Monday 23rd February 2026



Hungarian veto thwarts EU loan for Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia

Hungarian veto thwarts EU loan for Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia

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Hong Kong activists lose appeal in landmark subversion case — here are their stories

Hong Kong activists lose appeal in landmark subversion case — here are their stories

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The ghost who built an empire: How Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera redefined Mexico’s cartel wars

The ghost who built an empire: How Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera redefined Mexico’s cartel wars

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Kim Jong Un re-appointed leader of North Korea's ruling party

Kim Jong Un re-appointed leader of North Korea's ruling party

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18 killed, over 25 injured as bus falls into Nepal river

18 killed, over 25 injured as bus falls into Nepal river

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France summons US ambassador over remarks on far-right activist's death

France summons US ambassador over remarks on far-right activist's death

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Delta flight returns to Savannah airport after engine trouble sparks grass fire

Delta flight returns to Savannah airport after engine trouble sparks grass fire

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Iran warns of ‘ferocious’ retaliation if US launches strike as nuclear talks set to resume Thursday

Iran warns of ‘ferocious’ retaliation if US launches strike as nuclear talks set to resume Thursday

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ICC hears Duterte personally authorised murders as crimes against humanity case opens

ICC hears Duterte personally authorised murders as crimes against humanity case opens

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India urges citizens in Iran to leave amid evolving security situation, embassy advisory says

India urges citizens in Iran to leave amid evolving security situation, embassy advisory says

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Hong Kong court upholds convictions of 12 democracy activists in ‘Hong Kong 47’ case

Hong Kong court upholds convictions of 12 democracy activists in ‘Hong Kong 47’ case

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Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's Florida residence

Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's Florida residence

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Violence breaks out in Mexico after killing of powerful drug lord

Violence breaks out in Mexico after killing of powerful drug lord

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Massive snowstorm slams US northeast as New York shuts roads and schools

Massive snowstorm slams US northeast as New York shuts roads and schools

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Iran welcomes ‘encouraging signals’ from US ahead of new round of talks on Thursday

Iran welcomes ‘encouraging signals’ from US ahead of new round of talks on Thursday

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Rival rallies in Tehran universities as Trump wonders why Iran has not ‘capitulated’ yet

Rival rallies in Tehran universities as Trump wonders why Iran has not ‘capitulated’ yet

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Nuclear advances touted as Kim Jong Un re-elected at North Korea party congress

Nuclear advances touted as Kim Jong Un re-elected at North Korea party congress

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Netherlands to swear in youngest-ever and first openly gay PM Rob Jetten today

Netherlands to swear in youngest-ever and first openly gay PM Rob Jetten today

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South Korean President Lee and Brazil’s Lula bond over rise from humble beginnings ahead of Seoul summit

South Korean President Lee and Brazil’s Lula bond over rise from humble beginnings ahead of Seoul summit

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China urges US to cancel Trump’s unilateral tariffs after Supreme Court ruling

China urges US to cancel Trump’s unilateral tariffs after Supreme Court ruling

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