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Trump and officials 'likely' targets of press dinner shooting suspect, authorities believe

The suspect is expected to be charged with assault of a federal officer and using a firearm during a crime of violence, officials have said....

| Mon, 27 Ap

Suspected gunman identified as 31-year-old Californian

The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California....

| Mon, 27 Ap

King's visit to 'revitalise' relationship with US, says UK ambassador

The UK's ambassador to the US welcomes the state visit, at a difficult time for UK and US relations....

| Mon, 27 Ap

UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court

One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye...

| Sun, 26 Ap

Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon amid ongoing ceasefire

The US announced three days ago that the ceasefire was extended by three weeks after talks....

| Sun, 26 Ap

Arson arrest after fire at packed-out LGBT+ club

An eyewitness says "thousands" of people were evacuated from the club....

| Sun, 26 Ap

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