Brazilian President Lula da Silva, 79, was discharged from a Sao Paulo hospital Sunday after undergoing two brain surgeries. The procedures relieved pressure from a head injury sustained in October. Doctors report his recovery exceeded expectations, restricting him only from strenuous activity. Lula expressed relief and a return to work after experiencing concerning symptoms.
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Meghan Markle shares a heartfelt Valentine's Day post, expressing love and pride for Prince Harry, who is in Canada for the Invictus Games. She posts a glimpse into their home life with children Archie and Lilibet. The Prince and Princess of Wales share an intimate Valentine's Day photo as well.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited Tajikistan to strengthen relations strained since the 1990s civil war. Pezeshkian highlighted the linguistic and cultural ties, expressing a sense of home in Tajikistan. He will also visit Moscow to sign a strategic partnership with Russia, indicating Iran's priority to boost its influence in Central Asia.
Government shutdown looms as House Speaker Johnson unveils a revised continuing resolution, facing opposition from both Democrats and conservatives influenced by Elon Musk. The new proposal extends funding for three months and suspends the debt limit for two years, drawing criticism for increasing debt without spending cuts.
US President Trump announced Microsoft as a potential acquirer of TikTok's US operations, alongside other unnamed companies. A revised merger proposal by Perplexity AI suggests creating a new entity excluding TikTok's core algorithm. Concerns over national security have prompted these moves, with a new ownership deadline set to April 4.
A man in Shanghai was deceived into sending nearly $28,000 to scammers who used AI-generated images to create a fake girlfriend. The scammers created realistic visuals and fake documents to manipulate the victim into believing his online lover needed financial help. This incident highlights the growing sophistication of AI-generated scams globally.
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