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ICC to hold hearing on charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

Bay to Bay News - 1 minute ago

Tougher WA driving laws to be introduced after Kelly T'Hart's tragic death

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 2 minutes ago

World News - Court rejects appeals in 'Hong Kong 47' case - Feb. 23 (UPI) -- A Hong Kong court has rejected the appeals of 12 pro-democracy lawmakers and activists seeking to overturn their convictions in connection with a 2020 unofficial election primary.

UPI - 3 minutes ago

New York City hunkers down under blizzard warnings and a travel ban as winter storm hits Northeast

Lancaster Online - 3 minutes ago

What the killing of drug lord 'El Mencho' means for Mexico -- Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", was killed during a security operation to arrest him, Mexico's defence ministry has said.

BBC News - 3 minutes ago

'IRAN FEARLESS': U.S. Makes Huge Admission On Iran | Trump Asks, 'Why Hasn't Tehran Capitulated?'

Times of India - 4 minutes ago

JAMB: Students must not pay for system failures - Peter Obi

Daily Post Nigeria - 6 minutes ago

US hails Mexico after cartel kingpin killed

Russia Today - 6 minutes ago

Larijani reportedly heading to Oman for diplomatic talks

Mehr News Agency - 7 minutes ago

Iran hails 'encouraging signals' from US before nuclear talks on Thursday

Aljazeera - 8 minutes ago

Bafta film awards 2026: the full list of winners

Guardian UK - 8 minutes ago

Cartel storm major airport firing guns as passengers rush to flee horror scenes - There are reports a Mexican cartel has stormed a major airport after it's leader was shot dead...

Daily Express - 9 minutes ago

French artist JR's installation will transform Paris' oldest bridge into a giant cave

Toronto Star - 10 minutes ago

Zaporizhzhia attacked as Zelensky says Putin started WWIII: Live

Independent UK - 10 minutes ago

'It's not just the technology that's been transformed': Michael Rowland to leave ABC after four decades

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 11 minutes ago

India battle for World Cup survival after 'messing up on grand scale'

Peninsula Qatar - 15 minutes ago

Cheryl Grimmer's family offered chance to reopen case after decades-long fight for justice

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 15 minutes ago

News - 1 hour ago - City Boys Movement: Tinubu harvests socialites, entertainers ahead of 2027 - Ahead of the 2027 general elections, several celebrities and socialites are publicly aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's second term....

Daily Post Nigeria - 16 minutes ago

Evidence around unsolved murder of Glasgow man Alexander Blue under review

Independent.ie - 16 minutes ago

Head of notorious Jalisco New Generation Cartel gunned down in the street as Britons warned to stay indoors

Sky News - 17 minutes ago

Americans stranded in Puerto Vallarta describe fires, lockdowns amid cartel unrest

Fox News - 17 minutes ago

Powerful winter storm slams US north-east as NYC issues travel ban -- The nor'easter storm already has left tens of thousands without power and led to thousands of cancelled flights.

BBC News - 18 minutes ago

Who was 'El Mencho'? Inside the rise and fall of Mexico's most wanted drug lord killed in military operation

International The News - 18 minutes ago

'Ghost Elephants' go from African highlands to big screen

ABC News - 19 minutes ago

Greens and Reform UK circle Labour stronghold in Manchester by-election

The Straits Times - 20 minutes ago

Bangladesh Army Sees Major Reshuffle, Adviser In India Recalled

Deccan Chronicle - 20 minutes ago

Saudi Arabia issues Umrah guide in 16 languages - The guide has been made available to the public through the ministry's official website - Just now - 2 - m read

Gulf News - 20 minutes ago

The Sagrada Família reaches maximum height after more than a century - With the addition of a 17-metre-high white cross now standing on top of the Tower of Jesus Christ, the Sagrada Família has reached its peak height. However, its full completion isn't expected for another decade. 20/02/2026

Euronews - 21 minutes ago

Ukraine war has 'changed fundamentally', commander says, as trench fighting fuses with 21st century

Sky News - 26 minutes ago

'We nearly gave up': These pizza chefs bought their first home. It hasn't been easy

SBS - 27 minutes ago

The tragedy of Punch the monkey: why do mother animals abandon their offspring?

Guardian UK - 27 minutes ago

South Korea, Brazil agree to expand cooperation in key minerals, trade

Channel NewsAsia - 27 minutes ago

ARTS & LIFE -- Book Street offers Ramadan spirit

Hurriyet Daily News - 28 minutes ago

2026 Winter Olympics wrap up in Italy

Mehr News Agency - 28 minutes ago

Trial starts for mother accused of killing husband then writing book

Independent UK - 28 minutes ago

Emirates, Etihad cancel more US flights amid snowstorm - 2h ago - 3 - m read

Gulf News - 29 minutes ago

A packed bus plunges off a Nepal highway, killing 19 and injuring 25

Toronto Star - 30 minutes ago

ICC to hold hearings on charges against ex-Philippine President Duterte

Aljazeera - 31 minutes ago

Syria's TV dramas are testing Ramadan series' boundaries after Assad's fall

ABC News - 31 minutes ago

Armed man shot dead after entering perimeter of Mar-a-Lago – US Secret Service

Independent.ie - 32 minutes ago

Turkey among countries condemning US ambassador's remarks on Israel's biblical right to region

Turkish Minute - 33 minutes ago

Arrivederci Milan Cortina. Italian organizers contemplating Rome bid for 2040 Summer Olympics

Bay to Bay News - 33 minutes ago

China Calls on US to Scrap Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling

Deccan Chronicle - 34 minutes ago

US to stop collecting tariffs deemed illegal by Supreme Court on Feb 24

The Straits Times - 35 minutes ago

Tourette Syndrome Advocate Experiences Uncontrollable Outbursts During BAFTAs

Huffington Post - 36 minutes ago

How QF's Ability Friendly Programme is shaping sport and inclusion in Qatar

Peninsula Qatar - 36 minutes ago

ASX slides, gold jumps and bitcoin slumps as Trump's new regime hits — as it happened

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 37 minutes ago

Tehran aims to deepen defense ties with African states

Mehr News Agency - 40 minutes ago

AYLİN ÖNEY TAN - Fear the fiery horse

Hurriyet Daily News - 41 minutes ago

Mexico fears more violence following death of powerful Cartel boss

Independent UK - 44 minutes ago

Turkish restoration labs network launched

Hurriyet Daily News - 45 minutes ago

EU diplomats to meet Board of Peace director over Gaza's future

Lancaster Online - 45 minutes ago

Travelling to the UK? Some dual nationals say passport changes have thrown their plans into chaos

SBS - 46 minutes ago

Mexico tense after El Mencho's death: Videos show chaos as cartel members storm airport, torch petrol pump

Times of India - 47 minutes ago

Mexican state that was epicentre of violence remains in 'code red' after death of cartel boss - Global Affairs Canada has updated its travel advisory for the coastal city of Puerto Vallarta and other parts of the Mexican state of Jalisco following a sudden explosion of violence that includes road blockades with burning vehicles and clashes between federal authorities and armed groups. News - World - | 4 hours ago

CBC News - 48 minutes ago

More Ghanaians are wearing a cultural outfit after their president was mocked

Toronto Star - 48 minutes ago

Muslim Australians fear rising Islamophobia as Ramadan begins

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 49 minutes ago

Weight-loss drugs Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro boom in UK

Deutsche Welle - 51 minutes ago

Results of FTSE Global Equity Index Series March Semi Annual review announced

Peninsula Qatar - 52 minutes ago

UK govt response to Israeli football fan ban 'inflamed tensions' – report

Russia Today - 52 minutes ago

Cuba says US oil blockades are pushing healthcare system to the brink - Cuba's Health Minister says the country is headed to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, saying the US blockade of oil on his country is rendering hospitals helpless and puts thousands of lives at risk. 21/02/2026

Euronews - 52 minutes ago

India delays Washington trade visit as U.S. policy shifts: source

CNBC - 53 minutes ago

Mexico fears more violence after army kills leader of powerful Jalisco cartel

NPR - 53 minutes ago

08:22 - Iran 'one week' from bomb-grade uranium? Protests flare again in Tehran - top developments

Times of India - 55 minutes ago

Iran buys $500 million in Russian arms to bolster air defense system

Albawaba - 57 minutes ago

Higher traffic fines set to deter illegal taxi services in Türkiye

Hurriyet Daily News - 57 minutes ago

Melania shares Instagram post featuring Bad Bunny despite Trump rage

Independent UK - 58 minutes ago

Expats remark with delight over price reduction initiative

Peninsula Qatar - 59 minutes ago

The 102-year-old kitman who left his mark on the World Cup -- Charlie O'Leary was the Republic of Ireland kitman, but his influence extends to football across the island.

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Anurag Kashyap and 'The Kerala Story 2' director clash -- m read

Gulf News - 1 hour ago

Centre-right 'betrayed' West, MAGA figure tells Australian conservatives

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Violence grips parts of Mexico after security forces reportedly kill drug cartel boss 'El Mencho'

Irish Times - 1 hour ago

Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of drug cartel kingpin 'El Mencho'

Mehr News Agency - 1 hour ago

Pakistan launches deadly strikes on Afghanistan -- Pakistan says the strikes were retaliation for recent suicide bombings in the country. -- Asia

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Foreign Office tells UK holidaymakers 'stay indoors' amid surge in violence

WalesOnline - 1 hour ago

LaLiga: Ighalo predicts what'll happen to Lookman playing under Simeone at Atletico Madrid

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Indians told to stay indoors in Mexico amid unrest -- m read

Gulf News - 1 hour ago

Photos of violence in Mexico after the army killed cartel boss

Independent UK - 1 hour ago

FIFO boom could lead to $100m regional airport expansion

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Man Charged With Hate Crime Over Alleged Ramming of Brisbane Synagogue Gates

Epoch Times - 1 hour ago

A Berlin startup is developing compact sleeper cabins, designed to make night trains cheaper and greener.

Deutsche Welle - 1 hour ago

Four years into its full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia is feeling the effects -- Steve Rosenberg reports on the economic consequences of Russia's war, and how people are coping.

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Kim Jong Un tightens grip on North Korea's ruling party for 15th year

Independent UK - 1 hour ago

Powerful storm moves into north-east US bringing travel disruptions - The storm could become the heaviest since 2016 if New York City's snowfall hits 0.45m as predicted.

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

Israel moves towards controversial death penalty revival

Deutsche Welle - 1 hour ago

Afghanistan threatens retaliation over Pakistani airstrikes

Russia Today - 1 hour ago

Husband decapitated wife and paraded her head is then forgiven by her parents

Daily Express - 1 hour ago

NiMet predicts 3-day dust haze, cloudiness across Nigeria

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

'Will Sink Them All': Iran Military Fires Back At U.S. Warships Deployment As Trump War Looms

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Moment 'drone hunters' shoot down the enemy

Sky News - 1 hour ago

EU diplomats to meet Board of Peace director over Gaza's future

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

No Face-to-Face Checks Planned for 34 in Syrian Camp, Burke Says

Epoch Times - 1 hour ago

BART service halted through Transbay Tube due to communication issues

The Mercury News - 1 hour ago

An outlier in Europe: Spain's plan to 'regularise' 500,000 undocumented migrants

Irish Times - 1 hour ago

Top Mexican drug cartel leader killed

Hurriyet Daily News - 1 hour ago

Airlines cancel Mexico flights after cartel violence -- m read

Gulf News - 1 hour ago

US assets in Middle East positioned for 'highly kinetic' war, ex-Pentagon official warns

New York Post - 1 hour ago

India, US press pause on trade talks

Mehr News Agency - 1 hour ago

Why Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are fighting and what happens next

Independent UK - 1 hour ago

'Deeply embarrassed' Richmond forward banned over drink driving charge

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago