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Trump’s ‘make peace or die’ message to Putin is deepfake. Yet it fooled Russians
In late January a Russian lawmaker made headlines by accusing U.S. President Donald Trump of using scare tactics to pressure his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, into peace talk with Ukraine. But the words the lawmaker attributed to Trump ended up being digitally altered.
Film director found guilty of sexual assault in France's first big #MeToo trial
Filmmaker Christophe Ruggia was sentenced Monday to two years under house arrest with an electronic bracelet plus a two-year suspended sentence
Crews return to the Potomac River to recover wreckage from DC midair collision
Crews expected to begin the work of lifting the wreckage on Monday and at daybreak they could be seen aboard a vessel with a crane
Pakistan sets deadline for Western nations to relocate Afghan allies
The individuals in question took refuge in Pakistan after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021, primarily seeking shelter from potential retribution due to their affiliations with the US and NATO forces
South Africa defends itself against Trump and Musk attacks on land policy
Trump said on Sunday, without citing evidence, that 'South Africa is confiscating land' and "certain classes of people" were being treated 'very badly'
USAID staffers told to stay out of Washington headquarters after Musk said Trump agreed to close it
USAID staffers said they also tracked more than 600 employees who reported being locked out of the agency's computer systems overnight
Facing tariff threats, India lowers import duties to signal it is not protectionist
The lower duties could help increase American exports to India but may not satisfy Trump, say analysts
Hospitals in eastern Congo are crowded with wounded and exhausting their supplies
Since the start of the M23 rebels' offensive on Goma on Jan. 26, more than 700 people have been killed and nearly 3,000 have been wounded in the city and its vicinity, officials say
WHO proposes budget cut after US exit, defends its work
The budget cut will be discussed at the Feb. 3-11 Geneva meeting
Pope Francis decries deaths of children in global conflicts
The Vatican, shaken in recent decades by child sexual abuse scandals in countries across the world, invited a range of global leaders on Monday for a one-day conference to discuss children's rights
At least 15 killed in car bomb explosion in northern Syria
It was the seventh car bomb explosion in Manbij in just over a month
Russia says Ukrainian drone attacks targeted energy sites
Ukraine says it shot down 38 Russian drones
EU leaders to huddle on defense against Russia, economy, and US
Antonio Costa, the president of the European Council of EU leaders, has billed the one-day gathering as a 'retreat' devoted to defense policy rather than a formal summit
Netanyahu to meet with US Middle East envoy to open US visit
Israeli leader says he and Trump will discuss war in Gaza, along with Iran, Arab relations
Trump to speak with Canadian, Mexican leaders after imposing new tariffs
U.S. leader says Americans could face ‘pain’ with new tariffs on key trading partners
Rising floodwaters force evacuations in eastern Australia
Storms have already dumped more than a meter of rain in two days in parts of Queensland, engulfing homes, businesses and roads in muddy waters
Chappell Roan wins best new artist at the Grammys
aylor Swift presented the award for best country album at the 2025 Grammys to Beyoncé for her groundbreaking 'Cowboy Carter'