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Romania detains suspects in Russia-linked treason case, 101-year-old retired general’s house raided | CNN Romania detained six people on charges of trying to overthrow the state with Russia’s help, prosecutors said on Thursday, and a 101-year-old former army major general said his home had been raided as ...

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Zelensky-Starmer latest: Starmer unveils steps to help Ukraine after summit with European leaders

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Senior US Treasury official to exit after rift with Musk allies, report says David Lebryk, the top-ranking career U.S. Treasury Department official, will leave following a clash with allies of billionaire and Trump adviser Elon Musk over payment system access, the Washington Post reported on Friday.

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The maid's scene from the famed Patrice Chéreau "Elektra" at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Berlin:
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The calcite crystal was found near navigational devices in the wreck of a warship sunk in 1592 . Ancient lore claims Vikings used crystals to navigate. This could prove they did indeed exist. Their shape refracts light as a double image. Held correctly, it becomes clear and points east-west.

The concert catastrophe occurred in Frickingen, Germany, before Austrian pianist Stefan Vladar was due to perform on Saturday evening.

Remarkably the piano was still in playable condition once it was righted, and the concert went ahead as planned.

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Buddhist Flag Day, January 8

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Developed in 20 months, "The Writing Boy" writes his first sentence: "My inventor is Jacques Dro." The presentation in Paris in 1774 left King Louis XVI's court speechless:

- The world's first programmed Android
- 6,000 mobile pieces in a writing mechanism
- And it was introduced in Paris in 1774

Israel's former defence chief Gallant quits parliament Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, who had often taken an independent line against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right government allies, said on Wednesday he was resigning from parliament.

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Jeju Air crash: Govt says to wait for official probe as speculations abound over cause An official dismissed speculations that the plane would have made a successful landing if not for a short runway. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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A teenager kills a 7-year-old student and injures 4 others in a school knife attack in Croatia Authorities say a 7-year-old student has died and a teacher and four other people were wounded in a knife attack at a school in the Croatian capital, Zagreb, authorities said Friday.

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These are the surprising treasures archaeologists found after Notre Dame burned After the fire, archaeologists were given unprecedented permission to dig under the cathedral. What they found astounded them.

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Hundreds of Syrians line up at Turkish border crossings as Erdogan expects more to go home Hundreds of Syrian refugees have gathered at two border crossings in southern Turkey, eagerly anticipating their return to Syria after the fall of Bashar Assad’s government.

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Watch: Crowds gather in Damascus after rebels declare city 'free' Rebel forces say they have captured Damascus and that President Assad has fled the Syrian capital.

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My South Korean friends, colleagues, and former students are always on my mind and in my heart. But never more than TODAY! ❤️🙏

South Korean parliament votes to defy president by lifting his declaration of martial law The South Korean parliament has voted to defy the country’s president and immediately lift his martial law declaration.

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South Korea lawmakers defy president and block martial law as crowds protest outside parliament - live updates President Yoon Suk Yeo's surprise late-night declaration of martial law has prompted large demonstrations in Seoul.

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Other than California, I believe Lesvos is the only other spot where Sequoias have grown.
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Sumerian Tablets - Discovery and Decoding of Ancient Cuneiform Sumerian Cuneiform Tablet Guide ✔ Translating Sumerian Cuneiform Script ✔ What Sumerian Tablets Recorded ✔ Ancient Sumerian Writing ✔

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Antikythera mechanism - Wikipedia

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YouTube video by Allan Rizzetti Maria Callas interview with Bernard Gavoty : "Une heure avec Maria Callas"

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Trichoptera larvae have a unique skill: to build protective covers with materials from their surroundings. Hubert Duprat has taken advantage of this behavior by providing gold and precious stones. The larvae, following their instinct, create living jewels with these materials!
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Reopening - Notre-Dame de Paris Reopening of Notre-Dame An Exceptional Renaissance   After five years of restoration, the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris reopens its doors to the world, enhanced by exceptional work. The blond stone, t...

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