Wednesday 18th February 2026



Indian university draws flak at AI Summit for presenting Chinese robot as its own

Indian university draws flak at AI Summit for presenting Chinese robot as its own

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Fire in Sudan camp leaves 60 displaced families without shelter

Fire in Sudan camp leaves 60 displaced families without shelter

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US judge tosses Buffalo Wild Wings lawsuit that has 'no meat on its bones'

US judge tosses Buffalo Wild Wings lawsuit that has 'no meat on its bones'

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In Russia, the humble cucumber becomes latest symbol of rising wartime prices

In Russia, the humble cucumber becomes latest symbol of rising wartime prices

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Dr Reddy’s says Wegovy copycat to be priced competitively, with 50-60pc discounts feasible

Dr Reddy’s says Wegovy copycat to be priced competitively, with 50-60pc discounts feasible

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French hard left reports ‘bomb threat’ after far-right activist killing

French hard left reports ‘bomb threat’ after far-right activist killing

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11 die in US strikes as Trump’s Latin America drug war continues

11 die in US strikes as Trump’s Latin America drug war continues

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First Ramadan after truce brings flicker of joy in devastated Gaza

First Ramadan after truce brings flicker of joy in devastated Gaza

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Man swept away by river Loire as floods hit France

Man swept away by river Loire as floods hit France

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Facebook, TikTok inaccessible as Gabon shuts down social media

Facebook, TikTok inaccessible as Gabon shuts down social media

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Japan loses 600,000 Chinese tourists in January as diplomatic spat escalates

Japan loses 600,000 Chinese tourists in January as diplomatic spat escalates

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Nine arrested in France over murder of far-right activist

Nine arrested in France over murder of far-right activist

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Philippine VP Sara Duterte to run for president in 2028 elections

Philippine VP Sara Duterte to run for president in 2028 elections

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Peru's interim president ousted after four months in office

Peru's interim president ousted after four months in office

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Witkoff says 'meaningful progress' made as Ukraine talks enter second day

Witkoff says 'meaningful progress' made as Ukraine talks enter second day

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Rescuers race to save 6 skiers trapped in California avalanche that left 10 more missing

Rescuers race to save 6 skiers trapped in California avalanche that left 10 more missing

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Takaichi formally reappointed Japan PM following historic election victory

Takaichi formally reappointed Japan PM following historic election victory

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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ faces setback as Vatican refuses to participate, backs UN instead

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ faces setback as Vatican refuses to participate, backs UN instead

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Philippine VP Sara Duterte enters 2028 race to succeed political rival Marcos

Philippine VP Sara Duterte enters 2028 race to succeed political rival Marcos

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Polish bishop faces trial for allegedly covering up paedophile priests in landmark case

Polish bishop faces trial for allegedly covering up paedophile priests in landmark case

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