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Russian General Alekseyev Shot in Moscow Assassination Attempt

Lt Gen Vladimir Alekseyev, deputy chief of Russian military intelligence, was shot multiple times in a Moscow residential building by an unidentified assailant and hospitalized in serious condition, officials say. Manhunt underway.

8/10

c: 5h, u: 3h · score: 1206

What Happened

Shooting incident: Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, deputy chief of Russian military intelligence (GRU), shot multiple times by unidentified assailant in Moscow residential building on Friday.
Hospitalization: Alekseyev wounded (serious/critical condition) and rushed to hospital.
Assailant fled: Gunman escaped; manhunt launched.
Official statement: Russia's Investigative Committee (Svetlana Petrenko) confirmed assassination attempt.

Timeline

Friday morning, Moscow: Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, deputy chief of Russian military intelligence (GRU), shot multiple times by unidentified assailant in residential/apartment building.
Immediately after: Alekseyev hospitalized in serious/critical condition; gunman flees scene.
Friday: Russia's Investigative Committee (spokesperson Svetlana Petrenko) confirms assassination attempt, launches manhunt.

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Amazon Shares Plunge on $200B 2026 AI Capex Plan

Amazon reported strong Q4 earnings with $21.2B profit and AWS growth, but shares fell 8-11% after announcing $200B capex—far above expectations—for AI, chips, robotics and satellites, joining Big Tech spending spree.

9/10

c: 15h, u: 9h · score: 648

Norway Probes Ex-PM Jagland for Epstein Corruption Ties

Norway's economic crime police opened an aggravated corruption investigation into former PM Thorbjørn Jagland over his Epstein links, including stays at Epstein's homes and emails. Immunity lift requested; Jagland denies wrongdoing.

4/10

c: 15h, u: 1h · score: 620

What Happened

Oekokrim opens investigation: Norway's economic crime police (Oekokrim) launches probe into ex-PM Thorbjørn Jagland for "aggravated corruption" tied to Epstein documents released by US DOJ.
Epstein links revealed: Files show Jagland stayed at Epstein's NY and Paris homes (2015, 2018), planned cancelled family trip to his island (2014), sought apartment loan, and exchanged emails (e.g., 2012-2013).
Immunity revocation requested: Oekokrim asks Foreign Ministry to lift Jagland's immunity as ex-Council of Europe head; FM Espen Barth Eide agrees to propose it to the Council.
Jagland's response: Jagland (75, ex-PM 1996-97, Nobel chair 2009-15, Council SG 2009-19) admits "poor judgement," claims loans from Norwegian bank DNB; lawyer confident in outcome.
Public reactions: Norwegian media (VG, Aftenposten) reports stir; Nobel Institute seeks explanation from Jagland.

Timeline

US DOJ releases new Epstein files (last week before Thursday) – Reveals Jagland's ties, stays in Epstein's NY/Paris homes (2015, 2018), planned island trip (2014), emails (2012-2013).
VG reports Jagland-Epstein contacts (this week) – Cites files on financial help request for apartment.
Jagland admits poor judgement (Sunday) – Tells Aftenposten on maintaining Epstein ties.
Norwegian Nobel Institute responds (Wednesday) – Awaits explanation from Jagland.
Oekokrim opens "aggravated corruption" probe (Thursday) – Into Jagland over Epstein links, gifts/travel/loans during Nobel/Council roles (2009-2019).
Norway requests immunity lift (Thursday) – Foreign Minister to propose revoking Jagland's Council of Europe immunity; lawyer confident.

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US, Russia Agree to Resume Military Dialogue After Ukraine Talks

The US and Russia will reestablish high-level military-to-military contacts, suspended since 2021 before Russia's Ukraine invasion, following talks in Abu Dhabi amid efforts to end the war.

9/10

c: 23h, u: 10h · score: 620

OpenAI Launches Frontier for Enterprise AI Agents

OpenAI unveils Frontier, a platform to build, deploy, and manage AI agents as coworkers with shared context, governance, and integrations. Piloted by Cisco, Uber, Intuit; responds to Anthropic's Claude Cowork.

7/10

c: 23h, u: 2h · score: 534

EU Hits TikTok with Addictive Design Violation

The European Commission preliminarily finds TikTok breaches Digital Services Act due to addictive features like infinite scroll, autoplay, and personalized recommendations, risking minors; demands design changes or fines up to 6% of global revenue.

6/10

c: 2h, u: 1h · score: 530

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.3-Codex: Self-Improving Agentic Coding Model

OpenAI releases GPT-5.3-Codex, combining frontier coding from GPT-5.2-Codex with GPT-5.2's reasoning. 25% faster, self-building AI handles long-horizon tasks, available on paid plans amid rivalry with Anthropic's Opus 4.6.

9/10

c: 18h, u: 1h · score: 426

Suicide Blast at Islamabad Shia Mosque Kills Dozens

A suicide bombing targeted a Shia imambargah in Islamabad's Tarlai area during Friday prayers, killing at least 24-31 and injuring over 100. Rescue operations underway; hospitals on emergency alert. No group claimed responsibility.

7/10

c: 3h, u: 2h · score: 410

What Happened

Suicide bomber detonated at Khadija al-Kubra Imambargah (Shia mosque) in Islamabad's Tarlai area during Friday prayers.
Explosion killed 31, injured 169 (final toll); initial reports varied (9-24 dead, dozens injured).
Police, Rescue 1122 rushed to site, initiated rescue operations; area sealed off.
Emergencies declared at PIMS, Polyclinic, CDA hospitals; injured shifted for treatment.
Officials noted signs of suicide blast but awaited forensics; no group claimed responsibility.
PM Shehbaz Sharif, President Zardari, ministers, Iranian ambassador condemned attack.

Timeline

Explosion reported at Imambargah Khadija al-Kubra in Islamabad's Tarlai area during Friday prayers (Stories 1,2,4,32).
Police, Rescue 1122 rush to site; initial relief operations begin (Stories 1,4,21).
Hospitals (PIMS, Polyclinic, CDA) declare emergency; injured shifted for treatment (Stories 4,16,19,20,21).
Initial reports: 9 injured (Story 3); several feared dead (Stories 2,5).
Toll rises: 10-12 killed, dozens injured; suicide bombing confirmed (Stories 9,10,12,15,17,18,20,22).
Further updates: 15-24 killed, 50-100+ injured (Stories 14,23,24,25,27).
Final toll: 31 killed, 169 injured; site sealed (Stories 7,8,21).
Condemnations: PM Sharif, President Zardari, ministers, Iran ambassador (Stories 14,21).

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Stellantis Faces $26B Hit, Sells Battery Stake After EV Miscalculation

Stellantis to book €22bn ($26bn) charge amid business overhaul, admitting overestimation of EV transition pace and poor execution. Carmaker (Peugeot, Jeep, Fiat) also selling stake in Ontario battery JV to LG Energy Solution.

7/10

c: 6h, u: 1h · score: 398

US Ambassador Cuts Ties with Polish Parliament Speaker Over Trump Nobel Insult

US Ambassador Tom Rose announced no further contact with Poland's Sejm Speaker Wlodzimierz Czarzasty after he said Trump doesn't deserve the Nobel Peace Prize, straining US-Poland ties despite close alliance.

3/10

c: 21h, u: 1h · score: 340

WADA Probes Ski Jumpers' Penis Injection Claims at Winter Olympics

World Anti-Doping Agency to investigate allegations that male ski jumpers are injecting hyaluronic acid into penises to shrink suit sizes, boost aerodynamics, and gain edge ahead of Milan games. Claims originated in German media.

2/10

c: 21h, u: 1h · score: 334

Trump Posts Racist Monkey Video of Obamas on Truth Social

President Trump shared a video on Truth Social depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys amid false 2020 election claims, sparking outrage. Democrats, including Gov. Newsom, condemned it as "disgusting" and racist.

4/10

c: 3h, u: 1h · score: 324

JPMorgan: Bitcoin Could Hit $266K Long-Term, Beats Gold

JPMorgan analysts predict bitcoin may reach $266,000 over the long term, calling it more attractive than gold due to lower relative volatility, despite current market pressures from ETF redemptions.

7/10

c: 18h, u: 15h · score: 310

Trump Offers NY Tunnel Funds If Penn Station, Dulles Renamed for Him

President Trump told Sen. Schumer he'd unfreeze $16B for NYC's Gateway tunnel project in exchange for renaming Penn Station and Dulles Airport after himself, sources say. Schumer rejected; critics blast as narcissistic extortion.

7/10

c: 13h, u: 1h · score: 308

Third Gruffalo Book 'Gruffalo Granny' Announced for September

Julia Donaldson reveals long-awaited third Gruffalo tale featuring Gruffalo Granny, illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Publisher Macmillan sets release for Sept 10, 27 years after original.

1/10

c: 5h, u: 2h · score: 306

Parliament Restoration Could Cost Up to £40 Billion

Plans to restore the Palace of Westminster may hit £40bn and take 61 years unless MPs fully relocate, cutting costs to £11bn-£16bn over 24 years, per restoration board report. Critics call it eye-watering and unaccountable.

4/10

c: 23h, u: 18h · score: 250

Trump Strips Job Protections for 50,000 Federal Workers

Trump administration's new OPM rule eases firing of up to 50,000 career civil servants, fulfilling campaign pledge to reshape federal workforce amid union backlash over politicization and reduced accountability.

6/10

c: 21h, u: 12h · score: 248

Harris Relaunches Kamala HQ as Gen-Z Hub on X, TikTok

Former VP Kamala Harris revives 2024 campaign accounts as "Headquarters," a youth-focused organizing project with People for the American Way, targeting young voters for 2026 midterms amid 2028 speculation.

3/10

c: 23h, u: 10h · score: 242

92-Year-Old Driver Kills 3 in LA Grocery Store Crash

A 92-year-old woman hit a bicyclist, lost control, and slammed her Toyota Prius into a 99 Ranch Market in Westwood, Los Angeles, killing 3 and injuring 6. Victims trapped under vehicle; driver cooperating with police.

3/10

c: 15h, u: 8h · score: 240

AEW Fans Chant 'F*** ICE' Before Las Vegas Main Event

Fans at AEW Dynamite in Las Vegas erupted in loud anti-ICE chants before the Brody King vs. MJF main event, creating an awkward pause amid wrestler Brody King's immigrant advocacy and national protests.

1/10

c: 23h, u: 18h · score: 232