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World
Trump posts joke picture of himself as Speaker after Matt Gaetz nominated him
One-time president seen in photo on speaker’s chair with his tongue out
Kenyan LGBT activist’s body found in metal box
Police in Kenya are investigating the death of a local LGBT activist whose body was found stuffed in a metal box.
McCarthy defiant despite 11th humiliating defeat: ‘It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish’
California Republican’s string of defeats lead to longest speaker contest in more than a century
Congresswoman evokes ‘day 3 vibes’ and carries her dog to House floor as Speaker crisis drags on
Mace posts short video of her dog frantically running around her office
Summit crater glows as Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory detected a glow in webcam images.
Prince Harry’s memoir leaked early in Spain
Prince Harry’s memoir ‘Spare’ has been leaked early in stores in Spain.
Prince Harry saw ‘the red mist’ in his brother during alleged physical confrontation
The royal has addressed the altercation in a new television interview.
China wants to minimise Covid risk during travel rush
Travellers have been asked to reduce trips and gatherings, particularly if they involve the elderly, pregnant, small children and the vulnerable.
Former Pope laid to rest after funeral
Former Pope Benedict the 16th has been laid to rest under St Peter’s Basilica, after a tradition-filled funeral presided over by his successor.