Victoria Friedman
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Victoria Friedman is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of international stories, with a particular interest in technology, eastern Europe, and defense.
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Rail Fracture Likely Occurred Before Deadly Spanish Train Crash, Investigators Say
The crash resulted in the deaths of 45 people, according to the latest figures from the Spanish Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility.
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Malaysia Lifts Ban on X’s AI Chatbot Grok
Malaysia’s decision to end the block on the AI image and text generator came after a similar move by the Philippines earlier this week.
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South Korean Prosecutors File Appeal in Former President Yoon’s Obstruction of Justice Case
South Korea’s former prime minister, Han Duck-soo, was handed a 23-year prison sentence on Jan. 21 for his part in the martial law decree.
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Who Owns Greenland Is of No Concern to Russia, Putin Says
Trump has said that acquiring Greenland is essential for securing the Arctic amid growing threats from China and Russia.
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Philippines to End Ban on X’s AI Chatbot Grok
Last week, X imposed limits on Grok’s image editing capabilities, with X’s Safety unit saying it was working to add additional safeguards.
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Former South Korean Prime Minister Jailed for 23 Years in Martial Law Case
Han Duck-soo, 76, is the first former cabinet minister to be given a court ruling on criminal charges related to the martial law incident.
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Bessent Says US–Europe Relationship Has ‘Never Been Closer,’ Amid Trump’s Greenland Push
‘Europe is an ally, the U.S.’s NATO membership is unquestioned,’ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
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British PM Says ‘No Options off the Table’ as Calls Grow to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
Lawmakers cited members of the public saying children’s mental health and ability to focus on learning were being negatively impacted by social media use.
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British Navy Unveils Full-Size Autonomous Helicopter
Proteus will enable British forces to find, track, and, if necessary, take action against adversaries across vast areas of the ocean, the navy said.
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UK to Raise Reservist Minimum Call-Up Age to 65 to Boost Military Personnel Capacity
The Ministry of Defence said this approach will increase the pool of knowledge they can draw on outside of the active military in times of conflict.
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Rail Fracture Likely Occurred Before Deadly Spanish Train Crash, Investigators Say
The crash resulted in the deaths of 45 people, according to the latest figures from the Spanish Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility.
|
Malaysia Lifts Ban on X’s AI Chatbot Grok
Malaysia’s decision to end the block on the AI image and text generator came after a similar move by the Philippines earlier this week.
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South Korean Prosecutors File Appeal in Former President Yoon’s Obstruction of Justice Case
South Korea’s former prime minister, Han Duck-soo, was handed a 23-year prison sentence on Jan. 21 for his part in the martial law decree.
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Who Owns Greenland Is of No Concern to Russia, Putin Says
Trump has said that acquiring Greenland is essential for securing the Arctic amid growing threats from China and Russia.
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Philippines to End Ban on X’s AI Chatbot Grok
Last week, X imposed limits on Grok’s image editing capabilities, with X’s Safety unit saying it was working to add additional safeguards.
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Former South Korean Prime Minister Jailed for 23 Years in Martial Law Case
Han Duck-soo, 76, is the first former cabinet minister to be given a court ruling on criminal charges related to the martial law incident.
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Bessent Says US–Europe Relationship Has ‘Never Been Closer,’ Amid Trump’s Greenland Push
‘Europe is an ally, the U.S.’s NATO membership is unquestioned,’ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
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British PM Says ‘No Options off the Table’ as Calls Grow to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
Lawmakers cited members of the public saying children’s mental health and ability to focus on learning were being negatively impacted by social media use.
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British Navy Unveils Full-Size Autonomous Helicopter
Proteus will enable British forces to find, track, and, if necessary, take action against adversaries across vast areas of the ocean, the navy said.
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UK to Raise Reservist Minimum Call-Up Age to 65 to Boost Military Personnel Capacity
The Ministry of Defence said this approach will increase the pool of knowledge they can draw on outside of the active military in times of conflict.
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