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Live - Hegseth questioned over Iran war as official reveals costs so far - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questions from lawmakers for the first time since the Trump administration launched its joint war with Israel against Iran. updated 14M ago

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Robot exploring France's deepest shipwreck finds cannons, ceramics -- An army survey of the seabed uncovered the 16th-century merchant ship by chance in waters off the coast of France.

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From a brooch to the queen's iPod: A history of gifts between U.S. and U.K. -- King Charles surprised President Trump with the bell from the HMS Trump, a World War II-era British submarine, during this week's visit.

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Hegseth faces questions on overall Iran war strategy -- The war with Iran is now in its ninth week, and Congress is concerned about the reduction of global munition stockpiles and the ability to restock them.

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9 people arrested in massive raids on religious sect in U.K. -- Nine people were arrested in raids on the U.K. headquarters of the AROPL religious sect, on suspicion of modern slavery, forced marriage and sexual offenses.

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U.S. captures alleged drug kingpin with $10 million bounty on his head -- Eugenio Molina-Lopez is accused of heading up a gang that allegedly trafficked U.S.-bound cocaine from South America to Mexican cartels.

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U.S. envoy in Ukraine to step down, but officials say no dispute with Trump -- Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis is stepping down, but officials deny reports that it follows disagreements with President Trump

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Police declare terrorist incident after 2 Jewish men stabbed in London -- London's mayor says police will increase patrols after an "appalling attack on two Jewish Londoners," amid a "series of shocking antisemitic attacks" in the city.

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Tourist dies after being bitten at snake-charming show in Egypt -- A snake, reported to be a cobra, crawled into the victim's pants and bit him as he watched a show, police said.

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Man takes sister's exhumed body to bank in bid to get to her money -- An Indian man dug up his sister's body and carried it to a bank branch to prove she was dead after being refused access to her account without a death certificate, the lender says.

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Senate Republicans block Democrats' attempt to force Cuba war powers vote -- President Trump has warned that Cuba is "next" after he's launched military operations against Venezuela and Iran.

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King Charles tells Congress that alliance is "more important today" than ever -- Saying he felt the "weight of history" on his shoulders, King Charles became the first British monarch in 35 years to address Congress on Tuesday.

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Only "special relationship" U.S. has is "probably Israel," U.K. ambassador said -- Britain's ambassador, in February remarks reported by the Financial Times, also called the lack of fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal in the U.S. "extraordinary."

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16th century shipwreck found by naval vessel off coast of Sweden -- The unidentified ship is believed to have been built in the late 1500s, which would make it older than Sweden's iconic 17th century warship "Vasa." -- Apr 28

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Tycoon's son offers home for "cocaine hippos" slated to be killed -- Anant Ambani, the son of tycoon Mukesh Ambani, said he formally requested the Colombian government to stay a decision to kill the animals. -- Apr 28

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