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U.K. suspect accused of stabbing 2 Jewish men was previously flagged by counterterrorism program
The British government on Thursday said the country was facing an antisemitism "emergency" and pledged funding to increase security for Jewish communities, but also faced heavy criticism after a string of arson attacks and a double stabbing on Wednesday.
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Oil prices hit new wartime high before easing, as few signs of breaking stalemate with Iran
The price of Brent crude oil briefly surged past $126 US a barrel early Thursday before coming back down as stalled U.S.-Iran talks raised doubts over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to the Iran war.
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Trump's controversial ballroom is getting a new push. How did we get here?
The Trump administration is ramping up its push for the president's proposed ballroom after last weekend's shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner, with top Republicans now arguing the event space is needed for security reasons.
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Will the visit by King Charles help mend fences between the U.K. and the U.S.?
King Charles's stateside visit this week was an effort to calm the roiling waters between the U.S. and the U.K. of late, and to remind U.S. President Donald Trump — and members of the American public — of the longstanding relationship between the two countries. The question, after the pomp and ceremony fades, is how long that good will can last.
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Montreal father faces deportation as immigration advocates decry more family separations
A young Mexican family is scrambling to convince Canadian border services to give them more time to prove he faces threats to his life in Mexico. The father's deportation date is 10 days before he's eligible to make that case.