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The decades-old exemption that lets Trump reconstruct the White House

The decades-old exemption that lets Trump reconstruct the White House

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to demolish the entire existing structure of the East Wing of the White House to build a new ballroom. This decision comes despite prior claims that the new construction would not interfere with the current building. The proposed demolition has drawn significant criticism from Democrats and conservation organizations,

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Israel maintaining control deeper inside Gaza than expected, new boundary markers suggest

Israel maintaining control deeper inside Gaza than expected, new boundary markers suggest

The Israeli military appears to have established a deeper control over Gaza than stipulated in the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, according to an analysis by BBC Verify. The agreement’s initial phase indicated that Israel would retreat to a designated boundary, depicted by a yellow line in military maps. Recent videos and satellite imagery suggest that

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Rubio warns against West Bank annexation after Israel's parliament advances move

Rubio warns against West Bank annexation after Israel’s parliament advances move

The U.S. Secretary of State has stated that a recent move by Israel’s parliament to consider annexing parts of the occupied West Bank could jeopardize American efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Marco Rubio expressed concerns about the potential implications for U.S. support during his visit to Israel, aimed at reinforcing a fragile

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EU set to endorse deal to turn frozen Russian assets into support for Ukraine

EU set to endorse deal to turn frozen Russian assets into support for Ukraine

European leaders are set to discuss plans to utilize frozen Russian assets for Ukrainian support at a Brussels meeting on Thursday. The proposed “reparations loan,” valued at approximately €140 billion (£121 billion), would involve releasing frozen Russian state assets held by Euroclear, a Belgian financial institution. This initiative has faced delays due to legal complexities

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France backing away from pledge to intercept migrant boats, sources tell BBC

France backing away from pledge to intercept migrant boats, sources tell BBC

France is reportedly reconsidering its commitment to more assertive measures against small boat crossings in the English Channel. Sources indicate that political instability within the country may be influencing this shift. As a result, the UK government’s efforts to address the issue may be adversely affected. Currently, overcrowded inflatable boats continue to depart from a

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