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Our top stories, Donald Trump set a 10-day timeline to reach a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran over its nuclear program,

warning that, quote, bad things will happen if a deal falls through.

Government officials confirmed that America, which has been moving jets and warships into the

Middle East, has enough military might in the region to launch an attack on Iran by this weekend.

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, was released from police custody after being

arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The investigation, which remains open, follows the release of a vast email archive of Geoffrey Epstein,

a dead sex offender, whom Mr. Mountbatten Windsor was close to.

In a statement, King Charles III, his brother, said, quote,

The law must take its course. Mr. Mountbatten Windsor has denied wrongdoing.

Bill Gates withdrew planned to deliver a keynote speech at the AI Impact Summit in India,

as scrutiny over the ties to Epstein grows. The Gates Foundation said the decision would keep the focus on the summit's, quote,

key priorities, just days after the philanthropic body pushed back against speculations

that he would not attend. Mr. Gates has denied any wrongdoing.

America's trade deficit widened by 33% to $703.3 billion in December,

fueled by a surge in imports, despite Mr. Trump's sweeping tariffs.

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