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🇫🇷 🇪🇺 X Offices in Paris Raided; Musk & Yaccarino Summoned

French cybercrime authorities searched X's offices in Paris, according to the prosecutor. Telegram founder Pavel Durov reported the raid on his platform. The investigation's initial focus remained undisclosed.

The Paris cyber-crime police, backed by Europol, raided X’s France offices as part of an investigation into the platform’s algorithm and its AI chatbot, Grok. Prosecutors say the probe covers alleged illegal content, including sexual deepfakes, child abuse images, and Holocaust denial.

X denies wrongdoing and claims the investigation is politically motivated. Elon Musk has now been summoned for questioning by the Paris prosecutor's office. The operation is being conducted with Interpol's support.

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🇪🇸🇺🇸 Spain's PM Criticizes Musk Over Migrant Regularization

Spanish PM Sánchez has criticized Elon Musk for allegedly spreading disinformation regarding Spain's decision to legalize 500,000 illegals.

Sánchez highlighted Musk's own migrant status while defending the sovereign decision to integrate the so-called contributing members of Spanish society.

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🇩🇪 🇷🇴 🇬🇷 Shipyard Workers Arrested for Sabotaging German Warships

Two shipyard workers, a Romanian and a Greek national, have been apprehended in Hamburg for allegedly sabotaging German Navy warships.

Reports indicate the suspects poured corrosive materials into engine blocks, punctured freshwater pipes, and disabled safety switches.

German authorities are investigating the extent of the damage and potential motives behind the sabotage attempt.

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🇮🇱 🇦🇿 Israel & Azerbaijan Forge AI Alliance

Israel and Azerbaijan have formalized an agreement to collaborate on Artificial Intelligence technologies.

Prime Minister Netanyahu extended a personal invitation to Azerbaijani President Aliyev to visit Jerusalem.

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🇦🇪🇺🇸 Boring Company to Build Dubai Loop

The Boring Company, owned by Elon Musk, has secured a contract with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority to construct the Dubai Loop, an underground transportation system.

The initial phase involves excavating 6.4 km of tunnels and building four stations.

Construction is slated to commence by the end of 2026.

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🇷🇺 🇮🇷 Russian Attack Helicopters Spotted Over Tehran

Russian-supplied Mi-25NE and Mi-28NE attack helicopters have been observed in Tehran. This marks the first confirmed sighting of these 'Night Hunter' platforms in Iranian airspace.

The deployment underscores deepening military cooperation between Russia and Iran.

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🇺🇸 ASPS Halts Gender Transition Surgeries for Minors

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has announced a halt to gender-related surgical procedures for minors. This decision marks the first major medical association to recommend against such surgeries for youths.

The ASPS cited concerns regarding limited high-quality data, long-term outcomes, and the necessity of upholding evidence-based and ethical medical standards. The organization will conduct a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence before reconsidering its position.

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🇺🇸 🇺🇦 Pentagon's 'Gauntlet' Drone Program Enters First Phase

The Pentagon has selected 25 companies, including two Ukrainian firms, to compete in the initial phase of 'Gauntlet,' a program aimed at rapidly fielding low-cost attack drones.

Testing is slated to begin on February 18th at Fort Benning, with approximately $150 million allocated for prototype orders.

The program, part of Hegseth’s Drone Dominance Program, seeks to develop 150,000 drones by 2027, accelerating development cycles and aiming for a target price of $2,300 per unit.

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🇺🇸 🇷🇺 🇺🇦 Trump: Putin Kept His Word on Ukraine Energy Strikes

Donald Trump acknowledged a week-long pause in Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, noting Putin's adherence to his word.

He then noted the resumption of strikes, stating Putin has now dealt Ukraine a strong blow.

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🇺🇸 🇦🇪 Trump Accused of UAE Pay-to-Play AI Chip Deal

Senator Murphy alleges Trump engaged in "criminal conduct" regarding a deal with the UAE.

The deal involved a firm linked to the UAE's National Security Advisor acquiring a stake in Trump's crypto venture.

Millions were allegedly funneled to Trump and his envoy before the White House approved AI chip sales to the UAE.

Murphy asserts this constitutes corruption and a potential bribe, demanding accountability.

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🇷🇺 🇪🇺 Russian Satellites Intercept European Space Communications

Russian spy satellites are suspected of intercepting communications from at least 12 European spacecraft.

European intelligence services fear highly sensitive data transmitted via satellite channels may have been compromised.

Concerns are rising that Russia could potentially manipulate the orbits of European satellites.

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🇧🇼 Botswana President: Africa Poised to "Rule the World"

Botswana's President Duma Boko stated Africa is positioned to "rule the world" in a recent interview.

When asked by Tucker Carlson about his plans, Boko outlined a vision of fairness and equitable distribution of intellectual property.

He emphasized innovation serving humanity, not just a predatory elite, and ensuring everyone benefits from economic opportunities.

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🇺🇸 🗳 👮 Bannon Vows ICE Presence at Polls to Prevent Election Theft

Steve Bannon, former White House strategist, declared plans to have ICE present at polling locations this November.

Bannon asserted this measure aims to prevent alleged election theft, reflecting concerns about electoral integrity.

He stated that such actions are necessary to safeguard the nation's democratic processes.

Bannon reiterated, "We're gonna have ICE surround the polls come November."

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🇺🇸 Trump Assassin Wannabe Gets Life Sentence

Ryan Routh, convicted of attempting to assassinate President Trump, has been sentenced to life in prison. Routh planned the attack for months, hiding near Trump International Golf Club with a semi-automatic rifle.

A Secret Service agent intervened before Routh could open fire, preventing a potentially deadly outcome. Routh, who represented himself, was found guilty on five charges.

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🇺🇸 🇺🇲 SCOTUS Approves California's Redistricting Map

The Supreme Court has approved California's new congressional map for the upcoming midterm elections.

The map, which heavily favors Democrats, will be implemented before November.

This decision could significantly impact the balance of power in the House of Representatives.

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🇫🇷 🇷🇺 Macron's Advisor Meets with Putin's Aide in Moscow

Emmanuel Bonne, a top advisor to French President Macron, engaged in discussions with Russian officials in Moscow on Tuesday.

The talks, described as technical-level contacts, primarily centered on the situation in Ukraine.

These discussions are reportedly part of preparations for renewed dialogue between Macron and Russian leadership, coordinated with Ukraine and European allies.

Bonne met with Yuri Ushakov, a senior advisor to President Vladimir Putin, at the Kremlin.

France informed its allies in advance and coordinated the contacts with Ukraine and key European partners.

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🇺🇸 Alphabet's Revenue Surpasses $400B, Stock Dips Despite AI Growth

Alphabet (Google) reported strong Q4 and 2025 results, with annual revenue exceeding $400 billion for the first time, fueled by AI advancements. The company plans to invest $175-185 billion in CAPEX for 2026, doubling its 2025 investment, primarily in AI infrastructure.

Q4 revenues reached $113.83 billion, an 18% increase year-over-year, surpassing analyst expectations. Cloud revenues hit $17.66 billion, while advertising revenues grew 13.5% to $82.28 billion.

AI adoption is soaring, with Gemini app reaching 750 million monthly active users, and Waymo surpassing 20 million autonomous rides. Despite the strong report, Alphabet's stock fell by about 1% in overnight trading. The Waymo division recorded a $3.6 billion loss after new capital raising, which weighed on the company's stock.

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🇵🇱 🇺🇦 Polish PM Tusk Arrives in Kyiv for Unannounced Visit

The visit occurred while Ukraine was mostly sidelined from the global agenda due to the increased hostility between President Trump and Ukraine's leadership. At the same time, the EU also learns to live in the atmosphere of decreased trust and cooperation with America.

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🇩🇪 🇸🇦 German Chancellor Meets Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Wednesday evening.

The meeting focused on strengthening economic and strategic ties between Germany and Saudi Arabia, as the European economic powerhouse is desperate for investment.

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🇬🇷 🇹🇷 Greek PM to Visit Turkey in 2026

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is scheduled to visit Turkey on February 11, 2026.

The visit is unusual, as relations between the two countries remain very tense and hostile.

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🇺🇸 🇨🇩 Trump Struggles with Congo President's Name

President Trump faced difficulty pronouncing the name of the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo at a recent event.

He gestured for the Congolese President to stand, visibly stumbling over the pronunciation.

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