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Saturday, 21 February 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 05:25 CST
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Minneapolis protesters march against ICE as governor demands Trump remove agents

Tim Walz says the city's second fatal shooting this month is an "inflection point" as protests spread over the death of Alex Pretti.

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At least seven dead and 800,000 without power as major winter storm hits US

Almost half of US states have declared emergencies as officials warn of "life threatening conditions" that could affect 180 million people.

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Eighteen dead after Philippines ferry with 300 passengers sinks

The local coast guard is still searching for 24 missing passengers of the MV Trisha Kerstin.

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Minneapolis protesters march against ICE as governor urges Trump to remove agents

Second fatal shooting an 'inflection point' says Tim Walz as protests spread over Saturday's shooting of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

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'This is horrifying' - Minneapolis residents reel from second deadly shooting

Two people have been shot dead by federal agents in the city in recent weeks, leaving many angry and frustrated.

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Fifteen dead after Philippines ferry with 300 passengers sinks

The local coast guard is still searching for 28 missing passengers of the MV Trisha Kerstin.

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Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day

Temperatures are expected to peak on Tuesday, reaching the "high forties" in Victoria and South Australia.

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Tearful goodbyes as Japan returns pandas to China amid worsening ties

The twin cubs' departure will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time since 1972.

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Russia using Interpol's wanted list to target critics abroad, leak reveals

A leak exposes for the first time the extent of Russia’s misuse of Interpol to request the arrest of critics.

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Video shows moments around fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis

Bystander footage has captured the seconds before the killing of 37-year-old Alex Pretti.

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People cling to treetops as 'worst floods in a generation' sweep Mozambique

The worst flooding in a generation hits Mozambique with teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK helping with the rescue.

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Kenya's ex-deputy president alleges assassination attempt in church attack

The interior minister condemned the attack, which police say they are investigating.

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Venezuela frees dozens of political prisoners, human rights group says

It is the latest batch of detainees freed since the US seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a raid.

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Cyclist wins Australia race despite being knocked off by Kangaroo

Australian Jay Vine wins the Tour Down Under - despite being knocked off his bike in a crash caused by a kangaroo.

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Captain of suspected Russian shadow tanker in French custody

French officials seized the tanker, named the Grinch, in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday.

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