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• Trump 'covered up murder of US resident': Angry reaction as MBS officially blamed for Khashoggi killing

  26-02-2021 23:36 via independent.co.uk
  
  Joe Biden has spoken with King Salman of Saudi Arabia, but it is unclear if they discussed the recently released report
  
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• White House climate czar to AP: Texas storm 'a wake-up call'

  26-02-2021 23:26 via independent.co.uk
  
  President Joe Biden’s climate adviser said the deadly winter storm that caused widespread power outages in Texas and other states is a “wake-up call” for the United States to build energy systems and other infrastructure that are more reliable and resilient in the face of extreme-weather events linked to climate change
  
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• Single shot Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine recommended for FDA authorisation

  26-02-2021 23:20 via independent.co.uk
  
  The single shot Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine has been recommended by experts for Food and Drug Administration authorisation.
  
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• What the release of Khashoggi intelligence report says about Saudi Arabia’s ‘bungling sadist’ – and Washington

  26-02-2021 22:50 via independent.co.uk
  
  There’s ‘absolutely no smoking gun’ in the US report into Jamal Khashoggi’s killing, writes Borzou Daragahi, but its publication could shake up strategic calculations in the Middle East
  
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• Things to Know: $1.9T package heads toward House approval

  26-02-2021 22:44 via independent.co.uk
  
  A $1.9 trillion package aimed at helping the country rebuild from the pandemic seems headed toward House passage
  
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• CPAC: Marsha Blackburn expresses outrage at media fact-checking Trump, despite his thousands of false claims

  26-02-2021 22:43 via independent.co.uk
  
  ‘First they decided they were going to fact-check him – the leader of the free world’
  
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• Named, shamed but unscathed: Saudi crown prince spared by US realpolitik

  26-02-2021 22:40 via theguardian.com
  
  Analysis: The US has sanctioned 76 people linked to Khashoggi’s murder, but not Mohammed bin Salman, future king of a strategic Middle East allyFriday was the day that Joe Biden’s vaunted drive to put human rights back at the centre of US foreign policy slammed, as such drives usually do, into the brick wall of great power realpolitik.As it had promised, the new administration obeyed the law laid down by Congress and ignored by its predecessor. It published an unclassified summary of
  
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• Lack of sanctions for crown prince shows weight Riyadh holds

  26-02-2021 22:40 via theguardian.com
  
  Analysis: decision not to penalise Saudi heir over Jamal Khashoggi shows kingdom still has influenceAfter two years of blanket cover from Donald Trump, a new US president has officially blamed Mohammed bin Salman for the most savage political slaying of modern times and brought the Saudi heir’s unchecked run with Washington to a humiliating halt.Joe Biden’s confirmation that Prince Mohammed approved the butchering of Jamal Khashoggi bluntly ends the era of bromance between his predec
  
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• What will CPAC tell us about the future of Trump and the Republican Party?

  26-02-2021 22:30 via independent.co.uk
  
  The former president makes a return from political hiding on Sunday, seeking to regain control of a divided Republican Party ahead of a rumoured 2024 run. Sean O’Grady explains what’s at stake at this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference
  
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• Donald Trump Jr vows father remains future of GOP as he unloads on Biden – and Mr Potato Head

  26-02-2021 22:30 via independent.co.uk
  
  In closing remarks spanning attacks on Joe Biden and outrage over right-wing grievances with The Muppets and Mr Potato Head, Donald Trump Jr said his father’s “Make America Great Again” agenda remains the “the future” of the Republican Party following his loss in the 2020 presidential election.
  
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• Algeria pro-democracy marchers try to revive Friday protests

  26-02-2021 22:09 via independent.co.uk
  
  Protesters have taken to the streets of Algiers and other cities around Algeria in a bid to restart weekly pro-democracy demonstrations
  
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• Brazil tops 251,000 Covid deaths as daily fatalities also set record

  26-02-2021 22:04 via theguardian.com
  
  1,582 Brazilians die in a day amid slow vaccine rolloutPresident Jair Bolsonaro again discourages mask useBrazil has passed two grim landmarks, as deaths from Covid-19 passed 251,000 and the country saw its highest daily toll since the coronavirus was first detected there one year ago.A total of 1,582 Brazilians died from Covid-19 on Thursday as the country struggles with a slow vaccination rollout, new variants of the disease and an uncoordinated government response. Continue reading...
  
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• CPAC 2021 - live: Donald Trump Jr gets rapturous welcome after Josh Hawley calls for break up of Big Tech

  26-02-2021 22:02 via independent.co.uk
  
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• ‘I objected’: CPAC crowd cheers Josh Hawley for trying to block election results

  26-02-2021 21:54 via independent.co.uk
  
  ‘Maybe you heard about it’ says GOP senator condemned for inspiring attack on Capitol
  
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• Hundreds of calves stranded at sea due to suspected disease – video

  26-02-2021 21:53 via theguardian.com
  
  Hundreds of calves crammed onboard a ship were checked by Spanish government veterinarians after months at sea, suspected of contracting the bovine disease bluetongue.
  The Karim Allah docked at the south-eastern Spanish port of Cartagena on Thursday after struggling to find a buyer for its almost 900 cattle
  Cattle stranded at sea 'face immediate slaughter' if ship docks in Spain, says manager Continue reading...
  
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• Police investigate deaths of three brothers in County Cork

  26-02-2021 21:52 via independent.co.uk
  
  Garda ‘not looking for anyone else’ after suspected murder-suicide
  
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• CPAC 2021 - live: Josh Hawley gets standing ovation for 6 January vote and calls for break up of Big Tech

  26-02-2021 21:42 via independent.co.uk
  
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• Black News Channel reloads with talk focus, morning show

  26-02-2021 21:36 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Black News Channel, nearly invisible upon its launch last year, is revamping to take on a new look starting Monday
  
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• Yanis Varoufakis' eerie prediction that EU democracy will crumble in hands of capitalism

  26-02-2021 21:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  YANIS VAROUFAKIS predicted that democracy on the continent would crumble in the hands of EU capitalism.
  
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• Top US diplomat 'visits' Mexico, Canada on virtual trip

  26-02-2021 21:28 via independent.co.uk
  
  Secretary of State Antony Blinken held his crucial first bilateral meetings since taking the post with Mexico and Canada
  
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• Ted Cruz jokes about his Cancun trip in CPAC speech dubbed ‘unhinged’ by critics

  26-02-2021 21:20 via independent.co.uk
  
  Senator complains about cancel culture, socialism and the media
  
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• Jamal Khashoggi: Biden will take no action against MBS after intelligence report finds Saudi leader responsible for murder of journalist

  26-02-2021 21:07 via independent.co.uk
  
  The State Department is due to announce is response to the killing soon
  
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• Biden news -live: President won’t punish MBS for Khashoggi murder as he meets emergency workers in Texas

  26-02-2021 21:06 via independent.co.uk
  
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• South Dakota AG Jason Ravsnborg was reading Biden conspiracies when he hit man he later claimed was a deer

  26-02-2021 21:04 via independent.co.uk
  
  Calls are mounting for Jason Ravsnborg to resign
  
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• Japanese cult leader is speaking for the 10th year in a row at CPAC

  26-02-2021 20:57 via independent.co.uk
  
  This will be the cult leader’s tenth year speaking at the event
  
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• Queens woman ended up in medically induced coma after nose piercing caused infection

  26-02-2021 20:53 via independent.co.uk
  
  Dana Smith said, ‘I couldn’t hold water down. At some point I started to throw up blood’
  
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• CPAC 2021 - live: Matt Gaetz complains about ‘cancelling’ Potato Head in string of sexist, anti-trans jokes

  26-02-2021 20:41 via independent.co.uk
  
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• The GOP hasn’t represented a majority of voters in the Senate in 25 years

  26-02-2021 20:40 via independent.co.uk
  
  Five Supreme Court Justices and many more on lower courts have been confirmed by Senates controlled by GOP representing smaller portion of populace than Democrats
  
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• Highlights of the COVID-19 relief bill advancing in Congress

  26-02-2021 20:38 via independent.co.uk
  The House is expected to pass a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package late Friday that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses
  
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• Texas sea turtles released back into sea after cold front eases

  26-02-2021 20:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thousands of "cold-stunned" turtles were rescued as temperatures dropped to record lows this month.
  
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• Mystery 41kg Russian metal object found on beach in Bahamas ‘could be from spacecraft’

  26-02-2021 20:22 via independent.co.uk
  
  Space experts believe object could have come from satellite or spacecraft
  
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• Mother drops children from window to escape Istanbul apartment fire

  26-02-2021 20:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The four children were all caught by volunteers holding a blanket on the street in Istanbul.
  
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• American taxpayers are funding the defence for US Capitol rioters, report says

  26-02-2021 20:09 via independent.co.uk
  
  At least 60 people charged for their alleged involvement in the deadly riots were granted taxpayer-funded representation
  
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• Sustainable aviation fuel is the only way forward if we want to keep flying | Paul Callister and Robert McLachlan

  26-02-2021 20:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The targets envisioned by the Paris Agreement leave no room for fossil fuelled commercial aviation by 2050Aviation is an important part of the global economy; until Covid-19, it was responsible for 2.8% of global CO2 emissions. In New Zealand, aviation is responsible for an even higher percentage of CO2 emissions, the figure having doubled since 1990 to 13% in 2018. The country’s geographic isolation, transport system, international tourist industry, and globally dispersed families have al
  
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• Jamal Khashoggi: How intelligence report could dent US-Saudi ties for years

  26-02-2021 20:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The release of the US intelligence probe into the Khashoggi murder deepens diplomatic difficulties.
  
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• Jim Acosta surrounded and harassed on air while reporting from CPAC

  26-02-2021 19:43 via independent.co.uk
  
  A woman in the crowd shouted “get him” as attendees surrounded the anchor
  
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• Biden news – live: Biden news – live: President lands in Texas as declassified report blames MSB for murder of Saudi journalist

  26-02-2021 19:43 via independent.co.uk
  
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• Archaeologists stumped by 'so many remaining mysteries' at ancient Hadrian's Wall site

  26-02-2021 19:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ARCHAEOLOGISTS continue to be stumped by the countless "mysteries" at the ancient site of Hadrian's Wall.
  
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• Jamal Khashoggi: US intelligence report finds MBS responsible for murder of Saudi journalist

  26-02-2021 19:22 via independent.co.uk
  
  The State Department is due to announce is response to the killing soon
  
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• 'Do not wreck this': Jonathan Van-Tam warns against breaking lockdown rules – video

  26-02-2021 19:11 via theguardian.com
  
  England's deputy chief medical officer has told people not to break the country's lockdown rules ahead of official relaxations, particularly those who have received their Covid vaccinations. With worrying signs cases might be rising slightly, Van-Tam said the country was not yet 'in the right place' and pressed people not to 'wreck this now'Coronavirus UK: latest updates Global coronavirus updates – live Continue reading...
  
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• China celebrates colourful Lantern Festival

  26-02-2021 19:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Villages and cities become a sea of bright light to mark the end of Chinese New Year celebrations.
  
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• CPAC 2021 - live: TV networks have to run disclaimer on election lies as Cruz mocks AOC Capitol riot trauma

  26-02-2021 18:35 via independent.co.uk
  
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• Happy 'farmily': portraits of people and their animals – in pictures

  26-02-2021 18:31 via theguardian.com
  
  Photographer Tasha Hall creates what she calls ‘farmily’ portraits – featuring families and their animals. Hall, from British Columbia in Canada, says she got the idea after wanting to include all her furry friends in a family portrait. She now travels the world capturing other families with their livestock and pets Continue reading...
  
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• CNN's Jim Acosta harassed on air while reporting from CPAC

  26-02-2021 18:22 via independent.co.uk
  
  A writer at the conservative magazine, The Federalist, livestreamed himself interrupting CNN anchor Jim Acosta and demanding to know when the station was going to start covering New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Covid deaths associated with his leadership failures.
  
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• Video shows conservative writer harassing CNN's Jim Acosta at CPAC

  26-02-2021 18:07 via independent.co.uk
  
  A writer at the conservative magazine, The Federalist, livestreamed himself interrupting CNN anchor Jim Acosta and demanding to know when the station was going to start covering New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Covid deaths associated with his leadership failures.
  
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• Militia attack groups want to ‘blow up Capitol’, police chief warns – video

  26-02-2021 18:03 via theguardian.com
  
  In alarming testimony to a House subcommittee, the acting chief of Capitol police, Yogananda Pittman, said threats were circulating that directly targeted Joe Biden's first formal speech to a joint session of Congress – the date of which has not yet been announced.Militia groups involved in the 6 January insurrection want to stage another attack aiming to 'blow up' the complex and kill lawmakers, Pittman has warnedCapitol attack groups want to ‘blow up Capitol’ during Biden spe
  
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• ‘Concerning shift in trajectory’: CDC sounds alarm over Covid variants after plunge in cases stalls

  26-02-2021 18:03 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has sounded the alarm about new variants that have spread rapidly through the United States, as the agency finds the decline in Covid-19 cases has stalled in recent days.
  
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• EU warned Brexit 'could be tremendous' and make Czexit calls 'more attractive'

  26-02-2021 17:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  THE EU was warned that the consequences of a Brexit vote "could be tremendous", as it may inspire more nations to leave the bloc, the former Prime Minister of the Czech Republic said.
  
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• From ‘Dictator Biden’ T-shirts to Samurai Futurologists: Merchandise and promo stalls are most eye-opening part of CPAC

  26-02-2021 17:42 via independent.co.uk
  
  Any doubt of who is in charge of the Republican party was quashed as a gold statue of Donald Trump was wheeled into the conference
  
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• Selena Gomez: 'Disrespectful' transplant image prompts Chinese TV apology

  26-02-2021 17:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Variety show edits photo of US pop star Selena Gomez taken after her kidney transplant surgery.
  
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