Friday 20th February 2026



Inside the Epstein files: Where King Charles’ brother Andrew appears in the newly released emails

Inside the Epstein files: Where King Charles’ brother Andrew appears in the newly released emails

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ASOS co-founder Quentin Griffiths dies after fall from Pattaya high-rise

ASOS co-founder Quentin Griffiths dies after fall from Pattaya high-rise

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Israel curbs access to Al-Aqsa on first Friday of Ramadan 

Israel curbs access to Al-Aqsa on first Friday of Ramadan 

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British doctor stuck in India after police case over Facebook post about BJP leader

British doctor stuck in India after police case over Facebook post about BJP leader

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Macron and Meloni clash over French far right activist's killing 

Macron and Meloni clash over French far right activist's killing 

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Britain blocking Trump  from using UK air bases for Iran strikes

Britain blocking Trump  from using UK air bases for Iran strikes

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China orders sweeping safety overhaul of fireworks sales after fatal accidents in Jiangsu and Hubei

China orders sweeping safety overhaul of fireworks sales after fatal accidents in Jiangsu and Hubei

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Sweden to open youth prison units for offenders as young as 13 amid rising gang crime

Sweden to open youth prison units for offenders as young as 13 amid rising gang crime

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NASA labels botched Boeing Starliner mission one of worst space disasters

NASA labels botched Boeing Starliner mission one of worst space disasters

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Philippines says dialogue with Beijing continues despite South China Sea tensions

Philippines says dialogue with Beijing continues despite South China Sea tensions

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Hamas says talks on Gaza’s future must begin with halt to Israeli ‘aggression’

Hamas says talks on Gaza’s future must begin with halt to Israeli ‘aggression’

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Thai court adds nearly three years to activist lawyer’s jail term for monarchy criticism

Thai court adds nearly three years to activist lawyer’s jail term for monarchy criticism

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Austrian climber convicted after girlfriend froze to death on mountain

Austrian climber convicted after girlfriend froze to death on mountain

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Trump’s image unfurled outside US Justice Dept headquarters in latest imprint move

Trump’s image unfurled outside US Justice Dept headquarters in latest imprint move

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Epstein estate to pay up to US$35m to settle victim lawsuit

Epstein estate to pay up to US$35m to settle victim lawsuit

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US and Indonesia sign trade deal to slash tariffs to 19%

US and Indonesia sign trade deal to slash tariffs to 19%

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Andrew Mountbatten released under investigation after arrest over misconduct

Andrew Mountbatten released under investigation after arrest over misconduct

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Ex-Philippine leader Duterte to face pre-trial ICC hearing over alleged drug crackdown killings

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte to face pre-trial ICC hearing over alleged drug crackdown killings

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Venezuela assembly passes amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners

Venezuela assembly passes amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners

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Inaugural Board of Peace meeting sees pledges for Gaza reconstruction and troop commitments

Inaugural Board of Peace meeting sees pledges for Gaza reconstruction and troop commitments

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