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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Europe Needs Clear Rules to Build Better Defences

The European Union is racing to spend more on defence after Russia’s 2022 attack on Ukraine and a shift in U. S. support. But politicians are still unsure who should make the decisions, which risks wasting money and time. The EU’s new plans include a €150 billion loan for weapons, an industria

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

The Hidden Link Between City Design and Elderly Well‑Being

Older people living in Guangzhou are finding that the places around them can shape how they feel inside. Researchers have started to look at how the built environment – things like sidewalks, parks and buildings – might influence mental health. But they realized that the answer is not simple: the

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Feb 11 2026FINANCE

Sports Game Firm Sees Big Rise, Files Lawsuit Over Stock

Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Corp. made headlines after its shares jumped 17 percent to $1. 30 on Tuesday. The price stayed flat at the same level during after‑hours trade, showing investors are watching closely. In a press release that hit the market during regular hours, the Texas‑base

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Feb 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Zero Blockchain: A New Way to Run the World’s Markets

LayerZero Labs has rolled out Zero, a fresh blockchain that promises to solve the speed and scale problems that have stuck traditional crypto networks for years. The project pulls together big names from finance and tech, such as Citadel Securities, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

French Diplomat Linked to Epstein: A New Investigation Begins

A French foreign minister has alerted prosecutors about a mid‑level diplomat who may have shared United Nations documents with the late Jeffrey Epstein. The diplomat, named Fabrice Aidan, is mentioned in over 200 U. S. Department of Justice documents that include emails he sent to Epstein between 20

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Psychedelic Hope: New Paths for End‑of‑Life Care

A woman on Vancouver Island, battling late‑stage cancer, found relief from pain and fear after a single dose of psilocybin. The experience sparked a shift among doctors, who now see psychedelics as tools to address the deep‑seated anxiety and dread that traditional medicine often misses. In Canad

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Feb 11 2026SCIENCE

Light‑Powered Gel Robot That Swims Like a Leech

A new soft robot moves through water by using light instead of batteries. The device is made from a single sheet of liquid‑crystal gel that has been patterned so its internal molecules twist in a way that produces a traveling wave when it is illuminated. When a laser scans across the sheet, the gel

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Social Media Use, Mood and Grades in Libyan Med Students

A recent survey looked at how often medical students in Libya use social media and whether that affects their mood or grades. The study used a standard questionnaire to measure “addiction” to social media, plus separate tools for depression and anxiety. It included students from their third ye

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Feb 11 2026HEALTH

Innovative Cancer Drug Faces Time‑Crunch in Cost Review

The latest study looks at how well a new drug, pemigatinib, works for patients with a rare liver cancer called intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Researchers evaluated whether the drug’s benefits are worth its price compared to other treatments. The analysis starts by measuring how many months patien

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

U. S. Women Crush Canada in Olympic Preliminaries

The U. S. women's hockey squad dominated Canada with a 5‑0 win in the first round of the Winter Games. Coach John Wroblewski told his players that a victory is only part of the climb, hinting at the long road ahead to gold. The match was a showcase for the Americans’ power, who have already wo

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