There were various potential names for the rare earths, minerals, natural resources and economic agreement that the US and Ukraine had hoped to conclude immediately after the inauguration of US President Donald Trump in January.
In the end,…
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Reform UK makes big gains in English local elections
Paul SeddonPolitical reporter
Getty ImagesNigel Farage’s Reform UK has made big gains in English local elections, cementing it as a prime challenger to Britain’s traditional main parties.
It won 677 of around 1,600 seats contested on Thursday…
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Earlobes are pretty much useless. Here’s why we evolved them
Earlobes may seem like a simple, often overlooked, part of our anatomy, but they serve a few interesting purposes.
Some people think earlobes improve our ability to detect sound, because the fleshy lower part of the ear helps to funnel sound waves into the ear canal. But other scientists argue…
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Russian soldier complains about effectiveness of Ukrainian FPV drones – intercepted call
A Russian soldier has complained about the accuracy of Ukrainian FPV drone operators, according to an intercepted call released by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry’s Main Intelligence Directorate.
In the intercepted conversation, the Russian serviceman expresses…
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US secretary of state condemns classification of German far-right party as extremist
Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned a decision Friday from Germany’s domestic intelligence agency to classify the political party Alternative for Germany (AfD) as a “proven right-wing extremist organization,” calling the move “tyranny in disguise” and advising the country to…
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Happiness Is as Unique as You Are
Summary: A large international study shows that happiness does not stem solely from either external circumstances or internal attitudes, but varies widely between individuals. Some people’s happiness is shaped mostly by life domains like income…
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Zelensky, Noboa discuss opening of Ukrainian Embassy in Ecuador, free trade
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone conversation with his Ecuadorian counterpart Daniel Noboa, during which he congratulated the Ecuadorian leader on his election and announced that the Ukrainian Embassy in Ecuador will open by the end of 2025.
The…
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Mahmoud Abbas blames Hamas for aid looting in Gaza Strip
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas blamed Hamas for aid lootings in the Gaza Strip, WAFA reported on Friday.
The Palestinian outlet quoted a PA presidential statement saying that “it held Hamas-affiliated gangs primarily…
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Prince Harry says he wants to reconcile but King Charles won’t speak to him | News
Harry, who quit the British royal family in 2020, says he doesn’t speak to his father amid row over his security detail.
The United Kingdom’s Prince Harry has said he wants to reconcile with his family, but his father, King Charles III, will…
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