13 h. ago Chinese fighter jet comes within 200ft of Philippine plane in mid

This is the moment a Chinese fighter jet appears to intercept a Philippine Coast Guard aircraft carrying journalists during a patrol near Scarborough Shoal.

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17 h. ago Lammy refers himself to watchdog after fishing illegally with JD Vance

Foreign secretary reports ‘oversight’ to Environment Agency after failing to acquire necessary rod licence David Lammy has referred himself to the environment watchdog after going fishing with JD Vance without the required licence during the US vice-president’s trip to the UK.The foreign secretary hosted Vance and his family at Chevening House in Kent last week, where the pair fished from the property’s private lake. Anglers aged 13 and over must hold a rod licence to fish for freshwater species such as carp in England and Wales. Lammy failed to land a catch, but “all of my kids did”, Vance said. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Keir Starmer and European leaders scramble to halt Donald Trump handing parts of Ukraine to Russia's Vladimir Putin at Alaska summit

The Prime Minister will join a call at lunchtime with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky , France 's Emmanuel Macron and Germany 's Friedrich Merz.

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30 h. ago Karoline Leavitt scrambles to fix Donald Trump's huge blunder as dementia rumors swirl

During a press briefing Monday afternoon, Donald Trump claimed that he would be travelling to Russia to meet Putin

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33 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson blasts JD Vance for wrecking his Amazon filming

Jeremy Clarkson has joined the revolt against JD Vance's trip to the Cotswolds by blasting the US Vice President for wrecking his Amazon filming.

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33 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson blasts JD Vance and his UK visit for wrecking his Amazon filming

Jeremy Clarkson has joined the revolt against JD Vance's trip to the Cotswolds by blasting the US Vice President for wrecking his Amazon filming.

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38 h. ago JD Vance told 'go home' at UK protest by angry locals as they eat cake with his face on it

EXCLUSIVE: Daily Star reporter Claudia Trotman took a trip to where US Vice President JD Vance is holidaying in the UK and chatted to several angry local people

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3 d. ago UK fighter jet forced to make emergency landing in foreign country

One of the Royal Navy's F-35B Lightning II fighter jets has been forced to make an emergency landing in Japan, the second time the advanced aircraft has had to land on foreign soil

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4 d. ago Trump reportedly considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug

President told people at a fundraiser last month he was considering changing marijuana’s Schedule I classificationDonald Trump is considering reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.At a $1m-a-plate fundraiser at his New Jersey golf club earlier this month, Trump told attendees he was interested in making such a change, the people, who declined to be named, told the newspaper. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Trump orders increased federal law enforcement in Washington DC to combat crime

Move comes amid president’s suggestions that his administration could fully take over running the cityUS vice-president JD Vance kicks off a trip in the United Kingdom with a meeting with British foreign secretary David Lammy on Friday that will bring renewed scrutiny of Vance’s sharp criticism of Britain and its governing Labour party.Vance, his wife, Usha, and their three young children are expected to land in London at the start of a trip that includes staying with Lammy at Chevening, the country residence used by the foreign minister, Reuters reported.Vice-president JD Vance kicks off a trip in the United Kingdom with a meeting with British foreign secretary David Lammy on Friday that will bring renewed scrutiny of Vance’s sharp criticism of Britain and its governing Labour party. Vance, his wife, Usha, and their three young children are expected to land in London at the start of a trip that includes staying with Lammy at Chevening, the country residence used by the foreign mini...

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6 d. ago Ohio river's level raised to accommodate Vice President JD Vance's birthday kayaking trip

Vice President JD Vance’s security detail had an Ohio river’s water level raised last week to accommodate a kayaking trip he took with his family for his 41st birthday

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6 d. ago More than 60 countries scramble to respond to Trump’s latest tariffs

Industry representatives warn of job losses and say decision could be ‘nail in the coffin’ for those exporting to the USSee the full list of Trump tariff ratesMore than 60 countries around the world are scrambling to respond to the latest wave of US tariffs announced by Donald Trump which came into force on Thursday.Industry representatives in rich and poor countries warned of job losses as the tariffs upended a decades-old world trading system with rates ranging from 10% to 39%, 40% and 41% for Switzerland, Brazil and Syria. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago More than 3,000 Boeing workers who build fighter jets go on strike

Boeing said they were ‘disappointed’ by their employees' decision

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1 week ago US Boeing defense workers go on strike after rejecting latest offer

More than 3,200 union machinists around St Louis launch strike action as they seek new contractMore than 3,200 unionized workers who assemble Boeing’s fighter jets in the St Louis area have gone on strike after rejecting Boeing’s latest offer on Sunday.Boeing Defense said it was ready for Monday’s work stoppage and would implement a contingency plan that used non-labor workers. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Fighter jets scrambled to Trump's New Jersey golf course as president's trip interrupted by SEVEN rogue aircraft

Fighter jets were scrambled to President Donald Trump 's New Jersey golf course on Sunday when a rogue aircraft breached the temporary flight restriction zone.

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1 week ago Trump officials scramble to justify firing of economic statistician – as critics say ‘scary’ move is a sign of ‘authoritiarianism’

Trump’s allies defend firing of ‘propaganda’ author, but won’t echo president’s claims numbers were cooked by Biden appointee

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1 week ago US Boeing defense workers slated to strike after rejecting latest offer

Over 3,200 union machinists around St Louis expected to strike at midnight on Monday as they seek new contractMore than 3,200 unionized workers who assemble Boeing’s fighter jets in the St Louis area rejected Boeing’s latest offer on Sunday and will strike at midnight on Monday, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union said.“IAM District 837 members ... deserve a contract that reflects their skill, dedication, and the critical role they play in our nation’s defense,” the union’s business representative, Tom Boelling, said. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago At least one dead after fighter jet crashes into Bangladesh college campus

Training jet crashed onto campus where hundreds of students were present at the time

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3 w. ago NATO scrambles fighter jets after Putin launches attack with nuclear bombers

Members of the international alliance were forced to deploy fighters for the second time in three days following the explosive attack on Ukraine carried out with nuclear bombers

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3 w. ago Inside JD Vance's secret visit to media mogul Rupert Murdoch's ranch

Vice President JD Vance made a brief trip to Rupert Murdoch's $280 million Montana ranch and spoke with with the 94-year-old media mogul, his son and a group of media executives.

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