Trump puts Russia sanctions bill on hold, cites US national interest; retains power to reinstate measures

Economic Times - Oct 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump has waived the application of certain sanctions, restrictions and duties on Russia under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, according to an executive order issued on Saturday. The order outlines a waiver of specified measures provided for under the legislation.

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Glossy candidates face off in nasty battle for Florida school board seat as incredibly personal attacks fly in both directions

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Brittany Lyssy has faced questions over her residency and links to controversial influencers, while rival Daniela Simic has been targeted by accusations involving the KKK and drag shows.

Donald Trump refuses to blame Putin for starting Ukraine war as US President says America did not throttle Starlink satellite system Zelensky's forces rely on

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Another big poll boost for Kemi: Tories overturn huge Reform lead to be main opposition party again

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Another big poll boost for Kemi: Tories overturn huge Reform lead to be main opposition party again

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Was avid gamer acting out a 'fantasy world' when he climbed into tiger enclosure at Yorkshire zoo before 200kg animal mauled him to death?

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Child Maintenance Service hit by 'crazy' IT glitches, whistleblower says as parents left 'financially crippled' by inflated demands and at least two dads driven to suicide

Oct 17, 2026

Child Maintenance Service hit by 'crazy' IT glitches, whistleblower says as parents left 'financially crippled' by inflated demands and at least two dads driven to suicide

Constant computer problems at the Child Maintenance Service are leading to parents being overcharged, placing them in desperate straits, a whistleblower said.

Manchester Airport attacker who assaulted two female officers has bid to reduce his sentence rejected

Oct 17, 2026

Manchester Airport attacker who assaulted two female officers has bid to reduce his sentence rejected

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'Tiger mum' and her husband used £5million of school fees to fund lavish lifestyle of Rolex watches and grand pianos like it was a 'piggy bank', court hears

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Self-styled 'tiger mum' Yasmin and husband set up top private school Cardiff Sixth Form as a charity before allegedly milking more than £5million of parents' school fees.

'Oldest man in Wales' recommends diet of fish and chips as he nears his 107th birthday

Oct 17, 2026

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The £100million hypocrite: Nick Clegg was Britain's smuggest politician, before he sold his soul to Facebook - now he's set to trouser ANOTHER £30million as his wife launches a new political party in Spain

Oct 17, 2026

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Nobody will be too surprised to learn that Sir Nick Clegg, tech multi-millionaire, found himself standing alone at a party in Madrid last weekend.

Trump suspends certain Russia sanctions, tariffs under Lindsey Graham Act; reserves right to restore them

Oct 17, 2026

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US President Donald Trump has waived the application of certain sanctions, restrictions and duties on Russia under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, according to an executive order issued on Saturday. The order outlines a waiver of specified measures provided for under the legislation.

£1million of watches stolen in muggings every month in London's West End

Oct 17, 2026

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