Entertainment • 06:41
AI-generated video of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt fighting sparks copyright alarm in Hollywood
A 15-second deepfake video created with ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 tool has prompted swift condemnation from major studios and industry groups over copyright violations.
Accident • 06:44
Six skiers rescued, nine still missing after avalanche near Lake Tahoe
Technology • 06:44
Zuckerberg testifies in landmark U.S. trial over social media addiction
The 47-year-old boxer will compete in a 10-round welterweight exhibition at Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas against the former junior welterweight champion.
Sanremo • Feb/17
Fiorello predicts Fedez and Masini will win Sanremo 2026
The Italian showman forecasts the festival winner during his radio program, also calling for Adriano Celentano's participation.
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Perú
Peru's Congress removes interim President José Jerà after four months in office
Peru's Congress voted to remove interim President José Jerà on Tuesday following investigations into undisclosed meetings with Chinese businessmen, marking the eighth presidential change in a decade.
Feb/17
Entertainment
Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested in New Orleans after street fight during Mardi Gras
The 39-year-old "Transformers" star faces two counts of simple battery following an altercation outside a Royal Street bar early Tuesday.
New York
Mamdani threatens 9.5% property tax increase if state doesn't raise taxes on wealthy
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed raising property taxes by 9.5 percent unless Governor Kathy Hochul approves higher income taxes on the rich.
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Technology
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Feb/16
ByteDance to restrict AI video tool after Disney legal threat
ByteDance said Monday it will strengthen safeguards on its Seedance AI tool after Disney threatened legal action over unauthorized use of copyrighted characters.
Football
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Feb/16
Neymar returns from 70-day injury layoff, records assist in Santos' 6-0 win
The Brazilian forward played 45 minutes in his first match since undergoing left knee arthroscopy surgery in December, setting up a goal despite a late sliding challenge.
Middle East
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Feb/16
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza as both sides accuse each other of ceasefire violations
Palestinian civil defence reported at least 12 deaths across Gaza on Sunday. Israel said it responded to Hamas breaches of the October truce.
Middle East
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Feb/15
Over 200,000 protesters march in Munich against Iran's Islamic Republic
Demonstrators gathered near the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, the largest anti-regime protest in Europe, as exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi addressed supporters.
Middle East
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Feb/15
US conducts retaliatory airstrikes against ISIS targets across Syria
American military aircraft struck more than 30 ISIS positions in Syria between early and mid-February, killing or capturing approximately 50 militants.
Sports
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Feb/15
Lindsey Vonn cleared to return to U.S. after fourth surgery following Olympic crash
The 41-year-old American skier underwent successful surgery Saturday and will head home to continue treatment for her broken left leg.
U.S.
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Feb/14
Trump pardons five former NFL players convicted of crimes including drug trafficking
President Trump granted clemency to five ex-NFL players convicted of offenses ranging from perjury to drug trafficking, with one pardon issued posthumously.
Sanremo
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Feb/14
Elettra Lamborghini to perform "Voilà " at Sanremo 2026
The 31-year-old artist will debut her new song at the festival after co-hosting last year's edition, drawing inspiration from Raffaella Carrà 's 1970s disco-dance style.
World
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Feb/14
Five European countries conclude Russia poisoned Navalny with dart frog toxin
UK, France, Germany, Sweden and Netherlands say analysis of samples confirmed epibatidine, a deadly neurotoxin from South American poison dart frogs.
Germany
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Feb/14
German Chancellor Merz says rift has opened between U.S. and Europe
Friedrich Merz acknowledged divergences with Washington at Munich Security Conference, calling for renewed transatlantic trust and European sovereignty.
France
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Feb/14
Man shot dead by police after knife attack at Arc de Triomphe in Paris
A knife-wielding man attacked gendarmes during the daily flame-lighting ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe on Friday evening and was fatally shot by officers.
Energy
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Feb/14
Trump administration eases Venezuela oil sanctions, authorizes Repsol and other energy firms
The U.S. Treasury Department issued two new licenses Friday allowing foreign oil companies including Spain's Repsol to resume and expand operations in Venezuela.