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Iran's top diplomat to attend 'indirect' talks with US in Geneva, state-run IRNA news agency says

ABC News - 1 minute ago

Savannah Guthrie is a 'deep pocket', that's why her mother became a kidnapping target

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 minute ago

Turkey: Unusual footage shows water buffaloes soaking in hot springs - In eastern Bitlis, farmers lead water buffaloes and horses into 40-degree Budakli thermal springs to bathe, heal and keep milk quality high during sub-zero winter temperatures. 14/02/2026

Euronews - 1 minute ago

Sexual assaults on airplanes are on the rise, CBS News investigation finds -- The investigation found that the FBI looked into more than 170 cases of passengers assaulting other passengers on flights in 2024.

CBS News - 1 minute ago

US boards sanctioned oil tanker

Sky News - 1 minute ago

Analysis - As Trump Seeks Allies for His Board of Peace, Iran Sanctions Take a Back Seat

Haaretz - 2 minutes ago

Myanmar expels East Timor's top diplomat over a criminal complaint alleging military abuses

Toronto Star - 3 minutes ago

Flutterwave's expansion into international markets signals deeper financial inclusion - Ex-President Koroma

Daily Post Nigeria - 3 minutes ago

Canadians are ready for Chinese-made autos, but experts note there are security risks - News - Canada - | 17 minutes ago

CBC News - 3 minutes ago

'World Recognises India's AI Power': Norway To New Zealand Praise India As AI Impact Summit Begins

Times of India - 7 minutes ago

Gold declines on firmer dollar

Peninsula Qatar - 8 minutes ago

Swiss train derailed by avalanche with multiple casualties feared

Independent UK - 8 minutes ago

Kallas compares EU to Marvel superheroes

Russia Today - 10 minutes ago

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 15, 2026 -- On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Tom Homan and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries join Ed O'Keefe.

CBS News - 10 minutes ago

Women's curling kicks off day 10 of the Winter Olympics

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 10 minutes ago

Rift: I'd reconcile with Blaqbonez if he apologised - Odumodublvck

Daily Post Nigeria - 13 minutes ago

Hello Kitty designer steps down after 46 years - She brought an entirely new definition to the word 'cute' 1h ago - 3 - m read

Gulf News - 14 minutes ago

US lags behind Estonia on free speech – EU's Kallas

Russia Today - 18 minutes ago

Mitsotakis: Greece–Türkiye talks proceed despite disputes -- Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Greece wants a "normal" and steady relationship with Türkiye built on open communication and respect for international law, even as major disputes between the two neighbors remain unresolved.

Hurriyet Daily News - 19 minutes ago

Mardi Gras makes change to it's famous beads year after ban

Independent UK - 19 minutes ago

Panic in Russia as demand for antidepressants surges - Economic turmoil, spiralling casualties and a culture of fear are among the drivers of the...

Daily Express - 20 minutes ago

Today in History: February 16, Tutankhamen's tomb unsealed

New York Daily News - 21 minutes ago

Trump has big plans for Venezuela's oil but are they feasible? -- The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

BBC News - 21 minutes ago

'Bring it back': Sicilians say Antonello da Messina's Ecce Homo belongs with them

Guardian UK - 21 minutes ago

Swiss train derails, injuries likely, police say

The Straits Times - 23 minutes ago

Why I don't go to church - Vector Tha Viper

Daily Post Nigeria - 23 minutes ago

'6 days left': BLA claims Pakistan soldiers in custody; sets deadline again

Times of India - 24 minutes ago

Rubio meets Orbán in Budapest as US and Hungary are to sign a civilian nuclear pact

Bay to Bay News - 26 minutes ago

U.K.'s Starmer seeks greater powers to regulate online access

NBC News - 27 minutes ago

Suspect in mass shooting at Bondi Beach Jewish festival appears in court

Lancaster Online - 28 minutes ago

European markets edge higher as investors assess Munich Security Conference

CNBC - 28 minutes ago

NATO State Floats Developing Own Nuclear Defenses

Newsweek - 29 minutes ago

Explosive crackdown on migrants from 'havens for Islamist terrorists' leaked

Daily Express - 29 minutes ago

Omani Embassy to host Iran-US talks in Geneva

Mehr News Agency - 29 minutes ago

Thailand economic growth slows year-on-year: gov't data

Hurriyet Daily News - 31 minutes ago

Ukrainian Ex-Energy Minister Detained While Attempting To Exit The Country

Huffington Post - 34 minutes ago

She was denied a legal abortion and sent to prison over an illegal one. Now she tells her story

ABC News - 34 minutes ago

Amir sends congratulations to President of Lithuania

Peninsula Qatar - 36 minutes ago

Candidates announced for NT by-election, CLP pick stumbles on policy questions

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 36 minutes ago

'It was a gift': French goalie Junca's birthday was a memorable one despite 10-2 loss to Canadian stars - Chris Jones - Sports - Olympics - Winter Sports - Hockey - | 9 hours ago

CBC News - 37 minutes ago

FBI seeking DNA match from glove found near Nancy Guthrie's home as Savannah issues video update

Independent.ie - 38 minutes ago

France crowns seagull cry champion at quirky Dunkirk carnival

Euronews - 40 minutes ago

Unloved African Union could yet play key role in protecting continent

Irish Times - 40 minutes ago

ACCC alleges Coles claimed to cut prices - but didn't

SBS - 41 minutes ago

8 dead in blast, blaze in fireworks shop in China ahead of Chinese New Year -- An explosion and fire at a fireworks shop in eastern China has killed eight people and left two others with minor burns ahead of the Chinese New Year, authorities said.

CBS News - 41 minutes ago

Suspect in mass shooting at Bondi Beach Jewish festival appears in court

Toronto Star - 43 minutes ago

Galatasaray set for Juventus clash at home

Hurriyet Daily News - 44 minutes ago

Highly valued in diverse cultures, 2026 is the year of the Fire Horse. Nelson Mandela and Jackie Chan are horse babies.

Deutsche Welle - 47 minutes ago

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie grapple with fallout from parents' Epstein scandals

Apple Valley News Now - 47 minutes ago

Why India's AI summit is key to its future in tech -- The BBC's Arunoday Mukharji explains why India needs to capitalise on the momentum.

BBC News - 48 minutes ago

US and Europe drifting 'far apart' – Politico

Russia Today - 51 minutes ago

'Suicide' was actually hit-and-run: Dubai Police use AI-powered digital twin to crack case

Times of India - 52 minutes ago

Family of Plateau student murdered in South Africa seeks help to repatriate body

Daily Post Nigeria - 53 minutes ago

Ukraine hits Russian oil terminal as Moscow's drone strikes intensify

Euronews - 54 minutes ago

Trump says 'Board of Peace' members pledged $5bn for Gaza reconstruction

Middle East Eye - 54 minutes ago

India hosts AI Impact Summit, drawing world leaders, tech giants

Aljazeera - 56 minutes ago

Smith added to Australia squad before crucial match -- Batter Steve Smith is added to Australia's T20 World Cup squad in time for Monday's crucial match against Sri Lanka in Kandy.

BBC News - 57 minutes ago

Huge floats, wild costumes and nonstop street parties: Brazil Carnival in photos

ABC News - 58 minutes ago

El-Rufai creating tension, diverting attention - Presidency

Daily Post Nigeria - 59 minutes ago

Man rushed to hospital in major capital city as police swarm area -- Emergency services have rushed to the scene of the shooting.

Daily Express - 1 hour ago

La giunta militare birmana espelle la missione diplomatica di Timor Est

AsiaNews.it - 1 hour ago

Rubio meets Orbán in Budapest as US and Hungary are to sign a civilian nuclear pact

Lancaster Online - 1 hour ago

Board of Peace pledges $5 billion for Gaza: Trump

Peninsula Qatar - 1 hour ago

Akwa Ibom NAWOJ lobbies NASS to support Special Seats Bill

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Ukraine's ex-energy minister arrested while leaving the country

Independent UK - 1 hour ago

Bondi Beach shooting accused faces court for the first time -- The 24-year-old faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder and one of committing a terrorist attack.

BBC News - 1 hour ago

World News -- Protests held globally against Iranian regime ahead of U.S.-Iran talks -- Many demonstrations were held around the globe to protest the actions of Iran's current regime, which is accused of killing thousands of Iranians.

UPI - 1 hour ago

Naim Qassem to deliver speech on anniv. of martyred leader

Mehr News Agency - 1 hour ago

IOC moves closer to reinstating Russia by LA28, but backlash may put its return on ice

Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago

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NBC News - 1 hour ago

Rubio meets Orbán in Budapest as US and Hungary are to sign a civilian nuclear pact

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

North Korea opens a housing district for families of its soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war

NBC News - 1 hour ago

Female Israeli soldiers rescued after being chased by ultra-Orthodox men -- The two women were helped by police after being forced to run from a mob in the city of Bnei Brak.

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Top 5 real estate hotspots in Mumbai: A strategic investment guide for 2026

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Hollywood groups slam ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 over copyright violations

Aljazeera - 1 hour ago

QIC net profit increases by 9% to QR791m in 2025

Peninsula Qatar - 1 hour ago

Gunmen raid Bauchi village, kidnap relatives of JIBWIS Chief Imam

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Medical evacuations stall as Rafah limits deepen Gaza's health crisis

Daily Sabah - 1 hour ago

'Parents forced to pay for bullet that killed their son'

Sky News - 1 hour ago

Iran's Araghchi arrives in Geneva for second round of nuclear talks with US

Aljazeera - 1 hour ago

Israeli Jews Riot, Attack Police In Bnei Brak After Chasing IDF Women Soldiers Over IDF Enlistment

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Motorcycle bomb at police station kills at least 2 and wounds several in northwestern Pakistan

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

In fuel-starved Cuba, the e-tricycle is king - 2 - m read

Gulf News - 1 hour ago

Criticising foreign military presence not unpatriotic - Peter Obi

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Iran not to give in to threats in talks with US in Geneva: FM

Mehr News Agency - 1 hour ago

Ukrainian civilian casualties surged by 26% in 2025, say researchers

Guardian UK - 1 hour ago

Mother-son duo die building bombs on rooftop -- m read

Gulf News - 1 hour ago

Queensland farmers rejoice as rain breaks dry spell

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Bondi Beach gunmen makes first court appearance after deadly attack

International The News - 1 hour ago

Coles accused of 'utterly misleading' discounts in landmark court case

Independent UK - 1 hour ago

Center marks conclusion of Arabic course for South African students

Peninsula Qatar - 1 hour ago

Abu Dhabi school food ban: Fried nuggets to fizzy drinks, here's what your child can't bring in their lunch box

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Super Eagles: Iran in talks for pre-World Cup friendly

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

US forces board sanctioned oil tanker

Sky News - 1 hour ago

Iran's foreign minister says he will meet IAEA director on Monday

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

She was denied a legal abortion and sent to prison over an illegal one

Independent UK - 1 hour ago

Iran denounces antihuman, illegal US sanctions against Cuba

Mehr News Agency - 1 hour ago

Epstein survivor 'thought she was going to die' as paedo 'started touching her' -- The women who had recruited her in Cape Town laughed as she panicked, said Juliette Bryant.

Daily Express - 1 hour ago

La creatività italiana fa tappa a Ulan Bator

AsiaNews.it - 1 hour ago

Op-ed: Trump is risking it all as allies, world economy move back towards China

CNBC - 1 hour ago