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KYIV - The Ukrainian military claimed on Jan 31 to have struck a military air base in Russian-occupied Crimea, while Moscow said it had thwarted the attack by shooting down missiles but some debris had hit a military installation. In a post on Telegram, Ukraine’s Air Force commander Mykola Oleshchuk thanked the militar...
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/ukraine-says-it-hits-airfield-in-russia-occupied-crimea
2024-01-31T20:05:23Z
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PARIS - Air travel took another major leap in 2023 rising to 94 per cent of 2019 levels as it recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic, the main global airline body said on Jan 31. The International Air Transport Association said domestic travel in key markets such as China, India and the United States had led the rebound b...
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/worlds-air-travel-edges-back-to-pre-covid-levels
2024-01-31T20:05:34Z
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said the challenge of deconfliction across Gaza, where the Israeli military has intensified its campaign against Hamas, was the top obstacle to ensuring humanitarian aid reaches people in need. Speaking in a hybrid town hall for State Department employees...
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/blinken-says-intense-fighting-in-gaza-top-challenge-to-distribute-aid
2024-01-31T20:05:44Z
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NEW YORK/BEIRUT/GENEVA - Any halt to operations by the U.N. Palestinian agency over Israeli accusations that some of its staff took part in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack could hamstring the entire humanitarian effort in devastated Gaza, aid agencies say. Donors are demanding a swift investigation before resuming funding, tho...
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/donors-seek-fast-answers-to-allegations-over-un-agency-in-gaza-crisis
2024-01-31T20:05:55Z
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KYIV -U.S. Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland expressed confidence on Wednesday that Congress would back new aid for Ukraine reflecting broad U.S. support for its war effort, adding she was impressed with the "unity and resolve" she saw in Kyiv. Ukraine is heavily reliant on support from its Western allies, parti...
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/senior-us-official-in-ukraine-confident-congress-will-back-aid-package
2024-01-31T20:06:05Z
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WASHINGTON - In an unscripted scene during tense testimony on Jan 31, Meta Platforms chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg stood before a packed Senate hearing room and apologised directly to the families of children who were victims of sexual exploitation on social media platforms. “I am sorry for everything that yo...
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/meta-s-mark-zuckerberg-gives-impromptu-apology-at-child-safety-senate-hearing
2024-01-31T20:06:15Z
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Along the coast of Morocco, archaeologists have uncovered the oldest human footprints ever discovered in Northern Africa and the Southern Mediterranean. Dating to some 90,000 years ago, they are also “among the oldest footprints attributed to Homo sapiens worldwide.” An international team of archaeologists recently dis...
https://www.iflscience.com/90000-year-old-human-footprints-found-in-morocco-are-among-worlds-oldest-72722
2024-01-31T20:43:33Z
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The interaction between light from the Sun, charged particles, and molecules in the atmosphere can create a variety of glowing phenomena. The best known are the Northern and Southern Lights. They truly put on a show, but they are not the only ones. A more subtle phenomenon is called airglow, and while it is possible to...
https://www.iflscience.com/astronaut-snaps-breathtaking-view-of-earths-airglow-from-space-72725
2024-01-31T20:43:39Z
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In the depths of the Congo Rainforest, it’s said that a population of savage giant apes rules supreme. Known as the Bondo ape or Bili ape, murky accounts of these creatures suggest they walk on two feet, stand the size of a grown man, and nest on the ground like gorillas. So the tales go, they are ferociously aggressiv...
https://www.iflscience.com/bondo-ape-the-truth-behind-brutal-lion-eating-chimps-of-the-congo-67487
2024-01-31T20:43:45Z
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Since the 18th century, we've known that there are special points around two massive bodies in space as long as one orbits the other. There are places that move with the smaller orbiting object, never changing distance from it; they are great places to park spacecraft and telescopes. And it turns out, you can copy this...
https://www.iflscience.com/celestial-mechanics-used-in-optics-to-trap-and-guide-light-72719
2024-01-31T20:43:52Z
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Visions of the future from the past tend to involve a lot more stuff flying around in the sky than ends up happening in real life. Disappointing as it is that we didn't get flying cars, we have also missed out on Cloud Nine; Buckminster Fuller's vision of the future population being housed inside gigantic flying sphere...
https://www.iflscience.com/cloud-nine-the-1960s-idea-to-house-billions-of-people-in-the-sky-72638
2024-01-31T20:43:58Z
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The tentative detection of the first-ever exomoons – moons orbting planets outside the Solar System – was called into question at the end of last year when scientists using a new detection algorithm said they couldn’t find them. The exomoons have been at the center of plenty of drama over the five years since their pot...
https://www.iflscience.com/exomoon-or-not-astronomers-argue-over-possible-discovery-of-moons-beyond-the-solar-system-72716
2024-01-31T20:44:04Z
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TikTok abounds with techniques that will supposedly keep us looking young, which seems a tad odd considering the biggest proportion of its users are under 25. Regardless, it’s full of advice about 20-step skincare routines and “anti-aging” straws (yes, you read that right). And the latest trend? Face yoga. What is face...
https://www.iflscience.com/face-yoga-is-tiktoks-latest-anti-aging-trend-but-does-it-actually-work-72712
2024-01-31T20:44:10Z
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If worst comes to worst and atomic warfare erupts, seaweed could become the unlikely savior of humanity. In a nuclear war, mushroom clouds and searing hot fireballs are just the start of the problems. Radiation will poison the land and vast plumes of soot will be blasted into the atmosphere, blocking sunlight from reac...
https://www.iflscience.com/hope-you-like-seaweed-because-well-all-be-eating-it-after-nuclear-war-if-you-survive-72710
2024-01-31T20:44:16Z
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A mysterious low noise regularly heard by residents in South Tampa, Florida, over the last three years may have an explanation. In 2021, residents from Port Tampa to Davis Islands heard what has been described as a "mysterious deep bass sound". "Everyone seems to have their favorite theory," resident Sara Healy explain...
https://www.iflscience.com/mysterious-low-rumbling-noise-heard-in-florida-for-years-gets-nsfw-explanation-72707
2024-01-31T20:44:22Z
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Bone fragments found near, Ranis, central Germany, prove Homo sapiens were in the area at least 45,000 years ago, possibly the earliest date for our species in northern Europe. The discovery indicates that modern humans and Neanderthals lived side by side for thousands of years, rather than our ancestors’ arrival spell...
https://www.iflscience.com/oldest-homo-sapiens-discovery-in-northern-europe-proves-long-overlap-with-neanderthals-72718
2024-01-31T20:44:29Z
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Over in the Facebook group Physics is Fun, one member stirred things up a bit by claiming "light takes on the velocity of its source", meaning that if you were to cycle forwards and turn on your bike light, the light emitted from it would travel at light speed + whatever incredible speed you are traveling at on your bi...
https://www.iflscience.com/people-are-asking-why-light-doesnt-take-on-the-velocity-of-its-source-72713
2024-01-31T20:44:35Z
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By comparing the DNA of individuals born with a range of birth defects, including extra fingers and toes, researchers have identified a new rare disorder and with it, opened up an avenue towards improved diagnosis and treatment. The findings were described in a study that examined three children sharing a rare combinat...
https://www.iflscience.com/rare-disorder-causing-extra-fingers-and-toes-identified-from-dna-differences-72717
2024-01-31T20:44:41Z
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Ever feel like you’re being watched? More specifically, ever think to yourself, “I probably should/shouldn’t do that,” because someone might see you? Well, here comes science to throw a spanner in the works. When one group of researchers applied testosterone gel to some men, it made them much less sensitive to being ob...
https://www.iflscience.com/rubbing-testosterone-gel-on-men-made-them-less-aware-of-being-watched-72715
2024-01-31T20:44:47Z
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Fossils can tell us a lot about dinosaurs, and sometimes, it can be pretty surprising. That’s certainly the case for a new study that analyzed the bones of everyone’s favorite bipedal predators, the theropods. The research revealed that this group of dinosaurs may have been affected by bone diseases, and that particula...
https://www.iflscience.com/some-dinosaurs-may-have-had-arthritis-90-million-years-ago-72724
2024-01-31T20:44:53Z
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While you might hear parrots and think of them flying majestically through the trees in the Amazon – or even that one time a flightless parrot in New Zealand got up close and personal with a zoologist – your mind probably wouldn’t go to the idea of them swinging through the forest by their beaks. However, a recent stud...
https://www.iflscience.com/watch-a-parrot-swing-on-its-beak-like-a-monkey-in-world-first-footage-72714
2024-01-31T20:44:59Z
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Dylan Dreyer's family are big fans of her work on the Today Show, and her son Calvin even makes regular appearances on there with his own cooking segment, Cooking with Cal. What's more, the seven-year-old has already discovered just what happens backstage on a live show, with his dad, Brian Fichera - a cameraman for NB...
https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/512477/today-show-star-family-member-lets-slip-what-happens-backstage-on-show/
2024-01-31T21:09:17Z
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Kelly Clarkson is getting candid and shedding some light on what really inspired her to recently lose weight. The American Idol alum, 41, has previously opened up about her health issues and struggles with her weight, which she has said fluctuated through the years, and after her two difficult pregnancies. Now, she has...
https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/health-and-fitness/512478/kelly-clarkson-confesses-health-diagnosis-led-to-weight-loss/
2024-01-31T21:09:23Z
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A 30-year study of over 900 participants has found an association between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and problems with memory and cognition. While it’s not possible to say for sure that PCOS caused the observed issues, the scientists behind the work say more research is now needed to better understand these poten...
https://www.iflscience.com/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-may-be-linked-to-memory-problems-in-later-years-72709
2024-01-31T21:31:27Z
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. energy secretary should build trust with the Republic of the Marshall Islands by developing a plan to communicate clearly over lingering threats from a radioactive waste dump left by U.S. nuclear weapons testing that is now seen at risk of floods from climate change, a U.S. agency said on Wednesda...
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/us-needs-to-build-marshall-islands-trust-over-cold-war-nuclear-dump-us-agency
2024-01-31T21:36:23Z
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SINGAPORE – A new remittance service on the AXS app will allow money transfers to China for a flat fee of $1 through the UnionPay card network. All transfers can be made securely and quickly within 60 seconds, said Mr Ryan Gwee, founder and chairman of global payment facilitator Aleta Planet, whose technology links use...
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/axs-app-launches-china-remittance-through-unionpay
2024-01-31T21:36:33Z
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https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/cartoons/a-cartoonist-s-view-miel-feb-01-2024
2024-01-31T21:36:44Z
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A tech firm lays off about 100 staff. The announcement catches most investors and observers off guard. If this was 2022 or 2023, you might have guessed we were referring to Grab, Google or frankly, any one of the major tech firms. Last year’s cuts were so staggering, Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg termed 2023 “th...
https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/economic-restructuring-on-steroids-retrenchments-as-annual-cost-cutting-exercises-in-tech-firms
2024-01-31T21:36:55Z
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Since I moved to Toa Payoh in 2019, I have always looked forward to the festive decorations around the area every year, from Christmas trees in December to figurines to welcome the Chinese New Year. I especially appreciate the rows of decorative lights lining Toa Payoh Central and remember how enthralled my four-year-o...
https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-decorations-light-up-toa-payoh-in-festive-cheer
2024-01-31T21:37:05Z
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I read with interest the article “New guide on emergencies for outdoor adventure education after death of student in 2021” (Jan 24). While I appreciate the efforts made to enhance safety measures, I believe that relying solely on human checks and balances is not foolproof. Currently, the guide focuses on additional req...
https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-don-t-rely-only-on-human-checks-for-outdoor-adventure-activities
2024-01-31T21:37:16Z
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Malaysian football has taken a big step forward in recent months. Leading up to the AFC Asian Cup, Malaysia had lost only one match out of 11 matches played. Out of these 10 matches, Malaysia drew twice with Syria, and once with China, and defeated Kyrgyzstan. What is noteworthy is that these opponents were ranked with...
https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-lessons-to-learn-from-malaysia-s-improved-football-standards
2024-01-31T21:37:27Z
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These are not easy times to be a parent, preparing your children for the future. You wonder what sort of training will equip them for good jobs of the future, especially when artificial intelligence (AI) seems capable of carrying out many of the tasks done by humans. You also know that, on account of globalisation, the...
https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/teach-your-kids-critical-thinking-it-will-matter-sooner-than-you-think
2024-01-31T21:37:48Z
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Do you find your vision blurry when you try to read your phone screen up close? Does holding the phone farther away help? There may be many reasons for this long-sight condition, including ageing, as our eyes gradually lose the ability to focus on nearby objects. Already a subscriber? Log in Read the full story and mor...
https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/untreated-lao-hua-yan-a-major-public-health-concern-in-rapidly-ageing-singapore
2024-01-31T21:37:58Z
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Barcelona's 18-year-old Brazilian striker Vitor Roque came off the bench and scored with a header to snatch a 1-0 win against visitors Osasuna in LaLiga on Wednesday. In their first game since manager Xavi Hernandez announced that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season, Barca once again struggled up-fron...
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/vitor-roque-scores-first-goal-to-lead-barca-to-1-0-win
2024-01-31T21:38:19Z
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HAVANA - Cuba put off a five-fold increase in gasoline prices planned for Feb. 1 due to a cyberattack, Economy Vice Minister Mildrey Granadillo said on Wednesday, a sudden about-face just hours before the controversial hike was due to take effect. "This decision is influenced by the occurrence of a cybersecurity incide...
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/cuba-delays-feb-1-fuel-price-hike-cites-cyberattack
2024-01-31T21:38:50Z
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Peruvian authorities have reopened the train route to Machu Picchu, the Andean country's railway operator said on Wednesday, after an agreement was struck to end protests that had blocked access to the famed Incan site and stranded tourists. PeruRail said in a statement a partial service had restarted on Wednesday and ...
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/peru-reopens-train-route-to-machu-picchu-after-protests-end
2024-01-31T21:39:01Z
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STOCKHOLM -Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson condemned "an attempted attack" against the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm, after an object believed to be an explosive device was found outside it and destroyed by the national bomb squad on Wednesday. Embassy staff had notified police of the object, triggering a large r...
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/swedish-pm-condemns-attempted-attack-against-israeli-embassy-in-sweden
2024-01-31T21:39:11Z
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WASHINGTON -The United States on Wednesday slapped further sanctions on Myanmar, marking the three-year anniversary of the coup as Washington targeted two entities and several people it said were closely associated with the junta. Wednesday's sanctions were the latest aimed at the fuel the junta uses to conduct aerial ...
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/us-marks-anniversary-of-myanmar-coup-with-further-sanctions
2024-01-31T21:39:21Z
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Tech CEOs told ‘you have blood on your hands’ at Senate US senators on Jan 31 grilled leaders of the biggest social media companies and said Congress must quickly pass legislation, as one lawmaker accused the companies of having “blood on their hands” for failing to protect children from escalating threats of sexual pr...
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/while-you-were-sleeping-5-stories-you-might-have-missed-feb-1-4
2024-01-31T21:39:32Z
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JAKARTA – About 205 million Indonesians will head to the polls on Feb 14 to choose the country’s next president and vice-president. Here’s what you need to know ahead of polling day in the world’s fourth-most populous nation: Q: What is being decided in Indonesia on Feb 14? A: In what has been called the world’s bigges...
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/askst-what-do-i-need-to-know-about-the-indonesian-election-and-how-does-it-affect-singapore?utm_campaign=STPicks
2024-01-31T21:40:49Z
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These are not easy times to be a parent, preparing your children for the future. You wonder what sort of training will equip them for good jobs of the future, especially when artificial intelligence (AI) seems capable of carrying out many of the tasks done by humans. You also know that, on account of globalisation, the...
https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/teach-your-kids-critical-thinking-it-will-matter-sooner-than-you-think?utm_campaign=STPicks
2024-01-31T21:40:59Z
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SINGAPORE - Early on in negotiations with four armed terrorists who had bombed the Shell oil refinery on Pulau Bukom and hijacked a boat, the Internal Security Department (ISD) made an impossible ask. The authorities needed volunteer officers in a proposed exchange for the crew members of the Laju, the ferry that the t...
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/i-was-prepared-to-become-a-hostage-isd-officer-recounts-1974-laju-hijacking?utm_campaign=STPicks
2024-01-31T21:41:10Z
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MELBOURNE – “Dada, we have a match today. We can do this.” It’s the Saturday morning of the Australian Open men’s doubles final and Tridha, who’s four, and who’s heard her mother say this, utters these lines to her father. Already a subscriber? Log in Read the full story and more at $9.90/month Get exclusive reports an...
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/dad-you-can-do-this-at-43-a-father-wins-his-first-men-s-grand-slam-title?utm_campaign=STPicks
2024-01-31T21:41:20Z
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SINGAPORE – Takayuki Nishigaya’s stint as Singapore national football coach was doomed from the start. The 50-year-old Japanese was sacked by the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) on Jan 29, but he should not be the only one held responsible for the Lions’ largely poor run of results over the past two years. In D...
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/singapore-football-coach-sacking-limp-lions-not-solely-nishigaya-s-fault?utm_campaign=STPicks
2024-01-31T21:41:31Z
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Queen Letizia and King Felipe of Spain hosted a diplomatic reception on Wednesday where the royals met with diplomats across the world, but one moment did not go to plan. During these diplomatic receptions, the King and Queen stand side-by-side and shake hands with each ambassador as they pass. As Wednesday's ceremony ...
https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/512479/queen-letizia-wardrobe-malfunction-bracelet-in-front-guests/
2024-01-31T21:44:19Z
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Russian authorities have intensified charges against Kyrylo Barannikov, a Crimean resident and a master of sports in orienteering. Barannikov, illegally detained by Russian security forces under the pretext of his involvement in alleged railway sabotage in Crimea, now faces grave accusations of state treason and partic...
https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/31/media-crimean-athlete-faces-life-sentence-after-accusations-of-state-treason-by-russian-occupation-authorities/
2024-01-31T22:08:13Z
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In the wake of the Russian occupation, Melitopol, once home to around 150,000 residents, witnessed a mass exodus, with over half of its citizens fleeing to Ukrainian-controlled territories and abroad after 24 February 2022. However, Mayor Ivan Fedorov reveals a concerning shift in the city’s demographics after its seiz...
https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/31/melitopol-mayor-says-moscow-has-relocated-at-least-100000-russians-in-the-city-since-2022-invasion/
2024-01-31T22:08:53Z
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During her visit to Kyiv on 31 January, US Assistant Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland warned that Vladimir Putin can expect surprises on the battlefield in Ukraine. “Mr. Putin is going to get some nice surprises on the battlefield, and Ukraine will make some very strong success this year,” state...
https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/31/nuland-putin-to-get-some-nice-surprises-on-the-battlefield/
2024-01-31T22:09:33Z
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According to a statement by the Swiss government, Switzerland has joined the 12th package of EU sanctions, which includes a ban on the import of Russian diamonds. “Switzerland thus joins the measures agreed at the G7 summit on 6 December 2023 to deprive Russia of this important revenue stream,” the government’s communi...
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2024-01-31T22:10:13Z
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On 31 January, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov held a meeting with US Inspector General of the Department of Defense Robert Storch in Kyiv. The visit comes while Republicans in the House of Representatives continue to block a $66 billion aid package to Ukraine amid partisan squabbling ahead of the 2024 preside...
https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/31/ukraine-us-sign-memorandum-to-enhance-monitoring-of-defense-aid/
2024-01-31T22:10:54Z
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The entertainment world mourns the loss of Hinton Battle, a prodigious talent whose footprints on Broadway and beyond have left an indelible mark. At the age of 67, the revered actor and singer passed away at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. His death was confirmed by his representative, who stated that Hint...
https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/512480/jennifer-hudson-leads-the-tributes-as-dreamgirls-co-star-hinton-battle-dies-aged-67/
2024-01-31T22:41:17Z
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Mike Tindall and wife Zara might have a fairytale romance, however, it appears that it didn't start this way with Mike admitting he barely talked to his future wife the first time they crossed paths. Mike and Zara first met in a Sydney bar during the 2003 Rugby World Cup, with Zara's cousin, Prince Harry, introducing t...
https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/512481/mike-tindall-surprise-confession-first-time-zara-tindall-didnt-talk/
2024-01-31T22:41:23Z
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NEW YORK - US stocks tumbled on the last trading day in January after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady while dashing hopes for interest rate cut as soon as March. The three major US stock indexes were already weighed down by weakness in tech and tech-adjacent megacap stocks the day after disappointing Alp...
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/wall-st-ends-lower-after-us-fed-holds-rates-steady-rules-out-march-rate-cut
2024-01-31T23:08:30Z
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Argylle (PG13) 139 minutes, opens on Feb 1 3 stars The story: Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard) is a renowned spy novelist and a loner. A fan, Aiden (Sam Rockwell), approaches her on a train. He appears to be oblivious to her growing discomfort and, worse, seems to be a conspiracy theorist. Through that encounter, Elly...
https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/at-the-movies-spy-comedy-argylle-features-cool-visuals-in-a-generic-story
2024-01-31T23:08:40Z
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Premier League Nottingham Forest have signed Borussia Dortmund's 21-year-old midfielder Gio Reyna on loan until the end of the season, both clubs said on Wednesday. The loan deal is without an option to buy and the English-born U.S. international has also signed a contract with Dortmund until 2026. Reyna, who joined th...
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/american-reyna-joins-forest-on-loan-from-dortmund
2024-01-31T23:08:50Z
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Italy striker Andrea Belotti has joined Fiorentina on loan from AS Roma, Fiorentina said on Wednesday. Italian media reported that Belotti has joined Fiorentina on a six-month loan worth around 750,000 euros ($811,000) without a buy option. The 30-year-old, who has played 44 times for his country, joined Roma in 2022 a...
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/belotti-joins-fiorentina-on-loan-from-roma
2024-01-31T23:09:01Z
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MANCHESTER, England - Pep Guardiola heaped praise on his Burnley counterpart Vincent Kompany following Manchester City's 3-1 Premier League victory on Wednesday, suggesting the latter will one day be in charge at the Etihad Stadium. Two goals by birthday boy Julian Alvarez and a Rodri strike gave City a comfortable win...
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/guardiola-praise-for-kompany-after-man-city-beat-burnley
2024-01-31T23:09:11Z
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BERLIN - Kaiserslautern eased past hosts and fellow second-tier club Hertha Berlin 3-1 on Wednesday to book a spot in the German Cup last four, a decade after their last semi-final appearance. Kaiserslautern coach Dimitris Grammozis made no changes to his line-up that crushed Schalke 04 4-1 and the decision quickly pai...
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/kaiserslautern-cruise-into-german-cup-last-four-with-3-1-win-at-hertha
2024-01-31T23:09:22Z
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MADRID - Memphis Depay's last-gasp goal salvaged a 2-1 home win for Atletico Madrid against Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday which lifted Diego Simeone's side back to third in the LaLiga standings. Atletico moved up to 47 points, level with Barcelona but ahead on goal difference. They are eight behind leaders Girona and sev...
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/last-gasp-depay-strike-earns-atletico-2-1-win-over-rayo
2024-01-31T23:09:32Z
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LIVERPOOL, England - Twenty-year-old Conor Bradley scored his first goal for Liverpool and then set up one for Dominik Szoboszlai as Juergen Klopp's team moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a 4-1 thrashing of Chelsea on Wednesday. Liverpool, who are unbeaten at Anfield this season in all...
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/liverpool-move-five-points-clear-at-the-top-after-4-1-rout-of-chelsea
2024-01-31T23:09:42Z
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MANCHESTER, England - Julian Alvarez celebrated his 24th birthday with two goals as Manchester City cruised to a 3-1 win over relegation-threatened Burnley at the Etihad Stadium on Jan 31 to climb to second in the Premier League table. It was a stroll for the champions as Rodri added a third goal to ensure a 13th win i...
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/man-city-up-to-second-as-alvarez-brace-sinks-burnley
2024-01-31T23:09:53Z
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LONDON - Tottenham Hotspur climbed to fourth place in the Premier League as a second-half broadside fired them to a 3-2 home victory against struggling Brentford on Jan 31. Neal Maupay prodded a lively Brentford into an early lead and Tottenham were ragged before halftime but they responded after the break with Destiny...
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/tottenham-go-fourth-with-comeback-win-against-brentford
2024-01-31T23:10:03Z
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BRUSSELS - The European Commission will start informal high-level meetings with member states on Saturday on the details of a proposed new set of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, three diplomatic sources said on Wednesday. The EU is keen to put a 13th package of measures together to mark the second...
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/commission-to-discuss-new-russia-sanctions-proposal-with-eu-countries
2024-01-31T23:10:14Z
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A Russian bomb struck a hospital in northeastern Ukraine on Wednesday, slightly injuring four people and prompting an evacuation, the governor of Kharkiv region said. Oleh Synehubov, writing on Telegram, said 38 people had been evacuated from the facility in the town of Velykyi Burluk, northeast of Kharkov, Ukraine's s...
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russian-bomb-hits-hospital-in-northeastern-ukraine-four-injured-governor
2024-01-31T23:10:24Z
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LONDON - Britain's opposition Labour Party will pledge to fix Britain's stagnating productivity at a conference for businesses on Thursday, its latest charm offensive to companies and investors ahead of a national election expected this year. Keir Starmer, leader of the left-leaning party, will tell assembled executive...
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/uk-opposition-labour-party-pledge-productivity-fix-in-latest-pitch-to-business
2024-01-31T23:10:35Z
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WASHINGTON - The United States is actively pursuing the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with security guarantees for Israel and exploring options with partners in the region, the State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday. Matthew Miller declined to give details on the department's internal work ...
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/state-dept-says-us-actively-pursuing-the-creation-of-a-palestinian-state
2024-01-31T23:10:45Z
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