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Hamas and Israel carry out fifth prisoner swap under Gaza ceasefire deal

Exchange of three Israelis and 183 Palestinians comes as Trump casts uncertainty over second ceasefire phase.

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Do Elon Musk and DOGE have power to close US government agencies?

Legal experts doubt that DOGE has power to cut spending already approved by Congress.

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US courts halt DOGE access to Treasury records, USAID furlough

The judgements are the latest in the growing series blocking Trump and Musk's disruption of the government.

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Baltic states cut last Russian energy link

Ex-Soviet nations warn of sabotage and cyberattack threat as they cut power links with Moscow to hook up to EU network.

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