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Several Fast Moving Systems to Affect Connecticut this Week, Along with Fluctuating Temperatures!
After a beautiful and seasonable Monday an Arctic cold front will send lots of clouds our way overnight and Tuesday with scattered flurries and snow squalls along with a gusty wind too! Another quick-moving front follows Tuesday overnight into Wednesday with a coating to 2 inches of snow with potentially slippery conditions for the Wednesday […]
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Rebel Troops Claim Capture Of Congo Border City Stoking Fears Of Wider Conflict
The M23 rebel group, which has taken control of large parts of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in recent years, now says it has captured the key city of Goma, the largest in the area, from government forces. While the DRC government earlier today disputed that the city had fallen to the rebels, there’s no doubt that M23 has made a rapid advance in the last days and tensions between the DRC and neighboring Rwanda — which backs M23 — are growing. In a statement today, M23 announce
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Irish president accused of 'politicising' Holocaust event
The Israeli ambassador says President Michael D Higgins had "predictably admonished" the state of Israel
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Alleged spy 'thought she was helping find fugitive'
Katrin Ivanova says she was "used" by her partner Biser Dzhambazov, who has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to spy for Russia.
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Lebanese military deploys troops to more southern border regions
Lebanese armed forces were deploying to several more villages in southern Lebanon on Monday, shortly after an announcement that a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was being extended until February 18. Lebanese forces partially re-entered the towns of Mais al Jabal and Houla, located along the southern demarcation line with neighbouring Israel. Lines of cars and people carrying yellow Hezbollah flags were seen waiting at the entrance of the western sector of south Lebanon to enter their vil
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Islamic Jihad releases video of Israeli-German hostage held in Gaza
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) terrorist organization has released a video of German-Israeli hostage Arbel Yehud held in the Gaza Strip, Israeli media reported on Monday. In the video, the young woman assures her family that she is doing well and will return home "like the other women," the Times of Israel newspaper reported. Yehud's release has been announced for Thursday as part of a new ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war. Palestinian extremist group Hamas had previously released videos
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One Trillion Ton Iceberg on Crash Course for Small Island
A23a, the world’s largest iceberg, broke loose from Antarctica; now it’s spiraling towards South Georgia Island.
2 min read - LifestyleKELO Sioux Falls
A January with no snow? Might be time to mow
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The lack of snow hasn’t just been a bummer for winter sports enthusiasts, it’s also been a struggle for businesses that remove snow during these months. Usually this time of the year, Arctic Winter Management is busy removing snow from places around Sioux Falls– however this year, that hasn’t been the […]
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German interior ministers demand changes after Aschaffenburg attack
Interior ministers of Germany's 16 states called on Monday for changes in how the psychologically ill are dealt with following a fatal knife attack in Aschaffenburg in Bavaria last week. Potential criminals needed to be identified at an early stage and there had to be better exchange of information between government bodies, Ulrich Mäurer, interior minister of the city-state of Bremen and current head of the conference of interior ministers, said. Protecting the population needed to take priorit
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What's the fighting in DR Congo all about?
M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.
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Fighting rages as rebels and army clash in DR Congo
Videos shared online by residents appear to show M23 rebels patrolling the main streets of Goma.
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Navy submarine name change is woke nonsense, says Shapps
HMS Agincourt has been renamed Achilles amid reports the defence ministry did not want to offend France.
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Two militants killed in Israeli drone strike in West Bank
Two militants were said to have been killed in an Israeli drone attack in Tulkarm in the West Bank on Monday. The al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, said both had been members of the Islamist organization. The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that three others had been injured in the attack on a vehicle. The Israeli military confirmed the attack in the vicinity of Tulkarm, which lies in the north-west of the West Bank directly on the border with Israel. No further details were p
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Hamas says 8 of remaining 26 hostages are dead, according to source
Hamas has told Israel that eight of 26 Israeli hostages set to be released as part of the first phase of the ceasefire are dead, according to a Middle Eastern official briefed on the matter.
2 min read - BusinessJust Auto
Neusoft, Zenrin team up to develop navigation products for Japanese market
The collaboration will leverage the strengths both companies to meet the needs of Chinese automakers operating in Japan.
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Gaza residents overjoyed at returning to devastated homes
Gaza Strip residents expressed joy at being allowed to return to their homes in the north of the region and expressed determination to rebuild their lives. "The dream we have been waiting for has finally come true. We are returning to our wrecked homes and to the areas that we were driven out of 15 months ago," Hassan al-Wadiya told dpa remotely. Gaza inhabitants were interviewed by video call because Israel does not allow journalists to enter the Gaza Strip independently Israel began allowing d
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
French residents rescued from flooded homes by boat as Storm Herminia hits Normandy and Brittany
Residents in western France used boats to escape their flooded homes on Monday as rivers and waterways broke their banks after successive storms battered Normandy and Brittany. The national weather service had issued flood and wind warnings as Storm Herminia hit Spain, France on parts of the UK. Storm Herminia caused road closures in some areas of France.
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'All we can hear are gunshots': Thousands flee as DR Congo rebels claim Goma city
The M23 say it has captured the eastern city but the army says it is still holding vital locations.
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Putin sends message to mark 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stressed the role of the Red Army in the liberation of Auschwitz, in a message marking the freeing of the Nazi death camp 80 years ago. It had been the Red Army that had exposed the truth of Nazi crimes to humanity, Putin wrote. "And we will always recall that it was the Soviet soldier that defeated this terrible total evil and secured victory, the greatness of which will forever remain in world history," Putin wrote. Russian representatives were not invited
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Athens Rotary Club to participate in international grant for clean water
The Athens Rotary Club announced its participation in an international grant to improve access to clean water for families in a Mexico community.
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Hamas: Eight hostages to be released from Gaza are dead
The Islamist group Hamas has said that eight of 33 hostages to be released in the first phase of a ceasefire agreement with Israel are dead. Twenty-five of them are still alive, a member of the Palestinian militant group told dpa. An Israeli government spokesman said that a list provided by Hamas with these figures was consistent with Israeli intelligence. The six-week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which brought a halt to the fighting after over 15 months of war, envisages the gradual rele
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Zelensky in Poland for Auschwitz commemoration
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky travelled to Poland to attend the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, joining many other European heads of state and government at the event. Ukrainian media reported that Zelensky would hold talks with political leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and European Council President António Costa. "The crime of the Holocaust may never be repeated, but its memory is unfortunately gradually fading," Zelensky, who
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Ukraine country profile
Provides an overview of Ukraine, including key dates and facts about this east European country.
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EU offers Moldova €30 million to restore heating in Transnistria
The European Commission on Monday offered Moldova an emergency package worth €30 million ($31.5 million) to restore energy supply to the country's break-away region of Transnistria after Russia halted gas deliveries. "In the middle of winter, more than 350,000 residents in the Transnistrian region are left in the dark and in the cold because Russia decided to stop its gas deliveries," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said. "We simply cannot accept that people on our continent d
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15 Largest Cities in Japan, Ranked by Population
Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the largest cities in Japan offer a unique blend of history, innovation and vibrant local life.
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The Thorny Devil Collects Drinking Water Without Moving
Australia's thorny devil, Moloch horridus, looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. You might not be surprised that it's also called the "devil lizard" or "mountain devil."
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Husband detained 2 decades after wife's mysterious death
Authorities in Thailand have detained the British husband of a woman whose body was found in remote English hill country more than 20 years ago.
2 min read - BusinessInteresting Engineering
Powerful ferries to connect Spain and Morocco in 40 mins with super batteries
Spanish firm unveils two cutting-edge electric ferries for a sustainable Spain-Morocco route, with rapid 40-minute battery recharging.
3 min read - WorldThe Manual
After years of waiting, these European cities will finally be connected by train
Trenitalia France has announced the long-awaited return of its Paris-Milan train service. The post After years of waiting, these European cities will finally be connected by train appeared first on The Manual.
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Russia plans closer cooperation with Belarus
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday he would seek closer cooperation with Belarus after authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko won - as expected - presidential elections on the weekend. Lukashenko's seventh term in office was a foregone conclusion, given the lack of realistic rivals and his crackdown on the opposition. Putin nevertheless described it as a "convincing victory" in his congratulatory telegram. Putin wrote that he wanted to expand Russian-Belarusian cooperation and dr
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Palestinians stream back to northern Gaza after Israel lifts closure
Thousands of Palestinians are returning to the northern Gaza Strip Monday as part of the cease-fire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.
2 min read - Worlddpa international
Macron issues call to fight anti-Semitism on Auschwitz anniversary
French President Emmanuel Macron called for the fight against anti-Semitism to continue during a visit to the Holocaust Memorial in Paris on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. "We will not give in to anti-Semitism in all its forms," Macron wrote in the guest book, before leaving to attend a large commemoration event at the former Nazi death camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau. "Let us never forget the millions of victims of the Shoah," Macron said. "Let us fight tirelessly against anti-
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Gulf railway project gains momentum
The project, set to be completed by 2030, will connect Kuwait to Saudi Arabia and is expected to carry eight million passengers annually within 15 years.
1 min read - WorldJust Style
Labour rights violations worsening in Myanmar warn unions
Myanmar garment workers are continuing to face growing exploitation with global trade union IndustriALL reporting alarming conditions, including forced labour in factories amid ongoing crisis.
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Vilnius urges new navigation rules after latest undersea cable damage
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys has called for a review of the current regulations for shipping, following the most recent incident of damage to an undersea cable. "Navigation rules in the Baltic Sea need to be reviewed, especially when it comes to the use of anchors," he wrote on X on Sunday. Referring to the vessels used by Russia to evade sanctions, he wrote that "The shadow fleet ... a larger issue that puts our environment and critical infrastructure at risk." He said there need
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German business survey shows improved mood, but pessimistic outlook
The latest edition of a monthly survey of German business leaders showed a slightly improved mood in January, although pessimism about the country's stagnant economy remained. The ifo Institute's business climate barometer, based on surveys of roughly 9,000 companies in Germany, rose by 0.4 points in January, the institute announced on Monday. That is the first time the index has risen in more than two months. But while the current outlook among respondents improved, the view about future econom
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Auchan's Russia unit dismisses sale rumours
The Russian subsidiary of French supermarket chain Auchan quashed rumours of an impending sale on Monday, saying it continued to operate for the benefit of the local population."Rumours of a sale of Auchan Russia and its leaving the Russian market have recently multiplied and we have repeatedly denied them," the subsidiary said in a statement sent to AFP. "Our response is always the same: we don't comment on market rumours and we are continuing to work for the good of the country's population."
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Analysis: Fixing African schools in the kitchen
To change Africa through education, we must feed more than just children’s minds.
2 min read - BusinessJust Auto
KG Mobility to launch Musso EV in Q1
South Korea’s first battery-powered pickup truck.
1 min read - Worlddpa international
EU ready to redeploy Rafah border crossing mission, top diplomat says
The European Union is ready to redeploy its border assistance mission at the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, Kaja Kallas, the European Union's foreign affairs chief, said on Monday. The civilian mission was launched in 2005 to assist with trade facilitation and the processing of biometric passports but was suspended in 2007 when Hamas took power in the Gaza Strip. Redeploying the mission would mean that more humanitarian aid would reach Gaza, Kallas said. EU foreign affairs ministers gath
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Thousands of displaced Palestinians begin return to northern Gaza
Thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to their homes in the north of the devastated Gaza Strip after a deal between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas militia was reached to free the next group of hostages. Footage posted on social media on Monday morning showed crowds of Palestinians walking from the southern side of the Netzarim Corridor, which separates northern Gaza from the south and is a key supply route for Israeli forces, to the north of the coastal strip. Israel's military has
3 min read - Businessdpa international
PwC study says electric vehicles sales up in 2024, but Germany slips
Worldwide sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) grew last year to 10.4 million, up about 14% on the prior year, according to a study by management consultants PwC. Across the 21 markets examined by PwC, China dominated with nearly two-thirds of the volume, specifically 6.7 million BEVs. It also leads in growth with over 20%, significantly above average based on revised figures from the previous year. The US followed with 1.2 million sales and a 7.4% increase, followed by the United Kingdom w
2 min read - BusinessBBC
Jersey in 'advanced talks' over new routes
Ports of Jersey boss confident of direct flights to France and Germany.
2 min read - BusinessAFP
Troubled European carmakers to talk fines and EVs with EU
Europe's biggest carmakers will converge on Brussels for talks this week as the EU seeks to chart a way forward for an embattled industry struggling to cope with Chinese competition and climate rules.Italy's Industry Minister Adolfo Urso this week described the scheme as a "perfect storm" due to the potential for European firms to dodge EU fines by buying carbon credits from overseas EV-makers.
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Old sleet footage misrepresented as Thailand's 'first snow'
After Thailand experienced a cool January in 2025, an old video of a car driving through a layer of sleet spread online alongside a false claim that the tropical country had experienced its first snowfall. The original video was taken in 2022 after a hailstorm left a thin layer of frost on roads, and there have never been any credible reports of snow in Thailand.
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Lukashenko wins Belarus' stage-managed election as planned
In a presidential election dismissed as a farce and an affront to democracy, strongman Alexander Lukashenko has secured a seventh term in power to extend his 30 years of rule over Belarus. State media reported that 70-year-old Lukashenko, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, garnered 86.8% of the vote, according to preliminary results announced by the electoral commission. With opposition politicians either in exile or imprisoned, and the four alternative candidates seen as state-ap
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Israeli-German hostage to be released, mediators in Qatar announce
An Israeli woman, who also has German citizenship, being held in Gaza is set to be released in exchange for 30 Palestinians in Israeli prisons, according to Qatari officials mediating between Hamas and Israel. The woman is one of three hostages held in Gaza to be released by Friday, a spokesman for the foreign ministry in Doha announced on X. The German-Israeli woman is said to currently be in the hands of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) paramilitary group. The deputy PIJ secretary-general,
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The slow fight for same-sex marriage in Asia
Thailand joins Nepal and Taiwan as the only Asian nations to legalise LGBT unions, amid repressive regimes and religious traditions
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My opponents choose jail and exile, Lukashenko tells BBC
On election day, the unchallenged Belarus leader exchanges arguments with the BBC Russia editor.
3 min read - Worlddpa international
NATO investigating damage to further undersea cable in Baltic Sea
NATO officials are investigating damage discovered on Sunday to another undersea cable running across the Baltic Sea, this time a telecommunications link between NATO member states Sweden and Latvia. The cause of the damage was still unclear, however it is believed it was made by an external party, Latvian officials announced in a press conference in Riga. The damage comes after a string of undersea cables have been apparently targeted in recent months, triggering scrutiny of this critical infra
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