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Trump's copper tariff; Gaza ceasefire talks, and more

Trump pushes back tariff deadline; talks over a Gaza ceasefire, and more

Talks over a Gaza ceasefire in Qatar; America's tariff warning, and more

Floods sweep through Texas; Israel considers ceasefire proposal, and more

Nuclear watchdog exits Iran; Hamas positive about ceasefire deal, and more

“One Big Beautiful Bill” clears Congress, and more

British government bonds slump; House debates “One, Big, Beautiful Bill”, and more

Senate narrowly passes Trump's budget; Britain's welfare bill advances, and more

Trump's budget vote-a-rama; America to lift Syria sanctions, and more

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