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In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi dated Tuesday, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed requested an investigation by December 1 into World Liberty Financial's compliance with anti-money laundering rules, sanctions, and governance. The demand stems from a September report by Accountable.US alleging the project sold $WLFI governance tokens to wallets linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, a Russian sanctions-evasion stablecoin, Iran's NoBitex exchange, and the sanctioned mixer Tornado Cash. DT Marks DEFI LLC, controlled by Donald Trump and his family, holds 22.5 billion tokens and receives 75% of sales revenue, while the project lists Trump family members in prominent roles; World Liberty Financial maintains it has robust compliance measures with no evidence of wrongdoing.

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Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed have fired off a letter urging a federal probe into World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's crypto project, over alleged sales to North Korean hackers and sanctioned entities.

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China's defense ministry criticized the U.S. as a 'war addict' with around 800 overseas bases, following U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on February 28 that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top officials, plus earlier U.S. strikes capturing Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro on January 3. Wu Qian accused America of sowing chaos from Afghanistan to Libya and undermining global nuclear stability with its large arsenal and first-use policy. While some see this boosting China's image as a builder of trade over bombs, U.S. officials defend the actions as protecting allies from imminent threats, highlighting deepening superpower tensions.

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Senior Colonel Wu Qian stood at the Beijing briefing and called out the U.S. for knowing peace in just 16 of its 240-plus years, amid fresh strikes on Iran and Venezuela.

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NATO's Steadfast Dart 2026, the alliance's biggest exercise this year, brings 10,000 troops from 11 nations to Central Europe through mid-February, testing rapid deployment and teamwork. Turkey sent about 650 soldiers with 149 armored vehicles from its 66th Mechanized Infantry Brigade, arriving by the amphibious ship TCG Anadolu—a first for ground forces reaching Northern Europe by sea—plus airlifted support. NATO praised the smooth arrivals in harsh weather, while observers highlighted Turkey's rare self-reliant logistics as proof of its military strength and key alliance role.

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Turkish troops and vehicles rolled off the dock in snowy Emden, Germany, ready to join thousands of NATO allies in a massive show of unity and speed.

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In Denmark, public universities are tuition-free for Danish and EU/EEA citizens over 18, who also receive around $1,000 USD monthly in tax-free SU grants for living costs if living independently. Saudi Arabia provides similar free tuition and stipends of $224 to $264 USD monthly to its citizens in public universities, depending on the field. These perks, funded by high taxes in Denmark and oil wealth in Saudi Arabia, stand in sharp contrast to America's $1.7 trillion student debt burden, prompting widespread discussions about the trade-offs involved.

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Imagine heading to university with no tuition bill and a monthly check for living expenses— that's the reality for many students in Denmark and Saudi Arabia.

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Posts on X discuss fears and theories that Israel will pursue the denuclearization of Pakistan following its actions against Iran, as Pakistan is the only other Islamic country with nuclear weapons. Users debate Pakistan's alliances with the US and Israel, infiltration risks in its institutions, and protections from China and India. Counterarguments highlight Pakistan's strategic importance to the US and nukes aimed at India rather than Israel.

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In a 15-minute pre-interview briefing, Veras presented graphic evidence of civilian suffering to highlight the human toll of the conflict in North and South Kivu, where M23 rebels—reportedly backed by Rwanda—control areas like Goma and recently clashed despite a ceasefire. Critics, including Rwanda-aligned voices, accused her of lobbying for the Congolese government, alleging unverified payments from President Tshisekedi and ignoring other atrocities like mass graves. Veras, a White House correspondent who has interviewed Tshisekedi, faces ongoing scrutiny but defends putting faces on the crisis that has displaced over 7 million.

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Journalist Hariana Veras sat down with U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, sharing stark footage of sexual violence, killed children, and displaced families from eastern Congo's war zone.

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In his February 18, 2026 Players' Tribune essay 'A Prayer From the Gutter,' Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen recounts growing up in Lagos' Olusosun shantytown after his mother's early death, hustling to survive in a one-room home with his father and six siblings. At 15, he hitchhiked to Nigeria U-17 trials, impressed coaches despite brutal odds, and launched a career that led to the 2015 U-17 World Cup Golden Boot, Napoli's 2023 Scudetto, and now Galatasaray records with 13 European goals. Osimhen honors his late father and urges kids from tough starts: seize your moment, as his story proves you can rise from the gutter to global fame.

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A 15-year-old Victor Osimhen in his lucky green kit scored two goals in 15 minutes—then nearly walked away until a team doctor held up two fingers to save his dream.

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Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, the 50-something DR Congo superfan known as Lumumba, signed a 100 million Congolese franc deal (about $44,000 USD) to become the face of TECNO's CAMON 50 smartphone. His iconic motionless pose during the Leopards' AFCON 2025 games in Morocco made him a national hero and social media star, earning emotional fan farewells. At the signing, he grinned alongside cheering staff, holding the phone box, while most praised his principled rise—though a few questioned profiting from the independence leader's image. This follows his appointment as national sports brand ambassador, complete with a luxury SUV.

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Lumumba stood frozen with a raised fist through every tense match, channeling Patrice Lumumba's spirit—and now that dedication has led to a life-changing payday.

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U.S. Representative Sarah McBride posted a Ramadan Mubarak message on X wishing peace, reflection, and blessings to Muslims observing the holy month. The post drew significant criticism from users mocking her transgender identity and highlighting perceived hypocrisy due to conservative Islamic views on gender. Other politicians shared similar neutral Ramadan greetings, which received less attention.

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On February 3, Copenhagen City Court sentenced 18-year-old Theo Lefwerth to 12 years and 21-year-old Eyasu Semena to 14 years for terrorism and attempted murder after their October 2, 2024 attack. The pair admitted throwing the grenades for 50,000 Swedish kronor from the Foxtrot crime network but denied ideology; prosecutors tied it to orders from leader Rawa Majid amid Israel tensions. A court majority convicted on terror charges for aiming to instill fear, while both face lifetime deportation from Denmark and separate murder trials in Sweden.

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In the dead of night, two young men from Sweden hurled grenades toward Israel's embassy in Copenhagen, sending blasts echoing into a nearby family home.

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Real Madrid are starting to worry about life after Thibaut Courtois, whose contract expires in 2027, despite considering him untouchable for now. The club has identified Borussia Dortmund's Gregor Kobel and Brighton's Bart Verbruggen as the top two goalkeepers on their list for the post-Courtois era.

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In the Croatian teen drama Sram, actor Fran Rabuzin, who plays heartthrob Ivan Kovačić, shared an Instagram photo recreating a key scene from season 3 on the now-symbolic burnt-orange couch in Lovro's apartment. Fans lit up with reactions, joking he's 'manifesting' Lovro or 'waiting' for him amid the slow-burn chemistry between the characters. The post nods to recent episode 5 clips featuring confessions and drama on that very couch, keeping the Kolačić fandom hooked as the season builds to its finale.

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Fran Rabuzin lounges on the burnt-orange couch, arms crossed and gaze distant, perfectly mimicking a tense moment from Sram's third season.

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