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Every last word: A personal quest for the full Smithsonian experience
The more she learns, she says, the more she realises she doesn’t know.

Trump faces the biggest test yet of his second-term political power
New York Times: Fear of losing their seats helps keep Republican lawmakers in line.

‘The Bomb Lady’ and the forerunner of the ‘bunker-buster’ used in Iran
Anh Duong was key in developing the explosives used.

Netanyahu to visit White House as US pushes for Gaza ceasefire
Trump hopes for a Gaza truce within a week, amid ongoing Israeli offensives.

The first rule in Trump’s Washington: Don’t write anything down
No one wants to put anything in writing anymore, federal workers said.

How Freddie the dogged airport beagle got his man
The sniffer dog was kicked by a man bringing in meat and other goods inside a suitcase.

Germany's $177b military build-up sparks coalition tensions
President Trump endorsed Germany's military spending increase during Merz's visit.

US defends Iran strikes, claims nuclear sites destroyed
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth insists the US decimated Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

With Iran coverage, Fox hosts gave Trump advice, support and a platform
Trump was praised as deserving 'six Nobel Peace Prizes' and a spot on Mount Rushmore.

What satellite images show of damage to Iran’s nuclear sites after US strikes
Satellite images show six bomb entry points at Fordow's uranium facility.

Watch: Crane operator caught napping behind Trump during White House event
The moment was captured during the installation of two 30.5m flagpoles.

‘Dictator Approved’ sculpture appears on Washington's National Mall
The 'Dictator Approved' artwork shows a gold hand crushing the Statue of Liberty's crown.

What is the Massive Ordnance Penetrator, the US bunker-busting bomb?
The MOP can penetrate up to 60m underground, experts say.

Trump warns Tehran to evacuate as Israel-Iran tensions escalate
Trump left the G7 summit early, hinting at involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.

Trump celebrates birthday with military parade amid protests
Nearly 7000 troops marched and aircraft roared overhead during the parade.

'We know what's going on': Donald Trump on US-Israel co-ordination ahead of strikes
The US President called for a new nuclear deal while discussing military action.

Trump uses US Army birthday to lash out over LA protests
The US President called protesters 'animals' in what was meant to be a non-partisan event.

Army officer faces court-martial on 43 charges, including rape
Fifteen women are expected to testify against him, sharing detailed abuse accounts.

Suspect faces over 100 charges in Molotov attack on Jewish protest
Fifteen people were injured in the Molotov cocktail attack in Boulder.

Trump signs travel ban targeting 12 countries
The action is in response to this week's Colorado attack, US President says.

UN warns peace talks for Ukraine-Russia conflict just barely alive
Officials praise recent diplomatic efforts but say drone attacks endangering negotiations.