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UK’s Starmer Pledges Sweeping Reforms Aimed at Protecting Children on Social Media
British prime minister said proposals could happen in ‘months not weeks’ as his government considers bans on social media, VPNs, and AI chatbots for under-16s.
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Poland Bans China-Made Cars From Entering Military Bases
The wave of low-cost Chinese models has triggered security concerns in Poland.
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US Plans to Deploy More Missile Launchers to the Philippines to Deter China’s Aggression
Washington and Manila vowed to maintain ‘a vigilant posture in the Indo-Pacific to prevent conflict,’ following bilateral talks in Manila.
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Lunar New Year Gala Livestream in Central China Abruptly Shut Down, Sparking Speculation
The show depicted traditional Chinese culture and may have alluded to the communist regime’s oppressive rule, said commentators.
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Rubio Bars Nicaraguan Prison Chief From Entering US
The U.S. State Department named the Nicaraguan prison director in its latest report on human rights abuses.
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French Authorities Search Arab World Institute After Epstein Files Spur Probe of Jack Lang
French financial prosecutors allege aggravated tax-fraud laundering after raids tied to ex-culture minister and renewed scrutiny of ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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UK Inflation Falls to 3 Percent, Economists Forecast Interest Rate Cut in Spring
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said the Bank of England is expecting inflation to return to the 2 percent target within the next few months.
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US–Russia–Ukraine Peace Talks End in Geneva
The discussions came to a close on the morning of Feb. 18, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accusing Russia of trying to drag out negotiations.
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UK Must Step Up, Go Faster on Defense Spending, Starmer Says
The prime minister’s comments follow calls by UK and German defense chiefs for the public to back an increase in military spending.
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Vance Says Iran Is Ignoring US Red Lines in Talks, Military Option Still on Table
‘The president reserves the ability to say when he thinks that diplomacy has reached its natural end,’ Vance said.
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UK’s Starmer Pledges Sweeping Reforms Aimed at Protecting Children on Social Media
British prime minister said proposals could happen in ‘months not weeks’ as his government considers bans on social media, VPNs, and AI chatbots for under-16s.
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Poland Bans China-Made Cars From Entering Military Bases
The wave of low-cost Chinese models has triggered security concerns in Poland.
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US Plans to Deploy More Missile Launchers to the Philippines to Deter China’s Aggression
Washington and Manila vowed to maintain ‘a vigilant posture in the Indo-Pacific to prevent conflict,’ following bilateral talks in Manila.
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Lunar New Year Gala Livestream in Central China Abruptly Shut Down, Sparking Speculation
The show depicted traditional Chinese culture and may have alluded to the communist regime’s oppressive rule, said commentators.
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Rubio Bars Nicaraguan Prison Chief From Entering US
The U.S. State Department named the Nicaraguan prison director in its latest report on human rights abuses.
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French Authorities Search Arab World Institute After Epstein Files Spur Probe of Jack Lang
French financial prosecutors allege aggravated tax-fraud laundering after raids tied to ex-culture minister and renewed scrutiny of ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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UK Inflation Falls to 3 Percent, Economists Forecast Interest Rate Cut in Spring
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said the Bank of England is expecting inflation to return to the 2 percent target within the next few months.
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US–Russia–Ukraine Peace Talks End in Geneva
The discussions came to a close on the morning of Feb. 18, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accusing Russia of trying to drag out negotiations.
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UK Must Step Up, Go Faster on Defense Spending, Starmer Says
The prime minister’s comments follow calls by UK and German defense chiefs for the public to back an increase in military spending.
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Vance Says Iran Is Ignoring US Red Lines in Talks, Military Option Still on Table
‘The president reserves the ability to say when he thinks that diplomacy has reached its natural end,’ Vance said.
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