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Japan Breaks Sanctions With Western Allies, Buys Russian Oil Above Price Cap

Japan is now buying Russian oil above the price cap set by the G7, breaking its agreement with the country's western allies.

Italy Bans OpenAI’s ChatGPT Chatbot Over Privacy Concerns and Lack of Age Verification

Italy has banned OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot due to privacy concerns and lack of age verification, marking the first instance of a Western country blocking the chatbot, while experts call for a moratorium on advanced AI systems development.

China and Brazil Ditch U.S. Dollar for Direct Currency Trade

China and Brazil have signed a deal to trade in their own currencies, bypassing the U.S. dollar as an intermediary, to reduce costs and promote bilateral trade.

Russian, Chinese Media Mock U.S. Over Trump Indictment: ‘Banana Republic’ in ‘Systemic Dysfunction’

The article from Russia's RT News and China's Global Times are critical of the American political system, warning of further chaos in society, and take a disrespectful tone towards the United States over the indictment of former President Donald Trump.

Maritime Smoke Buoy Used for Visual Marking Found near Nord Stream 2

The Danish Energy Agency has successfully salvaged an object near the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which was identified as an empty maritime smoke buoy used for visual marking and does not pose a safety risk.

WHO Cuts Back on COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance

The World Health Organization acknowledged there are "comparatively low public health returns" for some groups receiving the COVID-19 booster.

EU’s Anti-Money Laundering Laws May ‘Criminalise’ Physical Cash: German EU Lawyer

The European Union's new anti-money laundering laws have drawn criticism for potentially leading to the "criminalization" of physical cash transactions.

Chinese Bank Gives GOP Senator Biden Family Records as U.S. Banks Refuse Cooperation

A Chinese bank provided Republican Senator Ron Johnson with Biden family bank records while US banks refused, revealing potential conflicts of interest and allegations of corruption.

Biden Admin to Use Taxpayer Funds to Support Young Climate Activists Overseas

The Biden administration intends to use taxpayer funds to support young climate activists overseas.

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