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Saturday, 21 February 2026
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Global Edition
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Updated 21:25 CST
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U.S. holds indirect talks with Iran, with a U.S. military commander present
Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Oman on Friday, negotiations that appeared to return to the starting point on how to approach discussions over Tehran's nuclear program.
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Epstein files set off Norwegian political storm: What we know
Two high-profile Norwegian politicians and the country's crown princess have been linked to the late sex offender.
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What Barak-Epstein audio says about Israeli controlling demographics
Former PM had told late sex offender that Israel could 'easily absorb another million' Russian immigrants.
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India beat England as Suryavanshi hits 175 in U-19 Cricket World Cup final
India's 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi scores 175 from 80 balls to help beat England by 111 runs in final.
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US attorney general says ‘key participant’ in 2012 Benghazi attack arrested
Zubayar al-Bakoush facing charges related to killing of US ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other US citizens.
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Ukraine pulls plug on Russian Starlink, beefs up drone defence
Ukraine responded to renewed Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, logistics far from front lines.
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Iraq’s Shia bloc divided over tactics after US rejects al-Maliki for PM
Opposition within Shia coalition and US threats hinder Nouri al-Maliki's path to becoming Iraq's next prime minister.
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Yemen’s crumbling health system leaves patients without treatment options
Outdated medical equipment, airport closures, and funding cuts combine to jeopardise patient outcomes in Yemen.
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18 Senegalese detainees from AFCON final in Morocco go on hunger strike
Senegal lifted the AFCON title but a penalty for hosts Morocco led to disruption on and off the field with arrests made.
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Palestine Action-linked remand prisoner Umer Khalid admitted to hospital
After his heart rate slowed and organs failed due to his hunger strike, Umer Khalid, 22, has been hospitalised again.
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‘Crypto winter’: Why is Bitcoin crashing despite Trump’s support?
Bitcoin has been on a downward spiral since last October as the 'hype' over crypto wanes.
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Iranian, US officials meet separately with Omani mediator
The Iranian and US delegations to indirect talks in Oman met separately with the country’s foreign minister.
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India vs United States: T20 World Cup – teams, start time, lineups
Tournament co-hosts India begin the defence of their T20 World Cup title under no illusion about their US opponents.
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Canada, France to open consulates in Greenland amid ongoing US threats
Move comes as Trump insists on securing the semi-autonomous island belonging to Denmark, citing security concerns.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Premier League – team news, start, lineups
United hope to extend interim coach Michael Carrick's perfect start, while Spurs look to build on slight uptick in form.