FACTFLOW
Saturday, 21 February 2026
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Global Edition
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Updated 13:25 CST
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Europeans push back at US over claim they face 'civilizational erasure'
A top European Union official on Sunday rejected the notion that Europe faces "civilizational erasure," pushing back at criticism of the continent by the Trump administration.
World
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,453
These are the key developments from day 1,453 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Israel kills 11 in Gaza as Trump announces $5bn pledge from Board of Peace
US President Donald Trump says the first meeting of his newly created Board of Peace will take place on Thursday.
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Israel bombs Lebanon-Syria border, kills four people
Lebanese authorities say Israeli forces bombed a vehicle near the border, killing at least four people.
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Can the UN Security Council be reformed?
The UN secretary-general says the absence of African seats is 'indefensible'.
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At least 11 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza
US President Donald Trump says that the first meeting of his newly created 'Board of Peace' will take place on Thursday.
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Gaza mother’s grim ordeal: A search for missing son among mutilated bodies
Gaza families seek closure as they search for loved ones among bodies returned by Israel under 'ceasefire' deal.
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Munich conference ends with Europe looking for a future less dependent on the U.S.
As the Munich Security Conference wraps up, reassurances from Marco Rubio met a Europe questioning whether it can — and must — stand on its own.
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Is Trumpism losing steam?
As Trumpism forces both major US parties to wonder what they stand for, experts weigh in on November election prospects.
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Ukraine’s ex-energy minister arrested while trying to cross border
German Galushchenko was detained by Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau while trying to leave the country.
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India rout bitter rivals Pakistan at T20 World Cup
India's win against Pakistan takes the defending champions through to the next round of cricket's T20 World Cup.
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Hasan Piker on influence and journalism in the algorithm age
The political streamer discusses bias, bans, wealth, activism and the blurred line between journalism and influencers.
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At least 6,000 killed over 3 days during RSF attack on Sudan's el-Fasher, UN says
More than 6,000 people were killed in over three days when a Sudanese paramilitary group unleashed "a wave of intense violence" in Sudan's Darfur region in late October, according to the UN.
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Syrian army takes over al-Shaddadi base after US withdrawal
The move, in coordination with the US, is the latest implementation of the ceasefire agreement with Kurdish-led forces.
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India hammer Pakistan to qualify for T20 World Cup Super Eights
Ishan Kishan defies a tricky Colombo pitch with 77 as India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in Group A of the T20 World Cup.