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President Trump is planning to invoke an obscure wartime authority in the coming days to rapidly accelerate the deportation of immigrants from the United States, according to people familiar with the matter.Mr. Trump could invoke the law, the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, as soon as Friday, the same day he will deliver a speech at the Justice Department, the people said. The law could give Mr. Trump sweeping authority to remove undocumented immigrants while providing them little to no due process, although the move is likely to be challenged in court.He wants to target immigrants suspected of having ties…

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Gold’s burgeoning safe-haven allure may see it surge to a record high of $US3500 an ounce during the third quarter, according to Macquarie Group analysts.Bullion could average $US3150/oz over that period, analysts led by Marcus Garvey said in a note. The precious metal — which was trading around $US2940/oz overnight Thursday — will get further support from concerns about a potentially growing US deficit, they said.Bullion has risen by 12 per cent this year, driven by uncertainties around geopolitics and US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. A worsening US budget outlook is signalling inflation could increase, which would benefit gold…

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The Major League Soccer (MLS) team San Diego FC has announced it is investing in major stadium operation and security initiatives to crack down on the use of an “anti-gay” chant used by fans. The chant has been commonly used by fans of the Mexican national team for many decades, and has previously resulted in sanctions against the country’s soccer club in the past. San Diego FC’s plan to crack down on the chant includes a drastic increase in security at Snapdragon Stadium. “The number of stadium security personnel will be increased and strategically positioned in key areas, with a heightened presence…

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An Israeli negotiating team has reportedly extended its stay in the Qatari capital Doha, a day after the US envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff was in town to try and find a path forward between Israel and Hamas. The deal reportedly on the cards is an extension of the ceasefire for up to 60 days in exchange for between five and 10 living Israeli captives held in Gaza. While Hamas has previously rejected a similar deal, they may be more amenable after direct meetings between US hostage envoy Adam Boehler and top Hamas officials in recent weeks. Boehler…

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a review of military standards, including physical fitness, body composition and grooming. It’s a review Hegseth promised during his confirmation hearing when questioned about his statements he’s made that military standards have eroded. “That will be part of one of the first things we do at the Pentagon — is reviewing that in a gender-neutral way — the standards ensuring readiness and meritocracy is front and center,” Hegseth said in January. The Pentagon released a memo Wednesday night from Hegseth that directs the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness to review the existing standards set…

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Descrease article font size Increase article font size After nearly 20 years in federal politics, Mark Holland says “it’s time to go home,” announcing he will not run in the upcoming election. Holland, who has served as health minister since 2023, announced his decision in a post on X, thanking volunteers, advocates and friends for “letting me fight alongside you.”“From the deepest parts of my heart; thank you,” Holland wrote.The decision not to run for re-election comes after serving as MP for Ajax since 2015.He had also served as MP for Ajax-Pickering from 2004 until 2011 where he lost the…

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A United Nations commission on Thursday accused Israel of targeting hospitals and other health facilities in Gaza that provide reproductive services, including an I.V.F. clinic where thousands of embryos were destroyed, in what it called an effort to prevent Palestinian births.The report by the U.N. Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, called that and other actions that cause harm to women and girls “genocidal acts” and accused Israel of punishing Palestinians collectively for the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack that killed 1,200 people.Israel’s mission to the United Nations in Geneva immediately rejected the report, saying in a statement…

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