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Trump says ‘no comment’ when asked if he would seize Greenland by force – Europe live
The US president said he would “100%” push ahead with his plans to hit European nations with tariffs if he doesn’t get Greenland.Donald Trump links threats to seize Greenland to Nobel prize snubIn a nod to Trump’s efforts on Ukraine, Starmer says he recognises the US president’s role in pushing for ceasefire there – as he says “we will work closely with the United States, Ukraine and our other allies to apply…
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Positive thinking could boost immune response to vaccines, say scientists
People picturing positive experiences found to produce more antibodies, hinting at future clinical potentialPositive thoughts may boost the immune system according to research that points to a connection between the mind and our body’s natural defences.Scientists have found people who used positive thinking to boost activity in the brain’s reward system responded better to vaccination, with their immune systems…
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Kremlin says Putin has been invited to join Trump’s Gaza ‘board of peace’
Putin shows no signs of ending Ukraine war and claim adds weight to accusation Trump favours Russian presidentThe Kremlin has announced that Vladimir Putin has been invited to join Donald Trump’s “board of peace”, set up last week with the intention that it would oversee a ceasefire in Gaza.The Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, told journalists on Monday that Russia was seeking to “clarify all the nuances” of the…
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Back-scratching bovine leads scientists to reassess intelligence of cows
Brown Swiss in Austria has been discovered using tools in multiple ways – something only ever seen in humans and chimpanzeesScientists have been forced to rethink the intelligence of cattle after an Austrian cow named Veronika displayed an impressive – and until now undocumented – knack for tool use.Witgar Wiegele, an organic farmer and baker from a small town in Carinthia near the Italian border, keeps Veronika as…
World’s oldest monastic brewery to be sold as German beer sales slide
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World’s oldest monastic brewery to be sold as German beer sales slide
Brewing tradition of nearly 1,000 years at Weltenburg Abbey in Bavaria to be bought up by Munich company Schneider WeisseThe world’s oldest monastic brewery, Germany’s Weltenburger, is being sold to the Munich brewers Schneider Weisse as part of consolidation in the sector in response to plunging sales.Beer has been brewed at Weltenburg Abbey, a stunning, still active monastery on the banks of the Danube in Bavaria, for nearly 1,000 years. Continue reading...
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Heated rivalry: US to face Denmark in Olympic ice hockey showdown
Countries due to play on Valentine’s Day in Italy amid Trump threats to seize Danish territory of GreenlandTheir rendezvous may be on Valentine’s Day, but its nature looks likely to be anything but romantic: Denmark and the US, their relations frostier than they have been for decades, are due to face each other in ice hockey next month.A week into the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy, the Danish Lions are…
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‘Kids referenced it as they asked for condoms’: the makers of cult hip-hop film House Party look back
‘I wanted Kid ’n Play but the studio said, “Who are these guys?” I replied, “They’ve got platinum records.” I had no idea if they did’Black music videos weren’t played on MTV in the late 80s. So while I was still at Harvard, I’d make music videos in my head. One day, while listening to Bad Boy/Having a Party by Luther Vandross, I thought: “This could be a great music video or movie.” And I sat down that night and…
Kurdish-led forces report clashes with Syrian army at prison holding IS inmates
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Kurdish-led forces report clashes with Syrian army at prison holding IS inmates
Syrian Democratic Forces warns of serious security repercussions that could open door to ‘chaos and terrorism’The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has said it is fighting Syrian government forces near a prison holding Islamic State detainees on the outskirts of Raqqa, in what it described as an “extremely dangerous development”.The announcement came less than 24 hours after Syria’s president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, said it had agreed a ceasefire with the SDF and would move to dismantle the group’s decade-long control of the country’s north-east. Continue reading...
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Prince Harry accuses Daily Mail publisher of ‘terrifying’ intrusion
Duke of Sussex and six other high-profile figures say media company used unlawful information gatheringLawyers representing Prince Harry and six other prominent figures have accused the publisher of the Daily Mail of “clear, systematic and sustained use of unlawful information gathering” to secure stories about them.In a witness statement submitted to the court, the Duke of Sussex accused the newspaper group of…
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What we know so far about high-speed train crash in Spain
At least 39 people dead after northbound train derailed and collided with oncoming train in Córdoba provinceSpanish train crash – latest updatesAt least 39 people have been killed and dozens more taken to hospital after a high-speed train carrying about 300 passengers derailed and collided with an oncoming train in southern Spain on Sunday night.As people scrambled to track down loved ones who were still missing,…
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Nearly all Epstein files still unreleased a month after Congress deadline
Over 2 million documents are under DoJ review despite ‘legal obligation’ from Epstein Files Transparency ActThe law was clear: Donald Trump’s Department of Justice was required to disclose all investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein by 19 December 2025, with rare exceptions.One month after this deadline mandated by Congress’s Epstein Files Transparency Act, however, Trump’s justice department has not complied with…
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‘I was afraid for my life’: the transgender refugees fleeing Trump’s America
Fear, abuse and eroding rights for trans people have created a hostile environment in the US – can they claim asylum in the Netherlands?The transgender refugees fleeing the US – podcastTer Apel, a small, unassuming Dutch town near the German border, is a place tourists rarely have on their itinerary. There are no lovely old windmills, no cannabis-filled coffee shops and on a recent visit it was far too early for…