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47 Hours Ago · Belgium, Belgium
EU Agrees on €90B Loan to Ukraine, Fails to Use Russian Assets
After 16 hours of talks, EU leaders announced that they had reached a deal to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion ($105.5 billion) interest-free loan early on Friday.
38 Hours Ago · United States, United States
Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation
The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world’s most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to keep the files sealed.


46 Hours Ago · United States, United States
A mysterious fedora, a thieving cat and other stories that made us smile in 2025
Even the most dedicated doomscrollers smile once in a while. Here’s a look back at some of the Associated Press stories that captured attention around the world…
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Trump administration announces fresh sanctions on Maduro’s extended family members
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Democrats threaten legal action after DOJ says it won't meet Friday deadline for all Epstein files
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