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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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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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Loyalty Scott was the the victim of a brutal dog attack.

Massive 70kg dog fatally mauls 6yo over 20 awful minutes

‘He always had a smile on his face and there was no way anyone could be in a bad mood around him.’ WARNING: Distressing content

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Suspected White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Tomas Allen has been charged  with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump.

More details revealed after would-be assassin charged

Suspected would-be assassin appears in court but lingering questions remain about the foiled attack.

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Queen Camilla, King Charles III, U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on day one of the State visit.

King’s speech to Congress aimed at soothing US-UK tensions

The King’s speech comes at a fraught time for the relationship between the two governments, with President Donald Trump mocking Prime Minister Keir Starmer for refusing to join the war in Iran.

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A shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner sent attendees scrambling.

Gunman charged over alleged Trump assassination attempt

A man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.

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Suspected White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Tomas Allen is facing at least three charges.

Why Washington shooting suspect’s brother contacted police

Minutes before the White House shooting, Cole Tomas Allen sent a message to his family apologising for what he said he was about to do.

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There were no shortage of challenges for those trying to solve the mystery of Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s death.

D4vd arrest marred by challenges as horrific details emerge

There were no shortage of challenges for those trying to solve the mystery of Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s death.

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Jake Reiner, son of Rob and Michele Reiner, has described his "living nightmare" since their murders (AP PHOTO)

‘Living nightmare’: Rob Reiner's son pens tribute after parents' murder

Jake Reiner, son of Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner, has paid tribute to his parents in a heartbreaking essay.

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Flag mix-up: Australian flags were placed near the White House for King Charles' visit to the US. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Preparations gone wrong in flag mishap ahead of King’s US visit

Fifteen Australian ​flags were mistakenly included to welcome King Charles in Washington before they being later replaced with the British ​flag.

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Nearly 190 decaying bodies were found at Colorado's Nature Funeral Home in 2023. (AP PHOTO)

‘Monster’: Funeral home owner leaves 200 bodies to rot

A former Colorado funeral home owner who helped her ex-husband hide nearly 200 decomposing bodies has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.

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The family of Virginia Giuffre have renewed their calls for the King to meet with them during his upcoming state visit to the US, to “show unity with survivors”.

Virginia Giuffre’s family ‘strongly’ urge King to meet with them

Britain's King and Queen are due to arrive in the US on Monday for a four-day visit during which they will meet President Donald Trump.

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Prince Harry has made his third visit to Kyiv, where he praised Ukraine's bravery and resilience. (AP PHOTO)

‘How’s his wife?’ Trump’s wild response to Harry’s Ukraine speech

The US President lashed out at Prince Harry after he made a surprise visit to Ukraine.

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A US Army soldier who participated in the operation to capture Nicols Maduro, pictured, in Venezuela has been charged with using classified information to bet on the mission.

US soldier allegedly won $560K betting on Maduro overthrow

A US Army Special Forces soldier who helped capture deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, has been charged with using classified information to bet on the mission.

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FBI Director Kash Patel with his girlfriend Alexis Wilkins.

Article about perks for FBI chief’s girlfriend sparks probe

There are claims the FBI began investigating a New York Times reporter last month after she wrote about the bureau’s director, Kash Patel.

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