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Democrats frustrated with Biden's decision to pardon son Hunter

The move marks a significant reversal for Joe Biden who repeatedly said he would not use presidential authority to benefit his family members.

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Who is Trump's envoy for Ukraine and what is his plan for Russia?

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A guide to Thanksgiving for confused Europeans

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Mistral AI, one of Europe’s most valuable AI companies, is reportedly making plans to build a base in the US, having already started working on a Palo Alto office.

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Trump threatens sweeping tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada

President-elect Donald Trump frequently threatened during his campaign that he would impose tariffs on multiple countries, citing concerns on illegal immigration and drugs.

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Experts in artificial intelligence (AI) are gathering in San Francisco to talk about how to keep models safe, but uncertainty from the incoming Trump administration overshadows their work.

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US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire

The resolution that was put to a vote demanded "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire to be respected by all parties."

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Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary

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Trump picks climate change sceptic to be his new energy secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as his new energy secretary.

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US court charges man with murder of wife who went missing in Spain

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The Biden administration said it was determined to help Ukraine fight in its war against Russia, before it hands over power to president-elect Donald Trump in January.

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Trump announces Tom Homan as new 'border czar'

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31-year-old Mackenzie Michalski from Portland, Oregon, was reported missing on 5 November after she was last seen at a nightclub in central Budapest.

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Musk joins Ukrainian president's congratulatory phone call to Trump

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Donald Trump's US election victory will cause alarm among the alliance's European members on issues from defence spending to support for Ukraine.

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Meta bans political ads past US election day

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