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The Oscars, the pinnacle of awards season, are approaching, with nominations for achievements in film announced, led by the divisive Netflix musical Emilia Pérez with 13 nods. Other top contenders include Wicked, The Brutalist, and Conclave. The ceremony, hosted by Conan O’Brien, will be streamed live on ITV1 and ITVX on March 2, with Jonathan Ross providing UK commentary. Full Article

Axel Rudakubana, a remorseless knifeman, was heard gloating about his murderous attack on children at a Taylor Swift-themed holiday class in Southport, expressing joy that his victims were dead. Prosecutor Deanna Heer KC revealed his sinister comments during a sentencing hearing at Liverpool Crown Court, where the 18-year-old pleaded guilty to murdering three girls and wounding ten others. Rudakubana further admitted to possessing a knife, producing ricin, and possessing al-Qaeda training material, following the horrific...

In a resolution adopted by MEPs in Strasbourg, Russia's historical arguments to justify its war against Ukraine were denounced as ineffective and aimed at sabotaging Ukraine's identity. The EU Parliament urged stronger actions to combat Russian disinformation and interference, including expanding sanctions on Russian media platforms. An earlier resolution targeted Russian interference in EU politics, specifically focusing on Latvian MP Tatjana Ždanoka's alleged ties to the Russian FSB and promotion of pro-Kremlin narratives. Full Article

US envoy Richard Grenell and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasize the need for NATO allies to increase their defense spending before considering Ukraine's membership. Grenell echoes President Trump's call for higher contributions, warning of credible threats to prevent war. Belgian PM De Croo stresses unity against Putin and urges partners to avoid blame games, highlighting the importance of solidarity in the face of growing tensions. Full Article

Activist investors launched a record number of campaigns in 2024, with more expected in 2025, including Elliott Management pushing for a breakup of Honeywell's business segments. Honeywell CEO Vimal Kapur discusses navigating pressure from activists, viewing them as shareholders and engaging with their perspectives while making collective decisions with the board at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Kapur emphasizes understanding and explaining viewpoints to activists, ultimately presenting a range of options for...

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia informed President Trump of the kingdom's plan to increase investment and trade with the U.S. by at least $600 billion over the next four years. The Saudi Press Agency reported that the crown prince emphasized the potential for economic prosperity in the U.S. and expressed interest in participating in this growth. Discussions also touched on potential investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure and efforts to promote peace and...