Trump Invites Netanyahu to White House for First Foreign Leader Visit

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Donald Trump has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be the first foreign leader to visit the White House during his second term. The invitation comes as a major concession to a close US ally wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes. Trump and Netanyahu have had a difficult personal relationship, but Israel remains the US's closest ally in the region. The invitation was made in a letter from the US president, inviting Netanyahu to come to the White House on 4 February to discuss peace efforts and shared adversaries."

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The US has designated four European Antifa groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.

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Four groups in Germany, Italy, and Greece have been designated as terrorists
These groups have been linked to bombings, shootings, and other attacks
The designation allows for financial sanctions and **travel bans

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You might wonder: how will this affect free speech and leftist movements?

Breaking News: Trump, Epstein, and Climate Crisis

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Newly released emails suggest Donald Trump knew about Jeffrey Epstein's conduct, including trafficking victims.
The world is on track for a catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise due to insufficient climate action.
The US government shutdown has ended, but the issue of expiring tax credits remains unresolved.

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These developments have significant implications for the environment, politics, and social justice.

BBC Director-General Resigns Amid Controversy

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The BBC is facing a tough time after its director-general, Tim Davie, resigned amid controversy over a documentary about Donald Trump.

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Tim Davie stepped down as director-general after the BBC faced criticism for a documentary about Donald Trump
The documentary was accused of being misleading and sparked a $1 billion lawsuit threat from Trump
Davie said the BBC had made mistakes, but he was proud of the organization and its journalism
The BBC is now looking for a new director-general to take on the challenging role

BBC Crisis: Top Execs Resign Amid Bias Scandal

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The BBC is facing a major crisis after its director-general and head of news resigned over a bias scandal.
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Critics said the edit was misleading and omitted Trump's call for peaceful protest.

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The resignations come after a former adviser accused the BBC of "serious and systemic" bias.
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Israel Faces Sports Bans Amidst Rising Tensions

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The Football Association of Ireland voted to suspend Israel from UEFA competitions
Israel's national team is still scheduled to play in the World Cup qualifiers
Other Israeli sports teams have faced opposition and exclusion

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You might be wondering what's going on in Gaza, especially with the recent return of hostage remains.

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Lior Rudaeff, a 61-year-old Israeli man, was killed during the October 7 attacks while defending his community.
His body was returned to Israel as part of a ceasefire agreement.
There are still 5 bodies of deceased hostages held in the Gaza Strip.

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Hungary just got a big break from the US - an exemption from sanctions on Russian oil imports.
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The remains are part of the US-brokered ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel.
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What's next?** Will this exchange lead to a lasting peace between Hamas and Israel?

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3 sets of remains were returned, but they don't belong to any hostages
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You might be wondering what's going on in Gaza. Well, let's break it down.
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