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Ex-Disney CEO Michael Eisner slams Jimmy Kimmel suspension, questions free speech: ‘Where has all the leadership gone?’

Michael Eisner, former Disney CEO, criticized the suspension of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' as an example of intimidation. He questioned the silence of business leaders on free expression and condemned FCC chair Brendan Carr's pressure on Disney.
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Estonia Invokes NATO Consultation After Russia Breaches Airspace

Estonia triggered consultations with its NATO military partners after saying three Russian fighter jets violated its airspace on Friday in an “unprecedentedly brazen” way.
48 minutes ago
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CDC Advisers End Universal Covid Vaccine Recommendations

Members of a federal advisory panel hand-selected by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. voted to end the universal recommendation that people of all ages get Covid shots, meaning Americans have to confer with a medical professional before getting a vaccine.
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Did Israel have a role in Charlie Kirk's death? PM Benjamin Netanyahu answers, hints at ‘Qatari funds’

Prime Minister Netanyahu denied claims linking Israel to the assassination of US activist Charlie Kirk, calling the rumors disgusting and suggesting Qatar's involvement. He praised Kirk as a passionate pro-Israel advocate and condemned the false narrative surrounding his death.
1 hour ago
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NATO slams Russia's ‘reckless behaviour’, intercepts jets violating Estonian airspace

Russian jets violated Estonian airspace again, prompting NATO interception. Officials criticised Moscow's actions, emphasising NATO's commitment to unity and defense of Ukraine in response to increasing aggression from Russia.
2 hours ago
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US in Talks With Taliban to Return Forces to Bagram, WSJ Reports

The US is in talks with the Afghan government about returning military forces to Bagram air base, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal, a day after President Donald Trump said he was seeking to regain control of the facility.
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PM Modi to inaugurate state-of-the-art Mumbai International Cruise Terminal on September 20 — Here's a glimpse

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal and lay foundation stones for various maritime development projects across India on September 20, including significant initiatives in Gujarat worth over ₹34,200 crore.
2 hours ago
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Viral video: Woman sits on road, halts traffic after getting 4 golgappas instead of 6 for ₹20, netizens react

A woman in Vadodara protested in the middle of the road after receiving fewer golgappas than expected, blocking traffic. The incident required police intervention and went viral, with social media users humorously supporting her cause. 
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Praveer Ranjan appointed as chief of CISF; Praveen Kumar as Director General of lndo-Tibetan Border Police

Senior IPS officers Praveen Kumar and Praveer Ranjan were on Friday appointed as the chiefs of the lndo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), respectively
4 hours ago
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EC rebuts Rahul Gandhi’s claims, says Aland application details shared with Karnataka Police in 2023

Reiterating his ‘vote chori’ allegations, Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at the Election Commission, calling it an ‘election watchman’ who ‘stayed awake, watched the theft, and protected the thieves’.
4 hours ago