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How Europe struggled to regain influence after Trump’s Ukraine peace plan leaked
Europe was blindsided by Washington’s 28-point proposal and scrambled to reinsert itself into negotiations that directly shaped its own security landscape.
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Why Trump is unlikely to face prosecution after leaving office
Legal experts say the Supreme Court’s 2024 immunity ruling has reshaped the boundaries of presidential accountability.
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Manufacturers begin phasing out PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ linked to environmental persistence and health risks
Major chemicals groups move away from “forever chemicals” as lawsuits accelerate and the EU weighs sweeping restrictions.
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Trump’s public routine shifts as age becomes harder to ignore
Shorter days, tighter schedules and small signs of fatigue are challenging the president’s long-cultivated image of boundless stamina.
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Why many Ukrainians reject Trump’s peace plan with Russia
After nearly four years of war, ordinary Ukrainians say they are unwilling to trade land and sovereignty for a ceasefire, even as Russian missiles fall and Washington tests a controversial peace plan.
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Why Maduro won’t go quietly: The risks, indictments and fears keeping Venezuela’s strongman in power
A decade of entanglement with the military, criminal exposure and the end of “golden exile” leaves Nicolás Maduro with few safe exits.
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Why automakers are racing to build motors that don’t depend on Chinese rare earths
As geopolitical strains deepen and supply chains wobble, carmakers are looking for ways to engineer electric motors that avoid China-controlled materials.
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How robots and AI are quietly rewiring China’s factory floor
As tariffs rise and labour thins, China is betting on automation to defend its role as the world’s biggest producer of everyday goods.
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How Rubio tried to pull a controversial peace plan for Ukraine back to the middle
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Geneva dash turns a leaked, pro-Russia draft into a softer framework for Ukraine, but every concession to Kyiv risks making the plan unacceptable to Putin and prolonging an already grinding war.
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Why the US Coast Guard’s new rules on Swastikas, nooses and bullying sparked confusion
After days of criticism, officials clarified that hateful symbols remain banned—publicly and privately—but questions linger over how the new policy will be implemented.
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Trump’s Ukraine peace plan: What the revised proposal really means for the war
US officials say the controversial plan is evolving, not final, but both Kyiv and Moscow now face a shifting set of conditions that could reshape the trajectory of the conflict.
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Why China is suddenly seeing a marriage boom
A wave of weddings in nightclubs and tourist hotspots has excited officials, but experts say the trend will not solve the country’s deeper demographic crisis.
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Inside Trump’s Ukraine peace plan and why Kyiv is pushing back
A 28-point proposal promises an end to the war, but asks Ukraine to accept limits, concessions and promises from Russia it no longer trusts.
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Why top US academics stayed close to Jeffrey Epstein
Newly released emails show how prominent professors in the US continued to seek his money, advice and connections long after his crimes became public
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How a tiny group of billionaires came to dominate American politics
How a new era of concentrated money and power is reshaping who runs, who wins and which policies actually govern American life.
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Why Zelenskyy is under intense US pressure over Trump’s peace plan
A 28-point proposal has cornered Ukraine’s president between territorial concessions and the risk of losing his most powerful ally
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Grok AI stirs uproar after declaring Musk is fitter than LeBron James and more handsome than Brad Pitt
A new wave of online controversy flared when Grok, the AI model developed by xAI, made bold statements that Elon Musk is physically fitter than basketball legend LeBron James and more handsome than actor Brad Pitt. The comments have generated significant debate on the issues of AI bias and the increasing influence of personality-laden AI models.
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Why Hollywood’s biggest box-office winners are now children’s PG movies
Surprising twists in Hollywood demonstrate that PG-rated films are leaving their traditional PG-13 giants behind, making children the most powerful decision-makers in the industry. That's fast becoming the formula for blockbuster success as studios and theatre chains increasingly depend on kids who bring their families along with them.
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Trump Jr. offers prayers to Lord Ganesh during India visit, moment goes viral
A brief spiritual gesture from Trump Jr. while visiting India set the internet abuzz. Such an unplanned moment, captured on camera during what was seemingly a rather private event, drew reactions ranging from admiration to political curiosity. And as the pictures began to surface, many were struck by a mix of diplomacy, culture, and symbolism.
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Why Saturn’s famous rings are about to all but disappear from view
Sky-watchers are in for a rare celestial illusion this weekend as Saturn tilts in such a way that its iconic rings nearly vanish from sight. The phenomenon is a reminder of how orbital geometry can transform the way we see the solar system's most recognisable planet.
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Israel reveals massive 7-km Hamas tunnel network with 80 rooms beneath Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces say that they have found one of the most elaborate underground tunnel systems ever built by Hamas, stretching for kilometres beneath densely populated neighbourhoods. This multi-tiered facility has some 80 rooms, alleged command centres and storage facilities-all a cause for fresh alarm over the size of Gaza's underground structures.
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A grand Udaipur celebration awaits as Netra Mantena gets set to tie the knot
Udaipur is getting ready to welcome international dignitaries, celebrities, and high-profile business leaders in order to celebrate the grand wedding ceremonies of Netra Mantena. The event is actually going to be quite spectacular with the combination of tradition and luxury, adding star power to it with rumoured participation by Trump Jr.
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Rare Roman treasure trove: 2,000-year-old plum and more unearthed at ancient fort
Excavations at Bremenium Fort, in northern England, have yielded an incredibly well-preserved fruit thought to be a plum, along with weaponry, pottery, and jewellery, as well as coins that give new insight into life on Rome's northern frontier.
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Indian AI founder offers Rs. 1 lakh internship but 12-hour days spark outrage
A San Francisco-based Indian co-founder posted a Bengaluru internship offering a handsome Rs.1 lakh stipend. But it is the 11 am to 11 pm, six-day work schedule that has started a raging debate on startup work culture and burnout.
