US Army Secretary says he’s not going anywhere despite reported clashes with Pete Hegseth
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‘Early bird’ Isa investors may end up thousands of pounds better off – analysis
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Liberal judge Chris Taylor wins election to Wisconsin supreme court – US politics live
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Trump admin. personnel agency is asking for federal workers' medical records
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What is in the ceasefire deal between the US and Iran?
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Trump claims a ‘Golden Age of the Middle East’ is on the way after Iran ceasefire: ‘Big money will be made’
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Secret FBI report warned of elevated Iranian threat to US targets – despite Trump claims
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Aubrey Plaza pregnant: White Lotus star expecting first child with Christopher Abbott a year after husband's death
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Wisconsin elects liberal judge to Supreme Court in major win for abortion rights
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Keir Starmer welcomes Iran war ceasefire as he heads to Gulf to meet regional leaders – UK politics live
PM to meet partners in region to discuss effort to ‘support and sustain ceasefire’ and reopening the strait of HormuzThe FTSE 100 jumped by 268.28, or 2.59%, to 10,617.07 points after the London markets opened this morning, the Press Association reports. PA says traders and investors welcomed a conditional two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. It came as the price of crude oil plunged in value, falling by around 14% in early trading.Good morning. Keir Starmer has welcomed the ceasefire agr...