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March 8, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Iran names new supreme leader during Tehran airstrike fires

Tehran · Tehran Province · Iran

Iran names new supreme leader during Tehran airstrike fires On March 8, 2026, Iran’s Assembly of Experts announced the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of the Isla...

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March 8, 2026 Breaking

Bridge banner reads war crimes dont hide sex crimes

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A banner displaying the message "war crimes dont hide sex crimes" was placed on a pedestrian bridge over a highway in March 2026. The sign was attached to the railing of the overpass, mak...

March 5, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Ukrainian support deployed against Iranian drone attacks

Kyiv · Kyiv City · Ukraine

Ukrainian support deployed against Iranian drone attacks On March 5, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine would provide assistance to the United States and...

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Baton Rouge · Louisiana · United States

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March 3, 2026 Breaking

Louisiana mayor convicted in juvenile misconduct case

Louisiana mayor convicted in juvenile misconduct case On March 3, 2026, a jury in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana found former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts guilty on felony charges related ...

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February 28, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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U.S. and Israeli Military Operations in Iran Report Deaths on All Sides

Tehran · Tehran Province · Iran

U.S. and Israeli Military Operations in Iran Report Deaths on All Sides On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated military operations against targets in Ira...

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February 28, 2026 Breaking

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Donald Trump Says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Is Dead

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Donald Trump Says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Is Dead On February 28, 2026, United States President Donald Trump announced on social media that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali...

February 28, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Iranian Girls’ School Strike Amid US‑Israel Military Offensive

Tehran · Tehran Province · Iran

Strike on Girls’ Elementary School in Southern Iran During US‑Israel Military Action On February 28, 2026, during a coordinated series of military strikes on Iran by the United States an...

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February 26, 2026 Breaking

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Nurul Amin Shah Alam, A Blind Refugee, Found Dead In Buffalo

Buffalo · New York · United States

Nurul Amin Shah Alam, A Blind Refugee, Found Dead In Buffalo Authorities in Buffalo reported the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a 42-year-old blind refugee originally from Bangladesh. He...

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February 24, 2026 Politics

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Iran Nears Deal to Acquire Chinese CM-302 Supersonic Missiles

Beijing · China

Iran Nears Deal to Acquire Chinese CM-302 Supersonic Missiles In February 2026, multiple international news outlets reported that Iran is close to finalizing an agreement to purchase **C...

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2026 authorities beheading british couple crime

British Couple Beheaded After Hosting Refugee

British Couple Beheaded After Hosting Refugee On February 23, 2026, authorities in the United Kingdom confirmed that a married British couple was found deceased in their home after alleg...

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Prince Andrew Allegedly Witnessed Abuse by Ghislaine Maxwell

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Prince Andrew Allegedly Witnessed Abuse by Ghislaine Maxwell On February 23, 2026, allegations surfaced claiming that Prince Andrew, former Duke of York, was present while Ghislaine Maxw...

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Jewish Community Reacts to Welfare Fraud Bust

Jewish Community Reacts to Welfare Fraud Bust On February 23, 2026, authorities announced the arrest of multiple individuals linked to a large-scale welfare fraud investigation affecting...

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Columbus · Ohio · United States

DeCarlos Brown Jr. Released Before Murder of Iryna Zarutska

DeCarlos Brown Jr. Released Before Murder of Iryna Zarutska DeCarlos Brown Jr., a 27-year-old man with a criminal record including 14 prior offenses, was released from prison in February...

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February 23, 2026 Politics

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Peter Mandelson Arrested

Peter Mandelson Arrested On February 23, 2026, British police arrested Peter Mandelson, a former United Kingdom ambassador to the United States and long‑time senior figure in the Labour ...

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ICE Training Shortcuts Allegations

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ICE Training Shortcuts Allegations On February 23, 2026, whistleblowers and congressional testimony revealed that the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had signific...

February 21, 2026 Politics

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Ghislaine Maxwell challenges release of Epstein documents

Manhattan Federal Court · New York City · New York · United States

Ghislaine Maxwell challenges release of Epstein documents On February 21, 2026, lawyers for imprisoned British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell filed legal papers in Manhattan federal court s...

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February 20, 2026 Politics

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Wexner Lawyer Hot Mic Threat

Federal Courthouse Manhattan · New York City · New York · United States

Wexner Lawyer Hot Mic Threat On February 20, 2026, during a deposition before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, a microphone inadvertently captured a threatening ...

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February 20, 2026 Breaking

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Karl Jacobson faces embezzlement charges

Salt Lake City · Utah · United States

Karl Jacobson faces embezzlement charges On February 20, 2026, former New Haven, Connecticut, Police Chief Karl Jacobson was arrested on two counts of larceny in the first degree after a...

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February 20, 2026 Politics

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OpenAI Stores User Conversations and Technical Data

OpenAI Stores User Conversations and Technical Data OpenAI stores user conversations conducted through its ChatGPT platform. Conversations may be retained for system operation, model imp...

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February 19, 2026 Breaking

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Michael William Mohr charged with producing child pornography

Texas · Houston · United States

Michael William Mohr charged with producing child pornography On February 19, 2026, 54‑year‑old Michael William Mohr of Springfield was charged in St. Louis by federal complaint with one...

2026 arrest authorities charges child complaint

February 19, 2026 Politics

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U.S. ambassador urges belgium to halt prosecution of mohels in antwerp

Antwerp · Flanders · Belgium

U.S. ambassador urges belgium to halt prosecution of mohels in antwerp On February 18, 2026, the United States ambassador to Belgium publicly called on Belgian authorities to discontinue...

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February 19, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinian-american teenager murdered by israeli settlers in west bank

West Bank · Ramallah · Palestine

Palestinian-american teenager murdered by israeli settlers in west bank On February 18, 2026, a 17-year-old Palestinian-American teenager was shot and killed by Israeli settlers near the...

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February 19, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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North Korea displays 50 new large‑calibre rocket systems ahead of party meeting

Pyongyang · North Korea

North Korea displays 50 new large‑calibre rocket systems ahead of party meeting On February 18, 2026, the government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea presented 50 newly produ...

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February 19, 2026 Breaking

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Trump says arrest of Prince Andrew over Epstein ties is a shame and very sad

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This Is The Arrest Of Former Prince Andrew And Trump’s Reaction On February 19, 2026, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew of the British royal family, was arreste...

February 18, 2026 Breaking

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Trump Order Boosts Glyphosate Production

Trump Order Boosts Glyphosate Production On February 18, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to designate glyphosate herbicide...

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February 18, 2026 Breaking

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Benjamin Shroats charged with sexual assault and indecency with a child

Texas · Dallas · United States

Benjamin Shroats charged with sexual assault and indecency with a child On February 18, 2026, 47‑year‑old figure skating coach Benjamin Shroats was arrested in Allen, Texas, and charged ...

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February 18, 2026 Breaking

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Israeli Soldier Charged With Looting In Gaza War

Gaza Strip · Gaza City · Palestine

Israeli Soldier Charged With Looting In Gaza War On February 18, 2026 the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that only one Israeli soldier has been formally charged with looting durin...

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February 16, 2026 Politics

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Fox News viewers revolt after jokes about Epstein on “The Five”

Fox News Studios · New York City · New York · United States

Fox News viewers revolt after jokes about Epstein on “The Five” On February 14–15, 2026, co-hosts of the U.S. cable news show “The Five” on Fox News made jokes about Jeffrey Epstein duri...

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February 16, 2026 Politics

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Annie Farmer names multiple US presidents in Jeffrey Epstein cover-up claims

Annie Farmer names multiple US presidents in Jeffrey Epstein cover-up claims Annie Farmer, a survivor of sexual abuse linked to Jeffrey Epstein, publicly stated that several former U.S. ...

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February 16, 2026 Politics

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Randy Fine under fire for saying dogs are more civilized than Muslims

Randy Fine under fire for saying dogs are more civilized than Muslims Florida State Representative Randy Fine faced public backlash following remarks in which he reportedly stated that “...

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February 16, 2026 Breaking

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Connected vehicles collect driver data as israeli firms expand automotive surveillance technology

Connected vehicles collect driver data as israeli firms expand automotive surveillance technology Modern vehicles equipped with internet connectivity, cameras, sensors, and telematics sy...

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February 15, 2026 Politics

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Justin Trudeau's legacy

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February 14, 2026 Breaking

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Stephen Boss, aka tWitch, dies at 40 in tragic suicide

Los Angeles · California · United States

Stephen boss, known professionally as tWitch, was an american dancer, choreographer, television personality and dj who died by suicide at age 40 Stephen Laurel Boss was born on September...

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February 13, 2026 Breaking

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Alexander Lamar Banks Jr. attacked family outside Lansing

Lansing · Michigan · United States

Alexander Lamar Banks Jr. attacked family outside Lansing On February 13, 2026, 21‑year‑old Alexander Lamar Banks Jr. was arrested in Delta Township, near Lansing, Michigan, after allege...

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February 12, 2026 Breaking

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Bill Gates’ influence in global health, food supply, and population programs

Seattle · Washington · United States

Bill Gates’ influence in global health, food supply, and population programs Bill Gates, co‑founder of Microsoft and a private philanthropist, has been a major funder of global...

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February 11, 2026 Breaking

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Netanyahu joins Board of Peace ahead of Trump meeting in Washington

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Netanyahu joins Board of Peace ahead of Trump meeting in Washington On February 11, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel had formally joined the “Board o...

February 11, 2026 Breaking

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George H.W. Bush Mentioned in Epstein Files

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In early 2026, the United States Department of Justice completed the release of millions of pages of materials connected to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation under the Epstein Files Trans...

February 11, 2026 Politics

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Claims circulating online about “Keith Frankel in Epstein’s list”

Claims circulating online about “Keith Frankel in Epstein’s list” In early 2026 posts on social media platforms and internet forums claimed that an individual named “Keith Fran...

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February 11, 2026 Politics

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Netanyahu Meets Trump in Washington to Discuss Iran Talks

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Netanyahu Meets Trump in Washington to Discuss Iran Talks On February 11, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D....

February 10, 2026 Breaking

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Squatty Potty creator faces child pornography charges in Utah

Salt Lake City · Utah · United States

Squatty Potty creator faces child pornography charges in Utah On February 10, 2026, a federal grand jury in Utah indicted Robert "Bobby" Edwards, co-creator of the toilet...

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February 10, 2026 Finance

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Venezuela reportedly ships crude oil to Israel after exports reopen following Maduro’s capture

Caracas · Capital District · Venezuela

Venezuela reportedly ships crude oil to Israel after exports reopen following Maduro’s capture On February 10, 2026, Venezuelan crude oil was reported to be en route to Israel ...

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February 10, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli military drones strike bicyclists in Gaza killing two Palestinians

Gaza Strip · Gaza City · Palestine

Israeli military drones strike bicyclists in Gaza killing two Palestinians On February 10, 2026, two Palestinian men riding bicycles in eastern Deir al‑Balah in the Gaza Strip ...

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February 10, 2026 Breaking

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Ori Solomon released ahead of trial in Las Vegas illegal biolab case

Las Vegas · Nevada · United States

Ori Solomon released ahead of trial in Las Vegas illegal biolab case Ori Solomon, 55, has been identified as the property manager of a Las Vegas residence where authorities unc...

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February 10, 2026 Breaking

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Israeli athletes return to Olympics after Gaza conflict amid international scrutiny

Olympic Village · Paris · Île-de-France · France

Israeli athletes return to Olympics after Gaza conflict amid international scrutiny In February 2026, Israeli athletes were welcomed to participate in the Winter Olympics follo...

2026 athletes casualties committee conflict controversy

February 10, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Over 25,000 tonnes of explosives dropped on Gaza since October 7

Gaza Strip · Gaza City · Palestine

Over 25,000 tonnes of explosives dropped on Gaza since October 7 Since October 7, 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have conducted air and artillery strikes on the Gaza Str...

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February 9, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon kills child Ali Hassan Jaber and his father

Southern Lebanon · Tyre · South Governorate · Lebanon

Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon kills child Ali Hassan Jaber and his father On February 9, 2026, an Israeli drone strike in the town of Yanouh in southern Lebanon kill...

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February 9, 2026 Politics

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Sydney police clash with protesters at anti‑Herzog rally

Sydney · New South Wales · Australia

Sydney police clash with protesters at anti-Herzog rally On February 9, 2026, New South Wales police confronted demonstrators in Sydney who were protesting the visit of Israeli...

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February 8, 2026 Breaking

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ChatGPT Uneven Humor Rules on Religious Figures

ChatGPT Uneven Humor Rules on Religious Figures On February 8, 2026, a user interacting with ChatGPT asked the AI to tell a joke about Jesus. The AI provided a light, neutral joke involv...

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February 8, 2026 Breaking

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New Developments in Roman Polanski Allegations

Los Angeles · California · United States

New Developments in Roman Polanski Allegations Roman Polanski, the French-Polish film director, has faced renewed attention in 2026 regarding historical allegations of sexual assault. Mu...

2026 abuse allegations assault defamation denials

February 8, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli raids and clashes reported in the West Bank

Nablus · West Bank · Palestine

Israeli raids and clashes reported in the West Bank On February 8, 2026, multiple raids and clashes were reported in the occupied West Bank involving Israeli forces and settler...

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February 7, 2026 Breaking

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Head of Sweden’s UNHCR fundraising agency Joanna Rubinstein resigns after Epstein file revelations

Stockholm · Stockholm County · Sweden

Head of Sweden’s UNHCR fundraising agency Joanna Rubinstein resigns after Epstein file revelations On February 7, 2026, Joanna Rubinstein stepped down from her role as chair of...

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February 7, 2026 Breaking

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Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to ‘Bones’ producer Barry Josephson revealed

Hollywood · Los Angeles · California · United States

Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to ‘Bones’ producer Barry Josephson revealed On February 7, 2026, newly released documents in the Jeffrey Epstein files showed a long-standing correspond...

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February 7, 2026 Politics

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Elon Musk’s grandfather Joshua Haldeman and the Technocracy movement

Regina · Saskatchewan · Canada

Elon Musk’s grandfather Joshua Haldeman and the Technocracy movement On February 7, 2026, public records and historical sources show that Joshua N. Haldeman (1902–1974), the ma...

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February 7, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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ICE uses private jet linked to Trump ally to deport Palestinians to West Bank

West Bank · Ramallah · Palestine

ICE uses private jet linked to Trump ally to deport Palestinians to West Bank On February 7, 2026, investigations revealed that United States Immigration and Customs Enforcemen...

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February 7, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Unrest follows Milan Winter Olympics opening with clashes near ceremonies

Milan · Lombardy · Italy

Unrest follows Milan Winter Olympics opening with clashes near ceremonies On February 7, 2026, hundreds of hooded demonstrators clashed with police in Milan following the opening ceremon...

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February 7, 2026 Politics

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North Korea announces late‑February 9th Congress meeting

Pyongyang · North Korea

North Korea announces late‑February 9th Congress meeting On February 7, 2026, state media in North Korea reported that the country will convene its 9th Congress of the Workers’ Party in ...

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New Delhi · Delhi · India

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February 7, 2026 Finance

India and U.S. agree interim trade framework on key goods

India and U.S. agree interim trade framework on key goods On February 7, 2026, the governments of India and the United States announced an interim trade agreement framework affecting tar...

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February 7, 2026 Breaking

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Ukraine backs Pope’s Olympic truce call amid war with Russia

Kyiv · Kyiv City · Ukraine

Ukraine backs Pope’s Olympic truce call amid war with Russia On February 7, 2026, Ukraine’s government publicly supported a proposal by Pope Leo and Italy to establish a temporary ceasef...

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Salt Lake City · Utah · United States

Former Salt Lake City Fire Department battalion chief Kelly J. Carter arrested on child sexual exploitation charges

Former Salt Lake City Fire Department battalion chief Kelly J. Carter arrested on child sexual exploitation charges On February 6, 2026, Kelly Jay Carter, a 51‑year‑old retired...

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Trump posts former President Obama and Michelle Obama as monkeys in racist video

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Trump posts former President Obama and Michelle Obama as monkeys in racist video clip On February 6, 2026, United States President Donald Trump posted a video on the social med...

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United Kingdom Tightens Speech and Online Controls

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United Kingdom Tightens Speech and Online Controls In recent years, the UK government has expanded laws regulating online speech and public statements. Authorities can investigate indi...

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Great replacement debate in Europe and NGO involvement

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Great replacement debate in Europe and NGO involvement European countries have experienced sustained migration from Africa, the Middle East, and Asia since the early 2010s. Statistics ...

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New York City · New York · United States

Elon Musk Emails Jeffrey Epstein About Visiting Private Island

Elon Musk Emails Jeffrey Epstein About Visiting Private Island In publicly released emails from November 2012, Elon Musk corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein regarding a potential visit to ...

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Kuwait School · Beit Hanoun · Gaza Strip · Palestine

Kuwait School Bombed in Northern Gaza, Casualties Reported

Kuwait School Bombed in Northern Gaza, Casualties Reported On February 6, 2026, the Kuwait School in northern Gaza was struck by aerial bombing, resulting in multiple fatalities and inju...

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US raises alarm over Israeli spying activities

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US raises alarm over Israeli spying activities On February 5, 2026, senior U.S. officials publicly described espionage activities linked to Israel as reaching “alarming, even t...

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International Criminal Court · The Hague · South Holland · Netherlands

International Criminal Court faces funding constraints amid expanded caseload

International Criminal Court faces funding constraints amid expanded caseload On February 24, 2026, the International Criminal Court (ICC) reported that it is facing significan...

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People's Bank of China · Beijing · China

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February 6, 2026 Finance

China expands state control over strategic mineral exports

China expands state control over strategic mineral exports On February 23, 2026, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced new regulations strengthening state oversight of exp...

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February 6, 2026 Finance

Central banks increase gold reserves at fastest pace in decades

Central banks increase gold reserves at fastest pace in decades On February 22, 2026, the World Gold Council reported that central banks globally added gold to their reserves a...

International Monetary Fund · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

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February 6, 2026 Finance

IMF revises debt risk assessments for developing economies

IMF revises debt risk assessments for developing economies On February 21, 2026, the International Monetary Fund released updated debt sustainability and risk assessments for 4...

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Atlanta · Georgia · United States

CDC revises reporting methodology for adverse drug reactions

CDC revises reporting methodology for adverse drug reactions On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced revisions to its reporting meth...

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Germany faces hospital capacity strain amid physician shortages

Berlin · Germany

Germany faces hospital capacity strain amid physician shortages On February 19, 2026, German health authorities reported that hospitals across multiple federal states are exper...

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World Health Organization Headquarters · Geneva · Switzerland

WHO warns of declining childhood vaccination rates

WHO warns of declining childhood vaccination rates On February 14, 2026, the World Health Organization issued a global alert regarding declining childhood vaccination rates. WH...

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Southern Lebanon Border · Maroun al-Ras · Nabatieh Governorate · Lebanon

Israel expands buffer zone operations along Lebanon border

Israel expands buffer zone operations along Lebanon border In mid-February 2026, the Israel Defense Forces announced an expansion of buffer zone operations along sections of th...

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Deir ez-Zor · Deir ez-Zor Governorate · Syria

United States conducts limited airstrikes in Syria targeting Iran-linked militias

U.S. conducts limited airstrikes in Syria targeting Iran-linked militias In mid-February 2026, the United States military carried out limited airstrikes in eastern Syria target...

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Yerevan · Yerevan Province · Armenia

Armenia reports new border incidents with Azerbaijan after talks stall

Armenia reports new border incidents with Azerbaijan after talks stall In February 2026, Armenian defense officials reported multiple incidents along sections of the Armenia-Az...

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Khartoum · Khartoum State · Sudan

Sudan ceasefire violations continue despite international monitoring

Sudan ceasefire violations continue despite international monitoring In early February 2026, international observers and humanitarian organizations reported multiple ceasefire ...

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Japan expands state secrets law classification powers

Tokyo · Japan

Japan expands state secrets law classification powers In February 2026, Japan’s government approved revisions to its State Secrecy Law that broaden the scope of information eli...

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Argentina freezes archives linked to 1970s military junta

Buenos Aires · Argentina

Argentina freezes archives linked to 1970s military junta In early February 2026, Argentina’s Ministry of Justice confirmed that access to a collection of state archives relate...

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European Parliament · Brussels · Brussels-Capital Region · Belgium

European Parliament raises concerns over NATO military transparency

European Parliament raises concerns over NATO military transparency In early February 2026, members of the European Parliament raised concerns during committee discussions rega...

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United States Capitol · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

United States Congress extends secrecy deadlines on federal records requests

U.S. Congress quietly extends secrecy deadlines on federal records requests In late January 2026, congressional committees approved procedural measures allowing federal agencie...

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Health Canada Headquarters · Ottawa · Ontario · Canada

Health Canada delays access to vaccine injury records for up to 15 years

Health Canada delays access to vaccine injury records for up to 15 years On February 3, 2026, documents tabled in the Canadian Parliament and reported by media outlets showed t...

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Gaza Border Area · Gaza City · Gaza Strip · Palestine

IDF Detains Settlers After Unauthorized Entry Into Gaza

IDF Detains Israelis After Unauthorized Entry Into Gaza On February 6, 2026, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that several Israeli civilians, identified by authorities as activis...

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IDF Says It Struck ‘Terror Infrastructure’ in Gaza After Troops Fired Upon

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IDF Says It Struck ‘Terror Infrastructure’ in Gaza After Troops Fired Upon On February 6, 2026, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced it conducted targeted strikes against ...

February 5, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Isaac Herzog photographed signing artillery shells destined for Gaza

Northern Israel · Kiryat Shmona · Northern District · Israel

Isaac Herzog photographed signing artillery shells destined for Gaza On February 5, 2026, images and reports circulated during the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Au...

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February 5, 2026 Breaking

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Kremlin dismisses claims Epstein was a Russian intelligence asset

Kremlin · Moscow · Russia

Kremlin dismisses claims Epstein was a Russian intelligence asset On February 5, 2026, the Kremlin publicly rejected claims by Western media and political figures suggesting th...

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10 Downing Street · London · England · United Kingdom

British Prime Minister apologizes to Epstein victims amid political fallout

British Prime Minister apologizes to Epstein victims amid political fallout On February 5, 2026, United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued a public apology to victims o...

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February 5, 2026 Finance

Hedge fund ends talks with Peter Mandelson after Epstein document revelations

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Hedge fund ends talks with Peter Mandelson after Epstein document revelations On February 5, 2026, Rokos Capital Management, a London‑based hedge fund led by billionaire investor Chris R...

February 5, 2026 Breaking

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Chairman of law firm Paul Weiss resigns after release of emails linking him to Epstein

Paul Weiss Headquarters · New York City · New York · United States

Chairman of law firm Paul Weiss resigns after release of emails linking him to Epstein On February 5, 2026, Brad Karp, chairman of the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, ...

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Davos Congress Centre · Davos · Graubünden · Switzerland

World Economic Forum investigates its CEO over Epstein links

World Economic Forum investigates its CEO over Epstein links On February 5, 2026, the World Economic Forum (WEF) announced the launch of an independent investigation into its president a...

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February 5, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Beit Shemesh Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Spying for Iran

Beit Shemesh · Jerusalem District · Israel

Beit Shemesh Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Spying for Iran On February 5, 2026, the Jerusalem District Court sentenced Elimelech Stern, a 22-year-old resident of Beit Shemesh, t...

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Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

Netanyahu Releases His Answers to State Comptroller’s October 7 Investigation

Netanyahu Releases His Answers to State Comptroller’s October 7 Investigation On February 5, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly released a 55-page document containi...

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February 5, 2026 Breaking

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Massacre in Nigerian Kwara State After Militant Attack

Abuja · Federal Capital Territory · Nigeria

Massacre in Nigerian Kwara State After Militant Attack On February 5, 2026, Nigerian authorities and humanitarian organisations reported that at least 162 people were killed in...

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February 5, 2026 Finance

European Markets Decline After ECB Holds Interest Rates

European Markets Decline After ECB Holds Interest Rates On February 5, 2026, European financial markets experienced a notable decline following the European Central Bank’s announcement t...

95

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Expiration of the New START Nuclear Arms Control Treaty and Diplomacy with Iran

Expiration of the New START Nuclear Arms Control Treaty and Diplomacy with Iran On February 5, 2026, the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia, ...

February 5, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Interceptions of European Satellites by Russian Spacecraft

Interceptions of European Satellites by Russian Spacecraft On February 5, 2026, European security officials reported that at least a dozen key European satellites had been intercepted b...

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February 4, 2026 Breaking

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Former Israeli soldier Adi Karni becomes subject of U.S. war crimes complaint

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Former Israeli soldier Adi Karni becomes subject of U.S. war crimes complaint On February 4, 2026, the Hind Rajab Foundation, a Brussels-based human rights organization, filed ...

February 4, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Deadly pager explosion rocks Beirut, Lebanon

Beirut · Beirut Governorate · Lebanon

Deadly pager explosion rocks Beirut, Lebanon On February 4, 2026, a large explosion involving a pager device occurred in Beirut, Lebanon, killing at least 27 people, including ...

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February 4, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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24 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza, medics say

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24 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza, medics say On February 4, 2026, health officials in the Gaza Strip reported that Israeli strikes and artillery fire across the territory k...

February 4, 2026 Breaking

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Sudden Collapse of Major Financial Trading Platform Halts Global Markets

Sudden Collapse of Major Financial Trading Platform Halts Global Markets On February 4, 2026, a major international electronic trading platform experienced a complete system fa...

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February 4, 2026 Politics

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European Union Approves New Sanctions on Belarus

European Commission · Brussels · Brussels-Capital Region · Belgium

European Union Approves New Sanctions on Belarus On February 4, 2026, the European Union formally approved a new sanctions package targeting Belarus in response to ongoing acti...

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Riyadh · Riyadh Province · Saudi Arabia

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February 4, 2026 Finance

Global Oil Prices Rise After Saudi and Russia Production Cut Extension

Global Oil Prices Rise After Saudi and Russia Production Cut Extension On February 4, 2026, global oil benchmark prices increased following announcements that Saudi Arabia and ...

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February 4, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Kill Dozens Amid Fragile Ceasefire

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Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Kill Dozens Amid Fragile Ceasefire On February 4, 2026, health officials in the Gaza Strip reported that Israeli tank shelling and airstrikes killed ...

February 4, 2026 Breaking

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Measles Cases Surge Across the Americas Prompting PAHO Alert

Pan American Health Organization Headquarters · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

Measles Cases Surge Across the Americas Prompting PAHO Alert On February 4, 2026, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued a new epidemiological alert regarding an in...

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February 3, 2026 Politics

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Trump says U.S. should move on from Epstein files

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Trump says U.S. should move on from Epstein files On February 3, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed questions from reporters at the White House regarding the latest re...

February 3, 2026 Politics

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Melinda French Gates says Bill Gates must answer questions about Epstein files

Seattle · Washington · United States

Melinda French Gates says Bill Gates must answer questions about Epstein files On February 3, 2026, philanthropist Melinda French Gates addressed newly released documents tied to the Jef...

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February 3, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinian Christian Villages and Towns Occupation Timeline 1948–2026

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February 3, 2026 Breaking

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U.S. President Signals Potential Retaliatory Measures Over Canada–China Trade Deal

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U.S. President Signals Potential Retaliatory Measures Over Canada–China Trade Deal On February 3, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States would implemen...

February 3, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Missile and Drone Strikes Target Multiple Ukrainian Cities Amid Ongoing Conflict

Kyiv · Kyiv City · Ukraine

Missile and Drone Strikes Target Multiple Ukrainian Cities Amid Ongoing Conflict On February 3, 2026, Russian military forces conducted a series of missile and drone strikes ac...

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February 3, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli Military Strikes Continue in Gaza Despite Ceasefire Agreements

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Israeli Military Strikes Continue in Gaza Despite Ceasefire Agreements Reports from Gaza’s health authorities indicate that Israeli air and military strikes have continued in m...

February 3, 2026 Politics

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Political Realignments and Policy Decisions in Australia

Canberra · Australian Capital Territory · Australia

Political Realignments and Policy Decisions in Australia On February 3, 2026, Australian politics saw multiple developments with potential implications for national policy and ...

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UBS Americas Headquarters · New York City · New York · United States

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February 3, 2026 Finance

UBS Faces Dual Financial and Political Tests in United States

UBS Faces Dual Financial and Political Tests in United States Swiss banking group UBS is entering a critical period involving both financial performance and political scrutiny ...

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Hebron · West Bank · Palestine

IDF Blocks Palestinian Bedouins From Rebuilding Homes Burned By Settlers

IDF Blocks Palestinian Bedouins From Rebuilding Homes Burned By Settlers In early February 2026 the Israel Defense Forces issued orders preventing Palestinian Bedouin residents of the We...

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February 2, 2026 Politics

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Justice Department faces criticism and redaction controversy over Epstein files

U.S. Department of Justice · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

Justice Department faces criticism and redaction controversy over Epstein files In late January and early February 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice came under criticism for...

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The Master Timeline

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Epstein Files: FBI Source Alleged Israel, Russia, UAE Influence on US Officials

Epstein Files: FBI Source Alleged Foreign Influence on U.S. Officials Documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice in early 2026 as part of the Jeffrey Epstein case fil...

February 2, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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PA Accuses Israel of ‘Slow Execution’ of Palestinian Prisoner Who Died a Week After Release

Ramallah · West Bank · Palestine

PA Accuses Israel of ‘Slow Execution’ of Palestinian Prisoner Who Died a Week After Release The Palestinian Authority’s Commission of Detainees Affairs and the Palestinian Pris...

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Paris Court of Appeal · Paris · Île-de-France · France

French Judges Issue Arrest Warrants for French-Israeli Activists Over Complicity in Genocide

French Judges Issue Arrest Warrants for French-Israeli Activists Over Complicity in Genocide French investigating judges in Paris have issued warrants for two French-Israeli na...

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Proposed Jewish Settlements and Local Creation Myths

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February 1, 2026 Politics

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DOJ official Todd Blanche grows frustrated on CNN when pressed about Epstein files and Trump mentions

CNN Headquarters · Atlanta · Georgia · United States

DOJ official Todd Blanche grows frustrated on CNN when pressed about Epstein files and Trump mentions On February 1, 2026, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared on CNN’...

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