France has responded to Elon Musk’s characterization of a raid on X’s Paris office as a “political attack,” asserting that investigating child sexual abuse material is not controversial and accusing Musk of manipulation. The investigation focuses on X’s chatbot Grok for allegedly generating sexually explicit deepfakes and antisemitic content. This scrutiny has coincided with Musk intensifying his anti-EU rhetoric, labeling France a “tyrant” amidst ongoing concerns about Grok’s output and its prolific sharing of potentially explicit images.
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During routine patrols, the IDF discovered approximately 110 mortar rounds, alongside rockets and other military equipment, concealed within UNRWA blankets and humanitarian aid in southern Gaza. This significant find, one of the largest of its kind since October 2025, occurred in Israeli-held territory east of the Yellow Line. The discovery highlights Israel’s ongoing efforts to expose Hamas’s alleged misuse of humanitarian channels for military purposes, a key aspect of its global messaging during and after the conflict.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has acquired a large warehouse on San Antonio’s East Side, intending to convert it into a 1,500-bed processing center as part of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. This acquisition proceeds despite opposition from local Democrats and community leaders who argue it contradicts the nation’s values. While federal facilities are exempt from local zoning regulations, the expansion of detention capacity signals a significant escalation in ICE arrests, with data indicating a majority of those detained lack criminal convictions.
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Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse have expressed dismay at the Department of Justice’s actions, which have inadvertently exposed their identities. Annie Farmer, an Epstein survivor, stated in a BBC interview that the damage caused by the DOJ’s disclosures makes it difficult to concentrate on the newly revealed information. This situation highlights a critical concern for victims as new details emerge.
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Following the Spanish government’s introduction of five new regulations for social-media platforms and their executives, billionaire Elon Musk, owner of X, has responded with strong insults directed at Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. These new measures aim to hold platform executives legally accountable for illegal content and combat algorithm manipulation that amplifies disinformation for profit. The Spanish government insists these changes are necessary because “social networks have become a failed state in which laws are ignored, crimes are tolerated.”
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Calls for the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have intensified following the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by ICE agents in Minneapolis. A recent poll indicates that a majority of likely voters believe Noem should be removed from her position, with significant support for impeachment also seen among House Democrats. Despite these calls, DHS maintains that Noem and ICE are simply enforcing laws passed by Congress. While over 180 Democratic representatives have signed impeachment articles, the effort faces an uphill battle given current Republican control of both the House and Senate.
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U.S. President Donald Trump stated on February 3, 2026, that Russian President Vladimir Putin had honored his commitment to a temporary truce concerning strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. This pause, intended to last for one week, concluded as Russia launched a significant overnight assault on Ukraine’s power plants, deploying numerous missiles and drones amidst a severe cold snap. This extensive attack coincided with upcoming peace talks in Abu Dhabi, where Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky indicated the necessity of adjusting negotiation strategies due to Russia’s perceived disregard for diplomacy.
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Investigators found signs of forced entry at the home of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, who is believed to have been taken against her will. While the motive remains a mystery, authorities are pursuing leads, including the possibility of ransom notes involving cryptocurrency. The 84-year-old woman requires daily medication and officials are urging the public for any tips that could help bring her home safely.
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In an effort to de-escalate rising tensions and avert potential conflict, Iran has reportedly signaled its readiness to suspend its nuclear program. This offer, conveyed through back-channel communications facilitated by regional intermediaries, comes amidst U.S. threats to use force and the deployment of an American armada to the region. Iran has previously suggested transferring enriched uranium to Russia, emphasizing its program’s peaceful energy purposes. Meanwhile, diplomatic figures from the UAE and Iran have publicly expressed openness to negotiations to prevent further regional confrontation.
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A Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group attempted to stage a propaganda video in Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi by bringing a Russian flag, intending to falsely display control and demoralize the local population and Ukrainian forces. Ukrainian soldiers of the 43rd Mechanized Brigade intercepted and eliminated the group, revealing the Russians’ attempts to mask battlefield losses and sow doubt. The captured flag, bearing a misspelled name of the 153rd Tank Regiment, indicated the unit was forced to undertake this unusual mission due to resource limitations.
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