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DOGE saved far less than claimed. And, Trump blames Zelenskyy for Russia's invasion

An online tracker claims DOGE has saved $55 billion in federal spending, but NPR has found this to be false. And, Trump…

NPR
Feb 20, 2025
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'Severe blow' to Sinaloa cartel as security chief of El Chapo's son arrested

José Ángel Canobbio, also known as "El Güerito", was arrested in the northern city of Culiacán.

BBC
Feb 20, 2025
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Middle East crisis live: remains of four hostages, including mother and two children, returned to Israel

Bodies of Shiri Bibas and her two children, Ariel and Kfir, who Hamas says were killed in an Israeli airstrike, as well…

The Guardian
Feb 20, 2025
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New deficit assessment brings French pension reform back on negotiating table

France's independent public audit office shared its assessment of the pension system deficit with Prime Minister Franço…

France 24
Feb 20, 2025
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Unveiling Iran's resistance: Meet those taking a stand against the regime

More than two years have gone by since mass "Woman, Life, Freedom" demonstrations erupted in Iran following the death o…

France 24
Feb 20, 2025
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Britain should beware the cult of deregulation

Unthinking campaigns against ‘red tape’ are not the way to promote growth

Financial Times
Feb 20, 2025
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FirstFT: Trump pushes for more control of independent regulators

Also in today’s newsletter, US president calls Zelenskyy a ‘dictator’, and Politico owner praises Vance

Financial Times
Feb 20, 2025
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Trump’s Ukraine envoy to meet Zelenskyy in Kyiv amid growing rift – Europe live

US envoy Keith Kellogg is in Ukraine as the two countries’ leaders exchange criticismLet’s very quickly check on Pope F…

The Guardian
Feb 20, 2025
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European stocks outpace Wall Street since Trump took office

Surprise outperformance driven by lack of day-one tariffs on EU and prospect of end to Ukraine war

Financial Times
Feb 20, 2025
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Can Syria rebuild?

People exiled from the town of Saraqib rejoiced when the Assad regime fell. Then they went home — and found ruins

Financial Times
Feb 20, 2025
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Families of missing Congolese soldiers stranded in rebel-held city of Goma

Nearly four weeks after M23 rebels took control of Goma, the families of Congolese soldiers say they have been abandone…

France 24
Feb 20, 2025
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Goodbye to the good guy

Donald Trump is the first US president to voice a pessimistic worldview

Financial Times
Feb 20, 2025
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