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Trump details landmark UK trade deal amid tariff war
US President Donald Trump has announced a trade deal with the UK, his first since imposing sweeping tariffs. See what has been decided.
‘Worst nightmare’: Victoria’s fears Beckham rift ‘beyond repair’
Victoria Beckham is reportedly having “sleepless night” over son Brooklyn’s estrangement from his family with insiders suggesting the situation could be irreparable.
Cops make urgent plea in Maddie McCann case amid chilling doco
German police have made an appeal to their British counterparts over the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case after a new documentary revealed shocking new details.
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‘Terminated’: Donald Trump reacts to senior ISIS leader killed
Iraqi security forces have killed a senior Islamic State group leader responsible for foreign operations, with US President Donald Trump saying his “miserable life was terminated”.
Italian tourist hotspots hit by floods and landslides
Torrential rain in northern Italy has led to flooding and landslides and prompted authorities to order mass evacuations in areas of the tourist hotspot. See the pictures.
Trump urges Putin to spare Ukrainian troops after ‘productive talks’
Donald Trump has implored Vladimir Putin to avoid a “horrible massacre” of Ukrainian troops as a bombshell report claimed Russia viewed the US President as weak and easy to manipulate.
Trump says NATO ‘stepping up’; video shows troop wipe-out
Donald Trump has held a meeting with NATO’s chief after Vladimir Putin flagged “serious issues” with the Ukraine truce proposal and footage showed North Korean troops wiped out.
Soccer fan William lets rip on wild night out
An ecstatic Prince William was a rollercoaster of emotions as he cheered on his beloved soccer team during a surprise visit. See the photos.
Putin bombs Zelensky’s hometown after Kyiv agrees to ceasefire
Vladimir Putin has yet to formally respond to Ukraine’s ceasefire proposal. Instead, he launched a blistering missile attack on Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown.
Charles reveals he’s a Kylie fan, William beams at radiant Kate
Australia was front and centre on Commonwealth Day with the King reflecting on his tour of Oz and naming a Kylie Minogue hit his favourite song. But a smitten William had eyes only for Kate.
Zelensky ‘apologised’ to Trump ahead of peace talks
Volodymyr Zelensky is said to have apologised to Donald Trump over their now infamous White House clash, as the Ukrainian President arrived in Saudi Arabia for truce talks.
Pope shows ‘good response’ to treatment
Pope Francis has issued thanks for the “miracle of tenderness” during his more than three-week battle with pneumonia in hospital.
Roseanne star injured while filming Tom Cruise movie
Production has been halted on the London set of Tom Cruise’s latest movie after beloved actor John Goodman was hurt in a shock incident.
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