Palestinian prisoners, Israeli hostages swap extends truce
Israel released another group of Palestinian prisoners as Hamas freed six hostages hours earlier, part of an eighth day cease-fire in Gaza. Hamas is expected to demand higher concessions for remaining captives, with about 140 hostages believed held. International mediators press to extend the pause as Biden's team urges careful military conduct and civilian protection amid widening violence and humanitarian crisis.
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Gaza Strip
Israel
Hamas
Gaza
Red Cross
West Bank
Ramallah
Adm
Daniel Hagari
Hagari
U.S
Antony Blinken
Benjamin Netanyahu
Blinken
Qatar
Egypt
Diaa Rashwan
Jerusalem
East Jerusalem
Netanyahu
Biden
Gaza City
Palestinian Prisoners Club
Ofir Tzarfati
U.N
Russia bans LGBTQ activism as extremist movement
Russias Supreme Court ruled that the LGBTQ movement constitutes an extremist organization, banning its activities in a crackdown likened to a broader push under President Putin for traditional values. The closed session and lack of a named defendant drew concern from rights groups.
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Tallinn
Estonia
Russia
Supreme Court
Justice Ministry
Vladimir Putin
Oleg Nefedov
OPEC Cuts Fail to Reset Oil Prices in Weak Economy
The brief notes sweeping OPEC and member cuts since October 2022 have not altered oil prices due to ample crude supply and a weakening global economy. Reduced demand for travel and industrial activity weighs on the market outlook.
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OPEC
OPEC Expands Cuts and Adds Brazil to Bloc
OPEC led by Saudi Arabia and allies including Russia widened voluntary oil output cuts into early next year and welcomed Brazil as a member in January. The move supports crude prices but reduces supply for consumers while boosting economies reliant on oil revenue.
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OPEC
Saudi Arabia
Russia
Brazil
U.S
RNC Rules Lack Plan If Trump Is Convicted
New York AP reports the Republican National Committee released nominating rules without guidance on whether delegates can back a different candidate if presumptive nominee Donald Trump is convicted of a felony. Trump faces multiple indictments as Super Tuesday nears, with party leaders and voters shown ready to support him regardless.
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Republican National Committee
Donald Trump
States
American Samoa
Washington
Trump
RNC
Kissinger death spurs mixed global reactions
World leaders from Blinken to Xi Jinping reflect on Henry Kissinger's legacy after his death at 100. Supporters praise shaping U.S. strategy and diplomacy, while critics cite backing brutal regimes and human costs across Chile, Vietnam, Argentina, East Timor, Cambodia, and Bangladesh. Generational debate marks a Cold War era footprint.
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U.S
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
America
Richard Nixon
Gerald Ford
U.s.-China
Soviet Union
Antony Blinken
Henry
Blinken
George W. Bush
Tony Blair
Fumio Kishida
China
Xi Jinping
European Commission
Ursula von der Leyen
South America
Jim McGovern
Chile
Vietnam
Argentina
East Timor
Cambodia
Bangladesh
Community figures remember Long for compassion toward homeless neighbors
An advocate praised Long for embracing the homeless community and seeking to understand their experiences. Several residents echoed the sentiment, saying she truly knew them. Jenn Wolsey recalled Long confronting city staff over conditions at a city campsite, earning the label the city's nightmare. A GoFundMe to support Long's daughters Millie and Ophelia has raised $8,500 from 100 donors.
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Jenn Wolsey
City of
Lawrence
Wolsey
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