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Saturday, 21 February 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 19:25 CST
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UK’s Mandelson asked to cooperate in Epstein probe by US Congress

US lawmakers say Mandelson holds 'critical information' about Epstein’s operations and have requested cooperation.

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US will send second aircraft carrier to Middle East ‘very soon’: Trump

Trump says he believes negotiations with Iran will be 'successful' as he confirms USS Gerald R Ford deployment.

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Danish PM says more Greenland talks due after meeting US’s Marco Rubio

New opinion poll finds seven in 10 US adults disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of Greenland issue.

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Trauma and defiance: Life and death of 17-year-old killed fighting Israel

Wael Mesheh, from the West Bank, had wanted to be study. But his life took a turn after being imprisoned by Israel.

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Arundhati Roy ‘shocked’ by jury’s Gaza remarks, quits Berlin film festival

Jury chair Wim Wenders said filmmakers 'have to stay out of politics' when asked about German support for Israel's war.

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Venezuela debates sweeping amnesty for political prisoners

After the fall of Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan regime promise amnesty and reconciliation — but for hundreds still jailed and thousands facing charges, justice remains uncertain.

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Fire at Havana oil refinery as Cuba’s fuel crisis deepens

A fire at a key fuel refinery in the capital comes amid Cuba's mounting fuel emergency due to US-imposed restrictions.

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Peru to debate removal of President Jose Jeri four months into his term

The debate comes as Jeri, who is not running for re-election, faces allegations of bribery and influence-peddling.

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India vs Pakistan: Eager fans brave surge in travel costs for T20 World Cup

Despite soaring travel costs and ticketing challenges, desperate Indian fans travel to Colombo for the match on Sunday.

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US military kills 3 in latest attack on boat in the Caribbean

At least 133 people have been killed in US attacks on vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean since September.

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Trump threatens an executive order to mandate voter IDs before elections

The US president's message comes as part of a broader push to increase federal control of the election process.

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Thai election sees old order restored as political dynasties weigh on vote

Thailand's traditional centres of political patronage, the 'Baan Yai' (Big Houses), swayed election for conservatives.

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Trump says US will send second aircraft carrier to Middle East ‘very soon’

Trump says he believes negotiations with Iran will be 'successful' as he confirms USS Gerald R Ford deployment.

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US Department of Homeland Security to go into shutdown due to funding lapse

Impasse comes as Trump's Democratic rivals demand reforms to immigration operations after deadly shootings in Minnesota.

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Court orders Trump administration to facilitate deported student’s return

Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, 19, was deported after attempting to visit her family for Thanksgiving, despite a court order.

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