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A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for stabbing a 17-year-old teenager in the chest at a Primark store in Nottingham city center in broad daylight. The victim was seriously injured but his injuries are not life-threatening. The attack occurred after a fight broke out between a group of young people outside the store. Full Article

Isaac Redman, a Cantabrian rugby player, is venturing into American football by trialing as a kicker in Florida to pursue a college scholarship and potentially reach the NFL. Inspired by Finn Rudd's success, Redman is adapting his rugby goal-kicking skills to American football, where the ball is firmer and smaller. He aims to follow in Rudd's footsteps by studying in the US while playing football, with hopes of securing a spot on a college team...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel was prepared to resume fighting against Hamas following accusations that it endangered a Gaza truce by suspending a prisoner release. The truce, which has halted over 15 months of conflict in Gaza, is set to expire in early March, with details for a subsequent phase still unresolved. Netanyahu emphasized Israel's readiness to escalate military operations against Palestinian militants in the West Bank if necessary. Full Article

Hezbollah staged a grand funeral for its slain leader, Hassan Nasrallah, drawing tens of thousands of supporters to Beirut, aiming to revive its image after the recent conflict with Israel. The event featured speeches by current leader Naim Qassem, indicating Hezbollah's enduring strength despite recent losses. The funeral reflected a power struggle in Lebanon, with Hezbollah using the event to assert its political influence amid growing opposition and a changing political landscape. Full Article

In Afghanistan, a British couple in their 70s, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, were arrested by the Taliban while running training projects despite a ban on women working and education for girls over 12. Their daughter has not heard from them in over two weeks and is urging the Taliban to release them. The UK government is limited in its assistance as it does not recognize the Taliban, who have banned women from working for NGOs...

The Christian Democratic Union and the Christian Social Union won the largest share of votes in the German federal election, positioning Friedrich Merz as a potential successor to Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The CDU-CSU secured 28.5% of votes, with the AfD in second place at 20% and the SPD in third at 16.5%, according to ZDF exit polls. Smaller parties' performance will be crucial for coalition building and potential constitutional reforms in the incoming government. Full...