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How Europe’s new oil crackdown could squeeze Russia’s war finances
Proposed maritime bans and shadow fleet interceptions threaten a key revenue stream Moscow relies on to fund its war in Ukraine.
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Woman forgets to turn off tap, wakes up to icy streets in China’s Lanzhou
Nine hours of running water in freezing weather turns neighbourhood into a sheet of ice
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What is TrumpRx and why drugmakers are bracing for a hit
The White House says its new platform will slash prices for popular medicines, but pharmaceutical groups warn the discounts will dent sales.
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Zohran Mamdani faces backlash over hijab remarks
New York mayor’s World Hijab Day post sparks debate on faith, choice and women’s rights
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Washington Post layoffs hit arts desk as writer speaks out
Jada Yuan says non-Trump arts coverage has been eliminated after major newsroom cuts.
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Family of 17-year-old Saida Maleki still searching for her weeks after she was shot and taken away in Iran
Teen reportedly wounded during protests in Iran has not been seen since January 8, leaving her family in anguish.
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Sun blasts out four powerful solar flares in two days
Scientists say strong eruptions could briefly affect satellites and radio signals as solar activity rises.
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The rise of ‘neoroyalism’ and what critics say it reveals about Trump’s global strategy
A growing group of scholars argue that President Trump’s approach to power looks less like modern statecraft and more like dynastic rule built on loyalty and personal ties.
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How Trump’s permitting freeze is slowing wind and solar projects across the US
Developers say new federal reviews are delaying or derailing renewable projects just as electricity demand begins to surge again.
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How damaging was Alex Pretti’s killing for the Trump administration?
Fresh polling suggests the backlash over the Minneapolis shooting reached beyond Democrats and into the Republican base.
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Users trust AI too easily, Anthropic study warns
Analysis of 1.5 million Claude chats finds small but worrying signs of “reality distortion” and uncritical reliance on chatbot advice.
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New tool Jmail turns Epstein court records into a searchable Gmail-style archive
The new web tool reorganises publicly released Epstein emails into an easy-to-browse interface without adding new material.
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The 10 Senate races that will decide who controls Washington in 2026
A handful of battleground states could determine whether Republicans hold their edge or Democrats pull off a difficult comeback.
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From traffic stops to fatal shootings: US citizens recount encounters with federal agents
At a forum led by Democratic lawmakers, families and witnesses described aggressive immigration enforcement that they say changed their lives forever.
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The 15-foot golden Trump statue and the memecoin behind it
A group of crypto investors built a towering gold-leaf statue of Donald Trump to promote a memecoin — and now they want it installed at his Florida golf resort.
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Sleep may have evolved before brains, study finds in jellyfish and sea anemones
Researchers report sleep-like states in brainless marine animals, suggesting rest began as a basic cellular repair mechanism.
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The legal shortcut Homeland Security is using to access Americans’ online records
A retired Pennsylvania man’s brief message to a federal prosecutor set off a chain of events that is now raising larger questions about free speech and administrative subpoenas.
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America wants Pakistan’s copper, but US-made guns are fuelling the fight
Washington wants critical minerals from Pakistan, but insurgents armed with abandoned US weapons are complicating the race for copper and rare earths.
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How a US federal judge used 500 words to challenge ICE detention
In a sharply written ruling, a Texas judge mixed law, history and pointed rhetoric to order the release of a detained child and his father.
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Stanford student claims people pose as Jains to avoid paying for expensive meal plan
Claim that students pose as Jains to avoid costly campus dining plan raises questions about faith, fairness and university rules.
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Grammys 2026 turn political as stars wear ‘ICE OUT’ pins on the red carpet
A silent red carpet protest over immigration enforcement became one of the most talked-about moments of music’s biggest night.
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Bermuda Triangle mystery may have a scientific explanation, researchers say
Scientists say methane bursts from the ocean floor could explain long-standing disappearances once blamed on mystery and myth.
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'Kill the Indian first' remark in Epstein files puts Norwegian diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen in spotlight
A resurfaced email linked to the Epstein files has reignited scrutiny of the veteran Norwegian diplomat and sparked anger over a deeply offensive remark.
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Trump proposes nationalizing voting, challenging long held state authority
US President urges Republicans to 'take over' elections despite the Constitution granting states primary control
