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Commemorating fall of fascism in Spain, PM Sánchez warns against Musk interference

Right-wing billionaire Elon Musk’s decision to wade into the political battles of several European countries did not go unnoticed by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who used a Wednesday event marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Spanish dictator

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More than 46,000 Palestinians killed in Israel-Hamas war, Gaza health officials say

Gaza’s Health Ministry says the death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has climbed above 46,000.

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Walter Mondale wrote a eulogy for Jimmy Carter. His son read it at the funeral – MPR News

Walter Mondale wrote a eulogy for Jimmy Carter. His son read it at the funeral  MPR News At Jimmy Carter’s Funeral, a Rare Image of Presidential Unity  The New York Times King Donald and the Presidents at the National Cathedral  The New Yorker

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WATCH: Former adviser Stuart Eizenstat eulogizes Carter

“He may not be a candidate for Mount Rushmore. But he belongs in the foothills,” Eizenstat said.

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LA wildfires among costliest in US history – BBC.com

LA wildfires among costliest in US history  BBC.com ‘Thousands’ of structures destroyed in Palisades Fire, officials say  KTLA Los Angeles Before-and-after photos show iconic Los Angeles locations impacted by wildfires  Yahoo! Voices Fact check: What really happened with the Pacific Palisades water hydrants?  LAist

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International cricket bosses resisting calls to ban Afghanistan, Sky News learns

World cricket bosses have no plans to ban Afghanistan’s men from the Champions Trophy or to demand the Taliban allow a women’s team to represent the country, Sky News has learned.

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WATCH: Gerald Ford’s son reads former president’s eulogy to Jimmy Carter

“God did a good thing when he made your dad,” Steve Ford told Carter’s children.

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‘I don’t understand’: Danes left utterly baffled as Trump threatens their country

Residents of Denmark are expressing bewilderment that President-elect Donald Trump is threatening their nation. As reported by NBC News, assorted interviews conducted by Danish media and some international outlets have revealed that many Danes are scratching their heads at Trump’s

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WATCH: Jason Carter honors his grandfather Jimmy Carter’s life, legacy in eulogy

“Love is what taught him and told him to preach the power of human rights, not just for some people, but for all people,” Jason Carter said.

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U.N. Raises Global Growth Forecast, but Warns of Potential Inflation Risks

An increase in trade barriers would likely reignite price pressures, the organization says ahead of Trump’s plan to impose new tariffs.

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