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Saturday, 21 February 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 11:25 CST
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Former CNN host Don Lemon arrested after anti-ICE protests at Minnesota church

Lemon says he was just doing his job as a journalist reporting on the protests at the church.

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Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led forces

The deal will see the gradual integration of Kurdish forces and administration into the Syrian state.

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At least 170 killed in air strikes during Myanmar's widely criticised election, UN says

The UN said "credible sources" had counted more than 400 strikes in the same period.

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South Africa expels Israeli envoy over 'violations of diplomatic norms'

Ariel Siedman has been given 72 hours to leave South Africa, the foreign affairs ministry says.

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Indonesian couple caned 140 times for sex and alcohol offences

Caning is a common but controversial punishment for violating Islamic law in Aceh province.

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Syria's Kurds sense US betrayal as government forces push them back

The US fought IS with the Kurds for years. Now, Donald Trump is siding with Syria's new leader.

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Ukraine sees quieter night as Trump says Putin will not attack its cities

Russia said the US president requested a pause in strikes on Kyiv until 1 February, a move Trump said was prompted by the cold weather.

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Burkina Faso junta announces ban on all political parties

The multiparty system had been "promoting division among citizens", the country's interior minister said.

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Worried families in India urge return of crew on ship seized by Iran

Iran seized the oil tanker with 18 crew members, including 16 Indians, in December alleging it had illegal diesel.

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Why Iran's response to a US attack could be different this time

Tehran has threatened to treat an attack by the US as part of last summer's war, and its response could be more dramatic.

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Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit?

Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.

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Trump says 'it would be great' if US 'didn't have to use' military force on Iran

The US president says he has told Iran it has to do "two things" to avoid military action, as the US builds up its forces in the Gulf.

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Panama voids Hong Kong-based firm's canal port contracts

The move follows Donald Trump's previous claim the US was taking the crucial Panama canal "back" from China.

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Agents in Minneapolis could be pulled back if local officials co-operate, border tsar says

Tom Homan says the immigration operation would be more "targeted", as the Trump administration works to calm frustrations both in the city and on Capitol Hill.

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Trump and his sons sue IRS and US Treasury over leaked tax information

The lawsuit seeks $10bn (£7.25bn) in damages after tax information from Trump and his family was leaked to the media.

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