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Saturday, 21 February 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 09:25 CST
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Plane crashes in Colombia, killing all 15 on board

State ariline Satena says its aircraft carrying 13 passengers and two crew "suffered a fatal accident".

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At least five killed after Storm Kristin hits Portugal

The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power.

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Colombia launches search for missing plane carrying 15 people

Contact with the aircraft was lost just minutes before it was due to land in northern Colombia, state airline Satena says.

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At least five killed after Storm Kristin sweeps across Portugal

The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power.

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Deutsche Bank offices raided in money laundering probe

Officials searched offices in Frankfurt and Berlin in relation to "past business relationships".

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During heated hearing, Rubio insists US action in Venezuela will lead to prosperity and security

The US Secretary of State remained robustly on message when asked about the legality of Maduro's removal, plans for oil sales, and the future of Venezuela.

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Panic on crowded Ukraine train - passenger describes moment of Russian drone strike

The BBC speaks to a person who was aboard a train on which five people died after it was targeted by drones.

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Is the US preparing to strike Iran again?

Satellite images show a steady and significant build-up of US military forces in the region.

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'Don't take us to a hospital': Iran protesters treated in secret to avoid arrest

Wounded demonstrators tell the BBC they are relying on medics willing to risk their own safety by treating them at their homes.

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Panic on crowded train - passenger tells BBC of moment of Russian drone strike

Five people died in the attack in northeastern Ukraine when three drones targeted the train.

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Iran's internet is returning - but not for everyone

The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters.

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Is the US preparing to strike Iran?

Satellite images show a steady and significant build-up of US military forces in the region.

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The politician whose death leaves a vacuum in India's richest state

Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash, reshaped Maharashtra's politics in surprising ways.

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Why China views the UK visit as part of something bigger

Sir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to Beijing

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Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf

Tehran says it is ready for dialogue with the US but will “respond like never before” if necessary.

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