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  John Major accuses US of ‘cuddling’ up to Putin and condemns JD Vance’s Munich speech – Europe live

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• Google Calendar omits Pride, Black History Month from default display

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  Google Calendar users no longer see default entries for events like Pride, Black History Month

  Google’s online calendar has removed default references for a handful of holidays and cultural events — with users noticing that mentions of Pride and Black History Month, as well as other ...
  
  ABC News - Feb. 12
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  South African NGOs worry Trump's aid freeze will cause HIV patients to default on treatment

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• Betis CEO open to extending Antony loan spell

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  Reeves' intervention in car loans case rejected

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