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A history of assassination reveals how ‘targeted killings’ became an extension of state power Targeted Killings

A history of assassination reveals how ‘targeted killings’ became an extension of state power

In November 2012, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) took to Twitter – as it was then – to announce it had killed Ahmed al-Jabari, chief of the al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’s military wing in Gaza. The announcement, with a hotlink to a grainy video of the air strike on al-Jabari’s car,…
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February 16, 2026
Hossam Mounir named among Africa PR Week’s Top 10 public relations influencers in Egypt Twinfluencer

Hossam Mounir named among Africa PR Week’s Top 10 public relations influencers in Egypt

Hossam Mounir has been named by Africa PR Week as one of the Top 10 most influential figures in Egypt’s public relations industry, recognising his more than 15-year career in strategic communications and his contribution to advancing professional practices in the local and regional markets. The annual Africa PR Week…
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February 16, 2026
Obama clarifies comments on aliens being real, says he saw ‘no evidence’ they’ve made contact Barack Obama

Obama clarifies comments on aliens being real, says he saw ‘no evidence’ they’ve made contact

World Former U.S. president Barack Obama took to Instagram on Sunday to clarify comments he'd made on a podcast about aliens being real, saying he did not see evidence that aliens have made contact with us. Statement follows social media buzz over Obama's answer on a podcast when asked if…
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February 16, 2026
Amazon’s Ring decides maybe partnering with a police surveillance firm is a bad idea after wide revulsion at Super Bowl ad Moravec‘s Paradox

Amazon’s Ring decides maybe partnering with a police surveillance firm is a bad idea after wide revulsion at Super Bowl ad

Amazon’s smart doorbell maker Ring has terminated a partnership with police surveillance tech company Flock Safety. The announcement follows a backlash that erupted after a 30-second Ring ad that aired during the Super Bowl featuring a lost dog that is found through a network of cameras, sparking fears of a dystopian surveillance…
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February 16, 2026
China’s humanoid robots take centre stage for Lunar New Year showtime Moravec‘s Paradox

China’s humanoid robots take centre stage for Lunar New Year showtime

Employees demonstrate an AgiBot humanoid robot at a China Yongda Automobiles Services Holdings Ltd. car dealership, in Shanghai, China. — Reuters/File China's most-watched TV show, the annual CCTV Spring Festival gala, on Monday showcased the country's cutting-edge industrial policy and Beijing's push to dominate humanoid robots and the future of…
bubmag
February 16, 2026
Germany : From Trump to Putin, Cologne’s Rose Monday floats skewer world leaders Putin

Germany : From Trump to Putin, Cologne’s Rose Monday floats skewer world leaders

Last updated: 16/02 - 18:50 Revellers walked beside floats mocking leaders from Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin, proving that carnival here is also a space for comment. Many say humour makes politics easier to approach. The sharpest designs come from sculptor Jacques Tilly, whose work has even drawn legal threats…
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February 16, 2026
Bakkt, Inc. (BKKT) Stock: Gains 7% as Nexo Taps Platform for U.S.-Compliant Crypto Expansion NSA

Bakkt, Inc. (BKKT) Stock: Gains 7% as Nexo Taps Platform for U.S.-Compliant Crypto Expansion

TLDR Nexo returns to the U.S., partnering with Bakkt for regulated crypto access. Offers flexible yield programs, credit lines, and U.S.-compliant trading tools. $11B AUM and $371B in global transactions highlight Nexo’s market scale. ACH, wire transfers, and compliance enable smooth portfolio management. Global expansion, Latin America acquisition, and sports…
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February 16, 2026