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The Indian superstar taking a shot at political greatness
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Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran
Trump says the new levy is "effective immediately" as anti-government protests in Iran enter a third week.
Minnesota sues Trump administration to block surge of ICE agents
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Police to no longer have routine access to rape victims' counselling notes
Requests to access victims' personal records can only be granted when necessary and proportionate, under new guidance.
Trump to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado at the White House
Machado, the winner of 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, had offered to share the honour with Trump, an award the president has long coveted.
Tories say Zahawi peerage request turned down before defection to Reform UK
Zahawi is the latest former Conservative MP to join Nigel Farage's party, as a Tory source claims he had approached Kemi Badenoch seeking a nomination for the Lords.
Koepka to make PGA return in January under new scheme
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'They just kept killing': Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown in Iran
The BBC has received eyewitness accounts of security forces attacking anti-government protesters across the country.