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• Google refuses to add fact checks despite EU pressure – Axios

  The US tech giant has declined to adhere to the bloc’s new rules on “disinformation” Google...

• Israel cabinet to vote on ceasefire deal after agreement reached

  The security cabinet of the Israeli government is set to vote on the ceasefire deal with Hamas, paving the way for a truce and release of hostages...

• Trump team unveils official portrait ahead of inauguration

  Donald Trump is days away from being sworn in for the second time as president, and his transition team unveiled his official portrait and that of...

• Israel’s cabinet to vote on Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

  If the cabinet approves it, the deal will then go to the government for final sign-off. Both bodies are expected to OK the ceasefire, which could...

• SMALL CAP MOVERS: Fiinu agrees AI deal with UK bank

  Gloomy economic data did little to suppress London stocks this week, as a bumper performance across the board saw a heap of winners

• Jays land outfielder Straw in deal with Guardians

  The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Myles Straw in a deal with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday.

• Global diesel prices soar after latest US sanctions on Russia – Reuters 

  Prices have hit a five-and-a-half-month high amid fears of disruptions to supply, according to the outlet...

• Russia bans meat imports from EU

  The restrictions have been announced due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany...

• Biden is expected to issue more pardons before leaving office on Monday

  The timing of the clemency actions, should Biden decide to grant them, is likely to be during his final hours in office and could include...

• Rebuffed by Biden, former Sen. Bob Menendez seeks a pardon from Trump

  WASHINGTON — Allies of former Sen.