Egypt, Jordan, and the US aid game
Forced to choose between aid cuts and taking displaced Palestinians, Egypt and Jordan may look for aid elsewhere.
Germany: A Far Right Reckoning
People & Power investigates the reasons behind the rise of the far right in Germany.
Prince William Suffers Heartbreaking Personal Loss – Yahoo
- Prince William Suffers Heartbreaking Personal Loss Yahoo
- Prince William’s ex-instructor dies ‘after years of inhaling fumes’ The Times
- Pilot who served in RAF at same time as Prince William dies after inhaling toxic fumes The Telegraph
- Prince William's former RAF colleague dies aged 47 HELLO!
- Prince William receives tragic news after Kate Middleton visits prison Daily Jang
New inflation numbers are at odds with Donald Trump’s promise to lower prices
The president repeatedly claimed he would lower prices during the election campaign, but that’s not an easy task
As tens of millions of Americans prepared to watch the Super Bowl this weekend, Donald Trump sat for the customary pre-game presidential interview.
Trump was elected after pledging to bring down prices fast as much of the country grappled with the cost of living after years of heightened inflation. So when the Fox News anchor asked would families start to feel the impact, the president changed the subject.
Continue reading...US rules out pre-2014 borders and NATO membership for Ukraine
US Defense Secretary says that restoring Ukraine's pre-2014 borders is ‘unrealistic’ and ruled out NATO membership.
Paris AI summit: Why won’t US, UK sign global artificial intelligence pact?
While some countries want to ensure inclusion in development of AI, others call for low regulation.
UK judge warns women about sperm donor who ‘fathered 180 children’
Judge takes rare step of naming Robert Charles Albon, who subjected mothers to ‘nightmare’ of controlling behaviour
A sperm donor who subjected a couple to a “nightmare” of controlling behaviour over their child has been named by a judge as a warning about the dangers of unregulated sperm donation.
Robert Charles Albon claims to have fathered more than 180 children in several countries after advertising his sperm donation services under the name Joe Donor.
Continue reading...How Pakistan’s Imran Khan is losing a remittance war against the government
Despite Khan's calls to the diaspora to stop sending money back home, remittances are soaring — even from supporters.
Bacteria transferred during intercourse could help identify sexual assault perpetrators, scientists say
Genital microbiome or ‘sexome’ leaves specific signature even when barrier protection is used, which could be traced in absence of DNA material
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Bacteria transferred between people during sexual intercourse could be used in forensic testing to help identify sexual assault perpetrators, an Australian study suggests.
Genital bacteria, similar to the microorganisms that make up the gut microbiome, vary between individuals. They are transferred to sexual partners during intercourse and leave specific signatures that can subsequently be detected, researchers found.
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Continue reading...Texas may allow families to pay for private schools with public funds
School voucher bill likely to benefit wealthier families, allowing $10,000 of taxpayer dollars per student per year
Donald Trump’s executive order on school choice last month may soon be wholly embraced by the state of Texas.
Earlier this month, the Texas governor, Greg Abbott, announced school choice as an emergency item during his State of the State address, and just last week, the Texas senate easily passed a school voucher bill (known as senate bill 2 or SB2), which House Republicans expect to pass imminently.
Continue reading...Weight-loss jabs may help reduce alcohol intake, study finds
Semaglutide, active ingredient of Wegovy and Ozempic, found to reduce cravings and cut drinking by 40%
Weight-loss drugs could be used to help people reduce their intake of alcohol, researchers have said, after a study found they can cut cravings and curb heavy drinking.
The medicines, originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, have revolutionised the treatment of obesity, and evidence suggests they could have benefits in other areas of health, such as reducing risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Continue reading...Bombshell spy intel reveals Putin arming for ‘large-scale’ war that will trigger WW3…& it’s not long until… – The US Sun
- Bombshell spy intel reveals Putin arming for ‘large-scale’ war that will trigger WW3…& it’s not long until... The US Sun
- Ukraine presses on in Kursk; Denmark warns Russia could wage war in Europe Al Jazeera English
- Russia could start a major war in Europe within 5 years, Danish intelligence warns POLITICO Europe
- Russia Gearing Up for Full-Scale War Against NATO, Denmark Says Kyiv Post
- Ukraine war latest: Putin says he’s ‘ready’ for Trump talks as oil refinery hit The Independent
Amid deadly raids, Israeli army orders evacuation of another West Bank camp
Israeli army storms Nur Shams camp as it continues three-week ‘open war against existence of Palestinian people’.
Sudan fighters accused of storming famine-hit camp
Paramilitaries have been accused of burning a market and homes at a camp for displaced people.
Sudan civil war: RSF accused of storming Darfur’s Zamzam camp – BBC.com
- Sudan civil war: RSF accused of storming Darfur's Zamzam camp BBC.com
- RSF assault on Zamzam camp in Darfur forces thousands to flee Sudan Tribune
- Man recalls burying infants who starved in Sudan's Darfur camp Voice of America
- Africa News Tonight: Refugees tell of Sudan hunger deaths, Zimbabwe deals with growing informal market, using AI to protect Kenya forests VOA Africa
- Sudan: Fighting in North Darfur threatens displaced people ReliefWeb
Judge who granted Palestinian family asylum made wrong call, says Keir Starmer
Family fleeing Gaza were allowed to join brother in UK after applying through scheme meant for Ukrainian refugees
A judge who granted a Palestinian family the right to live in the UK after they applied through a scheme originally meant for Ukrainian refugees made the wrong decision, Keir Starmer has said.
A family of six seeking to flee Gaza were allowed to join their brother in the UK after an immigration judge ruled that the Home Office’s rejection of their application breached their human rights, it emerged on Tuesday.
Continue reading...Ukrainian spies accuse Kyiv’s anti-terror chief of being a Russian mole – POLITICO Europe
- Ukrainian spies accuse Kyiv’s anti-terror chief of being a Russian mole POLITICO Europe
- Ukraine's SBU detains its counter-terrorist center chief accused of working for Russia. Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine detains top intel official accused of working for Russia Yahoo
- Ukraine's Security Service reveals details of operation on exposing mole among top officials – photos, video Ukrainska Pravda
- Ukraine spy chief arrests FSB ‘rat’ in his own ranks The Times
Talks to form far-right-led coalition government in Austria collapse
Disagreements over key posts and issues like migration mean snap election is likely, with far-right Freedom party ahead in polls
Austria’s Freedom party (FPÖ) has ended coalition talks with the conservatives on forming the country’s first far-right-led government after disagreements over key posts and issues such as migration.
The FPÖ – which topped national polls for the first time in September – has been negotiating with the long-ruling conservative People’s party (ÖVP) since early January.
Continue reading...Senior Ukraine official accused of being Russian ‘rat’
Intelligence chief Vasyl Malyuk was seen personally arresting the suspect, named by media as Dmytro Kozyura.
Kremlin says Russian citizen released in US after Trump greets freed teacher
Russia says its citizen will return from the US in the coming days, after Trump hailed the release of American Marc Fogel.