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    [2026-02-24 00:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Why did Russia invade Ukraine?
    Snippet: When Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered up to 200,000 soldiers into Ukraine, his aim was to sweep into the capital, Kyiv, in days, overthrow its pro-Western government and return Ukraine to Russia's sphere of influence.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0q964851po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-02-24 00:42 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: 9News
    Title: Sydney to Newcastle high-speed rail to be 'shovel-ready' in two years
    Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
    Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/highspeed-rail-australia-sydney-to-newcastle-link-to-be-shovelready-in-two-years-government-says/3776f232-1ad2-46bd-a731-85721758eafb
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    [2026-02-24 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Zero Hedge
    Title: Futures Slide As Renewed Tariff Turmoil Shakes Global Markets
    Snippet: Stock futures slumped after Trump’s weekend tariff tantrum added uncertainty to American trade policy and was another blow to bullish outlooks for 2026. The Supreme Court’s tariff ruling means a big source of fiscal revenue from 2025 may have to be refunded (although if it is refunded to US consumers, who bore the brunt of tariffs as most liberals analysts concluded, it would represent a huge pre-midterm stimulus).
    Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-slide-renewed-trade-chaos-shakes-global-markets
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    [2026-02-24 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Al Jazeera
    Title: ‘We are not losers, we are winners’: Ukraine reflects on four years of war
    Snippet: Kyiv, Ukraine – Four years ago, Kyiv’s streets were nearly empty. After Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, restaurants closed down and the roads were deserted. Snipers climbed to the rooftops above government buildings in the city centre.
    Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/23/we-are-not-losers-we-are-winners-ukraine-reflects-on-four-years-of-war
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    [2026-02-24 00:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Supporters of jailed and ailing Ugandan opposition figure pray for his release
    Snippet: Supporters of detained Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye gather for a prayer to press authorities to free him at Rubaga Cathedral in Kampala, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Hajarah Nalwadda)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/uganda-besigye-museveni-opposition-cathedral-detention-66580c42389c80aa19e965c2dee083bc
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    [2026-02-24 00:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Reform promises agency to ensure illegal migrant removals
    Snippet: An agency to coordinate the deportation of illegal migrants would be launched as a "burning" priority by a Reform UK government, Zia Yusuf has said.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2jg2g341jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-02-24 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Trump threatens countries to abide by tariff deals
    Snippet: On the heels of his Supreme Court defeat, President Donald Trump said he’ll sign an executive order that would impose a 10% global tariff under federal law known as Section 122. The president also said he is exploring other tariffs through other avenues.
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-2-23-2026
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    [2026-02-24 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Rubio heads to Caribbean to reassert US interests
    Snippet: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a joint news conference with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/rubio-caribbean-western-hemisphere-9d7c4130caf283cb3a3ef2ca4c49e8e2
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    [2026-02-23 23:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Rob Jetten becomes Netherlands' youngest ever PM
    Snippet: Rob Jetten has become the youngest and first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands after his minority government was sworn in.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clygj3421pqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-02-23 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: The key changes being made to special educational needs - at a glance
    Snippet: The government has published plans to reform the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England - and there are a lot of new terms to get your head around.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyke5n1z4po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-02-23 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Zero Hedge
    Title: Obama's 'Gift' Sticks Taxpayers With $200M+ Bill As Chicago Hides True Costs Of Presidential Library
    Snippet: When former President Barack Obama announced plans for his presidential center on Chicago’s South Side, he described it as a privately funded investment in the city that would give back to the community that shaped his political career.
    Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/obamas-gift-sticks-taxpayers-200m-bill-chicago-hides-true-costs-presidential-library
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    [2026-02-23 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Australia backs removing Andrew from royal line of succession
    Snippet: Australia's prime minister has told Sir Keir Starmer his government would back plans to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr5lrny83dgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-02-23 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Rob Jetten sworn in as youngest-ever Dutch prime minister
    Snippet: Dutch King Willem-Alexander on Monday swore in a new minority coalition government, with centrist Rob Jetten as prime minister.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/netherlands-gets-youngest-first-openly-gay-pm/a-76088361
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    [2026-02-23 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Australian foreign policy] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Australian government says it would support removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from royal line of succession
    Snippet: Anthony Albanese writes to British PM as UK prepares to consider laws to strip former prince of his right to inherit the throne
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/23/australian-government-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-royal-line-of-succession-ntwnfb
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Jens Thurau
    Snippet: Political correspondent specialized in environment and climate policy.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/jens-thurau/person-18512398
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Thomas Mösch
    Snippet: Editor at DW Programs for Africa with a special focus on West Africa, security, resource policy and African history.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/thomas-m%C3%B6sch/person-18634602
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Nina Werkhäuser
    Snippet: Nina is an investigative journalist who covers security policy and human rights abuses.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/nina-werkh%C3%A4user/person-18878816
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Oliver Sallet
    Snippet: US foreign policy, trans-Atlantic relations, NATO, migration, radicalism
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/oliver-sallet/person-19341433
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Sonya Angelica Diehn
    Snippet: Senior editor and journalist with a special focus on policy, environment and health
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/sonya-angelica-diehn/person-19525097
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Yalda Zarbakhch
    Snippet: With a focus on Iranian interior and foreign policy as well as societal processes and women's rights in Iran
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/yalda-zarbakhch/person-35953018
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Jo Harper
    Snippet: Journalist and author specializing in Poland, especially Polish border security and refugee policy
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/jo-harper/person-36163188
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Andreas Becker
    Snippet: Business editor with a focus on world trade, monetary policy and globalization.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/andreas-becker/person-36179178
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Gianna-Carina Grün
    Snippet: Data journalist and head of DW's data-driven journalism unit, with a thematic focus on migration policy, geopolitics and climate data.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/gianna-carina-gr%C3%BCn/person-36865192
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Vidi Legowo-Zipperer
    Snippet: Specialized in Indonesian and German topics, with a focus on foreign policy, women and diversity and sports
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/vidi-legowo-zipperer/person-37636653
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Alexandra von Nahmen
    Snippet: Russia expert and longtime DW foreign correspondent with a focus on defense policy, counterterrorism and trans-Atlantic relations.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/alexandra-von-nahmen/person-38500102
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Vanessa Fischer
    Snippet: Specialized in environmental policy in Brazil and climate change adaptation in developing countries
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/vanessa-fischer/person-38587960
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Anchal Vohra
    Snippet: Anchal Vohra is a DW correspondent and a columnist for Foreign Policy magazine. She covers politics, security policy and green transition.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/anchal-vohra/person-38797088
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Holly Young
    Snippet: As a climate reporter for DW’s environment desk Holly covers a wide range of topics including extreme weather, water scarcity and energy policy.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/holly-young/person-41477767
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Giulia Saudelli
    Snippet: Political correspondent in Berlin, focusing on the Green party and climate policy. One eye always on Italy.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/giulia-saudelli/person-42456248
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Katharina Kroll
    Snippet: Politics and society in Germany and Europe with special focus on defense and foreign policy
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/katharina-kroll/person-42524512
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Erkan Arikan
    Snippet: Political reporter with a focus on events concerning Turkey, German domestic and foreign affairs policy, integration, migration and diversity
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/erkan-arikan/person-46705677
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Burak Ünveren
    Snippet: Multimedia editor in the Turkish editorial team with a focus on Turkish foreign policy and German-Turkish relations.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/burak-%C3%BCnveren/person-52421648
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Simion Ciochina
    Snippet: Chisinau-based DW correspondent focusing on foreign policy, economics and society
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/simion-ciochina/person-61029592
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Aparna Ganesan
    Snippet: She covers environment and climate justice and its intersections with gender, policy, marginalised communities and rights.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/aparna-ganesan/person-64785768
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Shubhangi Derhgawen
    Snippet: Journalist covering news and politics, with a sharp focus on policy accountability and human rights.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/shubhangi-derhgawen/person-67185179
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Laura Kabelka
    Snippet: Laura is a multimedia journalist focusing on politics, digital topics, and human rights. She has previously worked on cybersecurity and EU policy.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/laura-kabelka/person-69695042
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    [2026-02-23 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Ismini Balale
    Snippet: Journalist covering EU policy, refugee rights, social inclusion, press ethics and civic engagement
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/ismini-balale/person-73114711
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    [2026-02-23 22:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: This government has deceived the “Chief Lady” of the IMF; Westerners are easily fooled — Sujeewa Senasinghe - DailyNews
    Snippet: Former State Minister Sujeewa Senasinghe has alleged that the Sri Lankan government misled the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation during its recent visit, calling into question the transparency of official arrangements.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/23/local/956294/this-government-has-deceived-the-chief-lady-of-the-imf-westerners-are-easily-fooled-sujeewa-senasinghe/
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    [2026-02-23 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: High-speed rail link between Sydney and Newcastle could be ‘shovel-ready’ in two years, Albanese government says
    Snippet: Transport minister Catherine King will pledge $230m for planning work for the first phase of a bullet train on Australia’s east coast
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/23/high-speed-rail-australia-sydney-newcastle-link
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    [2026-02-23 21:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Iceland may fast-track vote on joining EU: report
    Snippet: Iceland's government is considering holding a referendum on EU relations as early as August, according to two sources cited by news publication Politico.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/iceland-may-fast-track-vote-on-joining-eu-report/a-76087702
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    [2026-02-23 21:54 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Age
    Title: Best of cartoons, February 24, 2026
    Snippet: Advertisement1/4 Credit:Dionne Gain2/4 Credit:Matt Golding3/4 Credit:Matt Golding4/4 Credit:Cathy WilcoxAdvertisement
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/best-of-cartoons-february-24-2026-20260223-p5o4rs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-02-23 21:53 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Age
    Title: The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
    Snippet: They got a right.Credit:
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/the-latest-illustrations-from-artist-cathy-wilcox-20230608-p5df54.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-02-23 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Zero Hedge
    Title: CIA Admits There Was Political Bias In Obama-Era Intelligence
    Snippet: For years, anyone who questioned whether Washington’s intelligence machinery tilted left was told they were peddling conspiracies. That narrative fell apart on Friday, when CIA Director John Ratcliffe ordered the official retraction or major revision of nineteen intelligence products produced during the Obama years, citing political bias and substandard analytic tradecraft.
    Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/cia-admits-there-was-political-bias-obama-era-intelligence
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    [2026-02-23 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Japan’s ‘Traitor Takaichi’ hit with online smear campaign using fake accounts
    Snippet: Using AI-generated images and simplified Chinese characters, a network of 3,000 fake accounts reportedly tried to sway Japan’s election
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3344353/japans-traitor-takaichi-hit-online-smear-campaign-using-fake-accounts
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    [2026-02-23 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Local Spain
    Title: Spain to declassify documents on failed 1981 coup attempt
    Snippet: Spain's leftist government said Monday it will release classified documents related to a failed 1981 coup attempt, calling the move a step toward settling a "historical debt" with citizens.
    Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260223/spain-to-declassify-documents-on-failed-1981-coup-attempt
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    [2026-02-23 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Demand for AI eyewear surges during China’s Spring FestivalAI glasses form part of the government’s national subsidy programme, which includes smartphones, tablets and smartwatches.
    Snippet: AI glasses form part of the government’s national subsidy programme, which includes smartphones, tablets and smartwatches
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3344338/ai-eyewear-sees-brisk-sales-during-chinas-spring-festival
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    [2026-02-23 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: What is SEND and how many children get support?
    Snippet: The government says it will invest billions of pounds of new funding to "make every school truly inclusive" for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy18y5jpw1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-02-23 20:01 UTC+10:00] [Australian Greens] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Bill Kelty’s tax reform comments cast a harsh light on Labor’s lack of ambition
    Snippet: The Labor heavyweight and union legend says young Australians increasingly feel economic policy is rigged against them. But will Jim Chalmers step up?
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/23/bill-kelty-capital-gains-tax-labor-jim-chalmers-analysis
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    [2026-02-23 20:00 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: New Russia sanctions on hold as Hungary blocks EU package ahead of fourth anniversary of Ukraine war – Europe live
    Snippet: European foreign policy chief says ‘there is not going to be progress’ on sanctions package today
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/feb/23/russia-ukraine-war-sanctions-hungary-eu-europe-latest-news-updates
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    [2026-02-23 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Jesse Jackson is the reason Arab Americans are a factor in US politics today
    Snippet: Rev Jesse Jackson, who died last week, was a larger-than-life figure who made enormous and consequential contributions to American life.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/02/23/jesse-jackson-is-the-reason-arab-americans-are-a-factor-in-us-politics-today/
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