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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signalled that U.S. President Donald Trump should apologize for his false assertion that troops from non-U.S. NATO countries avoided the front line during the Afghanistan war, describing Trump's remarks as "insulting" and "appalling."
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Display at President's House site, residence to George Washington, had information on people enslaved by himPhiladelphia is taking legal action against the Trump administration following the National Park Service's decision to dismantle a long-established slavery-related exhibit at Independence National Historical park, which holds the former...
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Much-anticipated trial scheduled in New York over killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian ThompsonLuigi Mangione's federal murder trial in the killing of the United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson is scheduled to start with jury selection on 8 September, a judge said on Friday, triggering one of the most eagerly anticipated criminal trials in recent...
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Snow, sleet and freezing temperatures are forecast for the south, midwest and east coast over the weekendTrump says the big US winter storm is proof of climate hoax – here's why he's wrongThe dangerous monster storm threatening half of the US was bearing down on Friday with 16 states and Washington DC already declaring emergencies and areas...
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Labor unions and progressive organizations have called on workers across the state to stay home in an 'economic blackout'Full report: Economic blackout in Minnesota to protest against ICE: 'No work, no school, no shoppingTalks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States have begun in Abu Dhabi, according to the United Arab Emirates' ministry of...
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While leaders of many liberal democracies declined to sign on, Mark Carney had, before Davos, accepted in principleDonald Trump withdrew on Thursday an invitation for Canada to join his "board of peace” initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts."Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation...
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The Trump administration will expand the "Mexico City" policy that restricts U.S. aid to foreign organizations that provide or promote abortions to include advocates of "radical gender ideologies" and diversity, equity and inclusion policies, Vice President JD Vance announced Friday at the March For Life.
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"I'm not surprised they've caused such hurt to the loved ones of those who were killed or injured,” said U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, condemning President Trump's remarks about NATO troops staying away from the front lines while fighting in Afghanistan.
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Exclusive: Blueprints describe a 'case study' community where residents submit biometric data to gain entryThe United Arab Emirates plans to fund "Gaza's first planned community” on the ruined outskirts of Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city. Palestinian residents there will have access to basic services like education, healthcare and running water,...
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Preliminary report suggests fracture could have existed before high-speed train derailed in AndalucíaExperts investigating the deadly rail collision in southern Spain, which killed 45 people and left dozens more injured, believe the accident may have happened after one of the trains passed over a damaged section of rail.The disaster occurred near...
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Ryan Wedding turned himself in at US consulate in Mexico City and is due to appear in court in California on MondayRyan Wedding, the Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin, has been arrested after turning himself in at the US embassy in Mexico, law enforcement officials announced on Friday.Wedding, 44, had been sought by the FBI...
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The US president has galvanised the Danish population against him, while Danes' relations with Greenlanders are 'under reparation'For the past three weeks, 24 hours a day, Denmark has been consumed by discussions about whether or not Greenland, a largely self-governing part of the Danish kingdom, will be invaded by the US, the Danes' closest...
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Two days of rare trilateral discussions have begun but hopes are low amid continued territorial demands by RussiaThe European Commission has offered a bit more detail on the deployment of 447 emergency generators from EU reserves to Ukraine, mentioned in the earlier post (12:33)."The generators – mobilised from rescEU strategic reserves hosted in...
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Moscow repeats call for Ukraine to leave Donbas before first trilateral talks since start of invasion in February 2022Ukraine, Russia and the US have begun three-way talks for the first time since Russia's full-scale military invasion began in February 2022, but with the Kremlin maintaining its maximalist demands for Ukrainian territory, it is...
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Court says alleged abuse and trafficking offences occurred outside Spain, leaving it without jurisdictionSpanish prosecutors have shelved a complaint brought by two women who have accused the singer Julio Iglesias of sexual assault and human trafficking, arguing the country's courts have no jurisdiction as the alleged offences took place outside...
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A massive winter storm is poised to batter over half the US, bringing snow, ice, and extreme cold to more than 160 million. States are declaring emergencies as travel faces severe disruption, with thousands of flights already cancelled. Residents are urged to prepare for potential power outages and dangerously low temperatures following the...
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Constitutional scholar Saikrishna Prakash stated that US immigration restrictions reflect President Trump's general hostility towards immigration, not a specific stance against India. He warned that executive power now overshadows Congress, leaving Indian professionals vulnerable to discretionary policy shifts. Prakash suggested this could lead to...
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Kanaan, a symbol of dining across religious and political divides, will shut its doors 'probably in March', say ownersAn Israeli-Palestinian restaurant in Berlin conceived as an "island of peace” will close in the spring, but its Jewish and Arab owners say their dream will live on in a television series based on their unlikely partnership.Kanaan,...
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Interim leader Delcy Rodríguez told influencers of US threat to kill leaders if they did not cooperate after capture of MaduroThe communications minister holds a phone up to a microphone before a gathering of regime-friendly influencers.On speakerphone is Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, who claims that when US forces captured the...
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Donald Trump's niece, Mary, a clinical psychologist, stated her uncle is humiliating himself daily and losing control, both personally and over the narrative. She cited his recent behavior at the World Economic Forum, including misidentifying countries and rambling speeches, as evidence of his psychological, cognitive, and physical decline,...
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Expatriates in the UAE can now easily exchange their driving licences from 57 countries, including recent additions like Croatia and Texas, bypassing lengthy tests. This streamlined process, requiring a valid licence and an eye test, allows professionals and families to quickly get on the road, reinforcing the UAE's 'move-in ready' status for its...
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