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Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India arrived in France for a two-day visit, greeted by French President Emmanuel Macron. PM Modi met US Vice President JD Vance and congratulated him on his electoral victory. Both leaders will co-chair the AI Action Summit in Paris. PM Modi will also launch India's first consulate in Marseille before heading to the...
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The Kremlin claimed that a "significant part" of Ukraine wants to be part of Russia, following US President Donald Trump's remark that Ukraine "may be Russian someday." Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the situation aligns with Trump's statement, citing Moscow's 2022 annexation of Ukrainian regions. Trump has prioritized ending the war, and...
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A cholera outbreak in Angola has killed at least 108 people since January 7, with 3,147 confirmed cases, nearly half in the capital Luanda. The outbreak has primarily affected individuals aged 2 to 100. Cholera, a severe intestinal infection, spreads through contaminated food and water, causing diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration. Despite being...
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A South Korean elementary school teacher is under police investigation for allegedly stabbing a first-grade student to death in Daejeon. The female suspect, in her 40s, had recently returned to work after medical leave and had been receiving treatment for depression since 2018. The girl was found in an audio-visual room and later pronounced dead at...
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Beijing has declined to confirm a post-inauguration conversation between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, despite Trump's claim that they spoke. China's foreign ministry only acknowledged a call on January 17, before Trump's second term began. Amid rising trade tensions, Trump has imposed a 10 per cent tariff on Chinese...
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World leaders were set to hold formal talks in Paris on Tuesday on artificial intelligence (AI), seeking elusive common ground on a technology subject to a global race for promised economic benefits. Sam Altman, the OpenAI chief set to speak in Paris later Tuesday, responded to the reported offer with a dry "no thank you" on X. For France, Macron...
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A Danish petition to buy California in response to Trump's interest in Greenland has gained 200,000 signatures. The campaign aims to crowdfund $1 trillion to purchase California and promises various improvements. The petition suggests Trump might sell the state due to his ongoing disputes with its leaders and his negative comments about California.
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US President Donald Trump suggested that Ukraine might eventually become part of Russia, ahead of Vice President JD Vance's meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Trump emphasized that future US aid to Ukraine should have economic benefits for the US. Additionally, Trump is sending his envoy to draft a proposal to end the conflict.
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Vince Neil's private jet collided with a parked plane at Scottsdale Airport, resulting in one death and four injuries. Neil was not on board, though his girlfriend and her friend were injured. The crash was due to a gear failure on landing. This incident follows other recent US aviation accidents.
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US President Donald Trump plans to have a long-term ownership position in the Gaza Strip, aiming to transform it into a safe community. He proposes relocating Palestinians to neighboring countries for reconstruction, facing opposition from Middle Eastern allies, particularly Jordan and Egypt.
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Bill Gates discussed his experimentation with drugs during his teenage years, including marijuana and LSD, and how his preference for a logical mind led him to stop using them. He also mentioned his interest in the potential therapeutic uses of psychedelic drugs for conditions like depression and OCD.
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Salman Rushdie was critically injured and left permanently blind in one eye after being stabbed multiple times by Hadi Matar at a cultural event. Matar, who shouted 'free Palestine' in court, faces attempted murder and assault charges. The trial, highlighting the chaos and danger of the attack, continues to unfold in New York.
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A group of investors led by Elon Musk has made a $97.4 billion bid to acquire the nonprofit that controls OpenAI, creating a major power struggle with CEO Sam Altman. The offer complicates OpenAI's $40 billion funding efforts and its transition to a for-profit model.
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US President Donald Trump issued an executive order to ban the use of paper straws in federal agencies, reversing a policy aimed at phasing out single-use plastics. Environmental advocates express concern over the impact on pollution and marine life, while the plastics industry supports the decision, calling it a beneficial movement.
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Google has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America' on its Maps platform for US users after an executive order by President Donald Trump. The change has drawn criticism from indigenous activists and sparked diplomatic tensions with Mexico, whose president sarcastically suggested renaming the U.S. 'Mexican America'.
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Several election security employees at CISA have been placed on leave pending a review of their efforts to counter foreign interference and misinformation. This affects critical support for state and local election offices. State election officials from both parties have defended CISA's work, highlighting the importance of their assistance in...
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Two flights carrying nearly 190 Venezuelans deported from the US landed in Caracas, marking the first repatriation under a new US-Venezuela agreement. Many deportees have alleged ties to the Tren de Aragua gang. While this could signal a shift in US-Venezuela relations, concerns arise over potential retaliation against returnees by Maduro's regime.
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The FBI has uncovered 2,400 new documents related to President John F. Kennedy's assassination after President Trump's executive order to declassify remaining files. This includes 14,000 pages that were supposed to be reviewed but never were. The order aims for transparency and to end the secrecy surrounding these records.
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US President Trump warned Hamas that "all hell will break loose" if hostages are not released by Saturday noon. Hamas postponed the next release, citing Israel's non-compliance with the ceasefire. Trump also reiterated plans for the US to control Gaza, suggesting it could be redeveloped by other Middle Eastern nations but maintained by the US.
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A fatal collision occurred at Scottsdale Airport between two midsize business jets, killing one person and injuring others. A jet veered off the runway and struck a parked plane. Emergency crews are attempting to rescue a trapped individual. This incident is one of several recent aviation accidents in the US.
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Elon Musk has removed Kanye West's X account after a series of disturbing posts and public outbursts, including anti-Semitic, misogynistic, and racist remarks. West claimed he is autistic and made offensive comments on various platforms. Prominent figures demanded his removal, prompting Musk to deactivate his account, citing NSFW content and...
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Iraq's President Abdul Latif Rashid has sued Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Finance Minister Taif Sami over unpaid salaries for civil servants in Kurdistan. The lawsuit highlights ongoing financial disputes between Baghdad and the autonomous region, exacerbating tensions within Iraq's leadership.
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US President Donald Trump has declined to name Vice President JD Vance as his political successor for the Republican Party, stating it's too early for endorsements. Trump has also expressed intentions of running for a third term, despite the 22nd Amendment. Vance is seen as a leading candidate for the 2028 GOP primary contest.
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Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is using donations from supporters for his legal defense. Mangione, whose case has garnered significant public support, has raised over $290,000. His lawyer, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, stated that Mangione, backed by the D4 Legal Committee, plans to fight the charges against him...
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DeepSeek, under CEO Liang Wenfeng, focuses on creativity and diverse perspectives for AI innovation. He prioritizes humanities graduates and Gen Z talent over traditional tech expertise, believing their fresh insights and willingness to explore unconventional solutions drive long-term growth. Liang cultivates a collaborative, autonomous work...
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White it's not know what access DOGE has and to what extent, Donald Trump asserted that DOGE will not touch Social Security. "Social Security will not be touched, it will only be strengthened," Trump recently said adding that he would "weed out" undocumented people from the benefits. "We have illegal immigrants on Social Security and we're going to...
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In Dhaka, madrasa students attacked a book fair stall displaying Taslima Nasreen's works, demanding their removal. Police controlled the situation and are investigating the incident. Nasreen condemned the government's alleged support for extremists. The Amar Ekushey Book Fair annually celebrates the 1952 Language Movement martyrs and features a...
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Elon Musk supported British MP Rupert Lowe's criticism of a Bengali script sign at London's Whitechapel station. The local initiative, led by Abdal Ullah, was intended to celebrate the British Bangladeshi community, but Lowe argued for signs exclusively in English.
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Nepali Congress lawmaker Ram Hari Khatiwada proposed selling monkeys to China to address growing agricultural destruction caused by the animals. Citing Sri Lanka's example, he suggested it as a strategy to manage the simian menace in hilly areas. However, legal barriers exist, as Nepal is a CITES signatory, restricting rhesus monkey trade. National...
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Hamas announced a delay in the next hostage release in Gaza, accusing Israel of ceasefire violations, including obstructing humanitarian aid. This comes during a sensitive ceasefire period with ongoing prisoner exchanges. Palestinian President Abbas ended stipends to prisoners' families, aiming to improve relations with the US under President...
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Hampton Dellinger, head of the US office of special counsel, has sued President Trump, alleging his firing was illegal. Dellinger, appointed for a five-year term, argues that special counsels can only be removed for cause. His dismissal is part of Trump's broader effort to restructure federal agencies. The lawsuit challenges the administration's...
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Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has accused prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government of resisting a state investigation into Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack. A court-ordered cabinet meeting on the issue ended without a decision. Lapid insists an inquiry is necessary to prevent future attacks, while Netanyahu's government argues that a...
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At least 51 people were killed in Guatemala City on Monday when a bus crashed through a guard rail and plunged into a ravine, rescuers said, one of the worst road accidents in Latin America in years. Road accidents leading to dozens of fatalities are common in Central and South America.
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Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency canceled over $180 million in administrative contracts, including a $170,000 contract for an exhibit on Anthony Fauci. The exhibit was scheduled for completion in 2025. "Can you believe your taxpayer dollars were being spent on a Fauci exhibit," Elon Musk said reacting to the news.
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A Tennessee pastor, Reverend Steve Caudle, called for possible violence against Elon Musk, citing fears of Musk interfering with the US Treasury and personal information. He suggested that violence might be necessary, invoking religious justification and referring to spiritual conflict. "I'm worried that we are on the verge of bloodshed. This is an...
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Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi will visit the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the US before attending the G20 meeting in South Africa. In London, he will meet UK foreign secretary David Lammy as relations improve between the two nations. Wang will also attend the Munich security conference and later chair a UN security council event on global...
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The UN's top expert on torture, Alice Jill Edwards, has urged Russia to provide urgent medical care to Ukrainian detainees from Crimea, citing serious, life-threatening conditions. She highlighted ongoing systematic torture, with detainees suffering beatings, lack of medical care, and poor detention conditions. Edwards called on Moscow to end these...
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Saudi doctoral student Salma al-Shehab, initially sentenced to 34 years in prison for her Twitter activity, has been freed after her sentence was reduced to four years, with another four suspended. The London-based rights group ALQST confirmed her release but urged full freedom, including travel rights. Al-Shehab, a Shiite minority member, was...
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As Vivek Ramaswamy posted photos from Superbowl Sunday, social media users asked him why he was there if he did not like American culture. In December, Ramaswamy made a long rant about US culture blaming it for nor producing top engineering talents owing to it misplaced focus on mediocrity and not on excellence, he said -- to the ire of many...
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US vice president JD Vance is making his diplomatic debut at an AI summit in Paris and the Munich security conference. He opposes EU AI regulations and will discuss Ukraine, Nato, and free speech. Vance will meet with Macron, Modi, and von der Leyen. France aims to boost AI investments, while China pushes for open AI access. Modi co-hosts the...
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Donald Trump Jr attended the Superbowl Sunday with his new girlfriend Bettina Anderson. While they were clicked together at the event, Anderson posted a series of Instagram stories from the Superbowl. Don Jr's ex-fiancee Kimberly Guilfoyle too was present at the Superbowl. Guilfoyle posted photos with Vivek Ramaswamy, actor Kevin Costner among many...
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Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced his resignation amid pressure from populist opposition groups after a court annulled the presidential election. Iohannis, in office since 2014, will step down on February 12. The election was canceled after far-right candidate Calin Georgescu won the first round amid allegations of Russian interference. A...
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UNAIDS chief Winnie Byanyima warned that HIV infections could rise sixfold by 2029 if the US withdraws support for the global AIDS program. She cited potential deaths, orphaned children, and emerging resistant strains. The funding freeze has already led to job losses and disrupted healthcare in Africa. Byanyima urged the US to reconsider,...
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Swedish prosecutors confirmed the identity of the suspected gunman in Sweden's deadliest mass shooting but did not disclose his name. Media identified him as Rickard Andersson, a 35-year-old unemployed recluse with psychological issues. He killed 10 people at Campus Risbergska in Orebro before taking his own life. Authorities are still...
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Donald Trump asserted that nothing stops DOGE's chipping machine and after the US Agency for International Development (USAID) which Elon Musk and Donald Trump confirmed would be shut down, they would move on to other departments. Trump said Elon Musk would check the education department and then there's the military to be scrutinized.
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A Tunisian man, Brahim Aouissaoui, went on trial in France for the 2020 Nice basilica attack that killed three people. Facing terrorism charges, he claims to remember nothing. Investigators say the attack was premeditated, linked to Islamic extremism, and praised by al-Qaida. If convicted, Aouissaoui faces life in prison. The trial highlights...
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While speaking to the press aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump dismissed a HuffPost reporter's question by mocking the outlet, suggesting he thought it had shut down. The reporter was inquiring about Vice President Vance's controversial statements regarding judicial authority over executive powers.
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An Alaska Airlines flight was canceled after a man physically assaulted a female passenger mid-flight, prompting a flight attendant to intervene. The male passenger was arrested, and the airline has banned him from future flights. Alaska Airlines praised the quick response of its crew to the violent incident.
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President Donald Trump has ordered the US treasury to stop minting pennies due to their high production costs, aligning with his administration's cost-cutting measures. The US Mint incurs significant losses from producing pennies and nickels, prompting this decision despite legal uncertainties surrounding executive power to eliminate coins.
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The UK government is streamlining property sales by digitising data, enhancing efficiency, and reducing transaction delays. This 12-week initiative, led by the housing and planning minister, aims to modernise information sharing among conveyancers and lenders. As part of broader housing reforms, this strategy will help homebuyers save time and...
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US President Donald Trump proposes that the United States take control of Gaza, describing it as a 'big real estate site' for development and stability in the Middle East. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports the plan, but it faces strong opposition from Arab nations and regional leaders.
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Israel and Hamas conducted their fifth exchange of hostages and prisoners, releasing three Israeli civilians and 183 Palestinians. The released hostages endured severe abuse during captivity. The ongoing ceasefire has facilitated multiple exchanges, with significant tolls on both sides.
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Libyan rap, which thrived amid political turmoil and social issues, faces a crackdown as authorities in both the East and West impose stringent content regulations. Rappers now require permissions to perform, reflecting increased influence of Salafist ideology and further restriction of personal freedoms.
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