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US Politics Mahmoud Khalil Calls for Deportation Halted Over Evidence Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers have called for the termination of his deportation case, citing new evidence that suggests the Trump Administration… May 15, 2026 4 min read
US Politics Trump Says 20-Year Nuclear Suspension by Iran Would Be Enough U.S. President Donald Trump said he would accept a 20-year suspension of Iran’s nuclear programme, according to the BBC. May 15, 2026 3 min read
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US Politics US Supreme Court Restores Abortion Pill Access for Now The US Supreme Court temporarily restored access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking restrictions imposed by a Louisiana court. May 15, 2026 4 min read
US Politics Xi Takes Trump Tour of Communist Party’s Power Seat U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his visit to Beijing with a rare tour of Zhongnanhai, the Communist Party's seat of… May 15, 2026 4 min read
US Politics What happens to those who say no to fighting wars? Republican support for U.S. military action against Iran is strong but not enthusiastic, with 77% in a CNN poll backing… May 15, 2026 3 min read
