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The Trump administration has requested intervention from the Supreme Court to proceed with a $400 million project replacing the demolished White House East Wing. This follows a federal appeals court ruling stating the White House likely lacks authority for the construction without congressional approval.
Severe flooding has affected the Midwest as Tropical Storm Lala approaches Hawaii. Additionally, industry insights reveal developments within a prominent spy satellite company, while a year has passed since President Putin’s meeting with President Trump.
Democrats have approved a new presidential primary calendar for 2028, placing South Carolina first on January 22, followed by Nevada and others through February. This shift aims to better reflect the party’s diverse voter base, moving away from the traditional influence of Iowa and New Hampshire.
Jeff Bezos is set to marry Lauren Sanchez in a luxurious multi-day wedding in Venice, with reports suggesting celebrity attendees including Oprah Winfrey and Katy Perry.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered a stern warning following US airstrikes on Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, calling the attacks a “heinous crime” that risks “everlasting consequences” for international security.
Ramping up NATO members’ defence spending has gained momentum, supported by Germany and driven by the US administration’s objective to enhance military budgets across Europe.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley expressed shock and frustration over a planned protest supporting Palestine Action, which the government aims to ban under anti-terror laws.
The United States has launched attacks on three Iranian uranium enrichment sites, marking its entry into the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.
NATO ambassadors from all 32 member states approved a new spending pledge to increase defence budgets to 5% of GDP by 2035, amid concerns over threats from Russia and China.
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