Trump says US hit ‘drug boat’ off Venezuela, vows land crackdown next
The US has launched four attacks on the Caribbean region in recent weeks as part of what it says is
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Mount Everest rescue under way as snowstorm traps nearly 1,000 people
Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a blizzard are guided to safety by rescuers Rescue efforts are under way on Mount
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Party leader uses conference speech to outline proposal for UK to exit ECHR as part of wider bonfire of protections
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