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Mixed picture for the big day with some capitals tipped for a hot, dry celebration while others will be cool or rainyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSome parts of Australia

National Defense Authorization Act authorizes record $901bn in spending, $8bn more than Trump requestedDonald Trump on Thursday signed into law a nearly $1tn annual defense policy bill, despite provisions inserted by Congress providing new aid

Draft summit text seen by the Guardian is attempt to reduce the risks for Belgium, which holds most of the €210bn of frozen Russian assetsGermany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz confirms his support for the EU’s reparations

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Former BBC head of music and arts, he brought the joy of classical music to the general public over decadesSir Humphrey Burton, one of the most influential figures in arts broadcasting, has died at the