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Sunday, 22 February 2026
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Updated 01:25 CST
World
Among U.S.-Iran tensions, concern for an Iranian-American in Evin prison
As indirect talks begin between the U.S. and Iran over that country's nuclear program, Ryan Fayhee, lawyer for journalist Abdolreza Valizadeh, talks about his concern for his client, who is being held in Evin prison in Tehran.
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Danish vets want an apology from President Trump
Danish veterans of the war in Iraq want an apology from Trump over Greenland stance.
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Is Nigeria’s security situation worsening, or is there progress?
More than 200 people have been killed in attacks, but the abducted Christians have been freed.
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‘Non-negotiable’: Iran says missiles off the table in talks with the US
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says discussions will remain focused on nuclear issue, not missile programme.
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Syria and Saudi Arabia sign multibillion-dollar investment deals
Elaf fund will finance projects with buy-in from Saudi investors committing $2bn for two airports in Aleppo city.
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Chris Hedges on decline of the American empire
Journalist Chris Hedges speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s first year and the future of US democracy.
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Italy says cannot join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ because of constitution
Under constitution Italy cannot join because power would be wielded by one leader standing above other members.
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Suryakumar rescues India as United States threaten T20 World Cup upset
India recover from 77-6 as captain Suryakumar Yadav hits an unbeaten 84 in 29-run World Cup win against United States.
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Super Bowl drives economic boon in the US ahead of game
The football game will bring as much as $630m in local economic impact to the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Olympic committee: New transgender policy consensus reached across sports
A proposed new consensus between sports leaders across the globe about gender policy would be a first uniform criteria.
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England vs Nepal: T20 World Cup – teams, start time, lineups
England open their 2026 T20 World Cup campaign against Nepal with points to prove on and off the field.
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LIVE: India beat United States by 29 runs – T20 World Cup, Suryakumar stars
Follow our live build-up, with toss and team news, and our text commentary stream from cricket's 2026 T20 showpiece.
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ICC in Pakistan talks to revive India T20 World Cup clash
Cricket's global governing body hopes to persuade Pakistan to reverse decision to boycott India T20 World Cup fixtures.
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Will pro-military message bring Thailand’s ‘most hawkish’ party to power?
Thailand's border war with Cambodia has fuelled an election campaign as nationalistic sentiments surge in the country.
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Carrick extends winning run as Man United beat 10-man Tottenham 2-0
Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes score for United while Spurs captain Christian Romero sees red for a wild challenge.