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• Trump says repairs to algae-plagued Reflecting Pool will begin immediately

  22-06-2026 02:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint and algae. Trump claims vandals are partly to blame.
  
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• Who is David B. Wheeler? American Muckrakers boss reacts as Lauren Boebert rejects his ethics ...

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  Rep. Lauren Boebert is...
  
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• Waltz delivers blunt warning to nations defying Iran sanctions, touts Greenland deal

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK: President Donald Trump will return to the United Nations this week seeking greater international cooperation in confronting Iran, even as his administration...
  
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• Video: Kuwait seizes 70,000 Captagon pills, arrests 2 in joint operation with Iraq

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  Tens of thousands of Captagon pills were seized in Kuwait, authorities announced on Sunday, September 20, thanks to a joint operation between the Gulf country and Iraq. Kuwait's Ministry of Interior said the successful operation resulted in the arrest of an Iraqi national and an illegal resident in Kuwait in the Kabd area. The two suspects were found in possession of the 70,000 confiscated Captagon pills. When confronted with evidence, it...
  
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• U.S. not to launch "offensive strikes" on Houthis amid Yemen tensions: CNN

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. military will not launch "offensive strikes" against Yemen's Houthi group, CNN reported on Sunday, citing a U.S. official. U.S. military support has so far been limited to providing Saudi Arabia with intelligence and targeting data for its...
  
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• US Military Strike Kills 4 on Suspected Drug-Trafficking Vessel

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  United States military forces killed four people in a strike on a vessel suspected of transporting illegal drugs in the Caribbean on...
  
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• Trump to use Washington triumphal arch as military complex with snipers, drones

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  US President Donald Trump said on Sunday the triumphal arch he plans to build near Arlington National Cemetery in Washington would double as a "military complex" housing drones and snipers, as well as storing large quantities of ammunition. The president cited national security concerns for the move, echoing the...
  
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• Top US, China Trade Negotiators Meet in New York Ahead of Trump–Xi Summit

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is meeting with his Chinese counterpart, He Lifeng, Sunday to discuss trade and economic...
  
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• Stabbing at Liverpool gay bar injures three

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  Three men were taken to hospital after being stabbed outside a long-running LGBT+ bar in Liverpool city...
  
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• South Asia roundup: Nepal deaths mount, Pakistan detains Imran Khan's sister

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  South Asia roundup: Nepal deaths mount, Pakistan detains Imran Khan's sister ......
  
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• Social Security tax increase could cost workers $3,000 a year: What other options could prevent ...

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
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• Russia election ends under Kremlin shadow amid record Ukrainian drone attacks

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  Russia election ends under Kremlin shadow amid record Ukrainian drone attacks ......
  
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• Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan gets medical check-up in jail amid health concerns

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan underwent a medical check-up amid anxiety surrounding his physical wellbeing, according to a media report on Sunday. Khan, aged 73, has remained incarcerated since 2023 following his conviction in a corruption matter, currently residing within the high-security Adiala Jail located in Rawalpindi. While...
  
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• Moscow’s voting system under large cyberattacks, says official

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  Moscow’s electronic voting system for the 9th convocation of the State Duma or Russia’s lower house of the parliament came under...
  
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• Italy to ban burqas, niqab in schools, limit foreign students per class: Meloni

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  Italy is preparing to ban face coverings in schools and to cap the number of foreign students per class, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday as she played up her right-wing credentials at a youth event organised by her party. Italy is among the European countries most exposed to migrant arrivals because of its...
  
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• France turns to cheaper fuel alternative as petrol prices rise

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  France turns to cheaper fuel alternative as petrol prices rise With the prices of fuel continuously escalating, more and more drivers have been switching to other petrol alternatives in France. A latest update reveals that people are using bioethanol for fuel alternative as it is cheaper to produce and currently costs around 95 cents per liter. With traditional petrol and diesel consistently...
  
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• Extended interview: Charles Spencer on Princess Diana

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  In his first interview about his new book, "Swan Song:...
  
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• Electric Mercedes motorhome targets 621-mile range

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  If you think you've seen some wild RVs, this one may reset the scale. Professional truck driver and content creator Tobias Wagner, better known online as...
  
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• China was once Trump's target. Now he's turning on the charm for Xi

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  China was once Trump's target. Now he's turning on the charm for Xi ......
  
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• Charles Spencer's striking claims about the royal fallout following Princess Diana's death

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  In his first interview about his new book, "Swan Song: Diana,...
  
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• Charles Spencer on the royal fallout following Princess Diana's death

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  In his first interview about his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," Charles Spencer talks about his attempt to set down what he calls the definitive story of Princess Diana. ......
  
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• Beyond the US-China tug-of-war: Why Malaysia is setting its sights on India’s BrahMos missiles

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced his country’s interest in the BrahMos system following his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. ......
  
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• At least 9 killed in separate attacks in central Nigeria

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  ABUJA, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- At least nine people were killed in separate attacks by unidentified gunmen in several local communities in Nigeria's central Plateau State, local media reported Sunday. The attacks have heightened tensions in Barkin Ladi, Riyom and neighboring communities, after gunmen carried out attacks between Saturday night and...
  
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• AAD 2026 concludes in South Africa, highlighting aerospace, defence cooperation

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- The 13th edition of Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition concluded on Sunday in Pretoria, South Africa's administrative capital, highlighting technological innovation, industrial development and international cooperation in the aerospace and defence sectors. The five-day event was held at Air Force Base Waterkloof under the...
  
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• 2,000 Drones Target Moscow, Wildberries Hubs Struck, Energy Facilities Hit

  20-09-2026 17:33 via article.wn.com
  2,000 Drones Target Moscow, Wildberries Hubs Struck, Energy Facilities Hit ......
  
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• Trump says proposed triumphal arch near White House would house drones, snipers

  20-09-2026 17:06 via article.wn.com
  U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday the triumphal arch he plans to build near Arlington National Cemetery in Washington would double as a "military complex" housing drones and snipers, as well as storing large quantities of ammunition. ......
  
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• Trump: My triumphal arch will be ‘top-grade military complex’

  20-09-2026 17:06 via article.wn.com
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• Trump claims triumphal arch will serve as a ‘top grade military complex’ to store weapons

  20-09-2026 17:06 via article.wn.com
  US president on Truth Social claims his new plan for the 250ft arch comes at the ‘strong request’ of the US military...
  
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• Trump arch to serve as 'military complex' housing drones and snipers

  20-09-2026 17:06 via article.wn.com
  The US president says his announcement comes at the "strong request" of the military, though the project has not yet been approved. ......
  
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• Pedal-car racing and bowling for trams: photos of the weekend

  20-09-2026 17:06 via article.wn.com
  The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world ......
  
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