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Trump Criticizes Supreme Court Over Tariffs in Late-Night Social Media Post

Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court over tariffs, suggested the US might leave the Strait of Hormuz, and faced backlash amid ongoing Middle East tensions and the DHS shutdown.

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Donald Trump waves to the media as he walks on the White House lawn

Court Hears Debate Over Affection in WhatsApp Messages Between Natalie McNally and Stephen McCullagh

In court, a police officer noted a lack of affection in WhatsApp messages between Natalie McNally and Stephen McCullagh, who denies murdering her. Defence highlighted numerous loving exchanges, including declarations of love and pregnancy news.

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Pacemaker Natalie McNally. She has long blonde hair and is wearing a long khaki coat and standing on a beach.

Kenya Says Russia Will Stop Recruiting Kenyan Nationals for Ukraine Conflict

Kenya's foreign minister says Russia has agreed to stop recruiting Kenyan nationals to fight in Ukraine. Over 1,000 Kenyans were reportedly recruited, with some deceived by false job promises. Efforts are underway to repatriate and support affected citizens.

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Paedophile Nathan Bennett Jailed 24 Years for Abuse at Bristol Nursery

Nathan Bennett, a paedophile who abused five children at a Bristol nursery, was sentenced to 24 years. Judge Hart called him 'evil' and highlighted the extreme vulnerability of the victims. Families and the nursery group responded to the case and its safeguarding implications.

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Journalist: IRA Members Found Gerry Adams' Denials 'Insufferably Hypocritical'

Investigative journalist John Ware testified that IRA members found Gerry Adams' denials of IRA membership "insufferably hypocritical" during a civil case over 1970s-90s bombings.

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Heating Oil Price Surge Strains Finances in South-West England

Heating oil prices in south-west England have more than doubled due to the Iran conflict, pressuring rural households. The government pledges £53m aid for vulnerable families amid rising costs.

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BBC An anonymous man wearing navy blue overalls, green rubber gloves and a yellow high-vis jacket unscrews the cap of an outdoor green heating oil tank.

Starmer Announces £17m Aid for NI Heating Oil Costs Amid Rising Prices

The UK government announced a £17m support package for Northern Ireland to assist low-income households with rising heating oil costs amid global price surges. Officials express concerns over funding adequacy and call for swift, targeted action.

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Iran Targets UAE's Fujairah Port and Dubai Airport in Drone Attacks

Iran has launched drone attacks on the UAE's Fujairah port and Dubai airport, targeting key oil infrastructure and disrupting flights amid ongoing regional tensions.

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Reuters Smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses

Stormont Minister and Committee Chair Clash Over £81m Energy Bill Support

Stormont's economy minister and committee chair clashed over the handling of £81m UK funding to reduce energy bills amid accusations of delay and misinformation.

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UK Collaborates with Allies on Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

PM Sir Keir Starmer confirms UK is working with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and oil price surges. Discussions include diplomatic and military options, with £53m support announced for vulnerable households affected by heating oil costs.

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Three Arrested in Coventry After Man Found Dead in Wheelie Bin

Three people, including a man and woman in their 40s and a man in his 20s, were arrested overnight in Blackpool on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in a wheelie bin in Coventry. Police continue inquiries to identify the deceased and determine the cause of death.

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Serial Rapist Jailed for 14 Years for Attacks on Vulnerable Women in Dundee

Alexander Steven, 52, was jailed for 14 years for raping five vulnerable women in Dundee between 2020 and 2022. He targeted overseas sex workers, using weapons to threaten them and was placed on the sex offenders register for life.

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