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Man goes on trial in France over deadly Nice church attack
Brahim Aouissaoui, 25, tells court he has no memory of 2020 attack in which three people were fatally stabbed. A Tunisian man has gone on trial in France accused of fatally stabbing three people in ...The Guardian - 1d -
Containing Real Madrid’s stellar attack ‘impossible’ for whole tie, says Guardiola
Mbappé, Vinícius and Rodrygo bring dangerous threat City host Real Madrid in Champions League playoffs Pep Guardiola has admitted Real Madrid’s front four of Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘It shook everyone up’: New York town hosting Salman Rushdie trial recalls knife attack
A liberal arts community finds itself hosting the closely watched trial of man accused of stabbing novelist in 2022. The author Salman Rushdie will this week come face to face with the man accused ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump ramps up NFL kickoff criticism after Super Bowl
President Trump ramped up his criticism of this season's new NFL kickoff rules in the wake of the Super Bowl late Sunday night. The NFL, to protect player safety, instituted new rules this year ...The Hill - 1d -
Musk doubles down on attacks on federal judges
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk is doubling down on his attacks of federal judges in the wake of court actions blocking multiple Trump administration efforts. In a ...The Hill - 1d -
'I'd swap with Elsie any day', says mum of Southport attack victim
The parents of Elsie Dot Stancombe and Bebe King pay tribute to their daughters.BBC News - 1d -
Vance Challenges Courts’ Power, and Trump Targets the Penny
Plus, why golden retrievers keep losing.The New York Times - 1d -
Supreme Court Signals That Landmark Libel Ruling Is Secure
Attacked by two justices, lower-court judges and litigants, the 1964 ruling in New York Times v. Sullivan keeps getting cited approvingly in the Supreme Court’s decisions.The New York Times - 1d -
Kosovo PM looking for allies for new Cabinet after failing to win parliament majority
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s leftwing party has won most seats in the weekend parliamentary election but was left without a majority in the house, forcing it to look for an ally to form the ...ABC News - 1d -
How EV makers in China are ramping up competition: No down payment and 5-year interest-free loans
Electric car companies in China welcomed the Year of the Snake with several incentives, after major automakers reported a drop in deliveries at the start of the year.CNBC - 1d -
The courts stand between Musk and a Treasury takeover
Doge’s efforts to infiltrate the plumbing of the federal government should scare everyoneFinancial Times - 1d -
Federal Courts Are the Frontline for Those Opposing Trump Executive Orders
With a compliant Congress and mostly quiet streets, the president’s opponents are turning to the judicial branch with a flurry of legal actions. But can the courts keep up?The New York Times - 1d -
Vance challenges courts, suggests they are going too far
Vice President Vance challenged the judges who are pushing back on President Trump’s executive orders, arguing they are going too far. “If a judge tried to tell a general how to conduct a military ...The Hill - 1d -
Man arrested after suspected knife attack in north Dublin
He was arrested in the Stoneybatter area of the city on Sunday and is currently being detained.BBC News - 1d -
Egypt announces emergency Arab summit after Trump's Gaza plan infuriates key allies
Egypt has announced it will host an emergency Arab summit on Feb. 27 to discuss “new and dangerous developments” after U.S. President Donald Trump proposed to resettle Palestinians from the Gaza StripABC News - 2d -
25 civilians killed in an attack by gunmen in Mali
Mali's military says gunmen have attacked a convoy of vehicles escorted by the army, killing 25 civilians mostly gold minersABC News - 2d -
Trump’s claim that Mexican cartels and government are allied is not reality
Corruption in Mexico is a problem, experts say, but any claim the two are linked shows a lack of comprehension. Mexico breathed a sigh of relief this week when Donald Trump delayed his threatened ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ransomware Attacks Climbed in 2024—but Some Companies Are Just Refusing to Pay Hackers
Businesses actually paid out less to hackers last year than the year before. Here’s how to protect your company.Inc. - 2d -
'We are figuring it out': Democrats struggle to keep up with Trump's dizzying pace
Actions are coming at so dizzying a pace that it can be tough to track what Trump has done and what he's turned around and undone.NBC News - 2d -
Southport attack: Parents speak publicly for first time since murders
The families also said the sentencing of the man who killed them should not have been televised as they wanted the girls to be remembered for their personalities.BBC News - 2d -
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President Trump continues attacks on government agencies as he prepares for funding bill
President Trump hosted a group of Republican senators on Friday night at his Florida resort, trying to build Congressional support for a massive funding bill. Meanwhile, he continues to attack the ...CBS News - 3d -
New Orleans beefs up security in run-up to the Super Bowl
New Orleans’ Bourbon Street is blocked off to traffic in the run-up to Sunday's Super Bowl after a deadly New Year's Day attack left 14 people dead.NBC News - 3d -
Trump and Musk Attack Journalists by Name in Social Media Posts
Since his inauguration, the president has been quick to demonize what he calls “the fake news media.” On Friday, both men demanded that individuals be fired.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump issues sanctions against the International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court is condemning President Trump's recent executive order imposing sanctions on the body. Meanwhile, Hamas released the names of three Israeli hostages that it plans ...CBS News - 3d -
As Trump and Musk Upend Washington, Congressional Phones Can’t Keep Up
In the three weeks since President Trump took office and gave Elon Musk free rein inside the federal government, millions of calls have poured in to members of Congress, jamming the system.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump’s FBI Pick Kash Patel Took Up to $5M in Stock From Chinese Ecommerce Giant Shein
Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director told senators he has no plans to divest his shares, which his financial disclosure form says were received in exchange for consulting services.Wired - 3d -
After Attack, New Orleans Is Rattled but Ready for the ‘Biggest Show on Earth’
Officials scrutinized security plans for Super Bowl LIX after a deadly New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street stoked fears about safety.The New York Times - 3d -
The Guardian view on Trump and the international criminal court: following the law of the jungle | Editorial
The US president’s attack on an essential institution speaks volumes about his broader foreign policy. Donald Trump’s vicious assault on the international criminal court is no surprise. His last ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court
President Donald Trump signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court, accusing it of improperly targeting the U.S. and Israel. The order includes both financial sanctions ...NBC News - 4d -
WATCH: Video shows attack on priest during prayer service in Washington
A priest was attacked during a prayer service in Spokane, Washington. Security video shows the suspect leaving his pew and charging toward the altar to punch the priest.ABC News - 4d -
How a wave of antisemitic attacks roiled Australia and provoked claims of foreign influence
A wave of antisemitic attacks has roiled Australia, with a dozen arrests for vandalizing or setting homes, schools, and synagogues on fire since OctoberABC News - 4d -
To Keep Aid Coming, Ukraine Appeals to Trump Allies: Conservative Christians
A Ukrainian delegation to the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington will make the case that Russia threatens the religious freedom of Christians who don’t follow the Russian Orthodox Church.The New York Times - 4d -
As Elon Musk Attacks DEI, Tesla Quietly Addresses Racism Complaints
The company’s board pledged to investors that it would pay closer attention to how the company managed workers.The New York Times - 5d -
Virginia Legislature Says It Will Study Trump’s Attack on Federal Jobs
The state has one of the highest numbers of residents employed by the federal government.Inc. - 5d -
Trump’s Attacks on DEI Get Approval From Some in the Left Wing
Many Democrats and activists are rallying to defend diversity programs, but others say they distract from deeper efforts to address inequality.The New York Times - 5d
