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Three NATO members still rely on Russia to manage their electricity grid. They’re about to pull the plug

By Clare Sebastian, CNN (CNN) — “How to prepare for a power outage?” reads the Facebook post from the Estonian Rescue Board, the country’s civil defense agency. The picture shows a young woman holding up a power bank, over a table loaded with water bottles, a flashlight and other emergency supplies. Estonia, along with fellow

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Mullah Mohammed Omar Fast Facts

CNN Library (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Mullah Mohammed Omar, who is credited with creating the Taliban. Personal:Birth date: circa 1958 Death date: circa 2013 Birth place: Afghanistan Marriages: Had at least three wives. Children: Had at least five or six children. Other Facts:Known as the Commander of the Faithful, Mullah

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Israel backs Trump plan and orders military to prepare for Palestinians to leave Gaza

By Lucas Lilieholm, Michael Schwartz and Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has backed US President Donald Trump’s proposal to “take over” Gaza, as Israel’s army was ordered to prepare plans for large numbers of Palestinians to leave the territory. Trump’s plan triggered an enormous backlash, with leaders from the Middle

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Australia introduces mandatory jail time for hate crimes following surge in antisemitism

By Edward Szekeres and Hilary Whiteman, CNN (CNN) — Australia has introduced strict laws to combat hate crimes, introducing mandatory minimum sentences for a range of terrorism offenses and displaying hate symbols, following a spate of antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. The new laws passed Thursday toughen punishment for hate crimes, including minimum six-year

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Rubio walks back State Department’s claim of free Panama Canal transit for US government vessels

By Lucas Lilieholm, Patrick Oppmann, Valeria Ordonez, Gerardo Lemos, Caitlin Danaher and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has walked back the State Department’s assertion that Panama “has agreed to no longer charge fees” to US government vessels transiting the Panama Canal after an outcry from the Panamanian government. On

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Scientists produced world’s first kangaroo embryo through IVF. It has sparked hope for marsupial conservation

By Eric Cheung, CNN (CNN) — Scientists in Australia have successfully produced the world’s first kangaroo embryo through in vitro fertilization, or IVF, a feat they hailed as a “ground-breaking achievement” that could one day help save endangered species. The research could be pivotal for Australia’s conservation efforts, given the country’s urgent need to protect

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Musk’s posts on UK child sex abuse gangs cast a spotlight on survivors. But he also stoked the fire of the far-right

By Nic Robertson, Florence Davey-Attlee and Niamh Kennedy, CNN Oldham, England (CNN) — The northern English town of Oldham is used to outsiders exploiting it to “drive an agenda,” local councilor Abdul Wahid said. But people here never expected to be the focus of Elon Musk, who spent much of early January posting about a

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At least 104 Indian citizens deported from US on military aircraft, say Indian officials

By Aishwarya Iyer, Esha Mitra and Heather Law, CNN (CNN) — At least 104 Indian citizens were deported from the United States Tuesday night on a military aircraft, according to officials from India’s Punjab state, as US President Donald Trump makes stemming immigration a top priority. The C-17 aircraft, carrying migrants mainly from India’s Gujarat,

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Silvio Berlusconi Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of billionaire and former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Personal Birth date: September 29, 1936 Death date: June 12, 2023 Birth place: Milan, Italy Father: Luigi Berlusconi, bank clerk Mother: Rosella (Bossi) Berlusconi, homemaker Marriages: Veronica Lario, (1990-2012, divorced); Carla Dall’Oglio, (1965-1985, divorced) Children:

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