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Politics · United StatesTrump Administration Reportedly Pressures Park Service on Yosemite Land Deal
The Trump administration is reportedly pressuring the National Park Service to transfer a parcel of Yosemite National Park to a private developer, Kingsbarn Realty Capital. The developer seeks the land to build a road connecting its property to the park, raising conservation concerns.
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Politics · United StatesTrump says US doesn't need Canada amid 50% aluminum tariff
U.S. President Donald Trump stated the United States does not need Canada, while simultaneously imposing a 50% tariff on Canadian aluminum. Reports highlight the significant economic interdependence between the two nations, with Canada being the US's second-largest trading partner.
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Politics · United StatesEl-Sayed asks Watters if he is circumcised during Fox News interview
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed asked Fox News host Jesse Watters if he was circumcised during an interview. The question came as they discussed gender-affirming care for minors, with El-Sayed defending his position by comparing it to circumcision.
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Trump administration detained over 50 military family members since 2025
An Associated Press investigation found more than 50 parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops have been detained since President Trump began his second term, with at least six deported. The Department of Homeland Security does not track these cases, and the Pentagon declined to comment.
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Politics · United StatesBeverly Vance Aikins says she would probably punch Senate candidate Abdul El‑Sayed
Beverly Vance Aikins, mother of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, said she would “probably punch” Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El‑Sayed and called him an “idiot” after he criticised her son’s family on Fox News and Tomi Lahren’s show.
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Republican effort to prosecute Fauci for contempt stalls
A Republican effort to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci for contempt of Congress has stalled. This comes after a GOP-led Senate committee voted to hold him in contempt three weeks ago, with some administration officials now questioning the legal approach.
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Thai woman sentenced to one year in Myanmar for immigration violation
A Thai woman has been sentenced to one year in prison in Myanmar for violating immigration laws. Pavinee Supasirivisan is accused of killing her ex-husband, a U.S. diplomat, and could still face a murder trial.
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Politics · European UnionAirbus suspends mandatory four-day office week after protests
Airbus has suspended its plan to require white-collar staff to work from the office four days a week. The move follows on-off strikes in Spain since July and protests in France and Britain.
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Politics · United StatesTrump orders White House helipad rebuilt after criticising its slope
President Donald Trump directed contractors to redo the White House helipad after expressing dissatisfaction with its appearance and the slope of the South Lawn. The $5m project, funded by Lockheed Martin, was intended to prevent grass-burning from Marine One helicopters but has faced delays ahead of a September state visit.
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Judge Murray Snow rejects Maricopa County bid to end sheriff's office supervision
U.S. District Judge Murray Snow rejected Maricopa County's request to end federal supervision of the sheriff's office. The judge cited a plaintiffs' expert who found a 4.7-minute longer average stop for Hispanic drivers compared to white drivers.
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Politics · United KingdomTrump tells GB News Britain is 'on the edge of disaster'
Donald Trump has warned that Britain is 'on the edge of disaster' due to high energy costs, net zero policies, and mass migration. He also criticised London Mayor Sadiq Khan, calling him a 'nasty guy'. The former US president urged Britain to exploit North Sea oil and gas.
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Politics · United StatesTexas poll shows Democrats leading Trump-endorsed candidates
A Texas Southern University poll shows Democrats leading in three South Texas congressional races. This comes as three candidates endorsed by Donald Trump are reportedly in trouble in the region, which has historically leaned Republican.
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Politics · United StatesTrump administration plans $927m White House renovation after court blocks ballroom
The Trump administration plans to spend at least $927 million on White House renovations, including a new ballroom, funded through a maintenance account that received $875 million since 2017. A federal appeals court ruled congressional approval is required for the ballroom, prompting an administration appeal.
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Politics · European UnionIreland investigates X over child safety concerns
Ireland's media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, has opened a formal investigation into X, formerly Twitter. The probe focuses on the platform's compliance with the Online Safety Code, specifically concerning age assurance and parental control provisions.
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Politics · United StatesMilo Yiannopoulos deported from US, expresses shame over Trump support
Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported from the United States after being detained by ICE. In a recent interview, the commentator expressed shame over his past support for Donald Trump and described his arrest as being akin to that of a gang member.
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Autopsy: National Guard shot armed man in back, contradicting police
An autopsy report states Tyrin Johnson, 20, was fatally shot in the back by Tennessee National Guard members in Memphis. This contradicts initial police statements that he was facing the troops when they fired. The guard members were part of a federal anti-crime task force.
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Politics · Middle EastSultan Haitham bin Tarik to visit UK October 20-22
Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman will make a three-day state visit to the UK from October 20 to 22, hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle. The visit occurs during a period of heightened pressure on Oman from both the United States and Iran.
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Irishman arrested in France over antisemitic threats
An Irishman in his 60s has been arrested in France following an incident in a supermarket in Avignon. He is accused of making antisemitic remarks, including references to Hitler and the Holocaust, and death threats to an Australian Jewish couple.
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US Justice Department probes alleged conspiracy against Trump over Mar-a-Lago search
Justice Department investigators are examining whether officials conspired against Donald Trump, seeking voluntary interviews about the 2022 FBI search of his Mar-a-Lago estate. The inquiry, based in Florida, also revisits Russian interference in the 2016 election.
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Jose Chajon-Raxon died after ICE custody seizure, DHS cites policy change
Jose Chajon-Raxon, a Guatemalan man, had a seizure one day after being processed into Delaney Hall, a New Jersey ICE detention facility. DHS said it was not notified of his death and did not disclose it, citing a recent policy change that ended 30-day death reporting for released detainees.
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