Middle East crisis opens 'major schism' in Trump coalition
Establishment Republicans have backed Israel's strikes on Iran, but the crisis is forcing President Donald Trump to walk a political tightrope between the hawks in his base and the isolationists who helped sweep him to power.
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Trump tells Iran to make deal or face 'more brutal' attacks
US President Donald Trump urged Iran Friday to make a deal or face "even more brutal" attacks, while keeping the door open for negotiations after Israel's deadly strikes on Tehran's nuclear facilities.
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Spain economy minister urges fair, balanced EU-US tariff deal
Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said a tariff pact between the EU and Washington should be "fair and balanced," although both sides remain far from a deal as a July deadline approaches.
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No political jokes in Springfield, says Simpsons creator Groening
Like many American families struggling for unity in the polarised United States, The Simpsons have decided to avoid political jokes, the creator of the series Matt Groening told AFP.
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Pizza delivery monitor alerts to secret Israel attack
The timing of Israel's plan to attack Iran was top secret. But Washington pizza delivery trackers guessed something was up before the first bombs fell.
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Two UK men jailed for 'brazen' gold toilet heist
Two men who smashed their way into an historic English property and ripped out a £4.5 million ($6 million) solid-gold toilet were on Friday jailed for their part in the theft.
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France's Perez aces par-3 sixth hole at US Open
France's Victor Perez made a hole-in-one at the par-three sixth in Friday's second round of the US Open at Oakmont.
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Pogacar back in Dauphine yellow after sixth stage victory
Tadej Pogacar soloed to victory in the sixth stage of the Criterium du Dauphine on Friday to reclaim the yellow jersey and put himself firmly in contention for overall victory.
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Macron says Israel has 'right to defend itself', speaks to Netanyahu
French President Emmanuel Macron, who on Friday defended Israel's right to protect itself, spoke by phone to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following a spike in diplomatic tensions, the Elysee said.
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Argentina's Kirchner says will hand herself in next week
Former Argentine president Cristina Kirchner said Friday she will surrender to authorities next week to begin serving a six-year prison sentence for corruption, which she has asked to serve under house arrest.
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