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Saturday, 21 February 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 13:25 CST
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Judge orders Trump administration to restore Philadelphia slavery exhibit

Judge accuses the US government of trying to rewrite history by taking down the exhibit in the city of Philadelphia.

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Train derails in Switzerland, injuring five amid avalanches in the Alps

The accident happened as the region is under its second-highest avalanche warning, a level four out of five.

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Australian PM Albanese says no help for ISIL relatives held in Syria camp

Group of 34 women and children with Australian passports forced to return to Roj detention camp for ISIL relatives.

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Trump says he will be involved ‘indirectly’ in Iran nuclear talks

The US president's comments come ahead of a second round of high-stakes talks in Geneva on Tuesday.

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Hyatt Hotels chairman Thomas Pritzker steps down over Epstein ties

Pritzker steps down as Hyatt executive chairman, effective immediately, over his relationship with the sex offender.

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Lebanon sets four months for second phase of Hezbollah disarmament

Hezbollah rejects calls to dismantle its arsenals north of Litani River, describing pressure to do so as a 'grave sin'.

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Lebanon says four months needed for second phase of Hezbollah disarmament

Hezbollah rejects calls to dismantle its arsenals north of Litani River, describing pressure to do so as a 'grave sin'.

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Rhode Island shooting: 2 killed, 3 critically injured at Pawtucket ice rink

The attacker has also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after opening fire at an ice hockey rink in the US.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,454

These are the key developments from day 1,454 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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US deploys 100 soldiers to Nigeria as attacks by armed groups surge

US soldiers will not have a combat role and are to operate under full command authority of Nigeria's military.

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One year on, No Other Land co-director says Israeli attacks intensifying

Oscar-winning director Hamdan Ballal says his family was attacked despite an Israeli court ruling in their favour.

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US Homeland Security Department’s funding negotiations stall

Democrats have called for a ban on immigration agents wearing masks and are pushing for more oversight of operations.

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Drone attack on busy market in Sudan kills at least 28

Drone-fired missiles hit when market packed with people, 'exacerbating the humanitarian tragedy', rights group says.

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Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and star of The Godfather, dies aged 95

The US actor was nominated for seven Oscars and won one for his role as a washed-up country singer in Tender Mercies.

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Palestinians in Gaza get creative to decorate for Ramadan

Despite Israel’s restrictions on materials, many Palestinians are using creative ways to decorate Gaza for Ramadan.

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