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Peace deal and cage-fights for Trump's 80th birthday

Donald Trump has celebrated his 80th birthday sitting ring-side at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event he is hosting on the South Lawn of the White House.

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In pictures: Trump marks 80th birthday with White House UFC spectacle

US President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday with a highly unusual White House spectacle, hosting a UFC cage fight on the South Lawn just hours after announcing a memorandum of understanding with Iran, in a made-for-television display blending politics, sport and patriotic pageantry.

France 24

UFC White House fighter Josh Hokit calls Michelle Obama a ‘man’ in sweary post-win interview

Hokit made the controversial statement after knocking out Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250

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Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran peace deal and White House cage fights

British boxing star, Tyson Fury, was among the guests in Washington, wearing a Donald Trump for prime minister baseball hat.

Evening Standard

Eric Trump calls out ‘AI generated screenshots’ after post claims he asked UFC Freedom 250 commentator if fights were ‘rigged’

His denials came as the combat spectacle unfolded on the South Lawn of the White House

The Independent UK

Trump turns 80 with cage fight, Iran deal

US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with an extraordinary display of political machismo Sunday, staging a cage fight on the White House lawn hours after announcing a peace deal with Iran. The icing on the cake for the birthday festivities of the oldest US president ever to take…

The Economic Times

UFC Freedom 250: White House hosts MMA card for Trump’s 80th birthday amid dismal Canada and Obama jibes – as it happened

Rolling report: The UFC took over the White House South Lawn for a fight card ringing in Trump’s 80th birthday. Bryan Armen Graham was wtching

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'US-Iran peace deal now complete', declares Trump; signing set for June 19 in Switzerland

The US president also celebrated the expected resumption of maritime traffic and oil exports, posting, “Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!” Trump's announcement came just hours before a UFC event at the White House being held to mark his 80th birthday. Just mintues before the…

The Times of India

Watch live as White House hosts UFC Freedom 250 mixed martial arts event on Trump’s birthday

Watch live as the White House hosts the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Freedom 250 event on Sunday (14 June), which also coincides with Donald Trump’s birthday.

The Independent UK

Will UFC Freedom 250 Fights Move Indoors? Producer Scrambles as Rain Chance Hits 60%

UFC Freedom 250, set at the White House, faces weather challenges with rain and thunderstorms threatening the historic outdoor event. Contingency plans are in place to manage potential disruptions.

International Business Times UK

Some 120 years before Trump’s UFC event, a boxing match left Theodore Roosevelt partially blind

Trump will be a mere spectator at the UFC fights at his 80th birthday bash. Roosevelt took a more hands-on approach

The Guardian - US

Trump celebrates 80th birthday with a UFC fight at the White House as Americans pay the price for his Iran war

Trump’s pal Dana White said the fight will go on ‘no matter what’

The Independent UK

Trump's $60M 'UFC Freedom 250' White House Fight Night Races Against Federal Court Order

UFC Freedom 250 will proceed on the White House South Lawn after a judge rejected a legal challenge. The event's $60 million cost and use of presidential grounds remain contentious.

International Business Times UK

Trump Turns 80 Amid White House Panic; Spokesman Blasts Birthday Leaker as a 'Lying Sack of S---'

Donald Trump's 80th birthday stirs political tensions as his team navigates age-related concerns, focusing instead on America's 250th anniversary. Michael Wolff's claims add fuel to the debate.

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The Independent UK

Donald Trump turns 80 and celebrates with UFC cage fighting on the White House lawn

President Donald Trump turns 80 on Sunday and celebrates with a unique event: cage fighting on the White House lawn

The Guardian - US

From ‘human cockfighting’ to the White House lawn: the stratospheric rise of the UFC’s Dana White

Strange things are afoot at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, giving rise to an obvious question: how did we get here?

Evening Standard

Donald Trump at 80: Iconic photos tracking his life from Queens to the White House

From a childhood in Queens to the main stage of world politics, Donald Trump has lived a rich life

The Economic Times

Trump's 80th birthday: White House cage fight spectacle amidst war and controversy

US President Donald Trump marks his 80th birthday with a unique cage-fighting event at the White House. This spectacle occurs as the president faces political challenges, including a war in Iran and scrutiny over his health. The event, featuring UFC mixed martial arts, contrasts sharply with previous presidential birthdays, which…

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Evening Standard

Why is UFC Freedom 250 taking place at the White House?

Presidential residence set to host controversial combat sports event

International Business Times UK

Pilot Nearly Blinded by White House UFC Lights He Described as '10 Times Worse Than a Laser'

A pilot reported blinding lights from a White House UFC event disrupted their landing at Reagan National Airport, raising aviation safety concerns in the heavily monitored airspace.

The Independent UK

UFC Freedom 250 weigh-in LIVE: Joe Rogan ‘screws up’ as host while fans boo foreign White House fighters

Ahead of Sunday’s remarkable fights on the South Lawn, fighters tipped the scales at the Ellipse

International Business Times UK

Topuria vs Gaethje: Who Is Winning the Net Worth Battle Ahead of UFC Freedom 250?

The UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House marks a historic moment, featuring high-profile fights and celebrating 250 years of the United States. Top fighters like Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje headline the event.

The Independent UK

Time to rage in the cage at the White House. UFC the main event at Trump's 80th birthday bash

Donald Trump is making a splash by hosting a UFC event at the White House, marking his 80th birthday and the nation's 250th anniversary

The Independent UK

Inside the crowd drawn to Trump’s UFC Freedom 250 fight at the White House

Throngs of UFC fans have descended on the nation's capital for an usual fight night at the White House

The Guardian - US

Seven fights on the South Lawn: Trump prepares for UFC birthday spectacle at White House

Show goes on for Trump’s 80th birthday event – featuring a 92ft ‘Claw’, thousands of seats and a fighting cage – despite ominous weather forecasts

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