US House passes billions in aid for war-torn allies and others
US House approves a $US61b foreign aid package for Ukraine.
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Prince Harry confirms he is now a US resident
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Chicago woman gets 50 years for cutting child from victim’s womb
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Day two of Trump’s criminal trial: Five takeaways
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Will Prince Harry be deported from the US?
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Day one of Donald Trump’s criminal trial: Five takeaways
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Trump ‘falls asleep’ at hush-money trial
Trump is the first ex-president to face a criminal trial in the US.
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