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U.S. accuses China of secretive nuclear test as arms-control agreements lapse0:09 Top U.S. nuclear official accuses China of conducting a secret nuclear test in 2020 and confirms plans to restart U.S. nuclear testing, citing a need to match covert detonations by Beijing and Moscow. Winter Olympics, spread across north Italy, to open with Milanese flair20:26 The Opening Ceremonies of the 2026 Winter Olympics will have four simultaneous events in four locations marking what organizers say is the most spread out Games in history. Top Russian general shot in Moscow as talks stall on Ukraine ceasefire15:03 Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, the deputy head of the GRU, Russia’s main foreign military intelligence agency, was targeted at his home in Moscow, officials said. U.S. and Iran in Oman to discuss Iran’s nuclear program13:58 The anticipated negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear capabilities come against a backdrop of deadly protests inside Iran and a buildup of U.S. military assets in the region. Epstein built ties to Russians and sought to meet Putin, files show11:48 Justice Department files show that Jeffrey Epstein sought help from a Russian official after claiming a woman from Moscow was blackmailing “powerful businessmen” in New York. Young people in China have a new alternative to marriage and babies: AI pets11:48 Cute fluffy AI-powered “pets” are providing emotional companionship to an increasing number of lonely, tired Chinese — and a digital ear for tech giants. U.S., Russia to resume high-level military talks6.února A U.S. official called the deal a by-product of ongoing efforts to end the Ukraine war. It came as a key nuclear treaty between Washington and Moscow expired. In northwest Nigeria, U.S. confronts a growing terrorist threat5.února Post reporters ventured to northwest Nigeria, where fighters affiliated with the Islamic State are on the offensive despite December airstrikes ordered by President Trump. As West goes after Russia’s oil fleet, Moscow fears for its war funding5.února New European measures to crack down on Russia’s shadow fleet could severely hurt its economy at a time when it is looking increasingly vulnerable. The treaty limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear arms is expiring. What to know.4.února U.S. lawmakers have expressed concern that the end of New START could lead to “a dangerous and costly arms race” between the world’s biggest nuclear powers. |