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How Putin stays strong in Russia, four years into war in Ukraine
The quick victory never came. But a functional economy, controlled media and slow battle gains give Putin control.
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Scotland fans secure Fifa approval to wear sporrans at World Cup
Thousands of supporters are expected to travel to the US for Scotland's first appearance in the tournament since 1998.
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OPEC+ Delegates Expect Group to Resume Modest Supply Hikes
Some OPEC+ delegates said they expect the group will agree to resume modest production increases when it meets this weekend to review policy for April.
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Speaker passed information to police on Mandelson ahead of arrest
It comes after lawyers for the Labour peer complained about the force's decision to arrest him on Monday.
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Fancy a ‘Heated Rivalry’-style getaway? Shane and Ilya’s love nest cottage is on Airbnb
It’s not just Ilya Rozanov who is coming to the cottage.
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John Davidson questions his proximity to a microphone at Bafta Film Awards
John Davidson, who tics due to his condition, shouted a racial slur while two black actors were on stage.
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Eskom to Distribute Power in Debt-Stricken South African Towns
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. will be allowed to take over the distribution of electricity in South African municipalities that collectively owed the state utility 85.2 billion rand ($5.4 billion) at the end of last year.
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South Africa’s Budget Marks Turning Point With Debt Set to Peak
South Africa’s debt will peak this fiscal year after rising for nearly two decades, a turning point that creates space to support the economy through tax relief and infrastructure investment.
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Trump’s pick for surgeon general, Casey Means, heads to Senate hearing months after maternity delay
A prominent voice in the “Make America Healthy Again” movement appears before a Senate committee this morning in a bid to become the nation’s top doctor.
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AI Panic Is Opportunity for Stock Pickers, Morgan Stanley Says
Excessive selloffs across sectors triggered by fears of artificial intelligence disruption create opportunities for stock pickers, according to Morgan Stanley strategists.
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Military government air strikes kill 17 in western Myanmar state
Women and children among those killed in air strikes on a village market in Rakhine.
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Factories Can Come Back to the US. Jobs, Not So Much
Ever since manufacturing employment started to decline in the US after hitting a peak of 19.6 million jobs in 1979, every president has trumpeted a plan to revive the country’s industrial base. Despite these efforts, the number of factory jobs hit a bottom in…
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US Mortgage Rates Reach Lowest Since 2022, Boosting Refinancing
US mortgage rates slipped last week to the lowest level since 2022, generating more refinancing activity.
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Macron Names New Louvre Boss Months After Jewel Heist
French President Emmanuel Macron named an art historian with extensive experience managing cultural institutions as the new head of the Louvre months after jewel thieves struck the Paris museum in a brazen heist.
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Zimbabwe imposes ban on exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrate
The immediate ban covers all raw minerals already in transit and will remain in place until further notice.
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Nestlé Cuts Bonuses for Laggards With Boost for Top Performers
Nestlé SA has revamped its bonus plan with the payout cap lifted for top performers and underachievers likely to receive significantly reduced payments or none at all this fiscal year.
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Circle’s Shares Surge After Profit, Revenue Top Estimates
Circle Internet Group Inc.’s profit and revenue increased more than estimated while the amount of its USDC stablecoin in circulation jumped 72% to $75.3 billion in the fourth quarter.
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National Bank Beats Estimates as CWB Boosts Major Business Lines
National Bank of Canada beat analyst estimates in its fiscal first quarter after it reported stronger results across the board, boosted by the bank’s purchase of Canadian Western Bank.
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Fact-checking Trump's longest ever State of the Union
President Donald Trump said the US "is winning again" - making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted almost two hours.
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‘Anti-Palestinian repression’: Legal experts document hundreds of UK cases
Group says its new public database, including examples of students and activists, reveals extent of broad crackdown.
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Will Ethiopia be part of Israel’s ‘hexagon’ alliance rivalling its enemies?
Israeli President Herzog is in Addis Ababa days after high-level delegations from Turkiye and Saudi Arabia also visited.
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US offers diplomatic services in West Bank settlement for first time. Critics warn it’s ‘normalizing annexation’
The US embassy in Israel has announced its first-ever event offering diplomatic services in a Jewish settlement in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
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Martin Short says daughter Katherine was 'beloved by all' after her death at 42
The actor says his daughter "will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world".
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Which countries are urging citizens to leave Iran amid US threat of force?
Countries issue warnings for citizens to leave Iran amid potential US military strikes.
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Israeli army, settlers attack Palestinians in Hebron area of West Bank
Four Palestinians wounded in settler attack, while several others shot in raid by Israeli military south of Hebron.
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Trump issues warning to Iran on nuclear weapons | CNN Politics
In his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump said he would never let Iran have a nuclear weapon, but prefers diplomacy in resolving tensions. CNN’s Ivan Watson reports.
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Harry and Meghan arrive in the Middle East for summit on refugees' needs
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's trip to Jordan is their first international tour as a couple since August 2024.
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Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
Across the world from the expansive US police search for the missing Nancy Guthrie, a family in Australia was pleading for help to find their 85-year-old grandfather, who police say was mistakenly kidnapped from his modest home in suburban Sydney, and later m…
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Trump’s State of the Union touts economic turnaround as approval slumps
Trump’s hardline stance on Iran and nuclear weapons, alongside foreign policy moves, dominate key moments of his speech.
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Analysis: Trump issues patriotic rallying cry as he faces political headwinds
The BBC's Anthony Zurcher was in the chamber as the US president delivered a lengthy sales pitch to the nation.
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Young Americans are embracing ‘Chinamaxxing’. That’s a soft power boost for Beijing
This article may be meeting you at a very Chinese time in your life.
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Modi in Israel live: India’s PM to meet Netanyahu, address Knesset
Modi will mark his second visit to Israel with the two countries having deepened ties under the Hindu nationalist PM.
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India’s Modi visits Israel: What’s on the agenda, and why it matters
India’s prime minister is expected to discuss upgrading security and economic agreements amid rising regional tensions.
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Professor apologizes for ‘racially offensive’ comments | CNN
A virtual school meeting in New York City quickly took a shocking turn after a hot mic moment that many school and local officials are calling racist.
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Energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up
Changes announced in the Budget mean domestic energy prices should fall sharply in April.
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Disabled woman put in nursing home against her will says she feels 'betrayed'
Lucinda Ritchie, who has full mental capacity, was transferred from a hospital bed despite her refusal.
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ETA: What is the UK's new travel system and how are dual nationals affected?
From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals.
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A group of Mexican mothers with years of experience looking for missing people joins Guthrie search
A group of Mexican mothers with years of experience looking for missing people in Mexico’s Sonora state has arrived in Arizona to help in the search for Nancy Guthrie.
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Trump administration considers forcing banks to verify customers’ citizenship
The Trump administration is weighing a new requirement for US banks to verify citizenship information of current and future customers as part of the president’s aggressive immigration crackdown, sources told CNN.
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