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HBO Finally Sets A Date For The Last Of Us Season 2

For months, HBO has been very vague about the Season 2 premiere date for The Last of Us . At the beginning of January, the company revealed that Season 2 will be coming this April , but declined ...

GameSpot - 21h

Georgia's richest man said to be moving funds to avoid US sanctions

The pro-Russian businessman is reported to be moving overseas assets back to the Caucasus country.

BBC News - 20h

US congressional committee warns on new Chinese embassy in London

Plans raise ‘significant’ security concerns for financial services industry, says Washington

Financial Times - 20h

DOGE Now Has Access to the Top US Cybersecurity Agency

DOGE technologists Edward Coristine—the 19-year-old known online as “Big Balls”—and Kyle Schutt are now listed as staff at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

Wired - 18h

Can the EU sanctions regime hold up without the US?

Also in this newsletter: Germany’s Left gets a boost ahead of Sunday’s vote

Financial Times - 14h

In the global clash between democracy and oligarchy, the US is switching sides | Robert Reich

As Trump empowers Russia and the far right, he is laying the foundation for undermining democracies around the world. Since the end of the second world war, liberal democracies have stuck together ...

The Guardian - 9h

Russia asked US for Nato withdrawal from eastern Europe, says Romania

Moscow’s demand during Riyadh talks rejected but allies fear Donald Trump could yet allow restoration of former Soviet bloc

Financial Times - 7h

Generals, senior officers at DOD could soon be fired: US officials

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering firing or removing generals and senior officers as early as this week, according to multiple officials.

ABC News - 8h

Campaign using Norfolk images to deter Albanians 'disparages our city'

The government-funded adverts "run the risk of deterring many much-needed people from abroad", MP Clive Lewis says.

BBC News - 6h

David Boren, former Oklahoma governor and veteran US senator, dies at 83

David Boren, the former Oklahoma governor and longtime U.S. Senate intelligence chief who went on to lead the University of Oklahoma after his retirement from politics, has died

ABC News - 6h

Judge rules key DNA evidence can be used in Bryan Kohberger trial

A judge denied the defense's request to exclude DNA evidence linking Bryan Kohberger to the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. The ruling marks a major win for prosecutors ahead of ...

CBS News - 5h

Gang's selfies used to solve athlete break-ins case

The seven Chilean burglars who targeted Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Joe Burrow and others over three months late last year made some rookie mistakes that allowed the law to eventually catch up, ...

ESPN - 5h

Complaint between "It Ends With Us" costars alleges more victims

In a newly-revised court complaint between "It Ends With Us" costars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, Lively claims other women also felt uncomfortable around Baldoni. CBS News' Jamie Yuccas has ...

CBS News - 5h

Passengers on crashed Toronto plane offered US$30,000 each

The gesture to the affected travellers - all of whom survived - comes with no strings attached, the airline says.

BBC News - 5h

US culture war show comes to London – and strikes a chord with European populists

At this year’s Arc conference, a new American export was on full display: ideological finger-wagging in Europe’s direction. On stage in a corner of east London, the US folk singer Oliver Anthony ...

The Guardian - 4h

France bans use of PFAS 'forever chemicals' in cosmetics and clothing

Yahoo News - 3h

Mexico will not stand US ‘invasion’ in fight against cartels, president says

Claudia Sheinbaum’s warning follows Washington designating Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations. Mexico will never tolerate an “invasion” of its national sovereignty by the United States, ...

The Guardian - 3h

Walmart shares fall upon disappointing forecast, fueling US spending worries

World’s largest retailer expects inflation-weary consumers to pull back after shares hit record high of $105 last week. Walmart on Thursday forecast sales and profit for its latest fiscal year ...

The Guardian - 4h

Airlines look to cut consumer protections for wheelchair-using travelers

Trade group for American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United say carriers are mishandling fewer passenger wheelchairs.

CBS News - 2h

US objects to phrase ‘Russian aggression’ in G7 statement on Ukraine

Trump administration splits with allies on holding Moscow responsible for war

Financial Times - 2h

Vance poses immigration as ‘greatest threat’ to US and Europe in CPAC speech

Vice-president also reaffirmed the administration’s Ukraine stance at largest conservative voters conference. US politics live – latest updates JD Vance marked one month since the Trump ...

The Guardian - 55m

US Senate narrowly confirms Kash Patel as next FBI director

Key Trump ally, who aligns with US president on range of issues, wins confirmation in 51-49 Senate vote. The US Senate has confirmed Kash Patel as the next FBI director, handing oversight of ...

The Guardian - 56m

The Tool Michael Phelps Uses to Find the ‘Best Version’ of Himself

The most decorated Olympian of all time writes down even the most minuscule details of his day in a journal.

The New York Times - 1h

Trump Is No Populist

Trumpism is not a working-class revolt against the elites. All I see is one section of the educated elite going after another section of the educated elite.

The New York Times - 6d

Congo Buries Its Dead After Rebel Assault

A single image captures the grim task facing those who needed to find space for the dead after a spasm of violence in Central Africa.

The New York Times - Feb. 7

Stolen dog reunited with owners after seven years

Daisy's owners speak of their joy as the RSPCA finds the Labrador 200 miles away after being stolen.

BBC News - Feb. 7

British couple named after deaths at French home

Police are investigating after the bodies of Andrew and Dawn Searle were found by a neighbour.

BBC News - Feb. 7

After DeepSeek Upended the Market, Is It Worth Investing in A.I.?

After the arrival of a less costly A.I. model from China, U.S. markets and academics are wrestling with the ultimate economic value of the technology.

The New York Times - Feb. 7

Free sandwiches for all after West Brom signing

Ritchie Massey's post on X about free sausage sandwiches goes viral after West Brom repost it.

BBC News - Feb. 8

At least 30 missing after China landslide

Hundreds of emergency workers are searching for survivors, officials say, in Jinping village, Sichuan province.

BBC News - Feb. 8

Actor's grief after mum and husband die in France

Yahoo News - Feb. 8

Sources: Pacers to sign Len after clearing waivers

The Washington Wizards are expected to waive center Alex Len, who plans to sign with the Indiana Pacers upon clearing waivers, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Feb. 8

Boxer Cooney dies after title fight defeat

Irish super-featherweight boxer John Cooney dies after suffering a brain injury in last Saturday's defeat by Welshman Nathan Howells in Belfast.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 8

Tsunami alerts cancelled after Caribbean earthquake

Warnings had been issued for a number of countries including Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Cayman Islands.

BBC News - Feb. 9

Fin Smith delivers after 'rabbit in headlights' start

Fin Smith admits he started "like a rabbit in the headlights" on his first Test start before settling down to produce a man-of-the-match performance in England's last-gasp victory over France.

BBC News - Feb. 9