65 m. ago National Guard descends on streets of Washington DC after Trump vows to 'rescue capital from bloodshed'

Troops with the National Guard arrived into the capital late on Tuesday night in a bid by the White House to curb violent crime.

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67 m. ago JD Vance strikes up unlikely friendship with The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner

JD Vance was told he was "not welcome" in the Cotswolds by a group of protesters who had gathered to wave signs, banners and placards in anger at the US politician's visit

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1 hour ago National guard begins deploying on DC streets after Trump police takeover

Officials say troops to start appearing in nation’s capital on Tuesday night as president’s move widely condemnedUS politics live – latest updatesThe Washington DC national guard will begin deploying on the city’s streets on Tuesday night, a day after Donald Trump ordered their arrival and took control of the city’s police force, calling Washington DC a “lawless” city, despite official crime statistics saying otherwise, a White House official confirmed.The national guard is expected to “begin being on the streets starting tonight”. Defense officials said a small number of the roughly 800 guard members planned for the mission had already been mobilized by Tuesday afternoon, with more expected to arrive in the coming days. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Amber heat alert as fourth summer heatwave pushes temperatures towards 34C

Parts of England are set for another day of sweltering sunshine after highs of 33.4C on Tuesday.

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4 h. ago National Guard rehearsed show of force against immigration raid protesters, general testifies

A general has testified that National Guard troops repeatedly rehearsed their role in an operation at a Los Angeles park intended as a show of force against people protesting immigration raids

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4 h. ago Trump live updates: National Guard expected to be deployed in Washington, D.C. amid president’s federal takeover

Press secretary says 850 officers and agents were ‘surged’ across capital on Monday night, making 23 arrests

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5 h. ago Sydney Airport in lockdown after gun incident involving police

The person was arrested, and no injuries were reported, however it has been confirmed that the crew rooms are temporarily locked down while the incident continues.

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5 h. ago Sydney Airport locked down after person 'tries to grab gun from police officer'

The person was arrested, and no injuries were reported, however it has been confirmed that the crew rooms are temporarily locked down while the incident continues.

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5 h. ago Moment tourist is chased and trampled by charging elephant 'after trying to take a selfie'

Footage shows the huge animal charging after the man as he flees for his life in southwest India on Sunday.

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5 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova 'rushed to hospital after horror fall during rehearsals'

The star was training in north London when she was left in agony after injuring her back, with crew forced to phone an ambulance.

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5 h. ago Macron admits France's repressive violence in Cameroon's war for independence

French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged that France waged a war marked by "repressive violence" in Cameroon before and after its independence in 1960

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6 h. ago White House says 23 arrested after hundreds of federal officers deploy to DC

Trump deployed national guard troops after taking control of DC police, sparking fears of similar moves elsewhereUS politics live – latest updatesAbout 850 officers and agents took part in a “massive law enforcement surge” across Washington DC on Monday night and made nearly two dozen arrests, the White House has said.The show of force came after Donald Trump announced that he was sending the national guard into the capital and putting city police under federal control, even though the violent crime rate is at a 30-year low. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Gianluigi Donnarumma 'disappointed and disheartened' as immediate reaction to PSG admission revealed

The goalkeeper’s time in France looks set to be coming to an end

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7 h. ago Met Office says another heatwave will hit Wales this weekend

The heat is returning this weekend and it will not be the last of it

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7 h. ago After D.C., Trump wants to ‘takeover’ New York and Chicago. Can he?

Rules governing deployments of National Guard in states will restrict troops’ ability to conduct law enforcement in most jurisdictions, John Bowden writes

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8 h. ago Paris Hilton and Her 2 Kids Debut Cutesie Crew Flight Jackets (Excusive)

Paris Hilton and Her 2 Kids Debut Cutesie Crew Flight Jackets (Excusive)  People.com

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8 h. ago Meghan Markle announces With Love, Meghan season two return date

Season Two of the Netflix cooking show will feature Tan France and Chrissy Teigen as guests

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8 h. ago World War 3 fears as Chinese warships smash into each other in disputed waters

China suffered a major embarassment after footage confirmed reports that one of its warships had crashed into its own coast guard vessel while in pursuit of some Philipino fisherman

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8 h. ago Guests and release date revealed for second season of Meghan’s lifestyle show

With Love, Meghan will air on Netflix in two weeks’ time and include celebrity appearances by Chrissy Teigen and Tan France.

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9 h. ago Trump live: White House promises to make DC the safest city in the world as the National Guard arrives

The president has placed the DC Metropolitan Police Department under direct federal control – but is already facing a backlash

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