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Tense House Homeland Security Committee hearing with immigration officials testifying amid criticism over Minneapolis shootings.

House committee probes immigration enforcement after Minneapolis shootings

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Top officials from U.S. immigration agencies testified before the House Homeland Security Committee on February 10, 2026, amid criticism over tactics following the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis. The hearing occurs as Congress faces a Friday deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security, with Democrats demanding reforms to enforcement practices. Partisan tensions highlighted divides, though some bipartisan concerns emerged on training and oversight.

Election board reduces government initial funding for parties from 30 percent

Ethiopia's National Election Board has reduced the government's initial funding for political parties from 30 percent. Today, it conducted a lottery draw using voice ballot papers to determine the order of candidates and parties on ballots.

Glasgow council approves extra funding for padel tennis courts

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Glasgow City Council has approved an additional £600,000 from the Scottish Government to transform the Meat Market sheds, including world-class padel tennis courts. The project, which replaces original badminton court plans, is set to begin work in August. Councillors expressed concerns over delays but welcomed the funding boost.

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INEC needs N873.7bn for credible 2027 poll, Amupitan tells N’Assembly

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UK physicists warn of catastrophic science funding cuts

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House passes spending bills despite Democratic objections to ICE funds

Aldi Scotland awards funding to Edinburgh junior curling club

Aldi Scotland has granted £2,500 to Gogar Park Young Curlers, an Edinburgh-based junior club, through its Scottish Sport Fund Champion’s Award. The funding celebrates Scotland's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will support essential equipment for young athletes. The club, which trained Olympic medallists Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds, aims to boost participation ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

InsightPlay.ai raises $500,000 seed round for AI gaming platform

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InsightPlay.ai, a software company providing digital transformation solutions for the gaming sector, has closed a $500,000 seed funding round backed by industry angel investors. The funds will accelerate development of its AI platform aimed at gaming operators in regulated markets. The timing aligns with upcoming industry events like the SBC Summit Rio.

Researcher launches study on structural crisis of Lei Rouanet

A report from the Observatório da Cultura do Brasil, over 50 pages with dozens of graphs, delves into the crisis of the Lei Rouanet, Brazil's main cultural funding mechanism. The study highlights regional and administrative exclusions, as the Ministry of Culture launched a public consultation to review the law in November 2025. Criticisms focus on resource concentration and oversight failures.

Senate archives health reform bill for second time

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Colombia's Senate Seventh Commission archived the health reform bill with eight votes in favor and five against, on the last day of the ordinary legislative session. This marks the second sinking of the initiative pushed by President Gustavo Petro's government. Reactions highlight concerns over the system's financial sustainability.

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