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How Trump keeps Europe weak
“Europe is securing control of our energy supply and strengthening our autonomy.” So declared Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament, in a speech this week — explaining that the bloc had just approved a total ban on Russian gas, expected to come into force by the end of the year. Unfortunately, such blithe self-confidence is seriously misplaced, for the…
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Search ends for Gloucester fishing vessel
Among those aboard the ship and presumed dead were a father and son, the Lily Jean’s captain, and a federal fisheries observer, according to officials and people who said they knew crew members. The vessel’s emergency beacon was activated at 6:50 a.m. on Friday, and within 40 minutes, a Coast Guard helicopter found debris about 25 miles offshore, Captain Jamie…
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The 13 movies you don’t want to miss in February, from Wuthering Heights to Scream 7
It’s the most romantic month of the year — cold weather aside — so that means cinemas and streaming platforms are packed with the plenty of movies you don’t want to miss. At this time of year, those movies often tend to come with love in the air between Hollywood’s hottest heartthrobs. This year, the main event in that respect…
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Tax holiday till 2047 for foreign cloud firms using data centers in India
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, proposed tax holiday till 2047 for foreign companies that provide cloud services to customers worldwide by using data centres in the country. The tax holiday will be extended to the entities concerned subject to certain conditions. In the Union Budget 2026-27 speech, Sitharaman said there is a need to enable…
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The U.S. occupation of Gaza has begun – Mondoweiss
This week, Drop Site News revealed a draft resolution from Trump’s newly christened “Board of Peace.” The resolution outlines what is, in essence, Phase Two of Trump’s unrealistic peace plan that ushered in a new phase of horror in Gaza under the guise of a ceasefire. The actions outlined in the resolution ignore realities on the ground and paint a…
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Key announcements for education, youth
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, said the Union Budget 2026–27 is a “yuva shakti–driven budget”, placing renewed emphasis on education, skills and the services sector to fulfil the aspirations of India’s youthful population. Presenting the Budget in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said fulfilling aspirations and building capacities form the government’s second kartavya, noting that close to 25…
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Virginia woman was strangled with her child sleeping nearby, authorities say. Who was behind the deadly attack?
Crystal Sale: I walk into the hospital … saw my daughter there … And I watched them do CPR and … I’ll never forget that. On Oct. 7, 2022, as Crystal Sale arrived at the hospital bedside of her daughter, Katlyn Lyon Montgomery. She knew the two people she needed most. Erin Moriarty: And would you say your sisters…
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20 Greatest Fantasy Movie Masterpieces of All Time, Ranked
Fantasy films are irresistible. These tales of magic, fascinating fictional worlds, and scary mythical creatures have fascinated movie-goers since the dawn of the art form, and as such, it’s no surprise that several of the most beloved and acclaimed films ever made just happen to be fantasy. Whether it’s high or low fantasy, these movies prove that there’s an inimitable…
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Settler-only IDF units functioning as ‘vigilante militias’ in West Bank | West Bank
Israel’s army has become a vehicle for violent settlers to escalate their campaign against Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, with reserve units drawn from settlements functioning as vigilante militias, according to Israeli soldiers and activists, and the United Nations. Hagmar, or regional defence units, were set up across the West Bank from October 2023, as conscripts and the standing…
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Mayor Mamdani Announces New Appointments, Including Commissioners for Health and Correction
New York – Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced five new appointments to lead core agencies across city government and advance the administration’s vision for a safer and more affordable New York City. Mayor Mamdani appointed Dr. Alister Martin as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Stanley Richards as Commissioner of the New…
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