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An opportunity for a country in tune with Europe
In an irony of history, Poland took over the rotating six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) on Wednesday, January 1, in a context both tragic and propitious. The Russian war that is devastating Ukraine, on the doorstep of a country so often trampled and torn apart… Read Details ⇢
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Create custom visuals on your iPhone with Image Playground in iOS 18.2
Apple’s new Image Playground feature is an excellent addition to the iPhone, allowing you to easily create custom visuals. This innovative tool transforms simple text prompts into images or animations in seconds, opening up a world of creativity right at your fingertips. Image Playground feature on iPhone (Apple) Ensure compatibility… Read Details ⇢
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The dark side of William Burroughs, wife killer behind Daniel Craig’s Queer | Entertainment
In the late months of 1949, aspiring American writer William S Burroughs evaded gun and drug charges in the United States by bringing his family to Mexico where he planned to study while waiting out the statute of limitations on his crimes. Burroughs’ letters describe the early days after their… Read Details ⇢
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Happy Plugs’ cheap noise cancelling headphones look like a budget Sony WH-1000XM4, in the best possible way
Play Pro headphones look more expensive than they are 1g lighter than the Sonys at just 253g Launching at $59.99 / £59.99 / €59.99 We’re big fans of the fantastic Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones, but even though they’re widely discounted now, they’re still beyond the budget of many buyers. That’s… Read Details ⇢
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South Korea’s ongoing political crisis, marked by polarization and outdated institutions
A month after conservative president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, the political crisis in South Korea continues. The massive mobilization of a population attached to democratic values has resulted in the leader’s removal from office, pending validation by the Constitutional Court. This profound crisis illustrates the excesses of a… Read Details ⇢
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New Orleans holds vigil to mourn victims of Bourbon Street terror attack: ‘An outpouring of love’
People in New Orleans mourned at a vigil Saturday evening along the famous thoroughfare after a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd, killing and injuring revelers early in the morning on New Year’s Day. A makeshift memorial of crosses and pictures of the 14 victims killed in the… Read Details ⇢
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Palestinian Authority suppresses criticism of Jenin operation in West Bank | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Beirut, Lebanon – The Palestinian Authority’s (PA) ban on Al Jazeera is part of a broader attempt to silence criticism of its security operation in the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, according to activists and analysts. The ban came almost a month after the PA launched a… Read Details ⇢
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Lenco launches 3 budget turntables all perfect for beginners – plus a light-up disco ball ‘record stabilizer’
3 record players including one with integrated speakers and long legs A record stabilizer with built-in RGB lighting January launch for UK and EU; US launch will be in April Affordable audio specialist Lenco has not one, not two, but three well-priced turntables to show off at CES 2025 this… Read Details ⇢
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In Tel Aviv, families of the Israeli hostages await outcome of Doha negotiations
Demonstration for the release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, in front of the Ministry of Defense headquarters, Tel Aviv (Israel), January 4, 2025. JACK GUEZ / AFP As usual, the family of Or Levy, the Israeli hostage held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, gathered in… Read Details ⇢
