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State Premier Issues Odd Warning to Would-Be One Nation Voters Over Immigration

Epoch Times - 1 minute ago

Zelenskyy indicates 'progress' made related to military issues

Aljazeera - 1 minute ago

World News - Witkoff hails 'progress' in peace negotiations with Russia, Ukraine - Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Day one of three-way peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States yielded noteworthy progress, said U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.

UPI - 1 minute ago

From boom to burden: How overtourism emerges

Deutsche Welle - 2 minutes ago

ASR Africa, Nigeria Customs, commission Abdul Samad Rabiu Nigeria Customs Service Hospital, in Bauchi

Daily Post Nigeria - 3 minutes ago

Federal cuts could shutter California's farm to food bank program

The Mercury News - 3 minutes ago

Eleven arrested over killing of far-right activist in France

Independent UK - 4 minutes ago

Iran's FM sees 'window of opportunity' after fresh US nuclear talks - The second round of indirect talks came amid fears of escalation after Iran said it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz for live fire drills, and as the United States bolstered its military presence in the Middle East. 17/02/2026

Euronews - 6 minutes ago

WATCH: The impact of war on children in Ukraine

Aljazeera - 6 minutes ago

'We're not monsters': Families accused of ties to Islamic State confront fresh limbo

Irish Times - 6 minutes ago

Progress made in nuclear talks with U.S., Iran's foreign minister says -- Video -- 1:56 -- Yesterday

The Globe and Mail - 7 minutes ago

'Difficult' Ukraine Peace Talks End After Zelenskyy Accused Russia Of Stalling

Huffington Post - 8 minutes ago

Britain cosies up to China

Russia Today - 8 minutes ago

Inside Gene Hackman's $80 million estate drama one year after actor's shocking death

New York Post - 9 minutes ago

UEFA investigating alleged racist abuse directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior

Sky News - 10 minutes ago

You'll have to wait more than a decade to catch the next solar eclipse over Canada

CTV News - 10 minutes ago

Parliamentary aide among 11 arrested over killing of French far-right activist

Guardian UK - 10 minutes ago

11 held in France over killing of far-right activist

NBC News - 10 minutes ago

Saudi Arabia Founding Day 2026: Date, history, significance and celebration of 300 years of statehood

Times of India - 11 minutes ago

Peru's Congress votes to impeach President José Jerí

Mehr News Agency - 11 minutes ago

Spain will investigate X, Meta, and TikTok for allegedly spreading child sex abuse material generated by AI.

Deutsche Welle - 12 minutes ago

Japan's Ami Nakai and Kaori Sakamoto stun US 'Blade Angels' to lead short program, in photos

Bay to Bay News - 13 minutes ago

Europe -- 'Hell and back': mass rape survivor Gisele Pelicot recounts her ordeal as memoir is released

Independent.ie - 14 minutes ago

Smotrich says not Israel's fault Palestinians 'murder one another'

Middle East Eye - 14 minutes ago

Chartered accountant held for slitting wife's throat - 2 - m read

Gulf News - 14 minutes ago

Many Democrats are still down on the Democrats, a new AP-NORC poll finds

Lancaster Online - 14 minutes ago

'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough - The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours. 1 hr ago - World

BBC News - 14 minutes ago

Russia hosts Cuban foreign minister and urges US not to blockade Cuba

Lancaster Online - 16 minutes ago

First Ramadan after truce brings flicker of joy in devastated Gaza

The Straits Times - 17 minutes ago

'Outrageous': Ukraine slams Paralympics move allowing Russians, Belarusians to compete under own flags

Aljazeera - 17 minutes ago

World News -- Explosion rocks New York church

Daily Post Nigeria - 17 minutes ago

Cuba's tourism grinds to a halt amid Trump's fuel blockade

Independent UK - 18 minutes ago

Ukraine updates: 'Difficult' peace talks end in Geneva

Deutsche Welle - 18 minutes ago

Ukraine peace talks in Geneva end after 'difficult' meetings, Russian delegation says -- The delegations gathered in the Swiss city to kick off talks on Tuesday.

ABC News - 19 minutes ago

Eileen Gu Confesses Ignorance over China's Uyghur Genocide

Breitbart - 19 minutes ago

2026 Year of the Horse: Dragon dances and lanterns as Moscow celebrates Lunar New Year - Festivities marking the Lunar New Year began in Moscow, featuring decorations, performances and food markets across the city. 17/02/2026

Euronews - 20 minutes ago

Norway's role in the Oslo Accords questioned after key figures appear in Epstein files

Middle East Eye - 21 minutes ago

Many Democrats are still down on the Democrats, a new AP-NORC poll finds

Toronto Star - 21 minutes ago

GOP Rep Cooks Up Barking Mad Claim About AOC In Desperate Bid To Defend 'Dogs And Muslims' Post

Huffington Post - 22 minutes ago

"He was my security guard": Clavicular fuels controversy after Brianna Chickenfry questions his real age and past security job

Times of India - 22 minutes ago

Video - 1:14 - Video - China's kung fu robots | About That - 12 hours ago

CBC News - 22 minutes ago

Police in search of suspect over alleged fatal stabbing in Lamurde

Daily Post Nigeria - 27 minutes ago

Third British skier dies as another avalanche hits French Alps

Guardian UK - 28 minutes ago

Parroco di Doha: 'Ancorati alla preghiera' per la pace in un Medio oriente 'sofferente'

AsiaNews.it - 28 minutes ago

Despite sore knee, halfpipe skier Rachael Karker looks to enjoy second Olympic trip

CTV News - 28 minutes ago

Mark Zuckerberg set to testify in landmark social-media addiction trial

The Globe and Mail - 29 minutes ago

Palestine Action: Aggravated burglary charges dropped against 18 defendants

Middle East Eye - 30 minutes ago

Meta to shut down Messenger website on this date -- m read

Gulf News - 32 minutes ago

Vatican says it will not participate in Trump's 'Board of Peace'

NBC News - 32 minutes ago

Top Israeli minister pushes for 'emigration' of West Bank Palestinians

Hurriyet Daily News - 33 minutes ago

Germany's Merz open to social media ban for minors

The Straits Times - 33 minutes ago

Cory Booker Blasts Trump Nominee Over Racist Slur in Heated Senate Showdown

Times of India - 37 minutes ago

Iran, Russia to conduct joint drills in the Sea of Oman

Aljazeera - 39 minutes ago

Russia hosts Cuban foreign minister and urges US not to blockade Cuba

Independent UK - 39 minutes ago

Sheriff says Guthrie case far from 'cold' as new leads emerge and more top headlines

Fox News - 39 minutes ago

Israel extends length of settler raids at Al-Aqsa Mosque as Ramadan begins

Middle East Eye - 40 minutes ago

Home Affairs Minister Temporarily Blocks 1 Member of 'ISIS Bride' Party From Returning

Epoch Times - 40 minutes ago

Woman rescued in Riyom as security forces neutralise five suspects in Plateau

Daily Post Nigeria - 41 minutes ago

Syria starts emptying ISIL-linked Al-Hol camp

Hurriyet Daily News - 42 minutes ago

'There was a lot of panic': Skier describes moment avalanche struck in Italy -- Footage shows a queue of people, including children, covered in snow after an avalanche struck a valley in Courmayeur.

BBC News - 44 minutes ago

French hard-left party reports 'bomb threat' after far-right activist killing

The Straits Times - 44 minutes ago

The US and Israel have filled the Middle East with time bombs – Russia's Iran ambassador

Russia Today - 46 minutes ago

Ash Wednesday: Find lasting solutions to Nigeria's problems - CAN urges government

Daily Post Nigeria - 46 minutes ago

Nazi letters reveal paper restorers' role in compiling Holocaust 'hitlist'

Guardian UK - 48 minutes ago

Somalia renews its US-backed fight against al-Shabab militant group. Here is why it matters

Bay to Bay News - 48 minutes ago

Naval shipwreck emerges after being buried underwater for 400 years -- A program dubbed "the Lost Navy" is underway to identify the large number of Swedish naval shipwrecks lying on the bottom of the Baltic.

CBS News - 49 minutes ago

Haunting final words of man who suffered 'most agonising death in history' -- Hisashi Ouchi, 35, absorbed an unimaginable amount of radiation when coworkers mistakenly poured...

Daily Express - 50 minutes ago

UN panel says European calls for resignation of Albanese 'rooted in disinformation'

Middle East Eye - 50 minutes ago

Bulgaria ⁠to hold snap parliamentary election on April 19 after protests

Aljazeera - 51 minutes ago

Iran determined to implement partnership treaty with Russia

Mehr News Agency - 52 minutes ago

Australia's Scott, Willcox up in aerials final, Hickman up later in slopestyle final

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 52 minutes ago

Opinion: Hospitals' opaque pricing is crushing California's small businesses

The Mercury News - 52 minutes ago

Envoys signal no breakthrough on bridging Russia and Ukraine's political and military differences

Lancaster Online - 53 minutes ago

Drones flown into North Korea by civilians are harming relations, says South Korea

Sky News - 54 minutes ago

Peru's interim President José Jerí removed from office amid corruption investigation -- Yesterday

The Globe and Mail - 54 minutes ago

Man swept away by river as Europe grapples with major flooding

Independent UK - 56 minutes ago

Turkish lawmakers back plan advancing PKK peace process

The Straits Times - 56 minutes ago

US claims China carried out secret nuclear test with new details

Daily Sabah - 57 minutes ago

A teacher who 'made you feel like you mattered' was killed near her school after a man fleeing ICE crashed a car into hers

CTV News - 58 minutes ago

Envoys signal no breakthrough on bridging Russia and Ukraine's political and military differences

Toronto Star - 59 minutes ago

Germany : From Trump to Putin, Cologne's Rose Monday floats skewer world leaders - Carnival in Cologne mixes feathers and satire as floats mock leaders from Trump to Putin, showing how Germans use humour to process serious politics. 16/02/2026

Euronews - 1 hour ago

Adeleke urges justice, unity in Osun as Ramadan begins

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

'A good friend to Ireland': Irish political figures pay tribute to late Rev. Jesse Jackson

Irish Post - 1 hour ago

Live - Zelenskyy says no agreement on key issues in peace talks as he accuses Russia of 'dragging out negotiations' – Europe live

Guardian UK - 1 hour ago

Vescovi filippini: 'memoria e risposta alle sfide' nel 40mo della Rivoluzione dei rosari

AsiaNews.it - 1 hour ago

Arctic winds push south through the Prairies, bringing snow and frigid temperatures

CTV News - 1 hour ago

New Providence woman killed in Drumore Township crash: police [update]

Lancaster Online - 1 hour ago

French far-left party linked to activist's killing reports bomb threat -- The far-left France Unbowed party says it evacuated its Paris office due to a bomb threat as 2 more people were detained over the killing of a far-right activist.

CBS News - 1 hour ago

Indian university faces backlash for claiming Chinese robodog as own at AI summit -- A professor claimed that a robotic dog made by Chinese firm Unitree had been made by the university.

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Epstein Files Allegations May Amount to Crimes Against Humanity: UN...

Deccan Chronicle - 1 hour ago

University robot dog claim at AI summit sparks uproar -- m read

Gulf News - 1 hour ago

Palestinian man sues Republican lawmaker over road rage incident

Independent UK - 1 hour ago

Police recover three rifles, ammunition after accident in Niger

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Turkish parliament backs steps to reintegrate former PKK militants

Turkish Minute - 1 hour ago

Lake Tahoe avalanche: Skiers ignored warnings? 10 missing after Castle Peak slide amidst severe winter storm in US

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Benfica's Prestianni denies racially insulting Real Madrid's Vinícius in Champions League game

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

Ivory Coast considers following Ghana with cocoa farm gate price cut, sources say

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

Paris prosecutors open 2 Epstein-linked probes and call on victims to come forward

Bay to Bay News - 1 hour ago

Chinese visitors to Japan drop 61% amid simmering tensions

NBC News - 1 hour ago

Florida pizzeria that went viral for iguana pie says they have to stop

Independent UK - 1 hour ago