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US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expect to sign deals. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Staff Writers

Trump rolls out red carpet for Saudi Crown Prince

US President Donald Trump has welcomed the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to the White House.

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Pediatricians and dentists consider fluoride supplements to be a critical tool for combating cavities, especially for children who live in areas without fluoridated water, as roughly 40 percent of the U.S. population does. (Jordan Bohannon/The New York Times) — FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY SCI FDA FLUORIDE BY BLUM FOR NOV. 17, 2025. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. —
Health
The New York Times

Why doctors are worried about the US’ latest fluoride move

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Over recent months, scepticism around fluoride has intensified. The people who will suffer most are children who are ‘the most vulnerable of the vulnerable’.

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FILE — An image of Jeffrey Epstein is seen stuck in a bench during a No Kings Day protest in Houston, June 14, 2025. (Ariana Gomez/The New York Times)
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The New York Times

The MAGA crackup might finally be here

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Even if the Epstein files never come out, it’s increasingly clear that the MAGA coalition is fragmenting.

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Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan has scored a major win with the UN Security Council but Hamas and Israel have expressed reservations.
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The Washington Post

Trump’s Gaza peace plan approved by UN Security Council

The US is pushing the UN Security Council to support and enshrine Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan. But Israel, Hamas, Russia and others have objections.

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President Donald Trump says "I don't rule out anything" when it comes to Venezuela. (AP PHOTO)
US Politics
Andrea Shalal and Steve Holland and Gram Slattery

US troop buildup as Trump stares down Venezuela

Donald Trump has flagged he's willing to dramatically escalate his administration's confrontation with Venezuela, amid a US military escalation in the Caribbean.

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Donald Trump says he plans to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, despite concerns from national security officials.
US Politics
The New York Times

Trump to sell fighter jets to Saudi despite China warning

THE NEW YORK TIMES: US President Donald Trump has revealed his plans to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia, despite grave concerns from national security officials.

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Donald Trump is backing the push to release files on Jeffrey Epstein.
US Politics
The Washington Post

Trump reverses stance as Epstein files fight explodes

Donald Trump is backing a push to release Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein after weeks of resistance, setting up a contentious House vote.

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Pope Leo has raised concerns about the Trump administration's crackdown on migrants.
Opinion
The New York Times

Pope Leo doesn’t want to be the anti-Trump, but he is.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: American Catholics are true swing voters. A majority voted for Trump in 2024, but a majority disapprove of him now.

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Donald Trump has told Republicans to vote to release all the Epstein files.
US Politics
Max Corstorphan

‘Release the Epstein files’: Trump issues shock demand

‘We have nothing to hide, and it’s time to move on.’

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Virignia Giuffre (centre), Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (left) and Ghislaine Maxwell (right) in 2001.
Royals
Max Corstorphan

Royal Epstein ‘massage’ bombshell: ‘Andrew in my house’

A leaked email from convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell to Jeffrey Epstein references a massage, with Andrew at a London home.

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From left, US lawmakers Marjorie Taylor Greene, Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna have been pushing to compel the Justice Department to release all the files it has on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
World
The Washington Post

Despite Trump’s ire, House gains support on Epstein vote

Lawmakers pushing for the release of more files are planning a news conference at the Capitol on Tuesday alongside victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has apologised to US President Donald Trump after being called a ‘traitor’ over the Epstein files
The New York Times
The New York Times

‘Traitor’ apologises, extends olive branch to Trump

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Republican Representative Majorie Taylor Green says she’s sorry for taking part in ‘toxic politics’.

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Donald Trump’s name featured in emails released by the Democrats.
US Politics
The New York Times

The outstanding question about Trump and Epstein

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The Democrats, with an eye to hammering Donald Trump, have released redacted Epstein emails in which the President’s name featured prominently.

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Things appear to have soured between Marjorie Taylor Greene and US President Donald Trump.
Politics
Nandita Bose

Trump cuts ties with 'lunatic' MAGA supporter

Donald Trump has very publicly excoriated one of his major allies, Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene, as the Epstein files saga continues.

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Donald Trump has wound back tariffs on produce imports.
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US Politics
Matt Shrivell and Oliver Lane

Trump tariff backflip delivers huge win for Aussie exporters

Australian producers have been gifted a welcome shot in the arm after US President Donald Trump announced the US will be lowering tariffs on agricultural imports including beef.

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