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51 m. ago Marco Rubio announces cancellation of most USAid programs – live

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HM Coastguard say a rescue helicopter, multiple lifeboats and a fixed wing aircraft have been deployed after MV Solong collides into Stena Immaculate

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1 hour ago Coastguard providing emergency response after collision between oil tanker and cargo vessel in North Sea – live

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President’s remarks follow turbulent week as markets rattled by series of aggressive tariff announcements and immediate walkbacks

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1 hour ago Oil tanker crash in North Sea LIVE: Stena Immaculate on fire after being hit by cargo vessel

An ongoing emergency incident is underway.

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