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The new Air Force One’s legal, ethical and national security questions remain as Trump takes inaugural flight

CNN’s Alayna Treene breaks down the concerns that have been brushed aside surrounding the luxury jet donated by the government of Qatar that has become the new Air Force One. President Trump boarded the newly retrofitted jet Wednesday for a trip to North Dakota for an America 250 celebration.

The new Air Force One’s legal, ethical and national security questions remain as Trump takes inaugural flight
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Iran and US widen attacks, raising fears for Gulf shipping and water supplies

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Monday they had struck U.S. military assets across the Middle East after

Iran and US widen attacks, raising fears for Gulf shipping and water supplies
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Russia's Putin meets North Korea's top diplomat in Kremlin

Russia's President Vladimir Putin met North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui an the Kremlin on Sunday, thanking her for help in what Moscow calls the special military

Russia's Putin meets North Korea's top diplomat in Kremlin
Crime|Political|World

Singapore minister resigns over 'interactions with a woman', Prime Minister's Office says

Singapore's Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim has resigned from office over his interactions with a woman, Prime Minister

Singapore minister resigns over 'interactions with a woman', Prime Minister's Office says
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Southeast Asian ministers set to call for opening of Strait of Hormuz in Manila talks

Southeast Asia’s top diplomats will express alarm over renewed hostilities in the Middle East when they gather in the Philippine capital for annual talks

Southeast Asian ministers set to call for opening of Strait of Hormuz in Manila talks
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Trump calls for review related to scientific manual used by judges

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Trump calls for review related to scientific manual used by judges
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Soccer-Boos as Trump and Infantino enter the field for World Cup trophy ceremony

Boos descended from the stands as U.S.

Soccer-Boos as Trump and Infantino enter the field for World Cup trophy ceremony
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Trump says he told Carney that Canada must get wildfires under control

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Trump says he told Carney that Canada must get wildfires under control
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Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins

Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins

Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins
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Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he presents trophy to the winner, Spain

President Donald Trump has presented the World Cup trophy to Spain, the winner of Sunday’s final against Argentina

Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he presents trophy to the winner, Spain
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US Vice President JD Vance announces birth of son

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, welcomed their fourth child, a boy, on Sunday.

US Vice President JD Vance announces birth of son
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Russia unleashes one of the biggest ballistic missile attacks of Ukraine war, Kyiv says

Russia unleashes one of the biggest ballistic missile attacks of Ukraine war, Kyiv says

Russia unleashes one of the biggest ballistic missile attacks of Ukraine war, Kyiv says
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Hungary's PM Magyar to ask chess champion Judit Polgar to become president

Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Sunday that he would ask Judit Polgar, widely regarded as the greatest female chess player of all time, to take up the largely

Hungary's PM Magyar to ask chess champion Judit Polgar to become president
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17 US service members have died in the Iran war, reflecting a conflict fought largely in the air

The U.S. military reports that another service member has been killed in the conflict with Iran, bringing the total to 17

17 US service members have died in the Iran war, reflecting a conflict fought largely in the air
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India bans march on parliament by 'Cockroach' activists, standoff looms

Police in India have denied permission for a march on parliament by supporters of the youth-led "Cockroach"

India bans march on parliament by 'Cockroach' activists, standoff looms
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US renews strikes on Iran after at least two military personnel killed by Iranian attack

The U.S. said it had completed an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after earlier announcing that at least two U.S.

US renews strikes on Iran after at least two military personnel killed by Iranian attack
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ICE officers to wear body cameras during vehicle stops, border czar says

In the wake of multiple fatal shootings involving U.S.

ICE officers to wear body cameras during vehicle stops, border czar says
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Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses

Russia has attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and bombs, killing at least six people

Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses
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Justice Department activates untested court for 'alien terrorist' deportations

The Justice Department has filed a first-ever petition to a secretive and dormant court created 30 years ago to weigh government requests to deport so-called “alien terrorists” from the United States

Justice Department activates untested court for 'alien terrorist' deportations
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AIPAC has spent a record amount on Michigan's Senate primary, the biggest test of its influence yet

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens is benefiting from tens of millions in pro-Israel spending in her race to be the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan

AIPAC has spent a record amount on Michigan's Senate primary, the biggest test of its influence yet
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Mamdani says he’s still looking into arresting Netanyahu if Israeli leader visits New York

Mamdani says he’s still looking into arresting Netanyahu if Israeli leader visits New York

Mamdani says he’s still looking into arresting Netanyahu if Israeli leader visits New York
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Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primary

Rep. Andy Biggs and Rep. David Schweikert are clashing in the Republican primary for Arizona governor

Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primary
Education|Health|Political|World

Indian court declines to order activist Wangchuk’s discharge from state-run hospital

Indian authorities were right to move hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk to a government hospital because he had not

Indian court declines to order activist Wangchuk’s discharge from state-run hospital
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Takeaways from the AP-NORC poll of more than 1,000 Jewish Americans

The Associated Press has surveyed more than 1,000 Jewish adults in the U.S. to better understand their views on Israel’s military actions in Gaza, their opinions of the political parties and their experiences with prejudice

Takeaways from the AP-NORC poll of more than 1,000 Jewish Americans
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Germany's Merz signals possible opportunity for cabinet reshuffle

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday he may now potentially have an opportunity for changes to his cabinet, a statement coming after the resignation of a top

Germany's Merz signals possible opportunity for cabinet reshuffle
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UK's Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies

Britain's next leader, Andy Burnham, will scrap government plans for a digital ID scheme when he takes office, signalling his intention to

UK's Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies
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Chinese company demands compensation from the UK over British Steel nationalization

Jingye Group, the former owner of British Steel, has demanded compensation from the U.K. government for investment losses after the company's nationalization last week

Chinese company demands compensation from the UK over British Steel nationalization
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Lebanon's Aoun to meet Trump at White House, hoping to generate pressure on Israel

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will make his first trip to the White House this week to present a plan to U.S.

Lebanon's Aoun to meet Trump at White House, hoping to generate pressure on Israel
Asia|Political|World

Democratic Taiwan must not become 'China's Taiwan', president says

Taiwan must work together to protect its democracy and not become part of China, President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday, calling on members of

Democratic Taiwan must not become 'China's Taiwan', president says
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Former China Development Bank president is under anti-corruption probe

China's top anti-graft watchdog has announced an investigation into a former president of China Development Bank

Former China Development Bank president is under anti-corruption probe
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Cuban artist and dissident exiled from country after 5 years in prison arrives in US

A famous Cuban dissident artist, Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, arrived in Miami on Saturday after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he leave his country

Cuban artist and dissident exiled from country after 5 years in prison arrives in US
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US military launches new airstrikes to 'swiftly punish' Iran for deaths of US troops

The U.S. military says it has carried out new airstrikes against Iran to “swiftly punish” the country’s Revolutionary Guard for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members, left one more missing and four requiring hospitalization

US military launches new airstrikes to 'swiftly punish' Iran for deaths of US troops
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DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin issues stark warning to state elections officials

CNN Senior White House Reporter Kevin Liptak joins CNN News Central.

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin issues stark warning to state elections officials
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Data center opponents stage 142 protests across 42 US states

Opponents of the rapid buildout of data centers held 142 protests across 42 states on Saturday in the first nationwide effort to channel

Data center opponents stage 142 protests across 42 US states
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Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military's response to quakes, sources say

Delayed orders from senior military commanders, a lack of basic equipment and overall confusion were among the issues that hindered the deployment of Venezuelan troops in the

Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military's response to quakes, sources say
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ICE officer connected to fatal Maine shooting suffered 2021 head injury, which he said had left him with ‘cognitive deficits’

ICE officer connected to fatal Maine shooting suffered 2021 head injury, which he said had left him with ‘cognitive deficits’

ICE officer connected to fatal Maine shooting suffered 2021 head injury, which he said had left him with ‘cognitive deficits’
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Prominent Cuban dissident arrives in US after release

Prominent Cuban dissident arrives in US after release

Prominent Cuban dissident arrives in US after release
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say

Israeli strikes in Gaza City have killed at least nine Palestinians, including three children, according to hospital officials

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say
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US says two military personnel killed by Iranian attack in Jordan

The U.S. military said on Saturday two of its personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing after an

US says two military personnel killed by Iranian attack in Jordan
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Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’

Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’

Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’
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Iran's Supreme Leader says US breaches show Trump's signature is 'worthless'

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a written statement on Saturday that repeated U.S. breaches of a memorandum of understanding signed by the presidents of Iran and the

Iran's Supreme Leader says US breaches show Trump's signature is 'worthless'
Europe|Political|World

Hungary's president signs law change ending his term in office

Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok has signed a constitutional amendment passed by Prime Minister Peter Magyar's ruling Tisza party that ends his term as

Hungary's president signs law change ending his term in office
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Trump administration to fund Maga-aligned projects in Europe as he reorders US aid, FT reports

The Trump administration is preparing to unveil a series of grants in Europe and beyond to support Maga-aligned initiatives in pursuance of a dramatic overhaul of U.S. foreign aid

Trump administration to fund Maga-aligned projects in Europe as he reorders US aid, FT reports
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David Crowley reenters battleground Wisconsin’s Democratic governor primary with Gov. Evers’ backing

David Crowley has reentered Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor, two weeks after suspending his campaign

David Crowley reenters battleground Wisconsin’s Democratic governor primary with Gov. Evers’ backing
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US Representative Ralph Norman to run for Senate in South Carolina following Lindsey Graham's death

U.S. Representative Ralph Norman, a South Carolina Republican, plans to run for the U.S.

US Representative Ralph Norman to run for Senate in South Carolina following Lindsey Graham's death
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Senior Merz ally resigns after coming under pressure in Germany over surrogate baby

Jens Spahn, a senior member of Germany's ruling conservatives, resigned on Saturday after having a baby born to a surrogate mother in the United States, a move at odds with

Senior Merz ally resigns after coming under pressure in Germany over surrogate baby
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Sen. Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on Trump

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff has attracted national attention and praise from across the political left with his sweeping indictments of President Donald Trump

Sen. Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on Trump
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Par for the course: Trump forging ahead with DC golf course makeover without input from oversight agencies

Par for the course: Trump forging ahead with DC golf course makeover without input from oversight agencies

Par for the course: Trump forging ahead with DC golf course makeover without input from oversight agencies
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Nuclear deal that would permit uranium enrichment by Saudi Arabia in limbo awaiting Trump admin sign-off

Nuclear deal that would permit uranium enrichment by Saudi Arabia in limbo awaiting Trump admin sign-off

Nuclear deal that would permit uranium enrichment by Saudi Arabia in limbo awaiting Trump admin sign-off