Germany's annual carnival in Düsseldorf showcased controversial floats including Elon Musk with a swastika, critiquing his far-right affiliations. Other floats mocked global leaders like Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vladimir Putin, and Donald Trump. The carnival, known for its political satire, was held with heightened security.
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As part of the ceasefire, Israel released 600 Palestinian prisoners, including long-serving inmates and those convicted of deadly attacks, in exchange for the remains of four Israeli hostages. Since January 19, nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners have been freed. Meanwhile, 59 hostages remain in Gaza, including 13 Israeli soldiers and five foreign nationals.
Sudan's army has recaptured the presidential palace from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum, marking a significant turning point in the ongoing conflict. Despite this, large areas remain under RSF control, indicating the war is far from over. Analysts highlight the strategic importance of Khartoum and Darfur in the battle for control.
Pakistani prodigy Bilal Asher, the world under-14 Scrabble champion, exemplifies the rising popularity of the game among Pakistani youth. With English rooted in the colonial past, schools and parents in Karachi promote Scrabble as a tool for language development and future opportunities, fostering a new generation of champions.
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's return from the ISS is delayed until March 19 due to weather conditions and a critical hydraulic system issue. Initially launched on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft on June 5, 2024, their mission encountered multiple challenges, extending their stay. The delayed SpaceX Crew-10 mission to the ISS is now set for March 14.
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Britain will become the first country to introduce laws against AI tools used to generate sexual abuse images, the government announced late Saturday. AI tools are being used to generate child sexual abuse images by "nudeifying" real life images of children or by "stitching the faces of other children onto existing images," said the government.
Adult star Lily Phillips, 23, gained attention after sleeping with 101 men in a day for an OnlyFans challenge, documented by YouTuber Josh Pieters. Despite earning £2 million on the platform, Lily admitted the experience was overwhelming and left her visibly shaken. Public reaction has been polarized, with critics calling it degrading and demanding an OnlyFans ban, while others empathize with her or defend the platform. Lily has expressed interest in even larger challenges, sparking debates... Expand
An estimated one million people are expected at Times Square to celebrate New Year's Eve. The NYPD, citing the heightened global threat environment and recent Israel-Hamas tensions, is implementing extensive security measures including drones and a large officer presence to ensure safety, despite no specific threats.