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Saturday, 21 February 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 05:25 CST
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No breakthrough, no breakdown in Russia-Ukraine talks in Geneva

Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid explains what happened—and what didn’t—at the third round of Russia-Ukraine talks.

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Real Madrid’s Vinicius to have alleged racist abuse investigated by UEFA

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior alleges racist abuse against Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni in the UEFA Champions League.

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Australia bans a citizen with alleged IS links from returning from Syria

The Australian is among a group of 34 women and children who had planned to fly from Damascus to Australia on Monday but were turned back by Syrian authorities to the Roj detention camp due to procedural problems.

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Venezuela's oil revival brings hope but little relief for workers

As U.S. sanctions ease and oil money begins to trickle back after Nicolás Maduro's removal, Venezuelans weigh hopes for recovery against the harsh reality of surviving on wages that barely cover food.

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Russia-Ukraine talks: All the mediation efforts, and where they stand

Nearly four years into Russia's war on Ukraine, multiple peace efforts have been started, but no end is in sight.

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Japan’s Sanae Takaichi reappointed as PM

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi was formally reappointed as prime minister by Emperor Naruhito.

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Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom Olympic gold medal at Winter Games 2026

American ski great clinches her fourth career Olympic medal, and her first since 2018, in the women's slalom at Tofane.

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Russia's hybrid warfare rattles Poland and NATO

Russia is stepping up covert attacks across Europe — rail sabotage, drones, cyber strikes — testing NATO. Polish officials warn "disposable agents" are sowing fear and weaken support for Ukraine.

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'Let them shower in hotels': Johannesburg Premier faces backlash amid water crisis

In South Africa, as taps run dry in Johannesburg, Africa's richest city, a tone deaf remark by a senior politician there unleashes fury.

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Greetings from Cairo, where lights and decorations transform the city during Ramadan

As Ramadan begins, traditional lanterns called fawanees brighten Cairo. They have become a symbol of Ramadan and are an almost-mandatory home decoration for the holy month in Egypt.

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Why is the US targeting Cuba’s global medical missions?

Amid Cuba’s deepening fuel crisis, countries are bowing to US pressure and winding down their Cuban medical programmes.

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Mikaela Shiffrin wins third Olympic gold medal in slalom at Winter Games

American ski great clinches her fourth career Olympic medal, and her first since 2018, in the women's slalom at Tofane.

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Pro-Palestine activists acquitted of burglary at Israeli arms site in UK

Filton24 defendants, members of Palestine Action, found not guilty as prosecutors fail to provide evidence.

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Facebook, TikTok suspended in Gabon under regulator’s order

Gabonese authorities impose indefinite social media blackout, citing risks to social cohesion and national stability.

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Life on Hold: Stories of Displacement from the Ukraine War

What does it mean to put your life on hold when war forces you to leave home?

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