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Trump says he won't use 'excessive force' to get Greenland
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Could US Congress stop Trump from taking over Greenland?
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A former SNP MP, Hannah Kennedy-Bardell said she would "potentially" suggest boycotting the football tournament.
Peers urged to vote for social media ban for under-16s
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Is Starmer's tougher stance on Trump enough to shore up support from his MPs?
Behind the scenes, Sir Keir had been coming under greater pressure to change his approach to the president.
ICC rejects Bangladesh request to move T20 World Cup games out of India
The Bangladesh Cricket Board's demand to move their matches at next month's Twenty20 World Cup has been rejected by the ICC.
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