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The US president hopes to ease his party's pain before next month's midterm elections, writes the BBC's North America correspondent. Image source, Getty ImagesByAnthony ZurcherNorth America correspondentPublished1 hour agoDonald Trump's decision to import Russian fuel to the US represents a remarkable about-face from the president. Just three weeks ago, Trump signed legislation to authorise fresh American sanctions and tariffs on nations that import Russian oil and gas. Now, Trump says,.

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Recommended dose of hepatitis B vaccine will be withheld from thousands of newborns by Danish researchers A controversial research trial that will withhold hepatitis B vaccines from some African newborns was given approval to move forward this week. It is a central part of the vaccine vision for Robert F Kennedy Jr, the secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and a longtime vaccine opponent. A.

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Tsunami warnings are issued for neighbouring countries as videos of destruction circulate online. 7 earthquake has hit Panama, damaging buildings and prompting a wide-ranging tsunami warning for neighbouring countries. About 4.6 million people felt moderate to severe shaking as a result of the quake, according to the US Geological Survey, which has said that the effects of the disaster were "likely to be widespread". The quake, which hit just before.

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Diesel prices in the US have doubled since the war with Iran began in February, putting pressure on Republicans ahead of the midterms. Image source, Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty ImagesPublished9 October 2026, 20:20 BSTUpdated 5 minutes agoUS President Donald Trump says he has reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin allowing Moscow to "immediately release" diesel into the global market. He said Putin had agreed to release.

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The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years. "I'm not going to be watching it" - JD Vance on possible livestreamed execution US Vice-President JD Vance has cast doubt on the Pentagon's plans to livestream a firing squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter. Talking with reporters, Vance expressed doubt that it would happen as planned, saying: "I.

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Often dubbed "Russia's Google", the tech firm admits customers may experience disruption to digital services due to the attacks. Often dubbed "Russia's Google", the company runs the country's most popular search engine, as well as a food-ordering and taxi app used by tens of millions of people. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attacks were in response to weeks of Russian strikes on Ukrainian data centres. Both sides have stepped up.