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US House passes spending bill ending government shutdown
US House passes spending bill ending government shutdown

The US House of Representatives passed a spending bill on Tuesday ending the four-day partial government shutdown sparked by Democratic opposition to funding for the federal agency carrying out President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

February 03, 2026

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US jet downs Iran drone but talks still on course
US jet downs Iran drone but talks still on course

A US fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that approached an American aircraft carrier in the Middle East on Tuesday, Washington said, as renewed tensions on the high seas overshadowed plans for nuclear talks.

February 03, 2026

UK police launching criminal probe into ex-envoy Mandelson
UK police launching criminal probe into ex-envoy Mandelson

British police Tuesday launched a criminal probe into the former UK ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, amid allegations he passed confidential information to late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

February 03, 2026

US-Iran talks 'still scheduled' after drone shot down: White House
US-Iran talks 'still scheduled' after drone shot down: White House

The United States is still planning talks with Iranian officials this week, the White House said Tuesday, even after a US warplane shot down an Iranian drone that approached an American aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea.

February 03, 2026

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Nagelsmann backs Ter Stegen for World Cup despite 'cruel' injury
Nagelsmann backs Ter Stegen for World Cup despite 'cruel' injury

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Tuesday backed Marc-Andre Ter Stegen in his bid to regain fitness ahead of the 2026 World Cup, after the goalkeeper's latest injury setback.

February 03, 2026

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US envoy evokes transition to 'democratic' Venezuela
US envoy evokes transition to 'democratic' Venezuela

Washington has plans for a "prosperous and democratic" Venezuela, the new American envoy to Caracas said Tuesday, a month to the day after the deadly US military ouster of leader Nicolas Maduro.

February 03, 2026