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Paul Thomas Anderson claimed the top honour at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday night, winning Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for One Battle After Another.

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Paul Thomas Anderson wins DGA Award for ‘One Battle After Another’, strengthening his Oscar front-runner status
Paul Thomas Anderson wins the DGA Award for 'One Battle After Another,' boosting his Oscar chances for Best Director.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in national security trial

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Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in Hong Kong national security trial
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years for colluding with foreign forces and publishing seditious materials.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:21 AM
A Russian airstrike on a residential area in eastern Ukraine killed one person and wounded two, officials said, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a peace deal.
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Russian airstrike on Ukrainian city kills one as U.S. pushes June deadline for peace deal
Russian airstrike in Kramatorsk kills one as U.S. sets June deadline for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday (February 8, 2026) ‍that he was imposing sanctions on some foreign ​manufacturers of components for Russian ‌drones and missiles used against ​Ukraine.

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Ukraine imposes sanctions on foreign suppliers of components for Russian missiles
Ukraine sanctions foreign suppliers of missile components, targeting companies from China, the UAE, and the former Soviet Union.
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February 8, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Islamabad blast: Three arrested in Peshawar linked to suicide attack at Shia mosque
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Islamabad blast: Three arrested in Peshawar linked to suicide attack at Shia mosque
Three suspects linked to the Islamabad Shia mosque suicide bombing have been arrested in Peshawar as investigations continue.
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February 7, 2026 at 10:41 AM
India-U.S. trade deal LIVE updates: India to purchase $500 billion-worth U.S. goods over five years

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India-U.S. trade deal LIVE updates: India to purchase $500 billion-worth U.S. goods over five years; U.S. to remove additional 25% duty on Indian goods
Follow live updates from The Hindu, as India and U.S. announce that they have reached a framework for an interim trade agreement on February 7, 2026
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February 7, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Pentagon to cut academic ties with Harvard, end military education programs
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Pentagon to cut academic ties with Harvard, end military education programs
The Pentagon will sever ties with Harvard, ending military education programs amid ongoing ideological disputes with the Trump administration.
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February 7, 2026 at 6:54 AM
At least 31 people were killed and 169 were injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a Shia mosque during Friday prayers in Pakistan’s capital, police sources said.

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Islamabad explosion: At least 31 killed, several injured in suicide attack at Shia religious centre in Pakistan
A suicide attack at a Shia mosque in Islamabad kills 31 and injures many during Friday prayers, emergency declared.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:08 PM
The U.S. military said on Thursday (February 5) it killed two alleged drug traffickers in a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific, bringing the death toll from Washington's campaign to at least 128.

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U.S. strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills two in Pacific: military
U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats in the Pacific kill two, amid ongoing narco-terrorism campaign against Venezuela.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:07 PM
A deputy chief of Russian military intelligence was shot and wounded in Moscow
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A deputy chief of Russian military intelligence was shot and wounded in Moscow
Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, deputy chief of Russian military intelligence, was shot and injured by an unidentified assailant in Moscow.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Around a third of countries attending a ‌military AI summit agreed on Thursday to a a ​declaration on how to govern deployment of the technology in warfare, but military heavyweights China and the U.S. opted out.

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US, China opt out of joint declaration on AI use in military
Around a third of countries attending a ‌military AI summit agreed on Thursday to a a ​declaration on how to govern deployment of the technology in warfare, but military heavyweights China and the U.S...
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February 6, 2026 at 7:20 AM
President Donald Trump said that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the situation in Iran in a wide-ranging call as the U.S. administration pushes Beijing and others to further isolate Tehran.

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Trump, Xi discuss Iran in wide-ranging call as U.S. presses China, others to break from Tehran
Trump and Xi discuss Iran and U.S.-China relations amid rising tensions, trade issues, and upcoming diplomatic meetings.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Pakistan's security forces have killed almost 200 separatist insurgents in southwestern Balochistan province since they launched a wave of attacks over the weekend, a security official said Wednesday (February 4, 2026), taking the overall death toll past 250.

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Almost 200 separatists killed after attacks in Pakistan, says official
Nearly 200 separatists killed in Pakistan's Balochistan amid ongoing counter-terrorism operations, with civilian casualties reported.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:36 PM
The son of Norway's crown princess pleaded not guilty to rape charges as he went on trial on Tuesday (February 3, 2026) for multiple alleged offences, opening weeks of proceedings in a case that has cast a shadow on the royal family's image.

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February 4, 2026 at 10:34 AM
An Indian national has been convicted on charges of abusive sexual contact and assault onboard a flight. Varun Arora (38) is present in the United States without lawful status. He faces up to two years in prison, and his sentencing is scheduled for May 7, 2026.

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U.S. Court convicts Indian national for groping passenger on U.S. flight; sentencing due in May
Indian national convicted of groping a passenger on a flight; sentencing set for May 2026.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:26 AM
French prosecutors on Tuesday searched the Paris offices of Elon Musk's X as part of an investigation into alleged political interference and sexual deepfakes and summoned Musk in what the social media giant slammed as "politicized" raids.

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X hits back after France summons Elon Musk, raids offices in deepfake probe
French prosecutors on Tuesday searched the Paris offices of Elon Musk's X as part of an investigation into alleged political interference and sexual deepfakes and summoned Musk
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February 4, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Heavy snow battering northern Japan in the last two weeks has been blamed in 35 deaths nationwide so far, including people suffering sudden heart attacks or slipping while shoveling snow, government officials said Wednesday (February 4, 2026).

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Northern Japan hit by deadly snowfall; warnings issued as heavy snow forecast for the weekend
Northern Japan faces deadly snowfall, with 35 fatalities reported, while warnings of further snow and potential landslides are issued.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of late Libyan leader, has been killed, sources say

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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of late Libyan leader, has been killed, sources say
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libya's late leader, has reportedly been killed, confirmed by family sources and authorities.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:38 AM
The Paris prosecutors’ office said a search was underway at the French offices of Elon Musk’s social media platform X as part of a preliminary investigation into a range of alleged offences, including spreading child pornography and deepfakes.

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France summons Elon Musk for ‘voluntary interview’, raids X offices
Paris prosecutors raid X offices amid an investigation into child pornography, deepfakes, and alleged complicity in various offenses.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Three Indian nationals have been arrested by Canadian police on an anti-extortion patrol and charged after bullets were fired at a home.
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3 Indians arrested in Canada for shooting outside home
Three Indian nationals arrested in Canada for shooting outside a home, facing firearm charges amid ongoing investigation.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Paresthesia, or sleeping limbs, is characterised by a numb, tingling, or a slight burning sensation in your limbs that usually affects hands, arms, and feet. It can also affect joints, pressure points and areas close to a nerve.
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Paresthesia: The Science of ‘Sleeping Limbs’
Discover the science behind paresthesia, its causes, symptoms, and prevention of those tingling, "sleeping" limbs.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Here’s a timeline of the key developments that culminated in the India–U.S. trade agreement
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India-US trade talks timeline: Key moments that led to the deal
Explore the timeline of key events leading to the historic India-U.S. trade deal.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM
China on Monday (February 2, 2026) deplored the Grammy Award given to the Dalai Lama, saying it "firmly opposes" the Tibetan spiritual leader using the recognition to carry out "anti-China activities".

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Pakistani forces kill 177 Baloch militants in 48 hours, the highest toll in decades
Pakistani forces kill 177 Baloch militants in two days, marking the highest death toll in decades amid escalating violence.
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February 2, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Gaza's main border crossing in Rafah will reopen for ‌Palestinians on Monday (February 2, 2026), Israel said, with preparations underway at the war-ravaged enclave's main gateway that ​has been largely shut for almost two years.

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Reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing expected Monday, officials say
Rafah crossing in Gaza is set to reopen Monday for Palestinians, enabling crucial medical evacuations and humanitarian aid access.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:33 AM