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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman praises the rapid progress of Chinese tech companies.
He emphasizes that advancements in various fields, including AI, are significant and often underestimated.
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Poland's President Karol Nawrocki ENDS support for Ukrainian citizens:
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Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni highlights record employment and economic growth
She claims a 60% drop in illegal immigration and increased freedoms for Italians.
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz Re-elected as CDU Leader, Opposes AfD Influence
Merz received nearly 92% of the vote at the CDU party conference in Stuttgart.
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Trump Directs Government to Release UFO and Alien Information
The President's announcement follows Obama’s comments on extraterrestrial life and classified information.
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Trump Signs Global 10% Tariffs on Imports
The move comes despite a Supreme Court ruling against the tariff plan, with implementation set to begin shortly.
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UK Government Considers Law to Remove Prince Andrew from Royal Line of Succession
Legislation would follow the investigation into his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Two teens arrested in France for alleged terror plot.
The suspects are reportedly linked to jihadist propaganda and planned an attack on a shopping center or concert hall.
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US Supreme Court Voids Trump’s Emergency Tariff Plan, Reshaping Trade Power and Fiscal Risk
Six-to-three ruling finds Congress—not the executive—holds taxing authority, leaving $133bn in collected duties and refund claims unresolved.
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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis advocates for a ban on minors using social media.
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Jensen Huang just told the story of how Elon Musk became NVIDIA’s very first customer for their powerful AI supercomputer
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Former British Prince Andrew Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office
Police detain Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor amid investigation tied to Jeffrey Epstein files and alleged sharing of official information
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Former President Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to Life in Prison for Abuse of Authority
Yoon was convicted for masterminding an insurrection related to his December 2024 martial law attempt.
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Unitree Robotics founder Wang Xingxing showcases future robot deployment during Spring Festival Gala.
Humanoid robots' Kung Fu performance captivates global attention.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls for real name use on social media.
Merz expects accountability from critics of the government, citing political transparency.
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France President Macron says Free Speech is Bull Sh!t
"Free speech is a pure bullsh!t if nobody knows how you are guided through this so-called free speech, especially when it is to be guided from one hated speech to another hated speech."
Viktor Orbán getting massive praise for keeping Hungary safe, rich and migrant-free!
"You have been able to keep Hungary, our country, as the only migrant-free country in Europe. You have been able to defy the entire snake-nest in Brussels."
Italian Police Arrest Man After Alleged Attempt to Abduct Toddler at Bergamo Supermarket, Child Hospitalised With Fractured Femur
Security footage released by police shows a struggle at a shopping centre in northern Italy; authorities say bystanders intervened and the suspect now faces attempted kidnapping and assault charges.
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Japan outlawed Islam
Halal foods, large mosques, public prayers, and call to prayer are all banned.
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British Tourist Arrested at Hong Kong Airport After Meltdown and Vandalism
The 35-year-old faces charges for damaging check-in kiosks and possessing Viagra without a prescription.
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The Spanish government has ordered prosecutors to investigate platforms X, Meta and TikTok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse material
European Commission Plans Purchase Incentives Limited to Vehicles Manufactured Largely in the EU
Proposed industry support law would restrict subsidies and public tenders to vehicles assembled in Europe with at least 70 percent of components produced locally
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French District of Pas-de-Calais Introduces Immediate License Suspension for Drivers Using Mobile Phones
New penalties expand crackdown on distracted driving as authorities cite rising fatal accidents linked to mobile phone use
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JD Vance says Germany is “killing itself” by taking in millions of fake asylum seekers from culturally incompatible nations.
But it’s not killing the politicians that receive bribe from Qatar to allow this policy.
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Italian PM Giorgia Meloni: "The problem is that there is a one person you have to thank and it is neither Greta Thunberg, nor Landini. It's Donald J. Trump."
Czech Deputy PM criticizes panel for labeling opponents as 'fascist'
Hillary Clinton emphasizes the importance of listening and avoiding divisive rhetoric.
British comedian Pat Smith brilliantly points out the hypocrisy surrounding the subject of mass migration in the UK
But how do we convince politicians who were bribed by Qatar to convert Britain into an Islamic state that this comedian is not joking?
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Comment on European allies report blaming Russia for killing late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny using toxin from poison dart frogs
Eighty-Year-Old Lottery Winner Sentenced to 16.5 Years for Drug Trafficking
John Spiby, who won £2.4 million in the UK lottery, established a drug empire instead of retiring peacefully.
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Rubio Calls for Sweeping U.N. Reform, Saying It Has Failed to End Wars in Gaza and Ukraine
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, the U.S. secretary of state praised American-led diplomacy while arguing the U.N. is no longer fit for purpose on major conflicts.
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UK-Bound Jet2 Flight Diverts to Brussels After Midair Fight Forces Emergency Landing
Police removed two disruptive passengers after a violent altercation on a Turkey-to-Manchester service, and the airline imposed lifetime bans
10,000 Condoms Distributed at Winter Olympics 2026 Athlete Village Depleted Within 72 Hours
Initial supply provided under IOC safe-sex policy ran out three days after the opening of the Winter Games athlete village
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Poland's President Advocates for Evaluating Independent Nuclear Weapons Development
Amid rising threats from Russia, a potential shift in Poland’s defense strategy is being considered.
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Mayor of Serdobsk in Russia’s Penza Region Resigns After Housing Certificates Granted to Migrant Family Trigger Public Outcry
Marina Yermakova stepped down following backlash over state housing awards to two recently naturalized women linked to a former municipal employee.
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China’s EV Makers Face Mandatory Return to Physical Buttons and Door Handles in Driver-Distraction Safety Overhaul
Regulators move to curb touchscreen-only controls, hidden handles, and aircraft-style steering wheels, forcing major interior redesigns across the Chinese auto industry.
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Walmart's Earnings and UK Economic Data Highlight Upcoming Financial Trends
Key Business and Financial Developments to Monitor This Week
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UK Green Party Considering Proposal to Legalize Heroin for an Inclusive Society
Party aims to shift drug policy towards evidence-based practices at upcoming conference
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OpenAI and DeepCent Superintelligence Race: Artificial General Intelligence and AI Agents as a National Security Arms Race
The AI2027 scenario reframes advanced AI systems not as productivity tools, but as geopolitical weapons with existential stakes
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We will protect them from the digital Wild West.’ Another country will ban social media for under-16s
Spain’s proposed crackdown on youth access and platform liability crystallizes a deeper struggle over who governs digital space—states or tech executives
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Pilot in Hawker Beechcraft BE-36 makes emergency landing and crashes into vehicles on a busy road.
Last words included a heartfelt message to his wife, Molly.
Alice Weidel calls for investigation into Nord Stream sabotage, blaming Ukraine and Zelensky
"Ukraine and Zelensky must pay for sabotage, and return the billions sent in aid."
Heineken announces cut of 6,000 jobs due to declining beer demand
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California court hears case on Instagram and YouTube's impact on young woman's mental health
The lawsuit questions if tech companies can be held responsible for addiction-related harm to minors.
Spain offers legal European documents to all border arrivals.
This policy encourages an influx of Africans seeking to become legalized citizens.
British police arrested a non-UK citizen arriving from the U.S. for his online speech
Graham Linehan is an Irish comedy writer who tweeted jokes critical of transgender ideology while in the United States. When he flew to London, Linehan was arrested at Heathrow Airport by 5 armed officers.
The Implications of Expanding Voting Rights to Non-EU Foreign Residents in France
Exploring the potential societal and political changes from new municipal voting laws.
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Apple iPhone Lockdown Mode blocks FBI data access in journalist device seizure
Court records show the FBI could not extract data from a Washington Post reporter’s iPhone thirteen after a January search linked to a classified leaks inquiry.
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KPMG Urges Auditor to Relay AI Cost Savings
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman praises the rapid progress of Chinese tech companies.
Poland's President Karol Nawrocki ENDS support for Ukrainian citizens:
Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni highlights record employment and economic growth
Chancellor Friedrich Merz Re-elected as CDU Leader, Opposes AfD Influence
Trump Directs Government to Release UFO and Alien Information
Trump Signs Global 10% Tariffs on Imports
UK Government Considers Law to Remove Prince Andrew from Royal Line of Succession
Two teens arrested in France for alleged terror plot.
US Supreme Court Voids Trump’s Emergency Tariff Plan, Reshaping Trade Power and Fiscal Risk
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis advocates for a ban on minors using social media.
Jensen Huang just told the story of how Elon Musk became NVIDIA’s very first customer for their powerful AI supercomputer
Former British Prince Andrew Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to Life in Prison for Abuse of Authority
Unitree Robotics founder Wang Xingxing showcases future robot deployment during Spring Festival Gala.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls for real name use on social media.
Italian Police Arrest Man After Alleged Attempt to Abduct Toddler at Bergamo Supermarket, Child Hospitalised With Fractured Femur
Japan outlawed Islam
British Tourist Arrested at Hong Kong Airport After Meltdown and Vandalism
European Commission Plans Purchase Incentives Limited to Vehicles Manufactured Largely in the EU
French District of Pas-de-Calais Introduces Immediate License Suspension for Drivers Using Mobile Phones
JD Vance says Germany is “killing itself” by taking in millions of fake asylum seekers from culturally incompatible nations.
Eighty-Year-Old Lottery Winner Sentenced to 16.5 Years for Drug Trafficking
Rubio Calls for Sweeping U.N. Reform, Saying It Has Failed to End Wars in Gaza and Ukraine
10,000 Condoms Distributed at Winter Olympics 2026 Athlete Village Depleted Within 72 Hours
Poland's President Advocates for Evaluating Independent Nuclear Weapons Development
Mayor of Serdobsk in Russia’s Penza Region Resigns After Housing Certificates Granted to Migrant Family Trigger Public Outcry
China’s EV Makers Face Mandatory Return to Physical Buttons and Door Handles in Driver-Distraction Safety Overhaul
Walmart's Earnings and UK Economic Data Highlight Upcoming Financial Trends
UK Green Party Considering Proposal to Legalize Heroin for an Inclusive Society
OpenAI and DeepCent Superintelligence Race: Artificial General Intelligence and AI Agents as a National Security Arms Race
We will protect them from the digital Wild West.’ Another country will ban social media for under-16s
Heineken announces cut of 6,000 jobs due to declining beer demand
The Implications of Expanding Voting Rights to Non-EU Foreign Residents in France
Apple iPhone Lockdown Mode blocks FBI data access in journalist device seizure
KPMG Urges Auditor to Relay AI Cost Savings
Canada Opens First Consulate in Greenland Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
China unveils plans for a 'Death Star' capable of launching missile strikes from space
Investigation Launched at Winter Olympics Over Ski Jumpers Injecting Hyaluronic Acid
U.S. State Department Issues Urgent Travel Warning for Citizens to Leave Iran Immediately
Wall Street Erases All Gains of 2026; Bitcoin Plummets 14% to $63,000
Eighty-one-year-old man in the United States fatally shoots Uber driver after scam threat
Political Censorship: French Prosecutors Raid Musk’s X Offices in Paris
AI Invented “Hot Springs” — Tourists Arrived and Were Shocked
France Begins Phasing Out Zoom and Microsoft Teams to Advance Digital Sovereignty
Tech Market Shifts and AI Investment Surge Drive Global Innovation and Layoffs
Global Shifts in War, Trade, Energy and Security Mark Major International Developments
Markets Jolt as AI Spending, US Policy Shifts, and Global Security Moves Drive New Volatility
Tesla Ends Model S and X Production and Sends $2 Billion to xAI as 2025 Revenue Declines
Starmer Signals UK Push for a More ‘Sophisticated’ Relationship With China in Talks With Xi
The AI Hiring Doom Loop — Algorithmic Recruiting Filters Out Top Talent and Rewards Average or Fake Candidates
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