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AI image of Musk smoking with other tech giants as the “$1 trillion squad” goes viral
A series of AI-generated images of Elon Musk smoking a cigar alongside tech titans like Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella has taken social media by storm. The fictional "$1 trillion squad" is the internet's new meme, inspiring laughter, debate and even a more serious reflection on AI's capacity for emulating power.
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Trump’s surprising winter look sparks jokes that he’s channelling Zohran Mamdani
Donald Trump was spotted donning a burgundy scarf and an oversized black coat shortly after meeting New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, and social media went into overdrive.
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AQ Khan had Pakistani generals 'on his payroll', was a merchant of death: Ex-CIA spy's big claim
Calling Khan the “Merchant of Death,” Lawler asserted that the scientist’s network eventually supplied multiple foreign programmes.
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Canada overhauls citizenship laws, restores rights: What it means for Indians
Canada’s Bill C-3 reforms citizenship laws, restoring rights to those excluded under the first-generation limit and allowing Canadian parents abroad to pass citizenship to children born or adopted overseas.
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Israel strikes Beirut for first time since June, targeting Hezbollah chief
Israel struck Beirut for the first time since June, targeting Hezbollah’s chief of staff. The attack killed one, wounded 21, and heightened tensions amid ongoing regional conflict and diplomatic pressure.
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Confusion and controversy: Marco Rubio labels Ukraine peace plan a leaked Russian ‘wish list’
Marco Rubio’s conflicting statements on Trump’s 28-point Ukraine peace plan fueled diplomatic confusion as Kyiv, European allies, and Zelensky assess the controversial proposal, while Russia signals conditional acceptance and ongoing negotiations continue.
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Epstein case: Starmer’s call to ‘cooperate’ increases pressure on former prince Andrew to testify in U.S. inquiry
Pressure is mounting on former Prince Andrew to testify in the U.S. congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer said people with relevant information should cooperate.
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Toronto: Indian-origin Nicholas Singh, listed among Canada’s most wanted, arrested
Canadian police have arrested Indian-origin fugitive Nicholas Singh in Toronto after a year on the run, recovering a firearm and laying fresh charges while he remains listed among Canada’s most wanted criminals.
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G20 at a crossroads: What summit reveals about a fractured global order
The G20 summit in South Africa exposed deep fractures in global governance as go-it-alone U.S. policies, geopolitical rivalries and widening economic tensions raised questions over the bloc’s ability to function effectively.
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Iran accuses U.S. and Israel of plotting to assassinate Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran’s intelligence minister alleges the United States and Israel are seeking to target Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, heightening security concerns after the June Iran–Israel war amid continued tensions over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
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Epstein controversy: Ex-prince Andrew’s rare Windsor outing sparks fresh pressure on royals
Former prince Andrew’s rare public outing at Windsor has revived scrutiny over his Epstein ties, strained royal relations and refusal to cooperate with a U.S. inquiry, as King Charles and Prince William firm their stance.
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Usha Vance addresses speculation after being spotted without her ring
Usha Vance caused a stir amongst onlookers when she was spotted out without her wedding ring recently
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Viral AI-generated Trump audio on Epstein files sparks controversy and confusion online
A digitally-created audio clip that sounds like the voice of US President Donald Trump discussing the Epstein files is making the rounds on social media
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Mystery deepens as massive emerald boulder discovered inside Madagascar’s presidential palace
A surprising picture of a 300-kilogram emerald boulder, which was allegedly found in Madagascar’s presidential palace, fuels the curiosity and heated debates of many.
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Houthi court sentences 17 to death for alleged spying in escalating crackdown
A Houthi-run court in Sanaa sentenced 17 people to death for alleged espionage for foreign governments, intensifying a yearslong crackdown on aid workers and local staff as Yemen’s conflict deepens.
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Russian drone strike injures 14 in Dnipro as Geneva pushes for controversial U.S. peace plan
A Russian drone strike injured 14 in Dnipro as senior U.S. and European officials met in Geneva to push President Donald Trump’s contentious 28-point peace plan, putting intense pressure on Kyiv.
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The two insiders who kept Jeffrey Epstein’s empire running, and now control his fortune
How a lawyer and an accountant handled money, legal structures and women in Epstein’s orbit for decades, and why they stand to benefit from what remains of his wealth.
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Why Europe’s new visa rules have sparked anger among Russian exiles
A security move aimed at stopping sabotage has become a major setback for ordinary Russians who fled the war and repression.
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What Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation reveals about Trump’s power and the Republican future in the US
Her dramatic exit shows the president can still punish critics — but it also exposes a growing struggle over what the party stands for after him.
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Weekend meetings and marble floors: How Trump is building his White House ballroom
A hands-on “builder president” is turning the East Wing into a 55,000 sq ft showpiece, raising questions about cost, priorities and legacy.
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Venezuelan president Maduro’s dance for 'peace' draws global attention amid rising tensions with US
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is going viral following his dancing to a "No war, yes peace" chant during a public rally. The performance comes as diplomatic friction with the United States is rapidly heating up.
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The two insiders who kept Jeffrey Epstein’s empire running, and now control his fortune
How a lawyer and an accountant handled money, legal structures and women in Epstein’s orbit for decades, and why they stand to benefit from what remains of his wealth.
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Trump, Republicans and Epstein files: A test of political promises and public expectation
The promised release of Jeffrey Epstein files has exposed fractures in Trump’s MAGA coalition, with high public expectations and political pressure testing the administration’s ability to deliver transparency and accountability.
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Why Pokrovsk has become a crucial battleground in eastern Ukraine
Russia’s offensive in Pokrovsk has intensified, with over 75% under its control. Ukraine resists in northern areas as the city’s strategic location makes it pivotal for both military and political objectives.
