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Trump tells 10-year-old rescued by teen lifeguard: ‘I don’t know if I’d do it’

Guardian US Article posted: 13m ago

President hosts Nathanial Rai and lifeguard Ryder Williams at White House after video of California rescue went viral Nathanial Rai had been swept off his feet along the California coast, was rescued by a 16-year-old lifeguard – and was now sitting in the Oval Office with Donald Trump. Of the rescuer, Ryder Williams , Trump said to Nathanial: “He’s a real h…

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As rubble clears, Colombia begins focusing on recovery after the earthquake

Al Jazeera Article posted: 56m ago 2 views

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A week after a deadly quake, Colombia turns from rescue efforts to shelter, aid and rebuilding.

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Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran deal

BBC Article posted: 3h 57m ago 7 views

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Trump's threat on Oman, which has been holding its own talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, comes as a 60-day window for peace negotiations expires.

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Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as Trump's chief of staff

BBC Politics Article posted: 4h 31m ago 15 views

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Downing Street has declined to comment on the security breach, first reported by Politico.

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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo now deadliest in country’s history

Guardian Multi-source Article posted: 9h 14m ago 22 views

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At least 2,325 people have died from the virus, according to official data, with outbreak on track to be biggest in history The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is now the deadliest in the country’s history, with at least 2,325 people dead, according to government data, surpassing the toll from the 2018-20 outbreak. The DRC’s public he…

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USS Washington to relieve USS Lincoln. And, Jared Kushner to meet with Netanyahu

NPR Multi-source Article posted: 11h 34m ago 18 views

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The USS Washington is on its way to the Middle East to relieve the USS Lincoln amid concerns about conditions aboard. And, Jared Kushner is expected to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu to move Gaza talks forward.

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