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How Elon Musk used X to amplify Germany’s far right ahead of election

Washington Post Musk won AfD a massive new audience, and JD Vance added support. That brought the party outsized attention, but the impact in Germany was limited, data shows. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/20/musk-germany-election-afd-x-twitter/

Kremlin suggests another US-Russia prisoner swap could be coming: report

Fox News The Kremlin is suggesting that another U.S.-Russia prisoner swap could be coming, just days after the release of two Americans who were detained by Russia, a report says. The Kremlin said Thursday that the idea of a possible new prisoner exchange between Russia and the U.S. is on the agenda, with spokesman Dmitry…

With Gaza rule at stake, Palestinian forces struggle to make their case

Washington Post A major military campaign by Palestinian Authority security forces against militants in the West Bank revealed serious challenges to efforts at imposing order. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/20/palestinian-authority-security-forces-jenin/

Souleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84

New York Times He won multiple awards during his 50-year career, including the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and spent his life championing African cinema. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/obituaries/souleymane-cisse-dead.html

Europeans rally around Ukraine after Trump insults Zelensky

Washington Post President Donald Trump’s promotion of Russia’s narrative has caused worry in Europe that the United States is redrawing its longstanding alliances. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/20/ukraine-russia-trump-kellogg-europe/

China, Iran and Russia condemned by dissidents at UN watchdog’s Geneva summit

Fox News Dissidents from across the globe gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, to tell the stories of their survival and escape from authoritarian regimes. In just a few days, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will kick off its 58th session in that same city. In his opening remarks at the Geneva Summit for Human…

Pope Francis got out of bed to eat breakfast on 7th day in hospital: Vatican

Fox News Pope Francis is alert and was able to get out of bed for breakfast, despite remaining hospitalized for seven days because of a bout of pneumonia, Vatican News reported. After breakfast, the pope reportedly read newspapers and did some work before receiving the Eucharist ahead of lunch. Medical staff have apparently seen a…

A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad

New York Times The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/travel/strong-dollar-americans-abroad.html

Ancient pharaoh’s tomb unearthed in Egypt, first since Tutankhamun’s in 1922

Washington Post The tomb of Thutmose II, who ruled about 3,500 years ago, was discovered by an Egyptian-British team near the Valley of the Kings. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/20/egypt-pharaoh-tomb-discovery-thutmose/

Hamas hands over bodies of 4 slain Israelis, including Shiri Bibas and her two young boys

Fox News Hamas has turned over the bodies of four slain Israeli hostages more than 500 days after the terrorist group’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack in Israel. Hamas said the bodies would include Shiri Bibas and her two toddlers, Ariel and Kfir, as well as Oded Lifshitz, a retired journalist and activist. Their identities will…