid strained US relationsPolitics

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon for talks focused on deepening economic and security ties. Canada is seeking closer relations with France and Europe as tensions with the US persist.

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Gaza Palestinians turn to recycling and repairs amid shortages and restrictionsSociety

Israeli limits on essential and so-called “dual-purpose” goods have worsened severe shortages in Gaza, pushing Palestinians to repair, reuse and recycle items to keep earning a living. Local craftsmen fix old batteries, tyres and other costly or hard-to-replace goods; new tyres reportedly cost up to $2,000, compared with about $60 before the war.

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Iranian schools reopen after war amid damaged classrooms and student traumaSociety

Schools and universities across Iran are reopening after months of disruption caused by US-Israeli airstrikes. Iran’s education authorities say more than 1,700 schools suffered damage, while energy shortages and weak internet disrupted university courses and affected their quality.

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Qatar launches ‘Doha Investment’ unit to boost domestic investmentEconomy4:51

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has announced the creation of Doha Investment, a Qatar Investment Authority division focused on supporting growth and investment within the country. At the Qatar Economic Forum in New York, he likened regional instability to an “earthquake” challenging established security assumptions and reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to diplomacy and economic diversification.

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Qatar shifts investment focus to $38bn domestic infrastructure planEconomy

Qatar is redirecting its investment strategy toward domestic development, setting aside $38bn for infrastructure projects over the next five years. Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum in New York, Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said diplomacy and respect for regional sovereignty are vital to lasting security.

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