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Media outlets access to White House restored after a chaotic few hours — A US federal judge had ordered the White House to 'immediately return, reinstate and restore' the three outlets' access.
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Turkiye says it’s ready to meet Saudi defence needs – what does that mean? — Ankara expresses readiness to assist Riyadh as Houthi attacks escalate, testing a recent trilateral defence agreement.
First red squirrel kits born at sanctuary — Sanctuary staff say the litter will help boost population numbers of an endangered British species.
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