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President Trump said he believes the current ceasefire with Iran is over following an exchange of attacks between the U.S. and Iran in the latest escalation straining the agreement to end the war.
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Trump says ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is over, pressure mounts for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race, IOC opens door for Russian athletes to compete in 2028 Games.
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Speaking to the press from Turkey, President Trump said Wednesday morning that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is over. But he didn't rule out talks continuing to end the war with Iran.
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Carl Bildt, co-chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations, talks about the ongoing NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, and the state of the alliance during President Trump's second term.
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Far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she'll run for the French presidency next year despite being sentenced Tuesday to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement.