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Swedish mass shooting victims include Christians who fled Syria
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Swedish mass shooting victims include Christians who fled Syria

Salim Iskef fled Syria after ISIS killed his father. A gunman in Sweden cut his life short before his wedding

UAE, France agree to develop 1 gigawatt AI data centre
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UAE, France agree to develop 1 gigawatt AI data centre

AI data center deal between France and UAE represents investments of $30-$50 billion

UK's tougher immigration policy risks trapping victims in modern slavery
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UK's tougher immigration policy risks trapping victims in modern slavery

Home Office spokesperson says government working to clear backlog of those waiting for final decisions on their claims for modern slavery support

Ukrainian children forcibly taken from their families brought home, official says
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Ukrainian children forcibly taken from their families brought home, official says

Children forced to handle weapons, engage in pro-Russia exercises and prepare for war, says defense official

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% amid sluggish growth
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% amid sluggish growth

Country's economy expanded 0.1% in November after shrinking by 0.1% in October

UK govt to fire civil servants who fail to make savings
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UK govt to fire civil servants who fail to make savings

Those who do make savings will receive bonuses

Australian football player Sam Kerr tells racism trial UK police treated her differently
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Australian football player Sam Kerr tells racism trial UK police treated her differently

Sam Kerr denies racially aggravated harassment, saying her comments were about power and privilege, not race.

Five people shot in attack at Swedish school, police say
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Five people shot in attack at Swedish school, police say

Authorities are investigating a school shooting in Orebro, Sweden, where five people were shot in a campus area

French film director Ruggia found guilty of sexually abusing actress Haenel
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French film director Ruggia found guilty of sexually abusing actress Haenel

The court in Paris sentenced him to four years, with a two-year suspended term, and two years with an electronic ankle bracelet

Norway nears 100% goal of all-electric cars
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Norway nears 100% goal of all-electric cars

With 96% of new cars being EVs, Norway is setting a global example in the shift toward zero-emission transportation

Tens of thousands protest in Berlin against far right
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Tens of thousands protest in Berlin against far right

Conservative party breaks 80-year taboo, sparking outrage by partnering with far-right AfD on immigration bill

UK to become first country to criminalize AI child abuse tools
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UK to become first country to criminalize AI child abuse tools

It will also be illegal to possess AI 'paedophile manuals' which teach people how to use AI to sexually abuse children

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of deadly strike on boarding school in Kursk region
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Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of deadly strike on boarding school in Kursk region

Russia's defence ministry claims Ukraine's forces launched the strike from Ukrainian territory

Scottish police find second body in search for Hungarian sisters
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Scottish police find second body in search for Hungarian sisters

Scottish authorities discovered a second body in the search for missing Hungarian twins. Their family has been notified

Agatha Christie's 'Witness for the Prosecution' celebrates 100 years
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Agatha Christie's 'Witness for the Prosecution' celebrates 100 years

The current stage production of "Witness for the Prosecution" is booked until September 28, 2025

Warner Bros hit with Superman copyright lawsuit ahead of new movie
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Warner Bros hit with Superman copyright lawsuit ahead of new movie

The estate accused Warner of unlawfully failing to pay royalties for using Superman in countries outside the United States

Sweden releases suspects held in killing of anti-Islam campaigner
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Sweden releases suspects held in killing of anti-Islam campaigner

Salwan Momika, an Iraqi refugee who desecrated Holy Quran, was shot dead in Sweden; PM suggests foreign power may be involved

Norway seizes Russian-crewed ship over suspected cable damage
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Norway seizes Russian-crewed ship over suspected cable damage

The ship’s crew, all Russian nationals, are cooperating after Norwegian police boarded the vessel for an inspection

Marianne Faithfull, voice of Britain's Swinging '60s, dies at 78
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Marianne Faithfull, voice of Britain's Swinging '60s, dies at 78

The actress/singer survived drug addiction, two comas, cancer and COVID-19

Germany's conservatives to seek far right support on immigration
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Germany's conservatives to seek far right support on immigration

Move comes after deadly attacks by asylum-seekers, ahead of February 23 elections