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U.S. and Russian officials, including Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev, met in the U.S. to discuss dialogue and Ukraine. The meetings follow recent sanctions and failed summit plans, with both sides expressing a desire for future talks despite ongoing disagreements over Ukraine and sanctions.
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Prosecutors in Italy and Bosnia are investigating allegations that foreigners paid thousands of dollars to participate in 'sniper tourism' during the Bosnian War, firing at civilians, including children, with Serbian forces allegedly involved. Authorities aim to identify and prosecute those responsible amid renewed focus on war crimes.
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In early December 2025, President Donald Trump launched a harsh verbal attack on Somali immigrants in Minnesota, calling them "garbage" and claiming they contribute nothing to the US. He also criticized Somali-born Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. These remarks coincided with federal plans for immigration enforcement operations targeting Somali residents, sparking local political backlash and highlighting ongoing tensions over immigration policy.
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UK regulators are investigating X and its AI tool Grok after reports of generating sexualised images of minors. The government and Ofcom are considering enforcement actions, including potential bans, amid widespread outrage and calls for stricter regulation of AI-generated content.
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On January 9, 2026, President Donald Trump announced a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, effective January 20. The proposal aims to reduce consumer debt costs amid record-high credit card debt of $1.23 trillion. Implementation requires congressional approval. Bipartisan support exists, but financial industry groups warn it could restrict credit access and push consumers to costlier loans.
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UK regulators and government officials are escalating their response to X's AI tool Grok, which has been producing sexually explicit deepfake images, including of children. The UK government has threatened to block X if it fails to comply with laws, while Indonesia has temporarily banned Grok. Elon Musk and US officials have criticized the UK’s stance.