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Iran ceasefire deal gives Trump a way out of war - but at a high costThe path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.Latest updates16 mins agoKnifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand CentralPolice fatally shot the assailant after he ignored at least 20 demands to drop the weapon, said NYPD.16 mins ago3 hrs agoCoachella kicks off with Sabrina Carpenter and surprise guestsThe festival in California was also forced to cancel a set by DJ Anyma on Friday because of strong winds.3 hrs ago3 hrs agoTrump unveils giant gold-accented victory arch design for US capitalThe new monument, if approved, would be taller than the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial.3 hrs ago4 hrs agoCalls grow for Swalwell to quit California governor race after sexual assault allegationsThe Democratic congressman, a leading candidate in the race, has strongly denied the accusations saying he will fight with "facts".4 hrs ago6 hrs agoNasa Apollo missions: Stories of the last Moon menOf the 24 Nasa astronauts who travelled to the Moon in the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s, just five remain.6 hrs ago10 hrs agoBaseball statue broken as it is unveiled in SeattleThe mishap occurred as a tarp was pulled off a bronze figure immortalising Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki.10 hrs ago11 hrs agoArtemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the MoonFour astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans.11 hrs ago15 hrs agoMelania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefrontShe has now placed herself squarely into the Epstein story and at odds with the administration, which wants to end the investigation.15 hrs ago17 hrs agoThis idyllic US town was full of police families - and a serial killer in their midstFor years, rumours swirled about who could be behind the bodies being discovered on the shores of Gilgo Beach.17 hrs ago...
