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At the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Zendaya and Cher showcased their fashion legacy in a striking moment that blurred the lines between past and present. Zendaya took the stage to introduce Cher, the newest inductee, wearing a shimmering vintage 2001 Bob Mackie gown that mirrored a design Cher famously donned in 1972. The gown, featuring an open bodice and crisscross straps, highlighted Zendaya’s homage to the iconic singer. With her long, pin-straight dark hair styled in a middle part, Zendaya perfectly emulated Cher’s legendary look, paying tribute to the pop diva’s enduring influence on fashion.…

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Taiwan’s defense ministry reported on Tuesday that live fire military drills conducted by China near the island are part of routine annual training, but may also serve to enhance China’s “deterrence effect” in the Taiwan Strait. China’s Maritime Safety Administration announced that a designated area around Niushan Island in Fujian province would be closed for four hours starting at 9 a.m. (0100 GMT) for the live-fire exercises. Niushan Island is located just south of the Taiwan-controlled Matsu Islands. While Taiwan’s defense ministry maintains that these exercises are standard practice for the Chinese military, it acknowledged the possibility that they could…

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Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have launched a violent assault on villages in Sudan’s El Gezira state, resulting in at least 25 fatalities. The attacks came in the wake of the defection of a high-ranking RSF officer, Abuagla Keikal, who is originally from the region. Since December, Keikal’s local forces had managed to stave off incursions from other RSF divisions, protecting civilians from the worst of the violence while maintaining a degree of control over the area. However, following Keikal’s defection on Sunday, large contingents of RSF soldiers flooded into eastern Gezira, leading to reports of rampant looting, killings, and…

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The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has urgently called for a temporary truce in northern Gaza, where health officials are struggling to treat a growing number of patients amid a relentless three-week Israeli assault. Philippe Lazzarini, the head of UNRWA, described the humanitarian crisis as dire, with many individuals feeling abandoned and hopeless, stating, “In northern Gaza, people are just waiting to die.” He urged for an immediate ceasefire, even for a few hours, to facilitate the safe passage of families seeking refuge from the violence. As U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel for critical…

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In a surprising turn of events, Constellation Energy is preparing to resurrect the dormant Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania, which has remained silent since the last reactor was shut down in 2019. The once-bustling facility, now overgrown with grass and wildlife, is poised for a significant transformation as it aims to supply electricity to Microsoft’s data centers, highlighting the lengths to which tech giants are willing to go to secure power for their expanding operations. Constellation recently announced plans to invest approximately $1.6 billion to restart Unit 1 of the plant, a project that is expected to take…

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Slovakia has confirmed a serious outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) on a poultry farm in the southwestern town of Kamarno, according to a report by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) on Tuesday. This marks the latest in a series of H5N1 virus cases, as Europe grapples with a seasonal uptick in the highly contagious and deadly disease, which poses significant risks to both livestock and public health. The H5N1 strain, which has devastated poultry populations worldwide in recent years, killed 200 birds at the Kamarno farm, located near Slovakia’s border with Hungary. Authorities were quick to respond,…

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On the eve of the BRICS summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to pursue a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, expressing India’s readiness to support efforts towards a ceasefire. Modi’s remarks highlight India’s diplomatic stance amid Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II, as the BRICS alliance gains prominence as a counterbalance to Western influence. Putin, who launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, aims to use the BRICS summit as a platform to showcase the growing power of non-Western countries. With leaders from 22 nations, including Chinese President Xi…

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The G7 nations and the European Union are on the verge of concluding a $50 billion loan package for Ukraine, secured by frozen Russian assets, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced on Tuesday. Speaking at the opening of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meetings, Yellen expressed confidence that the deal will soon be finalized, with the United States contributing approximately $20 billion. The loan is part of a broader international effort to provide financial aid to Ukraine as it continues to resist Russia’s invasion. Yellen assured that the U.S. contribution will be repaid from the earnings…

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Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the strength of the strategic partnership between China and Russia during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the BRICS summit in Kazan. Xi described the global situation as being “gripped by chaos” but expressed confidence that the alliance between Beijing and Moscow would remain a stabilizing force during these turbulent times. In his remarks, Xi noted that the world is undergoing unprecedented changes, with the international landscape marked by growing instability. However, he stressed that China and Russia’s partnership is a pillar of stability in this environment. “At present, the world is going…

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Ukraine’s Prosecutor General, Andriy Kostin, announced his resignation on Tuesday following a growing scandal involving dozens of officials accused of using their positions to falsely obtain disability status and avoid military service. Kostin’s resignation came after a meeting of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, where officials discussed measures to combat corruption and prevent abuses in the country’s military draft system, especially in light of the ongoing war with Russia. The scandal, which has rocked Ukraine’s justice system, centers on allegations that prosecutors and other officials, including those in local administrations, manipulated the disability status system to evade conscription. These…

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