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Saturday, 21 February 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 15:25 CST
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Seven million cancers a year are preventable, says report

Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable.

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France teacher fighting for life after knife attack by pupil

A 14-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in a classroom on Tuesday.

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Bus carrying pilgrims overturns in Brazil killing 15 on board

Three children are among those who died in the accident, which happened on the return leg of their journey.

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Two arrested over attempted sabotage of German naval vessels

Two port workers are accused of trying to damage military ships, including by dumping gravel into an engine.

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Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified

The US Department of Justice faces criticism from victims after names and unredacted images included in latest release.

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'Record number of missiles' hit Ukraine leaving thousands with no heating in -20C

The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.

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Restored angel fresco resembling Italian PM Meloni sparks investigation

The artist has denied modelling the fresco on the prime minister.

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Son of Norway's crown princess hears details of rape charges in tense trial for royal family

Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.

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Chappell Roan says revealing Grammys outfit wasn't 'that outrageous'

The US pop star drew attention for her breast-baring chiffon Mugler dress at Sunday's ceremony.

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Trump says Republicans 'should take over the voting' and 'nationalise' US elections

American elections are primarily run by state law, and voting is administered by local officials across the country.

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'I was thinking about mum': Boy, 13, swims for hours to save family swept out to sea

Austin Applebee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.

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X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok

Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel.

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Russia hits Ukraine energy sites in 'most powerful blow' so far this year

The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.

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Son of Norway's crown princess hears details of rape charges in trial rattling royal family

Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.

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No defect found in switch of jet grounded by Air India - regulator

The Boeing 787-8 jet was grounded after a pilot reported a possible issue with the fuel control switch.

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