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Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan faces federal obstruction charges after allegedly aiding an immigrant’s escape from ICE agents, escalating Donald Trump’s clash with local officials over immigration enforcement. (Lee Matz/Milwaukee Independent via AP)

US judge charged, obstructing ICE arrest in Trump crackdown

Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan faces federal obstruction charges after allegedly aiding an immigrant’s escape from ICE agents, escalating Donald Trump’s clash with local officials over immigration enforcement.

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President Donald Trump signing an executive order that could eventually open up international waters to deep sea miners.

Concern as Trump moves to open up deep-sea mining

Donald Trump has destabilised a global effort to limit mining in the deep sea, signing an executive order that could eventually open up international waters to excavation firms the US unilaterally deems worthy.

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Sabrina Carpenter’s hit Espresso is the kind of catchy, pop hit that ends up stuck in listeners’ heads.

Why catchy songs get stuck in your head (and how to stop it)

Whether it’s Espresso, Satisfaction or Baby Shark, boffins have now worked out how earworms get into your brain - and how to get them out.

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Marco Rubio announces sweeping reorganisation of the US State Department.

‘Will be removed’: Rubio rushes State Department shake up

In a sweeping move aimed at slashing government bureaucracy, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has unveiled a dramatic overhaul of the State Department.

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The Trump Administration has been engaged in a concerted effort to undo initiatives aimed at holding Russia and its leaders and allies accountable for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

Trump Administration retreats on Russia war crimes

The Trump Administration has been pushing to undo initiatives aimed at holding Russia and its leaders and allies accountable for alleged war crimes.

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The body of Pope Francis lies in state at the Basilica St Peter on April 23, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican.

Pope’s farewell begins as Vatican prepares for thousands

Pope Francis’s global goodbye: Here is everything you need to know about the carefully choreographed proceeding, secret rituals, world leaders, and the silent search for the next Pope.

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The Department of Health and Human Services said it aims to work with the industry to eliminate six synthetic dyes.

‘Every ingredient and additive’: RFK Jr wages war on US food

The way Americans eat could be set for its biggest shake-up of all time as the United States’ top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. eyes a battle with some of the country's most popular products.

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Global leaders are preparing to travel to Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral.

Who is attending Pope Francis’s funeral?

Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday, including many world leaders, Catholic officials and mourners from around the world.

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Thin may be in, but being built is better.

Science weighs in on fit versus fat debate to live longer

THE WASHINGTON POST: Being in shape is far more crucial than being slim, a study into aerobic fitness, body mass index and longevity has shown

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Francis speaks to a joint meeting of Congress in the House chamber in Washington on Sept. 24, 2015. Behind him sit Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker John A. Boehner (R-Ohio), who are Catholic. MUST CREDIT: Melina Mara/The Washington Post

Pope Francis and the moments that defined a pontiff

During his 12 years as Pontiff, Pope Francis was renowned for bold stances on issues as varied as climate change, LGBTQ+ rights and global conflicts. Here are the most memorable moments of his career.

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Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa arrives at the Church of the Nativity on Christmas Eve 2023.

There’s no clear front-runner in the race for the next pope

Ahead of the conclave to select the next pope, names circulating include cardinals Bo of Myanmar, Tagle of the Philippines and Italians Pizzaballa and Parolin.

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Cardinals queue in line to place their hands on the Gospel to "promise pledge and swear" to keep the oath of secrecy before taking their seats for the conclave in 2013.

Tolling bells, conclave smoke: What happens when a pope dies

Pope Francis laid out guidelines for a simplified funeral before a conclave convenes at the Sistine Chapel to select his successor. This is what you are about to see take place.

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Pope Francis’s final hours stood testament to living as he preached.

How Pope Francis spent the final hours of his life

Living as he preached, Pope Francis worked through to the end. Francis had never been a pope content in isolation. Declining rest, this is how the pope spent his final days and hours.

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Details have emerged of a private Vatican meeting between JD Vance and Pope Francis just before the pontiff’s death, amid their public policy clashes.

JD Vance’s secret Vatican meeting with Pope Francis

Details have emerged of a private Vatican meeting between JD Vance and Pope Francis just before the pontiff’s death, amid their public policy clashes.

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Jeannie Rice, who turned 77 on April 14, has broken many world women’s age group records. MUST CREDIT: Loughborough University

Scientists study 77-year-old who is as fit as a 25-year-old

THE WASHINGTON POST: Most runners see substantial performance losses after they turn 70. Not Jeannie Rice, who just turned 77.

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