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King Charles is applauded by US Vice President JD Vance and US House Speaker Mike Johnson as he addresses Congress in Washington.

King Charles gifts submarine relic to Donald Trump

Just hours after the monarch talked up the AUKUS partnership, the King presented Trump with a relic from a British World War II submarine which operated from Perth and carried the President’s name.

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King Charles is applauded by US Vice President J.D. Vance and US House Speaker Mike Johnson.

King urges checks on executive power as Trump hosts visit

King Charles urged Americans and Britons to draw on their shared heritage to defend democratic values, including checks on executive power, as he exhorted US to address global problems in an era of conflict.

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The victim was awoken by a hissing sound and saw a flame on the floor of his bedroom.

Woman throws dynamite at sleeping boyfriend in horror attack

The victim was awoken by a hissing sound and saw a flame on the floor of his bedroom.

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United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave OPEC on May 1.

Why UAE’s departure from OPEC may not break the cartel

THE ECONOMIST: The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC highlights longstanding tensions that the war in the Middle East has exacerbated.

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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 28: (L-R) King Charles III, U.S. President Donald Trump, and First Lady Melania Trump toast in the East Room during an official state dinner hosted by the President and First Lady at The White House on day two of the State Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States of America, on April 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. The dinner is the first formal white tie event at The White House since President George W. Bush hosted Queen Elizabeth II in 2007. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

How King Charles stroked Trump’s ego with pointed gift

If you think it’s hard work finding the perfect gift to buy for mum this Mother’s Day, imagine the degree of difficulty in nailing the present exchange between Donald Trump and King Charles.

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David Huff confessed to killing his girlfriend and son, Jeremiah, pictured left.

Killer’s chilling act as he admits to murdering young son

A father has smiled and laughed in court as he confessed to killing his young son and girlfriend at his stepfather’s home.

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Social media has been flooded with AI fakes of White House Press Correspondents gunman Cole Tomas Allen.

AI fakes of accused US press gala gunman flood social media

Facebook has been overrun with low-effort AI fakes inventing biographical details and celebrity connections for the man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump at a Washington press gala Saturday. 

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Extensive damage in Jabalia camp, on the northern Gaza Strip.

Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal

The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked as Iran says it will not let the US dictate the terms for peace.

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Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Sam Altman involves onetime colleagues and buddies who became peevish enemies. Now they would like to take each other down.

AI trailblazers locked in stoush worthy of Shakespeare play

THE NEW YORK TIMES: One of the most controversial and overexposed men in the world is suing another man, who is equally unsympathetic and equally inescapable. It is so tempting to look away.

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A former friend of Sarah Ferguson has suggested what she believes could help repair the former Duchess of York’s public image, as she re‑emerges after months out of sight.

The ‘only way’ Fergie can make comeback from Epstein scandal

A former friend of Sarah Ferguson has shared what she believes could help repair the former Duchess of York’s public image and reveal ‘the truth’.

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The UAE will withdraw from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries from the start of May. (AP PHOTO)

What is OPEC and how does it operate?

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The group of oil-producing countries supplied more than 25 percent of the world’s oil before the war in Iran. Its members have influenced energy markets through the years.

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King Charles has revealed his thoughts on the $368bn AUKUS during a rare and historic address to American Congress.

King Charles brands AUKUS ‘ambitious’ in historic address

King Charles has revealed his thoughts on the $368bn AUKUS during a rare and historic address to American Congress.

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Gannon Ken Van Dyke has been charged with making an unlawful monetary transaction.

US soldier pleads not guilty to gamble on Maduro ouster

A US special forces soldier has pleaded not guilty to charges that he used classified information to gamble on the capture of Venezuela's former leader.

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The US president says messages from Iran are calling for an end to a blockade of the Hormuz Strait.

Trump claims Iran in collapse as urgent plea revealed

A new claim from US President Donald Trump suggests Iran is on the brink, with a surprising request now at the centre of tensions.

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