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In tonight's 5pm briefing, five SAS soldiers face possible murder charges over a suspected jihadist's death in Syria, sparking controversy within the Special Forces. Donald Trump is predicted to secure the Republican presidential nomination after dominating ‘Super Tuesday’, setting the stage for a November electoral showdown with Joe Biden. Meanwhile, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveils a budget cutting national insurance by 2p and extending child benefits, pushing the UK back towards low taxes amidst economic challenges. Together, these stories outline the tensions in global and domestic politics, from the ethics of military intervention to the prelude of a highly anticipated electoral battle in the US, and the UK's attempt to stimulate growth through tax reductions.


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