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Anti-terrorism case at base used by British US military: Washington says three Iranian associates planned it

The Justice Department said the men were involved in a series of conspiracies, including a major incident near a British air base used by the U.S. military.

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How having imaginary friends helps us in real life: 'We were inseparable'

From invisible ballerinas to talking milk cartons, imaginary friends can bring benefits into adulthood and help face difficult everyday situations, according to studies.

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ITV to cut show budgets as UK TV and film production spend drops by more than £2bn

Broadcaster plans to make £30m in ‘temporary’ savings before inquiry into takeover by Sky ITV plans to slash its programming budget as new figures showed that spend on the production of films and prestige TV shows in the UK was down more than £2bn over the last year. The broadcaster plans to make £30m in “temporary” savings, including £25m in content and £5m elsewhere in the business. Continue reading...

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ITV to cut show budgets as UK TV and film production spend drops by more than £2bn

Broadcaster plans to make £30m in ‘temporary’ savings before inquiry into takeover by Sky ITV plans to slash its programming budget as new figures showed that spend on the production of films and prestige TV shows in the UK was down more than £2bn over the last year. The broadcaster plans to make £30m in “temporary” savings, including £25m in content and £5m elsewhere in the business. Continue reading...

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How French drug gangs recruit children for contract killings

The BBC has managed to penetrate the dangerous underworld of Marseille, where young people are held against their will, abused and exploited.

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Who is the Brazilian author who ended up on the New York Times list of unmissable books

The book 'Secret Dinner' is published in English, and the writer known for crime stories says that analyzing violence is a way of understanding human complexity.

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First day of negotiations in Abu Dhabi. What is known (not very much)

In the UAE capital, trilateral negotiations with the participation of Russia, Ukraine and the United States, interrupted in February, resumed behind closed doors on Tuesday. At the instigation of Washington, the parties’ statements now more often include the topic of security guarantees for both Russia and Ukraine. Moscow still refuses to discuss a ceasefire, and Kyiv considers the end of the war to be the main condition for further negotiations.

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First day of negotiations in Abu Dhabi. What is known (not very much)

In the UAE capital, trilateral negotiations with the participation of Russia, Ukraine and the United States, interrupted in February, resumed behind closed doors on Tuesday. At the instigation of Washington, the parties’ statements now more often include the topic of security guarantees for both Russia and Ukraine. Moscow still refuses to discuss a ceasefire, and Kyiv considers the end of the war to be the main condition for further negotiations.

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My brother died after refusing a transfusion because of his beliefs; Weeks later, the Jehovah's Witnesses eliminated that prohibition

Many Jehovah's Witnesses have died in recent decades for following a now revised precept.

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Economies are improving, but rule of law is slipping. The buck now stops with Africa’s leaders | Kenneth Mohammed

The west has spent decades judging Africa’s governance and colonialism is much to blame. But Mo Ibrahim’s latest index offers a different perspective – and some uncomfortable truths The west has never been short of advice on how Africa should govern itself. It has produced rankings, attached conditions to aid and delivered lectures on corruption, often while its own banks and corporations have profited handsomely from the continent’s governance weaknesses. So, there was something refreshing about sitting in Cairo, listening to a Sudanese-born, self-made telecommunications entrepreneur and bill

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Economies are improving, but rule of law is slipping. The buck now stops with Africa’s leaders | Kenneth Mohammed

The west has spent decades judging Africa’s governance and colonialism is much to blame. But Mo Ibrahim’s latest index offers a different perspective – and some uncomfortable truths The west has never been short of advice on how Africa should govern itself. It has produced rankings, attached conditions to aid and delivered lectures on corruption, often while its own banks and corporations have profited handsomely from the continent’s governance weaknesses. So, there was something refreshing about sitting in Cairo, listening to a Sudanese-born, self-made telecommunications entrepreneur and bill

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The US House of Representatives voted against the attempt to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The majority of members of the House of Representatives of Congress voted to transfer the articles of impeachment to the relevant committee. This essentially means ending the initiative put forward by Kentucky Republican Congressman Thomas Massie.

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Jen-Hsun Huang once told me that issues about China and national security

Jen-Hsun Huang, who is under investigation for alleged affairs with a Chinese spy, is far more important to the future of the world order than other Big Tech bosses.

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