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Bessent Plans to Attend Tariff Arguments at the Supreme Court

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed the idea that his presence could be seen as an attempt to intimidate the court on a case that President Trump considers vital to his economic policy.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he plans to attend Supreme Court arguments on President Trump’s tariffs.
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Dick Cheney, Powerful Vice President and Washington Insider, Dies at 84

A former defense secretary and congressman, he held the nation’s No. 2 job under President George W. Bush and was an architect of policies in an era of war and economic change.

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Dick Cheney at a House committee hearing in 1990, when he was the secretary of defense under President George H. W. Bush. At left is General Colin L. Powell.
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At the Gun Range

Blast waves may be damaging shooters’ brains. The Times has a new investigation on how it happens.

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China accuses Dutch of prolonging chip war that threatens to halt car factories

Beijing tells Netherlands ‘stop interfering’ after seizure of chipmaker Nexperia as export bans disrupt supply chain

Carmakers around the world are facing fresh uncertainty about their ability to continue production after China accused the Netherlands of failing to cooperate on a resolving a dispute over the seizure of the chipmaker Nexperia.

The Dutch government took control of the EU-based automotive chipmaker at the end of September because of concerns about its Chinese parent Wingtech Technology. In response, China halted exports of Nexperia products, restricting access to the vital components used in everything from airbags to central locking.

Carmakers including Volkswagen, Honda and Nissan have warned the geopolitical spat could halt production. Last week the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association warned that some factory lines were “days away” from halting work.

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© Photograph: Algi Febri Sugita/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock

© Photograph: Algi Febri Sugita/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock

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Dick Cheney, vice-president and giant of Republican politics, dies aged 84

Cheney, who served under presidents from Nixon to George W Bush, will be remembered for key role after 9/11

The former White House chief of staff, member of Congress, secretary of defense and US vice-president Dick Cheney has died, his family has said. He was 84.

Cheney was one of the country’s most powerful vice-presidents, widely reported to wield great influence over the less experienced George W Bush, the president under whom he served.

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© Photograph: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images

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Sir Alan Bates agrees multimillion-pound settlement over Post Office scandal

Government settles claim from former post office operator more than 20 years after he began his campaign for justice

Sir Alan Bates has agreed a multimillion-pound settlement with the government more than two decades after he began the campaign for justice for post office operators over the Horizon IT scandal.

Bates has previously accused the government of presiding over a “quasi-kangaroo court” system for compensation, and last year said that post office operators may return to court over delays with settling claims.

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© Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

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Arise, Sir David: Beckham knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle ceremony

  • Former England captain, 50, ‘immensely proud’

  • Made ambassador for King’s Foundation in 2024

David Beckham received a knighthood at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. The former England captain, 50, was among those accepting honours for his services to sport and charity. Earlier this year, he said he was “immensely proud” of being recognised in the King’s birthday honours.

The player made his Premier League debut for Manchester United in 1995 and was part of the team that earned a dramatic Champions League final victory in 1999 when they beat Bayern Munich with two late goals.

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© Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA

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Cambridgeshire stabbing attack: ‘heroic’ train worker praised for saving passengers’ lives

LNER employee Samir Zitouni, who was hospitalised after Saturday’s incident, hailed by police and transport secretary for ‘bravery beyond measure’

A “heroic” member of staff who was seriously injured after the mass stabbing onboard a train in Cambridgeshire on Saturday has been praised for his “incredibly brave” actions to protect passengers.

Samir Zitouni, 48, who has worked for London North Eastern Railway (LNER) for more than 20 years, remains in hospital following the attacks.

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© Photograph: LNER/PA

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Ben Stokes signals 2027 Ashes readiness by signing new two-year central contract

  • Root also among 14 players committed to national team

  • Bethell and Archer among the other notable inclusions

Ben Stokes has signalled his desire to play in the 2027 Ashes at home after signing a new two-year central contract with England.

Aged 34, and having sustained hamstring and shoulder injuries in the past 12 months, there was a school of thought that this winter’s Ashes – less than three weeks away – could be the Test captain’s swansong.

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© Photograph: Martin Hunter/lintottphoto/Shutterstock

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