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Friday, 20 February 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 21:25 CST
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Trump orders Pentagon, federal agencies to release files on UFOs and aliens

US president's announcement comes amid a surge of interest following comments on aliens by ex-President Barack Obama.

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Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second U.S. carrier nears Mideast

Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East.

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Deadly tower collapse has locals in Lebanon’s Tripoli asking: Are we next?

February 8 collapse killed at least 15 people in Lebanon's second city, where buildings are in poor condition.

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Indonesia, Morocco, Kosovo among 5 countries to send troops under Gaza plan

Kazakhstan and Kosovo have also pledged to participate, while Egypt and Jordan will provide training for police.

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Major road crash leaves 18 dead, 3 injured in northeast Egypt

Road accidents, often linked to speeding, claim thousands of lives each year in Egypt.

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US pays about $160m towards nearly $4bn in UN dues

President Trump has slashed foreign aid and repeatedly criticised the United Nations for failing to meet its goals.

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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un launches key party congress held every 5 years

Kim focuses on improving economic activity in opening speech at Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea.

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Venezuela approves amnesty that may release of hundreds detained for political reasons

Venezuela's acting president has signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others. The approval marks a stark turn for the nation.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,457

These are the key developments from day 1,457 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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New Mexico reopens criminal probe related to Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch

State officials say the information in unsealed FBI files 'warrant further examination' of a case closed in 2019.

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IMF warns Venezuela’s economy and humanitarian situation is ‘quite fragile’

Figures show Venezuela's public debt sits at roughly 180 percent of its GDP as the country struggles with tumult.

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New Zealand vs Pakistan: T20 World Cup Super Eights – teams, start, lineups

New Zealand and Pakistan play the first game of the Super Eights stage at the T20 World Cup with both eyeing title tilt.

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Macron and Meloni clash over killing of French far-right activist in Lyon

A war of words has erupted between the French president and Italian prime minister over the murder of Quentin Deranque.

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Strike over labour reforms brings Argentina’s capital to a near-standstill

The Chamber of Deputies is weighing a labour bill that would increase work hours, cut severance pay and ease firing.

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Why was former Prince Andrew arrested by UK police?

Mountbatten-Windsor, the former UK prince, has not been charged with a crime and was released under investigation.

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