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Climate Change

Horsey Beach Ranks 13th in Europe on Tripadvisor’s 2026 List

Horsey Beach in Norfolk has landed at No. 13 on Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Best of the Best beaches for Europe in 2026. The ranking beats white-sand spots in Ibiza, Rhodes and Sardinia.

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Unternehmen

Asos-Mitgründer Quentin Griffiths stirbt nach Sprung aus 17. Stock in Thailand

Quentin Griffiths, Mitgründer des britischen Modehändlers Asos, stürzte am 9. Februar aus dem 17. Stock seines Apartments in Pattaya, Thailand. Die thailändische Polizei schließt Fremdeinwirkung aus und geht von Suizid aus, teilte sie freitag mit.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Haryana CM Saini Slams Congress for Insulting Institutions, Demands Strict Action

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini accused the Congress party of weakening democracy by insulting constitutional institutions and tarnishing India's global image. He called for strict action against those responsible for disruptive protests at an international summit in New Delhi.

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Asia Pacific

Bangladesh Eyes Visa Restoration for Indians After BNP Victory

Bangladesh plans to resume visa services for Indian nationals just days after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party took power, diplomatic sources said. A formal announcement awaits issuance from Dhaka authorities.

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Medizin

Langley-Aktivistin für behinderte Sportler erhält Lebenswerkpreis

Terrie Moore aus Langley hat den Daryl Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award von Sport BC erhalten. Der Preis würdigt ihre 45 Jahre Arbeit für Parasport in British Columbia und darüber hinaus.

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Medizin

OpenAI-Mitarbeiter warnten vor ChatGPT-Nachrichten von Schülerin vor Amoklauf

OpenAI-Mitarbeiter stuften ChatGPT-Nachrichten der späteren Amokläuferin Jesse Van Rootselaar im Juni 2023 als alarmierend ein. Das Unternehmen sperrte ihren Account, informierte aber keine Behörden.

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Medicine

William and Kate Show Clear Distance from Andrew at Funeral

Prince William rebuked his uncle Prince Andrew for grinning at the Duchess of Kent's funeral, capturing video footage of the tense exchange outside Westminster Cathedral. The Princess of Wales turned away from Sarah Ferguson in a separate moment that body language experts described as deliberate avoidance.

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Corporate

B.C. Budget Projects Record $13.3B Deficit in 2026/27

British Columbia's latest budget forecasts a record $13.3 billion deficit for 2026/27, worsening by $3.1 billion from last year's projection. The Business Council of British Columbia says the plan fails to curb spending or boost private sector growth amid sharp tax hikes.

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Corporate

UK Flat Prices Drop as Leasehold Abuses Erode Trust

Flat prices across England fell 0.5 percent in December, with inner London seeing the sharpest declines amid a leasehold system plagued by exploitative charges and building safety fears. Experts warn the crisis threatens urban housing for essential workers like nurses and teachers.

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Conflicts & Security

Canada Seeks Court Nod to Hide Evidence in Nijjar Killing Trial

Canada's Justice Department has asked the Federal Court to withhold sensitive national security evidence from the public in the trial over Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing. Lawyers for the Attorney General argue disclosure would harm international relations and national security.

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Climate Change

Freiwillige lernen Köhlerei in Pengelli Woods

Dutzende Freiwillige übten in Pengelli Woods im Norden von Pembrokeshire die alte Köhlerei mit Äxten und Sägen. Die Praxisrunde mit Cwm Arian-Mitarbeitern und Coppicewood-College-Studenten zeigte nachhaltige Waldwirtschaft seit Jahrtausenden.

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Climate Change

Voluntarios aprenden poda de tosa en bosques de Pembrokeshire

Decenas de voluntarios manejaron hachas y sierras en Pengelli Woods, norte de Pembrokeshire, para dominar la poda de tosa. La sesión práctica con personal de Cwm Arian y alumnos de Coppicewood College resaltó prácticas sostenibles milenarias.

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Corporate

Modi to Flag Off Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat Train in Uttar Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Meerut on Saturday to flag off the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat Train at Shatabdi Nagar Namo Bharat Station. He will ride the metro to Meerut South Station and dedicate projects worth 12,930 crore rupees.

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Europe

Ukraine Prepares Elections for Fall 2026 Amid War

Ukrainian lawmakers are accelerating preparations for presidential elections in fall 2026 and parliamentary polls in spring 2027, even as fighting continues. Sources in the Verkhovna Rada say scenarios are being developed to hold votes during wartime without lifting martial law.

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Asia Pacific

Lula Receives Ceremonial Welcome in Delhi from Modi, Murmu

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu. The event marks a key moment during Lula's state visit to India.

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