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Reuters found evidence of a covert military camp in Ethiopia's Benishangul-Gumuz region, 32 kilometers from Sudan, training up to 4,300 Rapid Support Forces (RSF) fighters alongside Ethiopian and South Sudanese recruits to fight Sudan's Armed Forces. Sources link the site's rapid buildup since April 2025—and upgrades at nearby Asosa Airport—to UAE funding and trainers, though the UAE denies any role. The camp raises alarms over spillover risks near Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and marks Ethiopia's first confirmed involvement in Sudan's devastating war, which has killed tens of thousands and displaced over 10 million since 2023.

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In a remote corner of Ethiopia, satellite images reveal hundreds of tents rising amid cleared forest, signaling a hidden hub for Sudan's warring paramilitaries.

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The quake struck 80 kilometers east of Manchioneal in Portland Parish at a shallow 10-kilometer depth, with shaking felt from Portland through St. Thomas, St. Catherine, Kingston, and St. Andrew. Residents shared startled reactions online, like Dr. Kym Johnson's 'That earthquake just shook me out of my sleep. What the heck????' while one quipped about sleeping through it. No damage or injuries occurred, amid a recent flurry of seismic activity tied to Jamaica's tectonic plate boundary, and officials urged reporting via the felt intensity map.

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At 3:18 a.m., a 5.6 magnitude earthquake rocked Jamaica's eastern coast, shaking residents from sleep as traffic lights swayed and homes rattled for 20 seconds.

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Ahmad Mulakhil, a 23-year-old Afghan who arrived in Britain by small boat in March 2025, was unanimously convicted at Warwick Crown Court of rape, sexual assaults, child abduction, and filming the attack on July 22. He had already pleaded guilty to a second rape charge; police tracked him using his Home Office debit card after he bought snacks post-assault. His co-defendant Mohammad Kabir was acquitted. Mulakhil faces a long prison term followed by likely deportation, amid political calls from figures like Rupert Lowe and Kemi Badenoch for tougher borders and deportation measures.

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A 12-year-old girl playing on swings in a Nuneaton park was lured away and brutally assaulted by Ahmad Mulakhil, who laughed as she begged him to stop.

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Liverpool sit sixth with 39 points after 25 matches, enduring just six league wins in their last 20 games, including a dramatic 1-2 home loss to City on February 8. Fans debate Arne Slot's tenure fiercely—some demand more than mediocrity after paying top dollar, while others cite history like Bob Paisley's 1980/81 rebuild or Champions League progress for patience. Slot laments officiating but points to improvement, facing pressure ahead of Sunderland despite last season's title.

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Dominik Szoboszlai's stunning free-kick had Anfield dreaming, only for Erling Haaland's stoppage-time penalty to crush Liverpool's hopes against Manchester City.

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OBR chair Richard Hughes' letter to lawmakers details how October projections shifted from a £2.5 billion shortfall to £4.2 billion headroom by October 31, before policy changes. Reeves cited weaker productivity and past spending pressures for her warnings, which preceded tax hikes raising £26 billion yearly by 2029-30 to fund welfare and services. Conservatives call it misrepresentation, Reform UK's Nigel Farage demands her resignation, while Downing Street insists she acted prudently amid uncertainties. Post-Budget forecasts confirm £21.7 billion headroom, but the row highlights tensions in Labour's economic plans.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves warned of a massive £20-30 billion hole in public finances before last week's Budget. Now a letter from the budget watchdog reveals forecasts actually showed headroom, fueling opposition claims of exaggeration.

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On November 19 at 4 p.m. UTC, the Avalanche Network deployed the Granite upgrade via ACP-181, ACP-204, and ACP-226, introducing epoched P-Chain views for stable cross-chain messaging, secp256r1 biometric authentication, and dynamic block production starting at two seconds on C-Chain. Following successful Fuji testnet activation on October 29, the upgrade enhances speed, security, and interoperability across L1 chains. Avalanche reported over 8.5 billion total transactions, with C-Chain peaking at 901 TPS just before rollout.

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Avalanche just unleashed its Granite upgrade, slashing block times to two seconds and enabling FaceID logins for dApps.

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Former Conservative MP Rory Stewart has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise income tax rates ahead of the November 26 Autumn Budget, despite Labour's 2024 manifesto commitment against increases in income tax, National Insurance, or VAT. Stewart argues that broad-based income tax hikes would be less harmful to economic growth than targeted levies, as the government faces a £20 billion fiscal deficit inherited from the previous administration and commitments to public services. Reports indicate Reeves has abandoned plans for income tax rises, focusing instead on efficiencies and alternative measures amid ongoing public discussions on taxation.

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In a bold X post, former Tory MP Rory Stewart demands Chancellor Rachel Reeves shatter Labour's sacred manifesto promise by hiking income taxes to rescue the economy from fiscal peril.

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Former Conservative MP Rory Stewart has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise income tax rates ahead of the November 26 Autumn Budget, despite Labour's 2024 manifesto commitment against increases in income tax, National Insurance, or VAT. Stewart argues that broad-based income tax hikes would be less harmful to economic growth than targeted levies, as the government faces a £20 billion fiscal deficit inherited from the previous administration and commitments to public services. Reports indicate Reeves has abandoned plans for income tax rises, focusing instead on efficiencies and alternative measures amid ongoing public discussions on taxation.

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In a bold X post, former Tory MP Rory Stewart demands Chancellor Rachel Reeves shatter Labour's sacred manifesto promise by hiking income taxes to rescue the economy from fiscal peril.

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Delap, signed from Ipswich for £30 million last summer and given the No.9 shirt, has struggled in 2025/26 with injuries limiting him to 28 appearances and three goals. Fans and rivals piled on the club's belated wish with comments like 'outrageous,' while Everton supporters teased a potential swoop. Some Chelsea backers defend his potential as a target man needing more service, as transfer interest brews from Everton, Newcastle, and Manchester United.

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Chelsea FC remembered striker Liam Delap's 23rd birthday with a post at 8:45pm on February 8 – just hours before the day ended, prompting fans to flood replies with jokes and mockery.

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Liverpool led Manchester City 1-0 thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai's curling 74th-minute strike, but Bernardo Silva equalized late and Erling Haaland converted a 93rd-minute penalty after Alisson's foul. Deep in stoppage time, a scramble saw Szoboszlai foul Haaland on a loose ball toward goal; referee Craig Pawson played advantage, but VAR Jarred Gillett overturned it to a red card for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity. Pundits like Henry Winter and Keith Hackett questioned the decision, arguing it robbed the raw thrill of the game, while fans lamented VAR's pedantic delays overshadowing football's joy—even as some defended its role in reducing errors.

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Anfield erupted in joy at Szoboszlai's thunderous free-kick, only for a chaotic stoppage-time VAR call to flip the script and leave fans stunned.

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Parents complained after pupils were pulled from lessons for not using a teacher's preferred gender-neutral title 'Mx' and for pronoun issues, prompting local MP Sir Gavin Williamson to write the principal on February 5 urging a focus on academics over diversity policies. Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, visited the school, spoke to pupils, followed the teacher home, and filmed a doorstep confrontation where he challenged the pronoun practices. The academy condemned the video's spread and is handling it internally with Staffordshire Police, while critics call it harassment akin to a past tragic case and supporters back parents prioritizing education.

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A teacher at Cheslyn Hay Academy came home to find far-right activist Tommy Robinson at the doorstep, microphone in hand, questioning the school's pronoun rules.

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On February 8, 2026, Erling Haaland's stoppage-time penalty gave Manchester City a 2-1 comeback win at Anfield, Liverpool's first home loss to them since 2015, dropping Arne Slot's side to sixth with 39 points from 25 games. The nostalgic clip from March 10, 2024—a 1-1 thriller—showcased Klopp's high-pressing game, with Alexis Mac Allister's penalty equalizing Bernardo Silva's opener amid chances from Darwin Núñez, Luis Díaz, and masterful midfield work by Wataru Endo. Fans praised the electric intensity and Díaz's work rate, contrasting it with Slot's more cautious approach that has left Anfield quieter and the title defense struggling, with just one league win in 2026.

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A video from last year's intense Anfield draw against Manchester City brought back memories of Liverpool's relentless style under Jürgen Klopp—just days after a painful home defeat to the same team.

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The Bosnian club noticed a rush of new members—likely disappointed Palace fans—and offered them seats in the West Upper Stand F sector for 30 BAM each, among home supporters but separate from the caged away end. These spots target low-risk fans who agree to follow rules and act respectfully, with replies needed by February 12. Supporters have praised the move as class and sensible, though some caution that good behavior is key to avoid spoiling future chances. Palace heads to the 9,000-seat Stadion Pod Bijelim Brijegom for the first leg, with the return at Selhurst Park on February 26.

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Crystal Palace supporters faced sold-out away tickets for the big February 19 match in Mostar. Zrinjski stepped up with a welcoming gesture, emailing extra spots to fans who signed up.

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Rolling Stone placed Prince's legendary 2007 performance at No. 1 for its raw energy amid a rainstorm, with Bad Bunny's 13-minute Super Bowl LX show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara ranking No. 2. Bad Bunny made history as the first solo Latino male headliner, blending reggaeton hits with guests like Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, though it faced backlash from figures like President Trump. Fans fiercely debate the rankings, upset that Michael Jackson's pioneering 1993 spectacle sits much lower, while some highlight gender imbalances with top female performers like Beyoncé and Rihanna.

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Prince's guitar solo in the pouring rain during 'Purple Rain' at Super Bowl XLI remains the gold standard, but Bad Bunny's stylish Super Bowl LX set just landed right behind it on Rolling Stone's list.

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