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AFP News Agency posts on X about in the, prime minister, donald trump, jeffrey epstein the most. They currently have [---------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[countries](/list/countries)  #7102 [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  #5856 [celebrities](/list/celebrities)  10.93% [finance](/list/finance)  5.94% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  2.38% [musicians](/list/musicians)  2.14% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  1.43% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands)  0.95% [premier league](/list/premier-league)  0.95% [nfl](/list/nfl)  0.71%

**Social topic influence**
[in the](/topic/in-the) 11.4%, [prime minister](/topic/prime-minister) #745, [donald trump](/topic/donald-trump) #1015, [jeffrey epstein](/topic/jeffrey-epstein) 5.46%, [russia](/topic/russia) #963, [countries](/topic/countries) #85, [sunday](/topic/sunday) #100, [more than](/topic/more-than) 3.56%, [the first](/topic/the-first) #2014, [gold](/topic/gold) #1829

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"#BREAKING WhatsApp says Russia 'attempted to fully block' messaging app"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2021812847538327895)  2026-02-12T05:05Z 2.4M followers, 16K engagements


"'Taiwan will never be any country's bargaining chip': President Lai Ching-te Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te speaks to AFP in his first interview with an international news agency since taking office in May 2024"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2022299719435788413)  2026-02-13T13:20Z 2.4M followers, 13.1K engagements


"US President Donald Trump said Friday that a change of government in Iran would be the "best thing that could happen" as he sent a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to ratchet up military pressure on the Islamic republic. https://u.afp.com/S6i7 https://u.afp.com/S6i7"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2022468346856214531)  2026-02-14T00:30Z 2.4M followers, 10.5K engagements


"Larry the cat the UK's most famous feline marks [--] years as the country's chief mouser patrolling the corridors of power around number [--] Downing Street. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S6Sv https://u.afp.com/S6Sv"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2022887792364126609)  2026-02-15T04:16Z 2.4M followers, 29.6K engagements


"US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Slovakia on Sunday continuing his European tour with visits to countries led by right-wing allies of President Donald Trump with the next stop Hungary ➡ https://u.afp.com/S6Tb https://u.afp.com/S6Tb"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2023034859044642839)  2026-02-15T14:01Z 2.4M followers, 71.7K engagements


"Iran Guards seize two foreign-crewed tankers in Gulf The seizures take place amid Tehran's heightened tension with Washington"  
[X Link](https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-guards-seize-two-foreign-crewed-tankers-in-gulf-1.500432930)  2026-02-09T18:04Z 1.5M followers, [----] engagements


"US judge grants asylum to Chinese man who filmed alleged Uyghur camps Guan Heng [--] detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since August"  
[X Link](https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-judge-grants-asylum-to-chinese-man-who-filmed-alleged-uyghur-camps-1.500424155)  2026-02-12T04:32Z 1.5M followers, [--] engagements


"Infanticide in France: Woman Detained After Newborns Discovered in Freezer In a chilling case of suspected infanticide French police have arrested a woman after two newborns were discovered in a freezer. The suspect who has nine children confessed to the crime leaving a small French village in shock. Learn more about this tragic story"  
[X Link](https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/french-woman-held-after-two-infants-found-in-freezer-1.500441612)  2026-02-12T20:38Z 1.5M followers, [---] engagements


"Cyclone carnage: [--] dead in Madagascar as Mozambique braces for Gezanis fury Cyclone Gezani made landfall on Tuesday at Toamasina bringing winds that reached [---] km/h"  
[X Link](https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/cyclone-carnage-38-dead-in-madagascar-as-mozambique-braces-for-gezanis-fury-1.500441645)  2026-02-13T05:22Z 1.5M followers, [--] engagements


"AI Chatbots Embrace Ads: Privacy Concerns and Industry Impact AI chatbots are the new frontier for advertising with OpenAI and others integrating ads into conversations. Learn about the privacy challenges and the evolving strategies brands are adopting to maintain relevance in the digital age"  
[X Link](https://gulfnews.com/amp/story/technology%2Fnew-world-for-users-and-brands-as-ads-hit-ai-chatbots-2-1.500443900)  2026-02-15T11:21Z 1.5M followers, [--] engagements


"Guatemalan journalist who investigated graft released from prison Guatemalan journalist Ruben Zamora spent 3-1/2 years in jail on what he claimed were trumped-up charges"  
[X Link](https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/guatemalan-journalist-who-investigated-graft-released-from-prison-1.500441712)  2026-02-14T07:59Z 1.5M followers, [--] engagements


"BMW Recalls Hundreds of Thousands of Cars Globally Over Fire Risk BMW recalls hundreds of thousands of cars globally due to a fire risk linked to faulty engine starters. Owners are advised to park vehicles outside and avoid leaving them unattended with the engine running. Learn more about the affected models and safety measures"  
[X Link](https://gulfnews.com/auto/news/bmw-recalls-hundreds-of-thousands-of-cars-over-fire-risk-1.500440063)  2026-02-12T03:55Z 1.5M followers, [--] engagements


"Man City 'needed' to beat Liverpool to keep title race alive: Silva Victory is City's first in front of a crowd away to Liverpool since 2003"  
[X Link](https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/man-city-needed-to-beat-liverpool-to-keep-title-race-alive-silva-1.500436387)  2026-02-08T19:41Z 1.5M followers, [--] engagements


"Washington Post CEO resigns amid backlash over sweeping job cuts The Washington Post said Saturday its CEO and publisher Will Lewis was leaving effective immediately just days after the storied newspaper owned by billionaire"  
[X Link](https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Feb/08/washington-post-ceo-resigns-amid-backlash-over-sweeping-job-cuts)  2026-02-08T05:32Z 2.4M followers, [---] engagements


"Trump administration ends aggressive immigration raids in Minnesota after protests and killings WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump's pointman on Thursday announced the end of aggressive immigration operations in Minnesota that triggered large protests and"  
[X Link](https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Feb/12/trump-administration-ends-aggressive-immigration-raids-in-minnesota-after-protests-and-killings)  2026-02-12T17:55Z 2.4M followers, [---] engagements


"Counting begins in landmark Bangladesh polls after deadly uprising DHAKA: Counting began on Thursday in Bangladesh's first election since a deadly [----] uprising with powerful political heir Tarique Rahman bullish about defeati"  
[X Link](https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Feb/12/counting-begins-in-landmark-bangladesh-polls-after-deadly-uprising)  2026-02-12T12:17Z 2.4M followers, [---] engagements


"'Really pivoting.': Bangladesh elections test ties with India as China deepens outreach NEW DELHI: Bangladesh's elections next week could reshape South Asia's balance of power as Beijing seeks to consolidate influence and ties with India falter a"  
[X Link](https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Feb/08/really-pivoting-bangladesh-elections-test-ties-with-india-as-china-deepens-outreach)  2026-02-08T06:15Z 2.4M followers, [---] engagements


"Bangladesh elections: Political heir Tarique Rahman in line for PM after BNP claims victory DHAKA: Long overshadowed by his parents and heir to one of Bangladesh's most powerful political dynasties Tarique Rahman has finally stepped into the spotlight"  
[X Link](https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Feb/13/bangladesh-elections-political-heir-tarique-rahman-in-line-for-pm-after-bnp-claims-victory)  2026-02-13T06:22Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Super Bowl Bad Bunny half-time show falls shy of ratings record The Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl victory - and Bad Bunny's hyped half-time show - fell short of broadcast ratings records"  
[X Link](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/super-bowl-bad-bunny-half-time-show-falls-shy-of-ratings-record/)  2026-02-11T07:53Z 2.4M followers, [--] engagements


"#UPDATE A 210000-year-old skull has been identified as the earliest modern human remains found outside Africa putting the clock back on mankind's arrival in Europe by more than [------] years researchers said http://u.afp.com/JeF7 http://u.afp.com/JeF7"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/1149086907655163904)  2019-07-10T22:44Z 2.4M followers, 16.4K engagements


"#BREAKING Taliban ends partial truce to resume Afghan 'operations': spokesman"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/1234461943165079552)  2020-03-02T12:53Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"VIDEO: Wax statue of Vladimir Putin removed from Paris museum. Russia's invasion of Ukraine prompts director of the Grevin Museum in Paris to remove the statue. "We have never represented dictators like Hitler in the Grevin Museum we don't want to represent Putin today""  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/1499271075594903552)  2022-03-03T06:30Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"#BREAKING NATO looking to deploy 'substantially more forces' to eastern flank: Stoltenberg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/1504119017568616450)  2022-03-16T15:34Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Rapid rescue. @AFP photographers Oli Scarff and Peter Kohalmi capture the dramatic rescue of USA's Anita Alvarez from the bottom of the pool when she fainted during the women's solo free artistic swimming finals at the Budapest [----] World Aquatics Championships"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1539782430198222848)  2022-06-23T01:28Z 2.4M followers, 10.5K engagements


"Russian tourists visiting Finland greeted with Ukrainian anthem http://u.afp.com/wCbr http://u.afp.com/wCbr"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1558981875246702594)  2022-08-15T01:00Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"#BREAKING Charles succeeds as king immediately"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1567929008825798659)  2022-09-08T17:33Z 2.4M followers, 12.6K engagements


"VIDEO: Rare video captured by divers shows a 2.5-metre giant squid swimming in the waters off Japan's west coast. Giant squid are known to live in the waters around the country and occasionally wash ashore but seeing them alive in the wild remains relatively rare"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1616804055317184512)  2023-01-21T14:25Z 2.4M followers, 1.3M engagements


"The former head of the Chinese temple known as the birthplace of kung fu has been arrested over suspicion of embezzlement local authorities said Sunday. https://u.afp.com/Sn82 https://u.afp.com/Sn82"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/1989926472660975847)  2025-11-16T05:20Z 2.4M followers, 22.6K engagements


"Photographs released by the Hanover Animal Protection and Shelter show a drunk raccoon passed out in the bathroom of a Virginia liquor store after ransacking the shop. The raccoon was safely returned to the wild after sobering up at the shelter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/1996716255886069992)  2025-12-04T23:00Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"UN report declares global state of 'water bankruptcy' The world is entering an era of "global water bankruptcy" with rivers lakes and aquifers depleting faster than nature can replenish them https://u.afp.com/SBpT https://u.afp.com/SBpT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2013787847900254659)  2026-01-21T01:36Z 2.4M followers, 14.2K engagements


"Iraqi Kurdish women braid hair at protest in solidarity with Syrian Kurds Dozens of women gather in Erbil the capital of the Iraqi Kurdistan region to braid each other's hair in a show of support after a Syrian soldier bragged in a video about cutting off a Kurdish fighter's braid in Raqa. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015092333906161948 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015092333906161948"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2015092333906161948)  2026-01-24T16:00Z 2.4M followers, 37.1K engagements


"Dries Van Noten launches collection in 'raw' Parisian venue Prized for a minimalist aesthetic and significantly lower costs than institutional venues "raw" spaces are establishing themselves as a new playground for Parisian fashion shows"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2015429449257283721)  2026-01-25T14:20Z 2.4M followers, 12.7K engagements


"Chinese athletic goods giant Anta Sports will buy a controlling stake in historic German sportswear brand Puma for $1.79 billion a stock exchange filing showed Tuesday. https://u.afp.com/SBHt https://u.afp.com/SBHt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2016205815326114067)  2026-01-27T17:45Z 2.4M followers, 11.1K engagements


"Living like sultans: Istanbul's pampered street cats. For centuries cats and Istanbul's residents have been very close an ancestral culture that remains even today. When stray cat Kanyon's bed was stolen at a shopping mall residents decided to build him a new home. He's not alone: according to City Hall Istanbul has more than [------] cats living on its streets who are regularly fed and fussed over by the city's [--] million residents https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016361417801351212 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016361417801351212"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2016361417801351212)  2026-01-28T04:03Z 2.4M followers, 108.4K engagements


"Former nurse Sarah Mullally [--] officially confirmed as the first woman Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Church of England in ceremony ahead of formal 'enthronement' in March https://u.afp.com/SBFK https://u.afp.com/SBFK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2016570138925924535)  2026-01-28T17:52Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"King Charles III warns in new documentary that world is "rapidly going backwards" in curbing climate change and biodiversity loss. https://u.afp.com/SBtd https://u.afp.com/SBtd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2016636162597593379)  2026-01-28T22:15Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Chinese man runs smart farm with one finger one toe Quadriplegic and confined to a medicalised portable cabin in the Chinese countryside 36-year-old Li Xia can only move one finger and one toe which he uses to manage a high-tech farm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2017165925804286268)  2026-01-30T09:20Z 2.4M followers, 38.4K engagements


"Panama's Supreme Court has annulled the concession allowing Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison to operate ports at the Panama Canal a ruling that undermines Chinese sway over the waterway. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2Uv https://u.afp.com/S2Uv"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2017188546432352371)  2026-01-30T10:50Z 2.4M followers, 14.7K engagements


"📉 Gold and silver prices dived Friday and European stock markets climbed as investors were left reassured by US President Donald Trump's pick to take over as head of the Federal Reserve. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2wK https://u.afp.com/S2wK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2017220005645971954)  2026-01-30T12:55Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"VIDEO:  Greenland's elite dogsled unit patrols desolate icy Arctic US President Donald Trump has ridiculed Denmark's defence of Greenland as amounting to "two dogsleds" but the Sirius Dogsled Patrol is no joke: the elite navy unit works in extreme conditions where only the toughest survive #AFPVertical https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017242060810494245 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017242060810494245"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2017242060810494245)  2026-01-30T14:22Z 2.4M followers, 67.8K engagements


"Chinese man runs smart farm with one finger one toe Quadriplegic and confined to a medicalised portable cabin in the Chinese countryside 36-year-old Li Xia can only move one finger and one toe which he uses to manage a high-tech farm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2017528339511074857)  2026-01-31T09:20Z 2.4M followers, 25K engagements


"'Batman' chides city council in California over ICE operations A man dressed in a Batman costume angrily confronts his city council in Santa Clara California over immigration enforcement demanding they take concrete action to block cooperation with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017618907683491884 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017618907683491884"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2017618907683491884)  2026-01-31T15:20Z 2.4M followers, 14.6K engagements


"Between [----] and [-----] people have joined an emotional silent march in Copenhagen organised by Denmark's Veterans' Association to protest Donald Trump's comments downplaying the role of non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2SB https://u.afp.com/S2SB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2017628964324249798)  2026-01-31T16:00Z 2.4M followers, 11.2K engagements


"Nicole Kidman Demi Moore Bella Hadid Oprah Winfrey: women entertainers and models are reviving the necktie a symbol of male power at a time when feminism is under attack. https://u.afp.com/S2Sj https://u.afp.com/S2Sj"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2017700664672194580)  2026-01-31T20:45Z 2.4M followers, 20.9K engagements


"Tina and Milo the ermine and stoat mascots of the upcoming [----] Winter Olympics in Italy are already everywhere - smiling on stuffed animals posters mugs and T-shirts. But it's another story for their real-life counterparts in the wild. https://u.afp.com/S2T4 https://u.afp.com/S2T4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2017723314182169001)  2026-01-31T22:15Z 2.4M followers, 12.3K engagements


"French IT giant Capgemini said Sunday it was selling a subsidiary working for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency amid international controversy over the deaths of two people in ICE operations. https://u.afp.com/S2Ty https://u.afp.com/S2Ty"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2017961138659692685)  2026-02-01T14:00Z 2.4M followers, 10.1K engagements


"Superstars Kendrick Lamar Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga are all vying to win the coveted Album of the Year for the first time at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday the music industrys biggest night. https://u.afp.com/S2qP https://u.afp.com/S2qP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018038417154572435)  2026-02-01T19:07Z 2.4M followers, 12.1K engagements


"At least [---] are feared dead in a landslide that struck a militia-held mine in DR Congo. The mine produces [--] to [--] percent of the world's supply of coltan a key component in the production of electronics such as laptops and mobile phones. https://u.afp.com/S2qW https://u.afp.com/S2qW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018051812612321740)  2026-02-01T20:00Z 2.4M followers, 22.3K engagements


"AFP REPORTAGE: The curtains in this Mexican family's Minneapolis home stay closed all day and the door is braced with a metal bar to keep it from being forced open during a US immigration crackdown. Trump's second term has turned their American dream into a nightmare. https://u.afp.com/S2qE https://u.afp.com/S2qE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018127255541628938)  2026-02-02T01:00Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Counting begins in Costa Rica vote dominated by narco violence. Laura Fernandez the ruling party candidate is the runaway favorite to become the next leader of a country long seen as a beacon of stability in a volatile region but now battling a crime wave https://u.afp.com/S2cJ https://u.afp.com/S2cJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018140728434540552)  2026-02-02T01:53Z 2.4M followers, 14.6K engagements


"BREAKING Kendrick Lamar wins the Grammy for Record of the Year for his single "Luther" featuring R&B singer SZA -- his fifth award of the night. The track bested efforts from Bad Bunny Lady Gaga Sabrina Carpenter Doechii Billie Eilish Chappell Roan and "APT." from Rose and Bruno Mars https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018178872596889744 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018178872596889744"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018178872596889744)  2026-02-02T04:25Z 2.4M followers, 14.4K engagements


"Tough-talking right-winger elected Costa Rica president. Political scientist Laura Fernandez won by a landslide after promising to crack down hard on rising violence linked to the cocaine trade https://u.afp.com/S2cJ https://u.afp.com/S2cJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018217386382327941)  2026-02-02T06:58Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"US President Donald Trump said Washington is negotiating with Havana's leadership to strike a deal days after he threatened Cuba's reeling economy with a virtual oil blockade. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2G2 https://u.afp.com/S2G2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018290810979017146)  2026-02-02T11:50Z 2.4M followers, 16.9K engagements


"UK-based channel aiming to be a 'voice of truth' over Iran protests Journalists at the Persian-language TV station Iran International in London have been working flat out vowing to "show the truth" about the protests in Iran despite threats against them and their families"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018293328257913120)  2026-02-02T12:00Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Italy's Trevi Fountain launched a new ticketing system Monday making the famous Rome landmark the latest tourist site to charge entry in a bid to raise funds and battle overcrowding. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2Nw https://u.afp.com/S2Nw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018308442474098760)  2026-02-02T13:00Z 2.4M followers, 10.6K engagements


"Chinese man runs smart farm with one finger one toe Quadriplegic and confined to a medicalised portable cabin in the Chinese countryside 36-year-old Li Xia can only move one finger and one toe which he uses to manage a high-tech farm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018363829936160898)  2026-02-02T16:40Z 2.4M followers, 22.1K engagements


"Netflix to livestream BTS's comeback concert to around [---] countries in what could be the largest live K-pop event to date https://u.afp.com/S2fm https://u.afp.com/S2fm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018539715712938069)  2026-02-03T04:19Z 2.4M followers, 74.8K engagements


"Paying for a selfie: Rome starts charging for Trevi Fountain https://u.afp.com/S2fQ https://u.afp.com/S2fQ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018565953445826924)  2026-02-03T06:03Z 2.4M followers, 13K engagements


"BREAKING Russia resumed strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure early Tuesday cutting heating to more than one thousand residential buildings in Kyiv as temperatures near minus [--] Celsius on Tuesday Ukrainian officials say"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018587332442530301)  2026-02-03T07:28Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Visitors look at the exhibition "The rediscovered Treasure of the Sun King" at the Grand Palais in Paris displaying the monumental carpets commissioned by Louis XIV for the Louvres Grand Gallery 📸 Sebastien Dupuy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018593007637868826)  2026-02-03T07:50Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Wildfires ravage Argentina's Patagonia Forest fires burn in the Patagonian region of Chubut province fuelled by high temperatures and winds. Buenos Aires has declared an emergency in Patagonia where wildfires have been ripping through vast tracts of forest since December"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018620475606528211)  2026-02-03T09:40Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Rural India shapes global AI models Tending crops and then logging on for data labelling Chandmani Kerketta [--] is helping power an artificial intelligence revolution. The work is essential for machine learning: data labelling annotation and quality checks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018630542812397628)  2026-02-03T10:20Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Old American cars and drivers wait for tourists in Havana Vintage American cars and their drivers wait for tourists to drive around in downtown Havana. Tourism in Cuba suffered a sharp decline in [----] closing the year with [---] million visitors well below the government's target of [---] million according to official figures. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018639448452309442 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018639448452309442"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018639448452309442)  2026-02-03T10:55Z 2.4M followers, 16.6K engagements


"Britain's data regulator has launched a probe into X and xAI to see whether Elon Musk's companies complied with personal data law when it came to AI chatbot Grok's generation of sexualized deepfakes. 1/3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018672399554626036)  2026-02-03T13:06Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"VIDEO: Gazans reunite with loved ones after partial reopening of Rafah crossing Palestinians reunited with their loved ones at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis on Monday after Israel permitted a limited reopening of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018685206698381366)  2026-02-03T13:57Z 2.4M followers, 13.9K engagements


"VIDEO: US Department of Justice publishes Jeffrey Epstein interview Jeffrey Epstein denied he was the "devil" and insisted he was only the lowest level of sexual predator in a video interview included in the latest release of files by US authorities. The interview which lasts around two hours was conducted by President Donald Trump's former advisor Steve Bannon. It appears to be filmed in the deceased financier's New York home on an unknown date #AFPVertical"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018711942509084869)  2026-02-03T15:43Z 2.4M followers, 32.3K engagements


"⛸ A Spanish figure skater will be able to perform to music of the 'Minions' films after all at the upcoming Winter Olympics having initially fallen foul of copyright restrictions. https://u.afp.com/S2QK https://u.afp.com/S2QK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018751096613699598)  2026-02-03T18:19Z 2.4M followers, 15.9K engagements


"🎿🥇American ski icon Lindsey Vonn [--] says she will attempt to defy the odds and compete at the Winter Olympics despite a ruptured knee ligament https://u.afp.com/S2AU https://u.afp.com/S2AU"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018839929590104122)  2026-02-04T00:12Z 2.4M followers, 11.5K engagements


"Residents look at a Cameroon-flagged cargo ship that ran aground on a beach in the town of Maria Chiquita due to strong winds off Panama 📸 Daniel Gonzales"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018886405401842114)  2026-02-04T03:16Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"French prosecutors search Paris offices of X as part of investigation into alleged political interference and sexual deepfakes. Elon Musk summoned for voluntary interviews with prosecutors https://u.afp.com/S2do https://u.afp.com/S2do"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018904015505928666)  2026-02-04T04:26Z 2.4M followers, 10.1K engagements


"Swiss bank UBS grilled in US Senate over withholding documents sought in a probe of Holocaust-era assets stolen by the Nazis https://u.afp.com/S2AB https://u.afp.com/S2AB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018940828870160483)  2026-02-04T06:52Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Sea of ice. People walk on the frozen Baltic Sea near Mikoszewo as temperatures drop sharply in northern Poland. 📷 Sergei Gapon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018950976040759544)  2026-02-04T07:33Z 2.4M followers, 11.3K engagements


"AI-created or manipulated images used on social media to falsely associate prominent US politicians such as New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein researchers say https://u.afp.com/S2AX https://u.afp.com/S2AX"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018956451633360963)  2026-02-04T07:55Z 2.4M followers, 20.8K engagements


"Whack-a-mole As deepfake videos of John Mearsheimer multiplied across YouTube the American academic rushed to have them taken down. His grueling fight to have them removed has laid bare the challenges of combating AI-driven deepfakes https://u.afp.com/S2db https://u.afp.com/S2db"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018967798995640323)  2026-02-04T08:40Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"'We just need something positive' - Monks' peace walk across US draws large crowds. Buddhist monks walking from Texas to Washington to promote peace have become a surprise popular hit as they near the US capital -- attracting crowds of thousands who line the route or join in for a few miles https://u.afp.com/S2AL https://u.afp.com/S2AL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018972354718703897)  2026-02-04T08:58Z 2.4M followers, 10.6K engagements


"More than [-----] evacuate northern Moroccan city after flooding More than [-----] people have been displaced from their homes across northern Morocco due to severe weather and heavy rainfall. The floods have killed seven in nearby countries Tunisia and Algeria"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018982892261556403)  2026-02-04T09:40Z 2.4M followers, 25.3K engagements


"The United States is still planning talks with Iranian officials this week the White House said Tuesday even after a US warplane shot down an Iranian drone that approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2P8 https://u.afp.com/S2P8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2018995466935939454)  2026-02-04T10:30Z 2.4M followers, 10.1K engagements


"Moscow has demanded Kyiv accept its conditions to end the four-year-war and vowed to press on with its invasion otherwise as negotiations between the two sides opened in Abu Dhabi. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2PK https://u.afp.com/S2PK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019005522368762197)  2026-02-04T11:10Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Rome starts charging for Trevi fountain Italy's Trevi Fountain has launched a new ticketing system making the famous Rome landmark the latest tourist site to charge entry in a bid to raise funds and battle overcrowding. #AFPVertical"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019008098883481640)  2026-02-04T11:20Z 2.4M followers, 19.8K engagements


"VIDEO: Native Americans rush to get tribal IDs over ICE fears Inside a Native American community center in northern Minneapolis Jessica Glidden is getting her tribal identity card issued for protection with the city the focus of President Trump's immigration operations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019053328056095187)  2026-02-04T14:20Z 2.4M followers, 24.3K engagements


"VIDEO: ⚖ Son of Norway Crown Princess stands trial for multiple rapes Marius Borg Hoiby is on trial in Oslo accused of raping four women and assaulting several ex-girlfriends in a scandal that has tarnished the royal family's image. Crown Princess Mette-Marit's 29-year-old son from a relationship prior to her marriage to Crown Prince Haakon is facing [--] charges some dating back to [----] #AFPVertical https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019066401747550567 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019066401747550567"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019066401747550567)  2026-02-04T15:11Z 2.4M followers, 20.5K engagements


"The Washington Post owned by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced major job cuts Wednesday saying that "painful" restructuring was needed at the storied newspaper. https://u.afp.com/S2mX https://u.afp.com/S2mX"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019116243698286847)  2026-02-04T18:30Z 2.4M followers, 42.7K engagements


"The son of Norway's future queen on Wednesday admitted a life of excess blaming it on an "extreme need for recognition" but denied raping a woman at his parents' royal estate in [----]. https://u.afp.com/S2mB https://u.afp.com/S2mB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019127567467295146)  2026-02-04T19:15Z 2.4M followers, 17.5K engagements


"Italy has thwarted "a series of cyberattacks" of "Russian origin" targeting the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics the foreign minister said Wednesday as security operations rampup with just hours to go before the opening ceremony. https://u.afp.com/S2mR https://u.afp.com/S2mR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019184200562221132)  2026-02-04T23:00Z 2.4M followers, 17.8K engagements


"Last US-Russia nuclear treaty ends in 'grave moment' for world. The treaty expired Thursday abruptly ending decades of restrictions on how many warheads the two top powers can deploy and triggering fears of a global arms race https://u.afp.com/S2sf https://u.afp.com/S2sf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019222236037619996)  2026-02-05T01:31Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"United States: more and more ICE detainees have no criminal record. AFP Infographic showing the number of people arrested in the US by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and whether or not they had a criminal record or face legal proceedings from November [----] and January [----] according to ICE data collected by the Deportation Data Project"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019259301395644570)  2026-02-05T03:58Z 2.4M followers, 13.7K engagements


"An artist who restored a fresco in a church in Rome with a likeness of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has wiped out his own artwork after it sparked outrage. The story began on Saturday when La Repubblica daily revealed that the face of a freshly-restored winged figure in the San Lorenzo in Lucina church closely resembled Meloni. The artist Bruno Valentinetti then admitted he had rubbed out her face following a request by the Vatican administration https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019264122831974458 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019264122831974458"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019264122831974458)  2026-02-05T04:17Z 2.4M followers, 18.7K engagements


"Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deployed an army battalion to a troubled state after gunmen killed as many as [---] people in one of the country's deadliest attacks in recent months. https://u.afp.com/S2ef https://u.afp.com/S2ef"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019336152889876707)  2026-02-05T09:03Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"The last nuclear treaty between Russia and the United States has expired abruptly ending decades of restrictions on how many warheads the two top powers can deploy and triggering fears of a global arms race. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2es https://u.afp.com/S2es"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019347774148382878)  2026-02-05T09:50Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Artist rubs out Meloni church fresco after controversy An artist who restored a fresco in a church in central Rome with a likeness of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has wiped out his own artwork after it sparked outrage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019350335102320882)  2026-02-05T10:00Z 2.4M followers, 12.2K engagements


"Native Americans rush to get tribal IDs over ICE fears Inside a Native American community center in Minneapolis Jessica Glidden is getting her tribal identity card issued for protection as the city has become the focus of President Donald Trump's immigration operations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019360351410614778)  2026-02-05T10:40Z 2.4M followers, 15.2K engagements


"China has rejected calls to enter talks on a new nuclear treaty after a US-Russian agreement expired on Thursday ending decades of restrictions on how many warheads the two powers can deploy. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2eK https://u.afp.com/S2eK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019362873760223423)  2026-02-05T10:50Z 2.4M followers, 15.8K engagements


"Australian teen swims for hours to save family lost at sea Austin Appelbee [--] has recounted how he swam for four hours through choppy waters off western Australia to get help for his family in a feat hailed by rescuers as "superhuman". #AFPVertical"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019380572796150145)  2026-02-05T12:00Z 2.4M followers, 13.4K engagements


"Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for 'believing Mandelson's lies' British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologises to victims of the convicted late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein saying "sorry for having believed Mandelson's lies and appointing him""  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019383021850251525)  2026-02-05T12:10Z 2.4M followers, 39.8K engagements


"The Grand Emperor Hotel in Macau says it has ripped up the real gold bricks from its distinctive lobby floor and sold them for around $13 million cashing in on the metal's market surge ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2hP https://u.afp.com/S2hP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019425803465859470)  2026-02-05T15:00Z 2.4M followers, 11.6K engagements


"Australian teen swims for hours to save family lost at sea Austin Appelbee [--] has recounted how he swam for four hours through choppy waters off western Australia to get help for his family in a feat hailed by rescuers as "superhuman" #AFPVertical"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019433467713347852)  2026-02-05T15:30Z 2.4M followers, 11.5K engagements


"VIDEO: 🪼 Giant phantom jellyfish filmed in deep sea off Argentina Scientists aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute's R/V Falkor (too) vessel have documented a rare phantom jellyfish during an expedition examining deep-sea ecosystems off Argentina. Stygiomedusa gigantea commonly known as the giant phantom jelly can grow up to [--] m (3.3 ft) in diameter and its four arms can reach up to [--] m (33 ft) long https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019439962203042283 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019439962203042283"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019439962203042283)  2026-02-05T15:56Z 2.4M followers, 15.7K engagements


"Russia and the United States have agreed to resume high-level military contacts at two-day Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday in a major step of rapprochement between the world's top nuclear powers ➡ https://u.afp.com/S274 https://u.afp.com/S274"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019456151486595160)  2026-02-05T17:00Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"#BREAKING: Trump accepts UK deal with Mauritius on islands hosting key military base"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019473713503097053)  2026-02-05T18:10Z 2.4M followers, 14.6K engagements


"REPORTAGE: First the jihadists wrote saying they were coming to Woro village in central Nigeria to preach. When no one attended they went on a rampage of killing and arson. The death toll stands at [---] people and the search for bodies is ongoing. https://u.afp.com/S27T https://u.afp.com/S27T"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019478657866035589)  2026-02-05T18:30Z 2.4M followers, 23.3K engagements


"Being the richest person on the planet is apparently not worth it for Elon Musk. "Whoever said 'money can't buy happiness' really knew what they were talking about" he said in a post on X the platform he bought about $44 billion in [----]. https://u.afp.com/S27M https://u.afp.com/S27M"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019501305769685493)  2026-02-05T20:00Z 2.4M followers, 11.8K engagements


"Bad Bunny is pledging to bring Puerto Rican culture to his Super Bowl half-time show that has triggered fury on the US right-wing. The Latino singer a vocal critic of President Trump is expected to perform entirely in Spanish this Sunday. https://u.afp.com/S27A https://u.afp.com/S27A"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019512620240326743)  2026-02-05T20:45Z 2.4M followers, 12.9K engagements


"US President Trump called for a brand new nuclear treaty after the START agreement with Russia expired prompting fears of a new global arms race. The US wants a new treaty to include China but Beijing has rejected the pressure to limit its growing arsenal. https://u.afp.com/S27W https://u.afp.com/S27W"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019523954394693782)  2026-02-05T21:30Z 2.4M followers, 17.2K engagements


"A source close to the French presidency tells AFP that former culture minister Jack Lang has been summoned to the foreign ministry to explain his links with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. https://u.afp.com/S27b https://u.afp.com/S27b"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019535567772393869)  2026-02-05T22:16Z 2.4M followers, 78.6K engagements


"Prime Minister Mark Carney cancelled a mandate for all vehicles sold in Canada to be electric by [----] a departure from his climate-focused predecessor. Carney said his goal was [--] percent EV sales by [----] and a [--] percent target by [----]. https://u.afp.com/S27P https://u.afp.com/S27P"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019557916102037905)  2026-02-05T23:45Z 2.4M followers, 12.7K engagements


"The first permanent Pokemon theme park has opened in Tokyo. Visitors are greeted by the electric mouse Pikachu and other creatures from the franchise. Pokemon one of Japan's top cultural exports appeared first in [----] on Nintendo video games"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019569321631002742)  2026-02-06T00:30Z 2.4M followers, 20.4K engagements


""Democracy dies in darkness. And you Jeff Bezos have turned off the lights" Hundreds protest cuts at famed US Washington Post newspaper https://u.afp.com/S27z https://u.afp.com/S27z"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019587544338321705)  2026-02-06T01:42Z 2.4M followers, 39.9K engagements


"In show of support Canada France open consulates in Greenland https://u.afp.com/S27D https://u.afp.com/S27D"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019598005834338418)  2026-02-06T02:24Z 2.4M followers, 35.4K engagements


"Stockpile of nuclear warheads. AFP Infographic showing the estimated stocks of nuclear warheads by country in [----] according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019619902936457633)  2026-02-06T03:51Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"UK royal finances in spotlight after Andrew's downfall. A parliamentary probe in the coming months marks a significant shift towards greater scrutiny of royal matters after decades of deference to the centuries-old monarchy https://u.afp.com/S27H https://u.afp.com/S27H"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019679361201242409)  2026-02-06T07:47Z 2.4M followers, 24.4K engagements


"The guitar played by late rock legend Kurt Cobain on the anthemic grunge track "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is going under the hammer next month. The [----] Fender Mustang is among a treasure trove of instruments and musical memorabilia that will be up for sale https://u.afp.com/S27j https://u.afp.com/S27j"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019686294763290923)  2026-02-06T08:15Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Artist rubs out Meloni church fresco after controversy An artist who restored a fresco in a church in central Rome with a likeness of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has wiped out his own artwork after it sparked outrage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019707667195846825)  2026-02-06T09:40Z 2.4M followers, 11.3K engagements


"Iran and the United States have begun talks in Oman with Washington refusing to rule out military action against its foe if diplomacy fails while the Islamic republic vowed to defend itself against "any excessive demands". ➡ https://u.afp.com/S28H https://u.afp.com/S28H"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019710162668241340)  2026-02-06T09:50Z 2.4M followers, 15K engagements


"Native Americans rush to get tribal IDs over ICE fears Inside a Native American community center in Minneapolis Jessica Glidden is getting her tribal identity card issued for protection as the city has become the focus of President Donald Trump's immigration operations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019722739095908624)  2026-02-06T10:40Z 2.4M followers, 17.5K engagements


"First permanent Pokemon theme park opens in Tokyo The first permanent Pokemon theme park has opened in Tokyo featuring themed rides and a woodland area where visitors can try and "catch 'em all""  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019732837604180325)  2026-02-06T11:20Z 2.4M followers, 21.6K engagements


"A suicide attack at a mosque in Pakistan's capital city Islamabad killed at least [--] people and wounded more than [---] on Friday a police source told AFP. 1/3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019739358580936723)  2026-02-06T11:46Z 2.4M followers, 14.3K engagements


"🏈 The argument that sport and politics should not mix could be tested at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday when Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny performs against a backdrop of fury from right-wing critics. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2Xx https://u.afp.com/S2Xx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019742904604905484)  2026-02-06T12:00Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Inuit families in Greenland 'scared and worried' after US threats Some Inuit families in Greenland remain worried despite US President Donald Trump backtracking on a threat of using force to acquire the Arctic territory and beginning talks with Copenhagen and Nuuk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019747944824553485)  2026-02-06T12:20Z 2.4M followers, 10.2K engagements


"⛷ Lindsey Vonn passed a key test of her damaged knee on Friday after she completed her first downhill training run for the [----] Winter Olympics. 1/2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019751687057977772)  2026-02-06T12:35Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai will be sentenced on Monday following his national security trial a court website showed. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2XB https://u.afp.com/S2XB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019755461336068443)  2026-02-06T12:50Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"⛷ ❄ The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are set to officially start with a star-studded opening ceremony at the San Siro Stadium in Milan on Friday while US ski great Lindsey Vonn tested her injured knee in a crucial practice run ➡ https://u.afp.com/S28K https://u.afp.com/S28K"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019767875855065248)  2026-02-06T13:39Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"VIDEO:  Torrential rains pound Spain and Portugal A deadly storm that triggered floods and thousands of evacuations in Spain and Portugal has eased but forecasters warned the relief will be short-lived as another storm is expected. Storm Leonardo left one dead in Portugal and lashed the southern Spanish region of Andalusia #AFPVertical https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019773158690095240 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019773158690095240"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019773158690095240)  2026-02-06T14:00Z 2.4M followers, 12.9K engagements


"⛷❄  Olympic freestyle champion Mathilde Gremaud says she never lost her passion for skiing despite periods of grief and anxiety as she prepares to face Eileen Gu in a hotly anticipated slopestyle showdown at the Milan-Cortina Games ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2B6 https://u.afp.com/S2B6"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019816139539517916)  2026-02-06T16:51Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"The United States on Friday urged three-way talks with Russia and China to set new limits on nuclear weapons as it accused Beijing of conducting secret nuclear tests and dramatically swelling its arsenal. https://u.afp.com/S224 https://u.afp.com/S224"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019827177198346480)  2026-02-06T17:35Z 2.4M followers, 11.9K engagements


"President Donald Trump shared a post with a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys sparking outrage across the US political spectrum before deleting it in a rare backtrack. by @dannyctkemp https://u.afp.com/S225 https://u.afp.com/S225"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019848574079758661)  2026-02-06T19:00Z 2.4M followers, 17.2K engagements


"#BREAKING Dow touches [-----] points for 1st time as US stocks rally"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019858653218763189)  2026-02-06T19:40Z 2.4M followers, 22.4K engagements


"Two medieval fortresses face each other across the Narva River separating Estonia from Russia on Europe's eastern edge. Some fear the Russian-speaking border town of Narva could be Vladimir Putin's next target. https://u.afp.com/S22G https://u.afp.com/S22G"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019871217654853765)  2026-02-06T20:30Z 2.4M followers, 13K engagements


"The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opened on Friday with a glittering ceremony at the San Siro stadium echoed by celebrations at Games venues across the Italian Alps. https://u.afp.com/S22m https://u.afp.com/S22m"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019882541902348699)  2026-02-06T21:15Z 2.4M followers, 22.2K engagements


"#UPDATE The Dow surged above [-----] points for the first time Friday shrugging off worries connected to artificial intelligence companies while traders focused on the prospects for US growth and Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. https://u.afp.com/S226 https://u.afp.com/S226"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019912237620601202)  2026-02-06T23:13Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Canada and France which both oppose US President Donald Trump's claim to Greenland opened consulates in the Danish autonomous territory's capital on Friday in a show of support for the local government. https://u.afp.com/S22h https://u.afp.com/S22h"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019927840339202556)  2026-02-07T00:15Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Chunks of broken sandstone litter Cambodia's UNESCO-listed Preah Viheartemple whose centuries-old sandstone facades are pocked with fresh shrapnel scars after weeks of deadly border clashes with neighboring Thailand. https://u.afp.com/S227 https://u.afp.com/S227"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2019939167992705172)  2026-02-07T01:00Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"The Clintons are calling for their congressional testimony on ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein to be held publicly to prevent Republicans from politicizing the issue. http://u.afp.com/S22v http://u.afp.com/S22v"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020050295859171438)  2026-02-07T08:21Z 2.4M followers, 11.1K engagements


"#BREAKING Ukraine Russia teams invited to US for talks next week: Zelensky"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020060693668696323)  2026-02-07T09:02Z 2.4M followers, 13.1K engagements


"Japans arch-conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a heavy metal drummer in her youth and an admirer of Margaret Thatcher called a snap election that polls suggest could see her ruling bloc secure a two-thirds majority in the powerful lower house. http://u.afp.com/S26x http://u.afp.com/S26x"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020061717292834996)  2026-02-07T09:06Z 2.4M followers, 10.1K engagements


"France's financial crimes prosecutors have told AFP they have opened a preliminary investigation into influential former minister Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline after revelations in the Epstein files ➡ https://u.afp.com/S26M https://u.afp.com/S26M"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020084934107369538)  2026-02-07T10:39Z 2.4M followers, 29.8K engagements


"VIDEO:  Greenlanders in remote village refuse to succumb to stress of US threats President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened to seize the island an autonomous territory of Denmark alleging that Copenhagen is not doing enough to protect it from Russia and China. Trump has since agreed to talks but Greenlands health minister said the US leader's rhetoric "has impacted a lot of people's emotions" #AFPVertical https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020101339137659356 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020101339137659356"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020101339137659356)  2026-02-07T11:44Z 2.4M followers, 12.5K engagements


"VIDEO: What is the fallout from the Epstein scandal Over [--] million files relating to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by the US Department of Justice. Epstein was for decades a friend to some of the world's most influential people #AFPVertical"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020109915034145090)  2026-02-07T12:18Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"VIDEO:  What is the fallout from the Epstein scandal Over [--] million files relating to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by the US Department of Justice. Epstein was for decades a friend to some of the world's most influential people #AFPVertical https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020113347996262519 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020113347996262519"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020113347996262519)  2026-02-07T12:32Z 2.4M followers, 10.4K engagements


"⛷  Lindsey Vonn's dream of Olympic medal glory is alive after the American ski star again defied a serious knee injury to successfully complete her second training run for the Milan-Cortina women's downhill on Saturday ➡ https://u.afp.com/S262 https://u.afp.com/S262"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020135479551590438)  2026-02-07T14:00Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange apologised on Saturday after mistakenly transferring more than $40 billion worth of bitcoin to users which briefly prompted a selloff on the platform ➡ https://u.afp.com/S26L https://u.afp.com/S26L"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020143256718258344)  2026-02-07T14:30Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"#UPDATE  Former French minister Jack Lang on Saturday told AFP that allegations against him resulting from revelations in the Epstein files were "baseless" and he was facing an investigation started against him "with serenity""  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020150028694696015)  2026-02-07T14:57Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"VIDEO:  EU's Russian-speaking town stuck between two worlds Once a symbol of cooperation the 'Friendship Bridge' connecting the two banks of the Narva River separating Estonia from Russia on Europe's eastern edge has been reinforced with razor wire and anti-tank obstacles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020158009247174702)  2026-02-07T15:29Z 2.4M followers, 13.2K engagements


"VIDEO: ⛸ Montreal ice dance academy churns out Olympic champions As the Winter Olympics gets under way ice dancers from rival countries will compete for the same medals -- but many will have also trained under the same roof in Montreal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020165154202079456)  2026-02-07T15:58Z 2.4M followers, 13.3K engagements


"VIDEO:  Greenlanders in remote village refuse to succumb to stress of US threats President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened to seize the island an autonomous territory of Denmark alleging that Copenhagen is not doing enough to protect it from Russia and China. Trump has since agreed to talks but Greenlands health minister said the US leader's rhetoric "has impacted a lot of people's emotions" #AFPVertical https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020170792533639502 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020170792533639502"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020170792533639502)  2026-02-07T16:20Z 2.4M followers, 11.6K engagements


"Former French minister Jack Lang on Saturday told AFP that allegations against him resulting from revelations in the Epstein files were "baseless" and he was facing an investigation against him "with serenity" ➡ https://u.afp.com/S26K https://u.afp.com/S26K"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020174472997634545)  2026-02-07T16:35Z 2.4M followers, 10.8K engagements


"Two French adventurers reach the end of an epic walk from their hometown of Annecy to Shanghai after nearly a year and a half crossing [--] countries almost entirely on foot. https://u.afp.com/S26j https://u.afp.com/S26j"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020200897716908187)  2026-02-07T18:20Z 2.4M followers, 31.9K engagements


"⚽🏴🏆Saturday recap: Arsenal move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 victory against Sunderland as Tottenham boss Thomas Frank faces renewed calls for his sacking after a 2-0 defeat at Manchester United https://u.afp.com/S2uu https://u.afp.com/S2uu"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020211716596830615)  2026-02-07T19:03Z 2.4M followers, 10.2K engagements


"Iraqi official says over [----] Islamic State group detainees have been transferred so far from Syria by the US-led coalition https://u.afp.com/S2uj https://u.afp.com/S2uj"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020224048513323224)  2026-02-07T19:52Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"'Free the mountains': Thousands of people marched through Milan on Saturday in protest against the Winter Olympics with a small number setting off fireworks and clashing with police in riot shields. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2u9 https://u.afp.com/S2u9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020234870572630483)  2026-02-07T20:35Z 2.4M followers, 10.5K engagements


"From dueling AI giants to Budweiser's Clydesdale mascots bonding with a bald eagle the commercials vying for attention during Sunday's Super Bowl are shaping up as one of the most star-studdedand contentiousadvertising battles in years. https://u.afp.com/S2uC https://u.afp.com/S2uC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020246194459443659)  2026-02-07T21:20Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"'Don Colossus' a giant gold-leafed statue of US President Donald Trump has yet to be installed partly over a payment dispute. It has come to illustrate the volatile nature of cryptocurrency deals and Trump's own mercurial circles of influence. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2uF https://u.afp.com/S2uF"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020257772466586065)  2026-02-07T22:06Z 2.4M followers, 36.9K engagements


"US figure skating star Ilia Malinin upstaged on his Olympic debut as Japan's Yuma Kagiyama leads the men's short programme in the team event. https://u.afp.com/S2L4 https://u.afp.com/S2L4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020270935434035478)  2026-02-07T22:58Z 2.4M followers, 15.3K engagements


"🗳 Japan votes in snap elections with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hoping to turn a honeymoon start into a resounding ballot box victory that could rile China and rattle financial markets. More: https://u.afp.com/S2L3 https://u.afp.com/S2L3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020288978423808178)  2026-02-08T00:10Z 2.4M followers, 15.7K engagements


"Haiti's transitional ruling council relinquished power to US-backed Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime on Saturday after its mandate expired without stemming rampant gang violence or holding elections in its turbulent two-year run. https://u.afp.com/S2Li https://u.afp.com/S2Li"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020301577269977363)  2026-02-08T01:00Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Japan voted in snow-hit snap elections with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hoping to turn a honeymoon start into a resounding ballot box victory. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2L7 https://u.afp.com/S2L7"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020385062504587679)  2026-02-08T06:31Z 2.4M followers, 15.2K engagements


"A detention center in rural Texas has become a harsh symbol of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown with disease breaking out among the people being held including some families who entered the United States legally. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2LX https://u.afp.com/S2LX"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020400951023051179)  2026-02-08T07:34Z 2.4M followers, 11.7K engagements


"Lindsey Vonn will attempt the seemingly impossible on Sunday when she launches herself down one of the worlds most prestigious pistes hunting for an Olympic medal in the Milan-Cortina downhill. https://u.afp.com/S2bo https://u.afp.com/S2bo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020446399674904622)  2026-02-08T10:35Z 2.4M followers, 17.8K engagements


"The thorny issue of what to do with Russian assets has not only stumped Western leaders but also officials in Berlin who are saddled with three crumbling buildings belonging to Moscow. https://u.afp.com/S2b3 https://u.afp.com/S2b3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020460223610425829)  2026-02-08T11:30Z 2.4M followers, 10.8K engagements


"Portugal which is reeling from a battering by deadly storms began voting in the second round of a presidential election on Sunday with the moderate candidate expected to trounce his far-right rival. https://u.afp.com/S2bw https://u.afp.com/S2bw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020490296493212120)  2026-02-08T13:30Z 2.4M followers, 11.1K engagements


"Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday ruled out Tehran ever giving up uranium enrichment in its negotiations with Washington insisting it will not be intimidated by the threat of war with the United States. https://u.afp.com/S2b5 https://u.afp.com/S2b5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020505396826243231)  2026-02-08T14:30Z 2.4M followers, 26.1K engagements


"Breezy Johnson won the gold medal in the alpine skiing downhill at the Winter Olympics on Sunday after Lindsey Vonn's comeback ended with a horror crash. https://u.afp.com/S2bY https://u.afp.com/S2bY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020535596729737280)  2026-02-08T16:30Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"🪁 Brightly coloured kites soared through the skies over Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore this weekend marking the return of a festival after a 19-year ban that had been imposed over safety concerns. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2bR https://u.afp.com/S2bR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020556336564478280)  2026-02-08T17:52Z 2.4M followers, 17.8K engagements


"🗳 Thailand's pilot PM lands runaway election win: Anutin Charnvirakul a construction dynasty scion and hobbyist jet pilot rode to victory Sunday on a wave of nationalism amid heated border conflict with Cambodia. https://u.afp.com/S2bV https://u.afp.com/S2bV"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020571754221932562)  2026-02-08T18:53Z 2.4M followers, 11.6K engagements


"Police in France arrest six suspects after a magistrate and her mother were held captive last week for around [--] hours in the country's latest cryptocurrency ransom plot. https://u.afp.com/S2bj https://u.afp.com/S2bj"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020583918232105272)  2026-02-08T19:42Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"The biggest event in American sports kicks off Sunday as the New England Patriots face the Seattle Seahawks at the Super Bowl with Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny set to perform at half-time. https://u.afp.com/S2b9 https://u.afp.com/S2b9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020595245000310894)  2026-02-08T20:27Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"🏂 Czech snowboard star Ester Ledecka takes aim at Olympic chiefs amid fears that parallel giant slalom could be axed saying athletes' voices considered secondary to "politics and money" https://u.afp.com/S2Ei https://u.afp.com/S2Ei"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020617891956002828)  2026-02-08T21:57Z 2.4M followers, 27.1K engagements


"💎Even with its legendary image of glitz and glamour diamond icon De Beers has struggled to attract a buyer after nearly two years on a market dulled by falling prices and the allure of lab-grown gems. Full story: https://u.afp.com/S2EN https://u.afp.com/S2EN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020652117132800490)  2026-02-09T00:13Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"🥇 US star Ilia Malinin sees off a resurgent Japan with a pulsating routine to keep the Olympic team figure skating gold in American hands. ⛸ https://u.afp.com/S2Ex https://u.afp.com/S2Ex"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020663965060088316)  2026-02-09T01:00Z 2.4M followers, 10.2K engagements


"BREAKING Cuba has warned airlines it is suspending jet fuel supplies for a month because of an energy crisis an official at a European carrier says"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020669403503771737)  2026-02-09T01:21Z 2.4M followers, 47.3K engagements


"BREAKING Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to [--] years in prison"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020681600434844001)  2026-02-09T02:10Z 2.4M followers, 18K engagements


"Seahawks soar to Super Bowl win over Patriots. Seattle Seahawks routed the New England Patriots 29-13 as Sam Darnold sealed his journey from flop quarterback to conqueror of the NFL's biggest prize https://u.afp.com/S2EL https://u.afp.com/S2EL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020711282949685273)  2026-02-09T04:08Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai is sentenced to [--] years in prison following his high-profile national security trial. Rights groups and Western nations have condemned Lais trial as a symbol of the city's shrivelling press freedoms https://u.afp.com/S2E6 https://u.afp.com/S2E6"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020730597040136675)  2026-02-09T05:24Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"White supremacist who shot and killed [--] people at two New Zealand mosques in [----] launched an appeal Monday seeking to overturn his conviction https://u.afp.com/S2EX https://u.afp.com/S2EX"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020755810125529583)  2026-02-09T07:05Z 2.4M followers, 10.5K engagements


"Armed men "kidnapped" former National Assembly vice president Juan Pablo Guanipa shortly after his release from prison says Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel peace laureate Maria Corina Machado. The countrys Public Prosecutors Office said Guanipa was again taken into custody https://u.afp.com/S2EF https://u.afp.com/S2EF"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020762861572694323)  2026-02-09T07:33Z 2.4M followers, 49.6K engagements


"Fans at the Winter Olympics in Cortina Italy react as Lindsey Vonn's Winter Olympic dream ended in screams of pain after she crashed out of the women's downhill won by her American teammate Breezy Johnson. "We were all very sad we shed tears we cried we love Lindsey Vonn we love you" one crestfallen fan tells AFP https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020775519231341043 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020775519231341043"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020775519231341043)  2026-02-09T08:23Z 2.4M followers, 14.6K engagements


"Swimming team in war-torn Gaza uses the sea as a pool Two years of war and air strikes have destroyed most recreational facilities in the Palestinian territory but men of all ages still take to the beach in Gaza City for swimming practice"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020789808625226233)  2026-02-09T09:20Z 2.4M followers, 14.3K engagements


"Japanese shares rose to record highs after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's conservatives won a historic election landslide with a projected two-thirds majority. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2ab https://u.afp.com/S2ab"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020793518789116010)  2026-02-09T09:34Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Inuit families in Greenland 'scared and worried' after US threats Some Inuit families in Greenland remain worried despite US President Donald Trump backtracking on a threat of using force to acquire the Arctic territory and beginning talks with Copenhagen and Nuuk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020794852993053060)  2026-02-09T09:40Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"A Hong Kong court has sentenced pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai to [--] years in prison for national security crimes a punishment rights groups condemned as "effectively a death sentence" and a symbol of the city's shrivelling press freedoms. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2aE https://u.afp.com/S2aE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020797326571319692)  2026-02-09T09:50Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl into a giant street party emphasizing unity over division in his groundbreaking Spanish-language set -- but still earning President Donald Trump's scorn. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2aR https://u.afp.com/S2aR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020799856852209855)  2026-02-09T10:00Z 2.4M followers, 13.5K engagements


"Arguments are set to begin Monday in a landmark US trial that could establish a legal precedent on whether social media companies deliberately designed their platforms to lead to addiction in children. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2aD https://u.afp.com/S2aD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020802360222597459)  2026-02-09T10:10Z 2.4M followers, 29.8K engagements


"Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell will be questioned behind closed doors by the US Congress on Monday though she's expected to invoke her right to not answer questions. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2aH https://u.afp.com/S2aH"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020807406419095683)  2026-02-09T10:30Z 2.4M followers, 10.2K engagements


"Sydney police have deployed pepper spray and scuffled with protesters as a rally against a visit to Australia by Israel's President Isaac Herzog turned violent. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2Rp https://u.afp.com/S2Rp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020812426694758645)  2026-02-09T10:50Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"US Vice President JD Vance is due to kick-off a visit to Armenia on Monday before travelling to Azerbaijan the next day US officials said as Washington seeks to consolidate a US-brokered peace process between the neighbours. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2Re https://u.afp.com/S2Re"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020817466293670146)  2026-02-09T11:10Z 2.4M followers, 10.6K engagements


"Thousands evacuated as Morocco shaken by heavy flooding Images show the Kenitra region and the town of Ksar El Kebir in Larache province of Morocco submerged in floodwater after recent heavy rainfall"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020820017265197102)  2026-02-09T11:20Z 2.4M followers, 15.3K engagements


"British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was scrambling to shore up his premiership Monday as he prepared to face lawmakers furious that his government has become embroiled in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2Rh https://u.afp.com/S2Rh"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020822510074302483)  2026-02-09T11:30Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"What is the fallout from the Epstein scandal Over [--] million files relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by the US Department of Justice. The files have shaken the UK government and royal family as well as asking questions of major US figures"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020825002254246075)  2026-02-09T11:40Z 2.4M followers, 10.6K engagements


"Ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may have passed potentially confidential reports to Jeffrey Epstein while a UK trade envoy according to US government files on the late US sex offender released last month. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2RL https://u.afp.com/S2RL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020827524679282911)  2026-02-09T11:50Z 2.4M followers, 24.8K engagements


"🏅 US figure skating star Ilia Malinin warned his rivals he was just warming up for his men's Olympic singles bid starting Tuesday after facing the challenge of Japanese pair Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato on his way to team gold. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2DZ https://u.afp.com/S2DZ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020837610424349075)  2026-02-09T12:30Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Montreal ice dance academy churns out Olympic champions As the Winter Olympics gets under way ice dancers from rival countries will compete for the same medals -- but many will have trained at the Ice Academy of Montreal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020840166823252049)  2026-02-09T12:40Z 2.4M followers, 10.8K engagements


"☢ Iran is prepared to dilute its highly enriched uranium if the United States lifts all sanctions on the country the head of its atomic energy agency said on Monday after talks resumed with Washington ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2De https://u.afp.com/S2De"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020857500598170107)  2026-02-09T13:49Z 2.4M followers, 19.6K engagements


"US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Armenia on Monday before a scheduled trip to Azerbaijan as Washington seeks to consolidate a peace process between the neighbours ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2Re https://u.afp.com/S2Re"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020865832071401935)  2026-02-09T14:22Z 2.4M followers, 11K engagements


"US snowboard superstar Chloe Kim has called for more "love and compassion" in response to President Donald Trump's attack on her Olympic teammate Hunter Hess. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2DC https://u.afp.com/S2DC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020875356727542031)  2026-02-09T15:00Z 2.4M followers, 15.1K engagements


"Keir Starmer's position as UK prime minister looked increasingly fragile Monday after Labour's leader in Scotland called for him to resign for appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite links to US convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. 1/2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020876105608044876)  2026-02-09T15:03Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"Anas Sarwar made the comments during a press conference in Glasgow as Starmer's decision on Mandelson continues to haunt him. Sarwar is the most senior politician in Starmer's ruling Labour party to demand the prime minister step down. 2/2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020876106992120122)  2026-02-09T15:03Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"VIDEO: ⛷  Fans heartbroken as Vonn's Olympic dream cut short Fans at the Winter Olympics in Cortina Italy react as Lindsey Vonn's Winter Olympic dream ended when she crashed out of the women's downhill won by her American teammate Breezy Johnson. "We were all very sad we shed tears we cried we love Lindsey Vonn we love you" one crestfallen fan told AFP https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020877965635043491 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020877965635043491"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020877965635043491)  2026-02-09T15:10Z 2.4M followers, 11.5K engagements


"Keir Starmers position as UK prime minister hit new trouble Monday after the leader of Scottish Labour demanded he quit for embroiling the British government in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2Dv https://u.afp.com/S2Dv"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020881638696030225)  2026-02-09T15:25Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements


"VIDEO: Venezuelan amnesty must cover opposition and government supporters: attorney general Tarek William Saab says the general amnesty promoted by Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez should cover both opponents and government supporters after a meeting between lawmakers and representatives of the judicial system"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020884182210056300)  2026-02-09T15:35Z 2.4M followers, 11.7K engagements


"French President Emmanuel Macron insisted Monday that ripping up unprofitable grape vines was a necessary part of revitalising the flagging wine sector which he promised to defend. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2DF https://u.afp.com/S2DF"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020887928059105334)  2026-02-09T15:50Z 2.4M followers, 15.7K engagements


"Brazilian authorities were on Monday working to cut off access to the Rumble video app after it bypassed a ban imposed as part of the country's battle against disinformation. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2zG https://u.afp.com/S2zG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AFP/status/2020891701947015360)  2026-02-09T16:05Z 2.4M followers, 72K engagements

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Social topic influence in the 11.4%, prime minister #745, donald trump #1015, jeffrey epstein 5.46%, russia #963, countries #85, sunday #100, more than 3.56%, the first #2014, gold #1829

Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @redseabeacon @armyrecognition @alulafre @fmrpottyymouth @cm_williams16 @1liscal_kat @invalid_search1 @madmilker @shalomzon @jmscc99 @grok @chineduoko31173 @alemurutta @05cesgar @angelikiroka_gr @andrewbeatty @orazioaguirre @90semperfidelis @barbarashelbou1 @baseejiimam

Top Social Posts

Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"#BREAKING WhatsApp says Russia 'attempted to fully block' messaging app"
X Link 2026-02-12T05:05Z 2.4M followers, 16K engagements

"'Taiwan will never be any country's bargaining chip': President Lai Ching-te Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te speaks to AFP in his first interview with an international news agency since taking office in May 2024"
X Link 2026-02-13T13:20Z 2.4M followers, 13.1K engagements

"US President Donald Trump said Friday that a change of government in Iran would be the "best thing that could happen" as he sent a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to ratchet up military pressure on the Islamic republic. https://u.afp.com/S6i7 https://u.afp.com/S6i7"
X Link 2026-02-14T00:30Z 2.4M followers, 10.5K engagements

"Larry the cat the UK's most famous feline marks [--] years as the country's chief mouser patrolling the corridors of power around number [--] Downing Street. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S6Sv https://u.afp.com/S6Sv"
X Link 2026-02-15T04:16Z 2.4M followers, 29.6K engagements

"US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Slovakia on Sunday continuing his European tour with visits to countries led by right-wing allies of President Donald Trump with the next stop Hungary ➡ https://u.afp.com/S6Tb https://u.afp.com/S6Tb"
X Link 2026-02-15T14:01Z 2.4M followers, 71.7K engagements

"Iran Guards seize two foreign-crewed tankers in Gulf The seizures take place amid Tehran's heightened tension with Washington"
X Link 2026-02-09T18:04Z 1.5M followers, [----] engagements

"US judge grants asylum to Chinese man who filmed alleged Uyghur camps Guan Heng [--] detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since August"
X Link 2026-02-12T04:32Z 1.5M followers, [--] engagements

"Infanticide in France: Woman Detained After Newborns Discovered in Freezer In a chilling case of suspected infanticide French police have arrested a woman after two newborns were discovered in a freezer. The suspect who has nine children confessed to the crime leaving a small French village in shock. Learn more about this tragic story"
X Link 2026-02-12T20:38Z 1.5M followers, [---] engagements

"Cyclone carnage: [--] dead in Madagascar as Mozambique braces for Gezanis fury Cyclone Gezani made landfall on Tuesday at Toamasina bringing winds that reached [---] km/h"
X Link 2026-02-13T05:22Z 1.5M followers, [--] engagements

"AI Chatbots Embrace Ads: Privacy Concerns and Industry Impact AI chatbots are the new frontier for advertising with OpenAI and others integrating ads into conversations. Learn about the privacy challenges and the evolving strategies brands are adopting to maintain relevance in the digital age"
X Link 2026-02-15T11:21Z 1.5M followers, [--] engagements

"Guatemalan journalist who investigated graft released from prison Guatemalan journalist Ruben Zamora spent 3-1/2 years in jail on what he claimed were trumped-up charges"
X Link 2026-02-14T07:59Z 1.5M followers, [--] engagements

"BMW Recalls Hundreds of Thousands of Cars Globally Over Fire Risk BMW recalls hundreds of thousands of cars globally due to a fire risk linked to faulty engine starters. Owners are advised to park vehicles outside and avoid leaving them unattended with the engine running. Learn more about the affected models and safety measures"
X Link 2026-02-12T03:55Z 1.5M followers, [--] engagements

"Man City 'needed' to beat Liverpool to keep title race alive: Silva Victory is City's first in front of a crowd away to Liverpool since 2003"
X Link 2026-02-08T19:41Z 1.5M followers, [--] engagements

"Washington Post CEO resigns amid backlash over sweeping job cuts The Washington Post said Saturday its CEO and publisher Will Lewis was leaving effective immediately just days after the storied newspaper owned by billionaire"
X Link 2026-02-08T05:32Z 2.4M followers, [---] engagements

"Trump administration ends aggressive immigration raids in Minnesota after protests and killings WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump's pointman on Thursday announced the end of aggressive immigration operations in Minnesota that triggered large protests and"
X Link 2026-02-12T17:55Z 2.4M followers, [---] engagements

"Counting begins in landmark Bangladesh polls after deadly uprising DHAKA: Counting began on Thursday in Bangladesh's first election since a deadly [----] uprising with powerful political heir Tarique Rahman bullish about defeati"
X Link 2026-02-12T12:17Z 2.4M followers, [---] engagements

"'Really pivoting.': Bangladesh elections test ties with India as China deepens outreach NEW DELHI: Bangladesh's elections next week could reshape South Asia's balance of power as Beijing seeks to consolidate influence and ties with India falter a"
X Link 2026-02-08T06:15Z 2.4M followers, [---] engagements

"Bangladesh elections: Political heir Tarique Rahman in line for PM after BNP claims victory DHAKA: Long overshadowed by his parents and heir to one of Bangladesh's most powerful political dynasties Tarique Rahman has finally stepped into the spotlight"
X Link 2026-02-13T06:22Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Super Bowl Bad Bunny half-time show falls shy of ratings record The Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl victory - and Bad Bunny's hyped half-time show - fell short of broadcast ratings records"
X Link 2026-02-11T07:53Z 2.4M followers, [--] engagements

"#UPDATE A 210000-year-old skull has been identified as the earliest modern human remains found outside Africa putting the clock back on mankind's arrival in Europe by more than [------] years researchers said http://u.afp.com/JeF7 http://u.afp.com/JeF7"
X Link 2019-07-10T22:44Z 2.4M followers, 16.4K engagements

"#BREAKING Taliban ends partial truce to resume Afghan 'operations': spokesman"
X Link 2020-03-02T12:53Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"VIDEO: Wax statue of Vladimir Putin removed from Paris museum. Russia's invasion of Ukraine prompts director of the Grevin Museum in Paris to remove the statue. "We have never represented dictators like Hitler in the Grevin Museum we don't want to represent Putin today""
X Link 2022-03-03T06:30Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"#BREAKING NATO looking to deploy 'substantially more forces' to eastern flank: Stoltenberg"
X Link 2022-03-16T15:34Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Rapid rescue. @AFP photographers Oli Scarff and Peter Kohalmi capture the dramatic rescue of USA's Anita Alvarez from the bottom of the pool when she fainted during the women's solo free artistic swimming finals at the Budapest [----] World Aquatics Championships"
X Link 2022-06-23T01:28Z 2.4M followers, 10.5K engagements

"Russian tourists visiting Finland greeted with Ukrainian anthem http://u.afp.com/wCbr http://u.afp.com/wCbr"
X Link 2022-08-15T01:00Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"#BREAKING Charles succeeds as king immediately"
X Link 2022-09-08T17:33Z 2.4M followers, 12.6K engagements

"VIDEO: Rare video captured by divers shows a 2.5-metre giant squid swimming in the waters off Japan's west coast. Giant squid are known to live in the waters around the country and occasionally wash ashore but seeing them alive in the wild remains relatively rare"
X Link 2023-01-21T14:25Z 2.4M followers, 1.3M engagements

"The former head of the Chinese temple known as the birthplace of kung fu has been arrested over suspicion of embezzlement local authorities said Sunday. https://u.afp.com/Sn82 https://u.afp.com/Sn82"
X Link 2025-11-16T05:20Z 2.4M followers, 22.6K engagements

"Photographs released by the Hanover Animal Protection and Shelter show a drunk raccoon passed out in the bathroom of a Virginia liquor store after ransacking the shop. The raccoon was safely returned to the wild after sobering up at the shelter"
X Link 2025-12-04T23:00Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"UN report declares global state of 'water bankruptcy' The world is entering an era of "global water bankruptcy" with rivers lakes and aquifers depleting faster than nature can replenish them https://u.afp.com/SBpT https://u.afp.com/SBpT"
X Link 2026-01-21T01:36Z 2.4M followers, 14.2K engagements

"Iraqi Kurdish women braid hair at protest in solidarity with Syrian Kurds Dozens of women gather in Erbil the capital of the Iraqi Kurdistan region to braid each other's hair in a show of support after a Syrian soldier bragged in a video about cutting off a Kurdish fighter's braid in Raqa. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015092333906161948 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015092333906161948"
X Link 2026-01-24T16:00Z 2.4M followers, 37.1K engagements

"Dries Van Noten launches collection in 'raw' Parisian venue Prized for a minimalist aesthetic and significantly lower costs than institutional venues "raw" spaces are establishing themselves as a new playground for Parisian fashion shows"
X Link 2026-01-25T14:20Z 2.4M followers, 12.7K engagements

"Chinese athletic goods giant Anta Sports will buy a controlling stake in historic German sportswear brand Puma for $1.79 billion a stock exchange filing showed Tuesday. https://u.afp.com/SBHt https://u.afp.com/SBHt"
X Link 2026-01-27T17:45Z 2.4M followers, 11.1K engagements

"Living like sultans: Istanbul's pampered street cats. For centuries cats and Istanbul's residents have been very close an ancestral culture that remains even today. When stray cat Kanyon's bed was stolen at a shopping mall residents decided to build him a new home. He's not alone: according to City Hall Istanbul has more than [------] cats living on its streets who are regularly fed and fussed over by the city's [--] million residents https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016361417801351212 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016361417801351212"
X Link 2026-01-28T04:03Z 2.4M followers, 108.4K engagements

"Former nurse Sarah Mullally [--] officially confirmed as the first woman Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Church of England in ceremony ahead of formal 'enthronement' in March https://u.afp.com/SBFK https://u.afp.com/SBFK"
X Link 2026-01-28T17:52Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"King Charles III warns in new documentary that world is "rapidly going backwards" in curbing climate change and biodiversity loss. https://u.afp.com/SBtd https://u.afp.com/SBtd"
X Link 2026-01-28T22:15Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Chinese man runs smart farm with one finger one toe Quadriplegic and confined to a medicalised portable cabin in the Chinese countryside 36-year-old Li Xia can only move one finger and one toe which he uses to manage a high-tech farm"
X Link 2026-01-30T09:20Z 2.4M followers, 38.4K engagements

"Panama's Supreme Court has annulled the concession allowing Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison to operate ports at the Panama Canal a ruling that undermines Chinese sway over the waterway. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2Uv https://u.afp.com/S2Uv"
X Link 2026-01-30T10:50Z 2.4M followers, 14.7K engagements

"📉 Gold and silver prices dived Friday and European stock markets climbed as investors were left reassured by US President Donald Trump's pick to take over as head of the Federal Reserve. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2wK https://u.afp.com/S2wK"
X Link 2026-01-30T12:55Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"VIDEO: Greenland's elite dogsled unit patrols desolate icy Arctic US President Donald Trump has ridiculed Denmark's defence of Greenland as amounting to "two dogsleds" but the Sirius Dogsled Patrol is no joke: the elite navy unit works in extreme conditions where only the toughest survive #AFPVertical https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017242060810494245 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017242060810494245"
X Link 2026-01-30T14:22Z 2.4M followers, 67.8K engagements

"Chinese man runs smart farm with one finger one toe Quadriplegic and confined to a medicalised portable cabin in the Chinese countryside 36-year-old Li Xia can only move one finger and one toe which he uses to manage a high-tech farm"
X Link 2026-01-31T09:20Z 2.4M followers, 25K engagements

"'Batman' chides city council in California over ICE operations A man dressed in a Batman costume angrily confronts his city council in Santa Clara California over immigration enforcement demanding they take concrete action to block cooperation with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017618907683491884 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017618907683491884"
X Link 2026-01-31T15:20Z 2.4M followers, 14.6K engagements

"Between [----] and [-----] people have joined an emotional silent march in Copenhagen organised by Denmark's Veterans' Association to protest Donald Trump's comments downplaying the role of non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2SB https://u.afp.com/S2SB"
X Link 2026-01-31T16:00Z 2.4M followers, 11.2K engagements

"Nicole Kidman Demi Moore Bella Hadid Oprah Winfrey: women entertainers and models are reviving the necktie a symbol of male power at a time when feminism is under attack. https://u.afp.com/S2Sj https://u.afp.com/S2Sj"
X Link 2026-01-31T20:45Z 2.4M followers, 20.9K engagements

"Tina and Milo the ermine and stoat mascots of the upcoming [----] Winter Olympics in Italy are already everywhere - smiling on stuffed animals posters mugs and T-shirts. But it's another story for their real-life counterparts in the wild. https://u.afp.com/S2T4 https://u.afp.com/S2T4"
X Link 2026-01-31T22:15Z 2.4M followers, 12.3K engagements

"French IT giant Capgemini said Sunday it was selling a subsidiary working for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency amid international controversy over the deaths of two people in ICE operations. https://u.afp.com/S2Ty https://u.afp.com/S2Ty"
X Link 2026-02-01T14:00Z 2.4M followers, 10.1K engagements

"Superstars Kendrick Lamar Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga are all vying to win the coveted Album of the Year for the first time at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday the music industrys biggest night. https://u.afp.com/S2qP https://u.afp.com/S2qP"
X Link 2026-02-01T19:07Z 2.4M followers, 12.1K engagements

"At least [---] are feared dead in a landslide that struck a militia-held mine in DR Congo. The mine produces [--] to [--] percent of the world's supply of coltan a key component in the production of electronics such as laptops and mobile phones. https://u.afp.com/S2qW https://u.afp.com/S2qW"
X Link 2026-02-01T20:00Z 2.4M followers, 22.3K engagements

"AFP REPORTAGE: The curtains in this Mexican family's Minneapolis home stay closed all day and the door is braced with a metal bar to keep it from being forced open during a US immigration crackdown. Trump's second term has turned their American dream into a nightmare. https://u.afp.com/S2qE https://u.afp.com/S2qE"
X Link 2026-02-02T01:00Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Counting begins in Costa Rica vote dominated by narco violence. Laura Fernandez the ruling party candidate is the runaway favorite to become the next leader of a country long seen as a beacon of stability in a volatile region but now battling a crime wave https://u.afp.com/S2cJ https://u.afp.com/S2cJ"
X Link 2026-02-02T01:53Z 2.4M followers, 14.6K engagements

"BREAKING Kendrick Lamar wins the Grammy for Record of the Year for his single "Luther" featuring R&B singer SZA -- his fifth award of the night. The track bested efforts from Bad Bunny Lady Gaga Sabrina Carpenter Doechii Billie Eilish Chappell Roan and "APT." from Rose and Bruno Mars https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018178872596889744 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018178872596889744"
X Link 2026-02-02T04:25Z 2.4M followers, 14.4K engagements

"Tough-talking right-winger elected Costa Rica president. Political scientist Laura Fernandez won by a landslide after promising to crack down hard on rising violence linked to the cocaine trade https://u.afp.com/S2cJ https://u.afp.com/S2cJ"
X Link 2026-02-02T06:58Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"US President Donald Trump said Washington is negotiating with Havana's leadership to strike a deal days after he threatened Cuba's reeling economy with a virtual oil blockade. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2G2 https://u.afp.com/S2G2"
X Link 2026-02-02T11:50Z 2.4M followers, 16.9K engagements

"UK-based channel aiming to be a 'voice of truth' over Iran protests Journalists at the Persian-language TV station Iran International in London have been working flat out vowing to "show the truth" about the protests in Iran despite threats against them and their families"
X Link 2026-02-02T12:00Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Italy's Trevi Fountain launched a new ticketing system Monday making the famous Rome landmark the latest tourist site to charge entry in a bid to raise funds and battle overcrowding. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2Nw https://u.afp.com/S2Nw"
X Link 2026-02-02T13:00Z 2.4M followers, 10.6K engagements

"Chinese man runs smart farm with one finger one toe Quadriplegic and confined to a medicalised portable cabin in the Chinese countryside 36-year-old Li Xia can only move one finger and one toe which he uses to manage a high-tech farm"
X Link 2026-02-02T16:40Z 2.4M followers, 22.1K engagements

"Netflix to livestream BTS's comeback concert to around [---] countries in what could be the largest live K-pop event to date https://u.afp.com/S2fm https://u.afp.com/S2fm"
X Link 2026-02-03T04:19Z 2.4M followers, 74.8K engagements

"Paying for a selfie: Rome starts charging for Trevi Fountain https://u.afp.com/S2fQ https://u.afp.com/S2fQ"
X Link 2026-02-03T06:03Z 2.4M followers, 13K engagements

"BREAKING Russia resumed strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure early Tuesday cutting heating to more than one thousand residential buildings in Kyiv as temperatures near minus [--] Celsius on Tuesday Ukrainian officials say"
X Link 2026-02-03T07:28Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Visitors look at the exhibition "The rediscovered Treasure of the Sun King" at the Grand Palais in Paris displaying the monumental carpets commissioned by Louis XIV for the Louvres Grand Gallery 📸 Sebastien Dupuy"
X Link 2026-02-03T07:50Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Wildfires ravage Argentina's Patagonia Forest fires burn in the Patagonian region of Chubut province fuelled by high temperatures and winds. Buenos Aires has declared an emergency in Patagonia where wildfires have been ripping through vast tracts of forest since December"
X Link 2026-02-03T09:40Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Rural India shapes global AI models Tending crops and then logging on for data labelling Chandmani Kerketta [--] is helping power an artificial intelligence revolution. The work is essential for machine learning: data labelling annotation and quality checks"
X Link 2026-02-03T10:20Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Old American cars and drivers wait for tourists in Havana Vintage American cars and their drivers wait for tourists to drive around in downtown Havana. Tourism in Cuba suffered a sharp decline in [----] closing the year with [---] million visitors well below the government's target of [---] million according to official figures. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018639448452309442 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018639448452309442"
X Link 2026-02-03T10:55Z 2.4M followers, 16.6K engagements

"Britain's data regulator has launched a probe into X and xAI to see whether Elon Musk's companies complied with personal data law when it came to AI chatbot Grok's generation of sexualized deepfakes. 1/3"
X Link 2026-02-03T13:06Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"VIDEO: Gazans reunite with loved ones after partial reopening of Rafah crossing Palestinians reunited with their loved ones at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis on Monday after Israel permitted a limited reopening of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt"
X Link 2026-02-03T13:57Z 2.4M followers, 13.9K engagements

"VIDEO: US Department of Justice publishes Jeffrey Epstein interview Jeffrey Epstein denied he was the "devil" and insisted he was only the lowest level of sexual predator in a video interview included in the latest release of files by US authorities. The interview which lasts around two hours was conducted by President Donald Trump's former advisor Steve Bannon. It appears to be filmed in the deceased financier's New York home on an unknown date #AFPVertical"
X Link 2026-02-03T15:43Z 2.4M followers, 32.3K engagements

"⛸ A Spanish figure skater will be able to perform to music of the 'Minions' films after all at the upcoming Winter Olympics having initially fallen foul of copyright restrictions. https://u.afp.com/S2QK https://u.afp.com/S2QK"
X Link 2026-02-03T18:19Z 2.4M followers, 15.9K engagements

"🎿🥇American ski icon Lindsey Vonn [--] says she will attempt to defy the odds and compete at the Winter Olympics despite a ruptured knee ligament https://u.afp.com/S2AU https://u.afp.com/S2AU"
X Link 2026-02-04T00:12Z 2.4M followers, 11.5K engagements

"Residents look at a Cameroon-flagged cargo ship that ran aground on a beach in the town of Maria Chiquita due to strong winds off Panama 📸 Daniel Gonzales"
X Link 2026-02-04T03:16Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"French prosecutors search Paris offices of X as part of investigation into alleged political interference and sexual deepfakes. Elon Musk summoned for voluntary interviews with prosecutors https://u.afp.com/S2do https://u.afp.com/S2do"
X Link 2026-02-04T04:26Z 2.4M followers, 10.1K engagements

"Swiss bank UBS grilled in US Senate over withholding documents sought in a probe of Holocaust-era assets stolen by the Nazis https://u.afp.com/S2AB https://u.afp.com/S2AB"
X Link 2026-02-04T06:52Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Sea of ice. People walk on the frozen Baltic Sea near Mikoszewo as temperatures drop sharply in northern Poland. 📷 Sergei Gapon"
X Link 2026-02-04T07:33Z 2.4M followers, 11.3K engagements

"AI-created or manipulated images used on social media to falsely associate prominent US politicians such as New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein researchers say https://u.afp.com/S2AX https://u.afp.com/S2AX"
X Link 2026-02-04T07:55Z 2.4M followers, 20.8K engagements

"Whack-a-mole As deepfake videos of John Mearsheimer multiplied across YouTube the American academic rushed to have them taken down. His grueling fight to have them removed has laid bare the challenges of combating AI-driven deepfakes https://u.afp.com/S2db https://u.afp.com/S2db"
X Link 2026-02-04T08:40Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"'We just need something positive' - Monks' peace walk across US draws large crowds. Buddhist monks walking from Texas to Washington to promote peace have become a surprise popular hit as they near the US capital -- attracting crowds of thousands who line the route or join in for a few miles https://u.afp.com/S2AL https://u.afp.com/S2AL"
X Link 2026-02-04T08:58Z 2.4M followers, 10.6K engagements

"More than [-----] evacuate northern Moroccan city after flooding More than [-----] people have been displaced from their homes across northern Morocco due to severe weather and heavy rainfall. The floods have killed seven in nearby countries Tunisia and Algeria"
X Link 2026-02-04T09:40Z 2.4M followers, 25.3K engagements

"The United States is still planning talks with Iranian officials this week the White House said Tuesday even after a US warplane shot down an Iranian drone that approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2P8 https://u.afp.com/S2P8"
X Link 2026-02-04T10:30Z 2.4M followers, 10.1K engagements

"Moscow has demanded Kyiv accept its conditions to end the four-year-war and vowed to press on with its invasion otherwise as negotiations between the two sides opened in Abu Dhabi. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2PK https://u.afp.com/S2PK"
X Link 2026-02-04T11:10Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Rome starts charging for Trevi fountain Italy's Trevi Fountain has launched a new ticketing system making the famous Rome landmark the latest tourist site to charge entry in a bid to raise funds and battle overcrowding. #AFPVertical"
X Link 2026-02-04T11:20Z 2.4M followers, 19.8K engagements

"VIDEO: Native Americans rush to get tribal IDs over ICE fears Inside a Native American community center in northern Minneapolis Jessica Glidden is getting her tribal identity card issued for protection with the city the focus of President Trump's immigration operations"
X Link 2026-02-04T14:20Z 2.4M followers, 24.3K engagements

"VIDEO: ⚖ Son of Norway Crown Princess stands trial for multiple rapes Marius Borg Hoiby is on trial in Oslo accused of raping four women and assaulting several ex-girlfriends in a scandal that has tarnished the royal family's image. Crown Princess Mette-Marit's 29-year-old son from a relationship prior to her marriage to Crown Prince Haakon is facing [--] charges some dating back to [----] #AFPVertical https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019066401747550567 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019066401747550567"
X Link 2026-02-04T15:11Z 2.4M followers, 20.5K engagements

"The Washington Post owned by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced major job cuts Wednesday saying that "painful" restructuring was needed at the storied newspaper. https://u.afp.com/S2mX https://u.afp.com/S2mX"
X Link 2026-02-04T18:30Z 2.4M followers, 42.7K engagements

"The son of Norway's future queen on Wednesday admitted a life of excess blaming it on an "extreme need for recognition" but denied raping a woman at his parents' royal estate in [----]. https://u.afp.com/S2mB https://u.afp.com/S2mB"
X Link 2026-02-04T19:15Z 2.4M followers, 17.5K engagements

"Italy has thwarted "a series of cyberattacks" of "Russian origin" targeting the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics the foreign minister said Wednesday as security operations rampup with just hours to go before the opening ceremony. https://u.afp.com/S2mR https://u.afp.com/S2mR"
X Link 2026-02-04T23:00Z 2.4M followers, 17.8K engagements

"Last US-Russia nuclear treaty ends in 'grave moment' for world. The treaty expired Thursday abruptly ending decades of restrictions on how many warheads the two top powers can deploy and triggering fears of a global arms race https://u.afp.com/S2sf https://u.afp.com/S2sf"
X Link 2026-02-05T01:31Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"United States: more and more ICE detainees have no criminal record. AFP Infographic showing the number of people arrested in the US by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and whether or not they had a criminal record or face legal proceedings from November [----] and January [----] according to ICE data collected by the Deportation Data Project"
X Link 2026-02-05T03:58Z 2.4M followers, 13.7K engagements

"An artist who restored a fresco in a church in Rome with a likeness of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has wiped out his own artwork after it sparked outrage. The story began on Saturday when La Repubblica daily revealed that the face of a freshly-restored winged figure in the San Lorenzo in Lucina church closely resembled Meloni. The artist Bruno Valentinetti then admitted he had rubbed out her face following a request by the Vatican administration https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019264122831974458 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019264122831974458"
X Link 2026-02-05T04:17Z 2.4M followers, 18.7K engagements

"Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deployed an army battalion to a troubled state after gunmen killed as many as [---] people in one of the country's deadliest attacks in recent months. https://u.afp.com/S2ef https://u.afp.com/S2ef"
X Link 2026-02-05T09:03Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"The last nuclear treaty between Russia and the United States has expired abruptly ending decades of restrictions on how many warheads the two top powers can deploy and triggering fears of a global arms race. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2es https://u.afp.com/S2es"
X Link 2026-02-05T09:50Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Artist rubs out Meloni church fresco after controversy An artist who restored a fresco in a church in central Rome with a likeness of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has wiped out his own artwork after it sparked outrage"
X Link 2026-02-05T10:00Z 2.4M followers, 12.2K engagements

"Native Americans rush to get tribal IDs over ICE fears Inside a Native American community center in Minneapolis Jessica Glidden is getting her tribal identity card issued for protection as the city has become the focus of President Donald Trump's immigration operations"
X Link 2026-02-05T10:40Z 2.4M followers, 15.2K engagements

"China has rejected calls to enter talks on a new nuclear treaty after a US-Russian agreement expired on Thursday ending decades of restrictions on how many warheads the two powers can deploy. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2eK https://u.afp.com/S2eK"
X Link 2026-02-05T10:50Z 2.4M followers, 15.8K engagements

"Australian teen swims for hours to save family lost at sea Austin Appelbee [--] has recounted how he swam for four hours through choppy waters off western Australia to get help for his family in a feat hailed by rescuers as "superhuman". #AFPVertical"
X Link 2026-02-05T12:00Z 2.4M followers, 13.4K engagements

"Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for 'believing Mandelson's lies' British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologises to victims of the convicted late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein saying "sorry for having believed Mandelson's lies and appointing him""
X Link 2026-02-05T12:10Z 2.4M followers, 39.8K engagements

"The Grand Emperor Hotel in Macau says it has ripped up the real gold bricks from its distinctive lobby floor and sold them for around $13 million cashing in on the metal's market surge ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2hP https://u.afp.com/S2hP"
X Link 2026-02-05T15:00Z 2.4M followers, 11.6K engagements

"Australian teen swims for hours to save family lost at sea Austin Appelbee [--] has recounted how he swam for four hours through choppy waters off western Australia to get help for his family in a feat hailed by rescuers as "superhuman" #AFPVertical"
X Link 2026-02-05T15:30Z 2.4M followers, 11.5K engagements

"VIDEO: 🪼 Giant phantom jellyfish filmed in deep sea off Argentina Scientists aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute's R/V Falkor (too) vessel have documented a rare phantom jellyfish during an expedition examining deep-sea ecosystems off Argentina. Stygiomedusa gigantea commonly known as the giant phantom jelly can grow up to [--] m (3.3 ft) in diameter and its four arms can reach up to [--] m (33 ft) long https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019439962203042283 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019439962203042283"
X Link 2026-02-05T15:56Z 2.4M followers, 15.7K engagements

"Russia and the United States have agreed to resume high-level military contacts at two-day Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday in a major step of rapprochement between the world's top nuclear powers ➡ https://u.afp.com/S274 https://u.afp.com/S274"
X Link 2026-02-05T17:00Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"#BREAKING: Trump accepts UK deal with Mauritius on islands hosting key military base"
X Link 2026-02-05T18:10Z 2.4M followers, 14.6K engagements

"REPORTAGE: First the jihadists wrote saying they were coming to Woro village in central Nigeria to preach. When no one attended they went on a rampage of killing and arson. The death toll stands at [---] people and the search for bodies is ongoing. https://u.afp.com/S27T https://u.afp.com/S27T"
X Link 2026-02-05T18:30Z 2.4M followers, 23.3K engagements

"Being the richest person on the planet is apparently not worth it for Elon Musk. "Whoever said 'money can't buy happiness' really knew what they were talking about" he said in a post on X the platform he bought about $44 billion in [----]. https://u.afp.com/S27M https://u.afp.com/S27M"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:00Z 2.4M followers, 11.8K engagements

"Bad Bunny is pledging to bring Puerto Rican culture to his Super Bowl half-time show that has triggered fury on the US right-wing. The Latino singer a vocal critic of President Trump is expected to perform entirely in Spanish this Sunday. https://u.afp.com/S27A https://u.afp.com/S27A"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:45Z 2.4M followers, 12.9K engagements

"US President Trump called for a brand new nuclear treaty after the START agreement with Russia expired prompting fears of a new global arms race. The US wants a new treaty to include China but Beijing has rejected the pressure to limit its growing arsenal. https://u.afp.com/S27W https://u.afp.com/S27W"
X Link 2026-02-05T21:30Z 2.4M followers, 17.2K engagements

"A source close to the French presidency tells AFP that former culture minister Jack Lang has been summoned to the foreign ministry to explain his links with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. https://u.afp.com/S27b https://u.afp.com/S27b"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:16Z 2.4M followers, 78.6K engagements

"Prime Minister Mark Carney cancelled a mandate for all vehicles sold in Canada to be electric by [----] a departure from his climate-focused predecessor. Carney said his goal was [--] percent EV sales by [----] and a [--] percent target by [----]. https://u.afp.com/S27P https://u.afp.com/S27P"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:45Z 2.4M followers, 12.7K engagements

"The first permanent Pokemon theme park has opened in Tokyo. Visitors are greeted by the electric mouse Pikachu and other creatures from the franchise. Pokemon one of Japan's top cultural exports appeared first in [----] on Nintendo video games"
X Link 2026-02-06T00:30Z 2.4M followers, 20.4K engagements

""Democracy dies in darkness. And you Jeff Bezos have turned off the lights" Hundreds protest cuts at famed US Washington Post newspaper https://u.afp.com/S27z https://u.afp.com/S27z"
X Link 2026-02-06T01:42Z 2.4M followers, 39.9K engagements

"In show of support Canada France open consulates in Greenland https://u.afp.com/S27D https://u.afp.com/S27D"
X Link 2026-02-06T02:24Z 2.4M followers, 35.4K engagements

"Stockpile of nuclear warheads. AFP Infographic showing the estimated stocks of nuclear warheads by country in [----] according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)"
X Link 2026-02-06T03:51Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"UK royal finances in spotlight after Andrew's downfall. A parliamentary probe in the coming months marks a significant shift towards greater scrutiny of royal matters after decades of deference to the centuries-old monarchy https://u.afp.com/S27H https://u.afp.com/S27H"
X Link 2026-02-06T07:47Z 2.4M followers, 24.4K engagements

"The guitar played by late rock legend Kurt Cobain on the anthemic grunge track "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is going under the hammer next month. The [----] Fender Mustang is among a treasure trove of instruments and musical memorabilia that will be up for sale https://u.afp.com/S27j https://u.afp.com/S27j"
X Link 2026-02-06T08:15Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Artist rubs out Meloni church fresco after controversy An artist who restored a fresco in a church in central Rome with a likeness of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has wiped out his own artwork after it sparked outrage"
X Link 2026-02-06T09:40Z 2.4M followers, 11.3K engagements

"Iran and the United States have begun talks in Oman with Washington refusing to rule out military action against its foe if diplomacy fails while the Islamic republic vowed to defend itself against "any excessive demands". ➡ https://u.afp.com/S28H https://u.afp.com/S28H"
X Link 2026-02-06T09:50Z 2.4M followers, 15K engagements

"Native Americans rush to get tribal IDs over ICE fears Inside a Native American community center in Minneapolis Jessica Glidden is getting her tribal identity card issued for protection as the city has become the focus of President Donald Trump's immigration operations"
X Link 2026-02-06T10:40Z 2.4M followers, 17.5K engagements

"First permanent Pokemon theme park opens in Tokyo The first permanent Pokemon theme park has opened in Tokyo featuring themed rides and a woodland area where visitors can try and "catch 'em all""
X Link 2026-02-06T11:20Z 2.4M followers, 21.6K engagements

"A suicide attack at a mosque in Pakistan's capital city Islamabad killed at least [--] people and wounded more than [---] on Friday a police source told AFP. 1/3"
X Link 2026-02-06T11:46Z 2.4M followers, 14.3K engagements

"🏈 The argument that sport and politics should not mix could be tested at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday when Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny performs against a backdrop of fury from right-wing critics. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2Xx https://u.afp.com/S2Xx"
X Link 2026-02-06T12:00Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Inuit families in Greenland 'scared and worried' after US threats Some Inuit families in Greenland remain worried despite US President Donald Trump backtracking on a threat of using force to acquire the Arctic territory and beginning talks with Copenhagen and Nuuk"
X Link 2026-02-06T12:20Z 2.4M followers, 10.2K engagements

"⛷ Lindsey Vonn passed a key test of her damaged knee on Friday after she completed her first downhill training run for the [----] Winter Olympics. 1/2"
X Link 2026-02-06T12:35Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai will be sentenced on Monday following his national security trial a court website showed. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2XB https://u.afp.com/S2XB"
X Link 2026-02-06T12:50Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"⛷ ❄ The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are set to officially start with a star-studded opening ceremony at the San Siro Stadium in Milan on Friday while US ski great Lindsey Vonn tested her injured knee in a crucial practice run ➡ https://u.afp.com/S28K https://u.afp.com/S28K"
X Link 2026-02-06T13:39Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"VIDEO: Torrential rains pound Spain and Portugal A deadly storm that triggered floods and thousands of evacuations in Spain and Portugal has eased but forecasters warned the relief will be short-lived as another storm is expected. Storm Leonardo left one dead in Portugal and lashed the southern Spanish region of Andalusia #AFPVertical https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019773158690095240 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019773158690095240"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:00Z 2.4M followers, 12.9K engagements

"⛷❄ Olympic freestyle champion Mathilde Gremaud says she never lost her passion for skiing despite periods of grief and anxiety as she prepares to face Eileen Gu in a hotly anticipated slopestyle showdown at the Milan-Cortina Games ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2B6 https://u.afp.com/S2B6"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:51Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"The United States on Friday urged three-way talks with Russia and China to set new limits on nuclear weapons as it accused Beijing of conducting secret nuclear tests and dramatically swelling its arsenal. https://u.afp.com/S224 https://u.afp.com/S224"
X Link 2026-02-06T17:35Z 2.4M followers, 11.9K engagements

"President Donald Trump shared a post with a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys sparking outrage across the US political spectrum before deleting it in a rare backtrack. by @dannyctkemp https://u.afp.com/S225 https://u.afp.com/S225"
X Link 2026-02-06T19:00Z 2.4M followers, 17.2K engagements

"#BREAKING Dow touches [-----] points for 1st time as US stocks rally"
X Link 2026-02-06T19:40Z 2.4M followers, 22.4K engagements

"Two medieval fortresses face each other across the Narva River separating Estonia from Russia on Europe's eastern edge. Some fear the Russian-speaking border town of Narva could be Vladimir Putin's next target. https://u.afp.com/S22G https://u.afp.com/S22G"
X Link 2026-02-06T20:30Z 2.4M followers, 13K engagements

"The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opened on Friday with a glittering ceremony at the San Siro stadium echoed by celebrations at Games venues across the Italian Alps. https://u.afp.com/S22m https://u.afp.com/S22m"
X Link 2026-02-06T21:15Z 2.4M followers, 22.2K engagements

"#UPDATE The Dow surged above [-----] points for the first time Friday shrugging off worries connected to artificial intelligence companies while traders focused on the prospects for US growth and Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. https://u.afp.com/S226 https://u.afp.com/S226"
X Link 2026-02-06T23:13Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Canada and France which both oppose US President Donald Trump's claim to Greenland opened consulates in the Danish autonomous territory's capital on Friday in a show of support for the local government. https://u.afp.com/S22h https://u.afp.com/S22h"
X Link 2026-02-07T00:15Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Chunks of broken sandstone litter Cambodia's UNESCO-listed Preah Viheartemple whose centuries-old sandstone facades are pocked with fresh shrapnel scars after weeks of deadly border clashes with neighboring Thailand. https://u.afp.com/S227 https://u.afp.com/S227"
X Link 2026-02-07T01:00Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"The Clintons are calling for their congressional testimony on ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein to be held publicly to prevent Republicans from politicizing the issue. http://u.afp.com/S22v http://u.afp.com/S22v"
X Link 2026-02-07T08:21Z 2.4M followers, 11.1K engagements

"#BREAKING Ukraine Russia teams invited to US for talks next week: Zelensky"
X Link 2026-02-07T09:02Z 2.4M followers, 13.1K engagements

"Japans arch-conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a heavy metal drummer in her youth and an admirer of Margaret Thatcher called a snap election that polls suggest could see her ruling bloc secure a two-thirds majority in the powerful lower house. http://u.afp.com/S26x http://u.afp.com/S26x"
X Link 2026-02-07T09:06Z 2.4M followers, 10.1K engagements

"France's financial crimes prosecutors have told AFP they have opened a preliminary investigation into influential former minister Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline after revelations in the Epstein files ➡ https://u.afp.com/S26M https://u.afp.com/S26M"
X Link 2026-02-07T10:39Z 2.4M followers, 29.8K engagements

"VIDEO: Greenlanders in remote village refuse to succumb to stress of US threats President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened to seize the island an autonomous territory of Denmark alleging that Copenhagen is not doing enough to protect it from Russia and China. Trump has since agreed to talks but Greenlands health minister said the US leader's rhetoric "has impacted a lot of people's emotions" #AFPVertical https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020101339137659356 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020101339137659356"
X Link 2026-02-07T11:44Z 2.4M followers, 12.5K engagements

"VIDEO: What is the fallout from the Epstein scandal Over [--] million files relating to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by the US Department of Justice. Epstein was for decades a friend to some of the world's most influential people #AFPVertical"
X Link 2026-02-07T12:18Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"VIDEO: What is the fallout from the Epstein scandal Over [--] million files relating to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by the US Department of Justice. Epstein was for decades a friend to some of the world's most influential people #AFPVertical https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020113347996262519 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020113347996262519"
X Link 2026-02-07T12:32Z 2.4M followers, 10.4K engagements

"⛷ Lindsey Vonn's dream of Olympic medal glory is alive after the American ski star again defied a serious knee injury to successfully complete her second training run for the Milan-Cortina women's downhill on Saturday ➡ https://u.afp.com/S262 https://u.afp.com/S262"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:00Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange apologised on Saturday after mistakenly transferring more than $40 billion worth of bitcoin to users which briefly prompted a selloff on the platform ➡ https://u.afp.com/S26L https://u.afp.com/S26L"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:30Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"#UPDATE Former French minister Jack Lang on Saturday told AFP that allegations against him resulting from revelations in the Epstein files were "baseless" and he was facing an investigation started against him "with serenity""
X Link 2026-02-07T14:57Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"VIDEO: EU's Russian-speaking town stuck between two worlds Once a symbol of cooperation the 'Friendship Bridge' connecting the two banks of the Narva River separating Estonia from Russia on Europe's eastern edge has been reinforced with razor wire and anti-tank obstacles"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:29Z 2.4M followers, 13.2K engagements

"VIDEO: ⛸ Montreal ice dance academy churns out Olympic champions As the Winter Olympics gets under way ice dancers from rival countries will compete for the same medals -- but many will have also trained under the same roof in Montreal"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:58Z 2.4M followers, 13.3K engagements

"VIDEO: Greenlanders in remote village refuse to succumb to stress of US threats President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened to seize the island an autonomous territory of Denmark alleging that Copenhagen is not doing enough to protect it from Russia and China. Trump has since agreed to talks but Greenlands health minister said the US leader's rhetoric "has impacted a lot of people's emotions" #AFPVertical https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020170792533639502 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020170792533639502"
X Link 2026-02-07T16:20Z 2.4M followers, 11.6K engagements

"Former French minister Jack Lang on Saturday told AFP that allegations against him resulting from revelations in the Epstein files were "baseless" and he was facing an investigation against him "with serenity" ➡ https://u.afp.com/S26K https://u.afp.com/S26K"
X Link 2026-02-07T16:35Z 2.4M followers, 10.8K engagements

"Two French adventurers reach the end of an epic walk from their hometown of Annecy to Shanghai after nearly a year and a half crossing [--] countries almost entirely on foot. https://u.afp.com/S26j https://u.afp.com/S26j"
X Link 2026-02-07T18:20Z 2.4M followers, 31.9K engagements

"⚽🏴🏆Saturday recap: Arsenal move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 victory against Sunderland as Tottenham boss Thomas Frank faces renewed calls for his sacking after a 2-0 defeat at Manchester United https://u.afp.com/S2uu https://u.afp.com/S2uu"
X Link 2026-02-07T19:03Z 2.4M followers, 10.2K engagements

"Iraqi official says over [----] Islamic State group detainees have been transferred so far from Syria by the US-led coalition https://u.afp.com/S2uj https://u.afp.com/S2uj"
X Link 2026-02-07T19:52Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"'Free the mountains': Thousands of people marched through Milan on Saturday in protest against the Winter Olympics with a small number setting off fireworks and clashing with police in riot shields. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2u9 https://u.afp.com/S2u9"
X Link 2026-02-07T20:35Z 2.4M followers, 10.5K engagements

"From dueling AI giants to Budweiser's Clydesdale mascots bonding with a bald eagle the commercials vying for attention during Sunday's Super Bowl are shaping up as one of the most star-studdedand contentiousadvertising battles in years. https://u.afp.com/S2uC https://u.afp.com/S2uC"
X Link 2026-02-07T21:20Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"'Don Colossus' a giant gold-leafed statue of US President Donald Trump has yet to be installed partly over a payment dispute. It has come to illustrate the volatile nature of cryptocurrency deals and Trump's own mercurial circles of influence. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2uF https://u.afp.com/S2uF"
X Link 2026-02-07T22:06Z 2.4M followers, 36.9K engagements

"US figure skating star Ilia Malinin upstaged on his Olympic debut as Japan's Yuma Kagiyama leads the men's short programme in the team event. https://u.afp.com/S2L4 https://u.afp.com/S2L4"
X Link 2026-02-07T22:58Z 2.4M followers, 15.3K engagements

"🗳 Japan votes in snap elections with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hoping to turn a honeymoon start into a resounding ballot box victory that could rile China and rattle financial markets. More: https://u.afp.com/S2L3 https://u.afp.com/S2L3"
X Link 2026-02-08T00:10Z 2.4M followers, 15.7K engagements

"Haiti's transitional ruling council relinquished power to US-backed Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime on Saturday after its mandate expired without stemming rampant gang violence or holding elections in its turbulent two-year run. https://u.afp.com/S2Li https://u.afp.com/S2Li"
X Link 2026-02-08T01:00Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Japan voted in snow-hit snap elections with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hoping to turn a honeymoon start into a resounding ballot box victory. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2L7 https://u.afp.com/S2L7"
X Link 2026-02-08T06:31Z 2.4M followers, 15.2K engagements

"A detention center in rural Texas has become a harsh symbol of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown with disease breaking out among the people being held including some families who entered the United States legally. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2LX https://u.afp.com/S2LX"
X Link 2026-02-08T07:34Z 2.4M followers, 11.7K engagements

"Lindsey Vonn will attempt the seemingly impossible on Sunday when she launches herself down one of the worlds most prestigious pistes hunting for an Olympic medal in the Milan-Cortina downhill. https://u.afp.com/S2bo https://u.afp.com/S2bo"
X Link 2026-02-08T10:35Z 2.4M followers, 17.8K engagements

"The thorny issue of what to do with Russian assets has not only stumped Western leaders but also officials in Berlin who are saddled with three crumbling buildings belonging to Moscow. https://u.afp.com/S2b3 https://u.afp.com/S2b3"
X Link 2026-02-08T11:30Z 2.4M followers, 10.8K engagements

"Portugal which is reeling from a battering by deadly storms began voting in the second round of a presidential election on Sunday with the moderate candidate expected to trounce his far-right rival. https://u.afp.com/S2bw https://u.afp.com/S2bw"
X Link 2026-02-08T13:30Z 2.4M followers, 11.1K engagements

"Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday ruled out Tehran ever giving up uranium enrichment in its negotiations with Washington insisting it will not be intimidated by the threat of war with the United States. https://u.afp.com/S2b5 https://u.afp.com/S2b5"
X Link 2026-02-08T14:30Z 2.4M followers, 26.1K engagements

"Breezy Johnson won the gold medal in the alpine skiing downhill at the Winter Olympics on Sunday after Lindsey Vonn's comeback ended with a horror crash. https://u.afp.com/S2bY https://u.afp.com/S2bY"
X Link 2026-02-08T16:30Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"🪁 Brightly coloured kites soared through the skies over Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore this weekend marking the return of a festival after a 19-year ban that had been imposed over safety concerns. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2bR https://u.afp.com/S2bR"
X Link 2026-02-08T17:52Z 2.4M followers, 17.8K engagements

"🗳 Thailand's pilot PM lands runaway election win: Anutin Charnvirakul a construction dynasty scion and hobbyist jet pilot rode to victory Sunday on a wave of nationalism amid heated border conflict with Cambodia. https://u.afp.com/S2bV https://u.afp.com/S2bV"
X Link 2026-02-08T18:53Z 2.4M followers, 11.6K engagements

"Police in France arrest six suspects after a magistrate and her mother were held captive last week for around [--] hours in the country's latest cryptocurrency ransom plot. https://u.afp.com/S2bj https://u.afp.com/S2bj"
X Link 2026-02-08T19:42Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"The biggest event in American sports kicks off Sunday as the New England Patriots face the Seattle Seahawks at the Super Bowl with Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny set to perform at half-time. https://u.afp.com/S2b9 https://u.afp.com/S2b9"
X Link 2026-02-08T20:27Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"🏂 Czech snowboard star Ester Ledecka takes aim at Olympic chiefs amid fears that parallel giant slalom could be axed saying athletes' voices considered secondary to "politics and money" https://u.afp.com/S2Ei https://u.afp.com/S2Ei"
X Link 2026-02-08T21:57Z 2.4M followers, 27.1K engagements

"💎Even with its legendary image of glitz and glamour diamond icon De Beers has struggled to attract a buyer after nearly two years on a market dulled by falling prices and the allure of lab-grown gems. Full story: https://u.afp.com/S2EN https://u.afp.com/S2EN"
X Link 2026-02-09T00:13Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"🥇 US star Ilia Malinin sees off a resurgent Japan with a pulsating routine to keep the Olympic team figure skating gold in American hands. ⛸ https://u.afp.com/S2Ex https://u.afp.com/S2Ex"
X Link 2026-02-09T01:00Z 2.4M followers, 10.2K engagements

"BREAKING Cuba has warned airlines it is suspending jet fuel supplies for a month because of an energy crisis an official at a European carrier says"
X Link 2026-02-09T01:21Z 2.4M followers, 47.3K engagements

"BREAKING Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to [--] years in prison"
X Link 2026-02-09T02:10Z 2.4M followers, 18K engagements

"Seahawks soar to Super Bowl win over Patriots. Seattle Seahawks routed the New England Patriots 29-13 as Sam Darnold sealed his journey from flop quarterback to conqueror of the NFL's biggest prize https://u.afp.com/S2EL https://u.afp.com/S2EL"
X Link 2026-02-09T04:08Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai is sentenced to [--] years in prison following his high-profile national security trial. Rights groups and Western nations have condemned Lais trial as a symbol of the city's shrivelling press freedoms https://u.afp.com/S2E6 https://u.afp.com/S2E6"
X Link 2026-02-09T05:24Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"White supremacist who shot and killed [--] people at two New Zealand mosques in [----] launched an appeal Monday seeking to overturn his conviction https://u.afp.com/S2EX https://u.afp.com/S2EX"
X Link 2026-02-09T07:05Z 2.4M followers, 10.5K engagements

"Armed men "kidnapped" former National Assembly vice president Juan Pablo Guanipa shortly after his release from prison says Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel peace laureate Maria Corina Machado. The countrys Public Prosecutors Office said Guanipa was again taken into custody https://u.afp.com/S2EF https://u.afp.com/S2EF"
X Link 2026-02-09T07:33Z 2.4M followers, 49.6K engagements

"Fans at the Winter Olympics in Cortina Italy react as Lindsey Vonn's Winter Olympic dream ended in screams of pain after she crashed out of the women's downhill won by her American teammate Breezy Johnson. "We were all very sad we shed tears we cried we love Lindsey Vonn we love you" one crestfallen fan tells AFP https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020775519231341043 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020775519231341043"
X Link 2026-02-09T08:23Z 2.4M followers, 14.6K engagements

"Swimming team in war-torn Gaza uses the sea as a pool Two years of war and air strikes have destroyed most recreational facilities in the Palestinian territory but men of all ages still take to the beach in Gaza City for swimming practice"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:20Z 2.4M followers, 14.3K engagements

"Japanese shares rose to record highs after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's conservatives won a historic election landslide with a projected two-thirds majority. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2ab https://u.afp.com/S2ab"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:34Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Inuit families in Greenland 'scared and worried' after US threats Some Inuit families in Greenland remain worried despite US President Donald Trump backtracking on a threat of using force to acquire the Arctic territory and beginning talks with Copenhagen and Nuuk"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:40Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"A Hong Kong court has sentenced pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai to [--] years in prison for national security crimes a punishment rights groups condemned as "effectively a death sentence" and a symbol of the city's shrivelling press freedoms. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2aE https://u.afp.com/S2aE"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:50Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl into a giant street party emphasizing unity over division in his groundbreaking Spanish-language set -- but still earning President Donald Trump's scorn. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2aR https://u.afp.com/S2aR"
X Link 2026-02-09T10:00Z 2.4M followers, 13.5K engagements

"Arguments are set to begin Monday in a landmark US trial that could establish a legal precedent on whether social media companies deliberately designed their platforms to lead to addiction in children. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2aD https://u.afp.com/S2aD"
X Link 2026-02-09T10:10Z 2.4M followers, 29.8K engagements

"Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell will be questioned behind closed doors by the US Congress on Monday though she's expected to invoke her right to not answer questions. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2aH https://u.afp.com/S2aH"
X Link 2026-02-09T10:30Z 2.4M followers, 10.2K engagements

"Sydney police have deployed pepper spray and scuffled with protesters as a rally against a visit to Australia by Israel's President Isaac Herzog turned violent. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2Rp https://u.afp.com/S2Rp"
X Link 2026-02-09T10:50Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"US Vice President JD Vance is due to kick-off a visit to Armenia on Monday before travelling to Azerbaijan the next day US officials said as Washington seeks to consolidate a US-brokered peace process between the neighbours. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2Re https://u.afp.com/S2Re"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:10Z 2.4M followers, 10.6K engagements

"Thousands evacuated as Morocco shaken by heavy flooding Images show the Kenitra region and the town of Ksar El Kebir in Larache province of Morocco submerged in floodwater after recent heavy rainfall"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:20Z 2.4M followers, 15.3K engagements

"British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was scrambling to shore up his premiership Monday as he prepared to face lawmakers furious that his government has become embroiled in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2Rh https://u.afp.com/S2Rh"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:30Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"What is the fallout from the Epstein scandal Over [--] million files relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by the US Department of Justice. The files have shaken the UK government and royal family as well as asking questions of major US figures"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:40Z 2.4M followers, 10.6K engagements

"Ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may have passed potentially confidential reports to Jeffrey Epstein while a UK trade envoy according to US government files on the late US sex offender released last month. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2RL https://u.afp.com/S2RL"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:50Z 2.4M followers, 24.8K engagements

"🏅 US figure skating star Ilia Malinin warned his rivals he was just warming up for his men's Olympic singles bid starting Tuesday after facing the challenge of Japanese pair Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato on his way to team gold. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2DZ https://u.afp.com/S2DZ"
X Link 2026-02-09T12:30Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Montreal ice dance academy churns out Olympic champions As the Winter Olympics gets under way ice dancers from rival countries will compete for the same medals -- but many will have trained at the Ice Academy of Montreal"
X Link 2026-02-09T12:40Z 2.4M followers, 10.8K engagements

"☢ Iran is prepared to dilute its highly enriched uranium if the United States lifts all sanctions on the country the head of its atomic energy agency said on Monday after talks resumed with Washington ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2De https://u.afp.com/S2De"
X Link 2026-02-09T13:49Z 2.4M followers, 19.6K engagements

"US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Armenia on Monday before a scheduled trip to Azerbaijan as Washington seeks to consolidate a peace process between the neighbours ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2Re https://u.afp.com/S2Re"
X Link 2026-02-09T14:22Z 2.4M followers, 11K engagements

"US snowboard superstar Chloe Kim has called for more "love and compassion" in response to President Donald Trump's attack on her Olympic teammate Hunter Hess. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2DC https://u.afp.com/S2DC"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:00Z 2.4M followers, 15.1K engagements

"Keir Starmer's position as UK prime minister looked increasingly fragile Monday after Labour's leader in Scotland called for him to resign for appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite links to US convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. 1/2"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:03Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"Anas Sarwar made the comments during a press conference in Glasgow as Starmer's decision on Mandelson continues to haunt him. Sarwar is the most senior politician in Starmer's ruling Labour party to demand the prime minister step down. 2/2"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:03Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"VIDEO: ⛷ Fans heartbroken as Vonn's Olympic dream cut short Fans at the Winter Olympics in Cortina Italy react as Lindsey Vonn's Winter Olympic dream ended when she crashed out of the women's downhill won by her American teammate Breezy Johnson. "We were all very sad we shed tears we cried we love Lindsey Vonn we love you" one crestfallen fan told AFP https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020877965635043491 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020877965635043491"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:10Z 2.4M followers, 11.5K engagements

"Keir Starmers position as UK prime minister hit new trouble Monday after the leader of Scottish Labour demanded he quit for embroiling the British government in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2Dv https://u.afp.com/S2Dv"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:25Z 2.4M followers, [----] engagements

"VIDEO: Venezuelan amnesty must cover opposition and government supporters: attorney general Tarek William Saab says the general amnesty promoted by Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez should cover both opponents and government supporters after a meeting between lawmakers and representatives of the judicial system"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:35Z 2.4M followers, 11.7K engagements

"French President Emmanuel Macron insisted Monday that ripping up unprofitable grape vines was a necessary part of revitalising the flagging wine sector which he promised to defend. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2DF https://u.afp.com/S2DF"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:50Z 2.4M followers, 15.7K engagements

"Brazilian authorities were on Monday working to cut off access to the Rumble video app after it bypassed a ban imposed as part of the country's battle against disinformation. ➡ https://u.afp.com/S2zG https://u.afp.com/S2zG"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:05Z 2.4M followers, 72K engagements

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