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Saturday, 21 February 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 23:25 CST
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Trump’s EPA announcement revokes key research behind climate regulations

Trump administration rescinds 'endangerment finding' that serves as the legal bases to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

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Bangladesh National Party claims victory in first election since student uprising

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Top Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler resigns over Epstein ties

Ruemmler's resignation comes after emails revealed her links to the late sex offender.

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Israel deprives Palestinians of proper education by withholding revenues

Palestinian education is being destroyed by Israel's policy of withholding Palestinian Authority customs revenues.

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New CIA recruitment video targets Chinese military personnel

The CIA's latest YouTube video offers instructions for how to contact the agency on the encrypted Tor Browser.

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Japan seizure of Chinese vessel, arrest of captain, could heighten tensions

Japan's Fisheries Agency says Chinese captain arrested for allegedly defying orders to stop for inspection at sea.

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US and Taiwan sign ‘pivotal’ deal to cut tariffs

Taipei agrees to buy some $85bn of US energy, aircraft and equipment in exchange for 15 percent tariff rate.

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US readying another aircraft carrier for deployment amid Iran tensions

Despite nuclear diplomacy with Iran, US president suggests Washington will send more military assets to the region.

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South Africa’s Ramaphosa says troops will deploy to tackle crime gangs

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the military will work with the country's police force to counter 'gang wars'.

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US and Taiwan sign ‘pivotal’ deal to cut trade tariffs

Taipei agrees to buy some $85bn of US energy, aircraft and equipment in exchange for 15 percent tariff rate.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,450

These are the key developments from day 1,450 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Trump is the ‘elephant in the room’ as the African Union holds new summit

Trump's policies on tariffs, foreign aid and immigration have outsized impact as African Union leaders seek 'balance'.

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US judge blocks Trump administration from punishing Senator Mark Kelly

Judge Richard J Leon, a Republican appointee, has rejected the government's case as 'anemic' and 'horsefeathers'.

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Israel accuses two of using military secrets to place Polymarket bets

The Tel Aviv indictment is the first publicly known instance of people being accused of leveraging military secrets to place bets on the popular prediction market.

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Trump revokes US scientific finding behind climate change regulations

Trump administration rescinds 'endangerment finding' that serves as the legal bases to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

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