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'Progress' on military, 'dialogue' on political part of Ukraine talks

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Heavy snowfall blankets Bucharest, transport services disrupted

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Syrians work to erase al-Assad cult of personality after regime fall

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Ash Wednesday: Millions mark start of Lent in the Philippines

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More than 1m guns in the hands of Poles as Warsaw sees record interest

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Four French departments remain on red alert over Storm Pedro

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Ukraine sanctions Belarus' Lukashenka, to face 'special consequences'

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Eleven arrested over death of French far-right activist in Lyon

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Olympic fans experience Italy's colourful Carnival in Cortina

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Sleeper shark filmed for first time in Antarctica's near-freezing deep waters

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Fuel shortages leave Havana streets piled with trash

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Gaza residents mark start of Ramadan amid economic hardship

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Rescuers battle blizzard after 16 caught in California avalanche

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Nine suspects arrested in killing of French far-right activist in Lyon

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Syria starts evacuating Al-Hol camp housing thousands linked to IS

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France releases suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker after fine

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Tehran threatens US and closes Hormuz for drills amid nuclear talks

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Hungary, Slovakia stop Ukraine's diesel supply with immediate effect

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France leads backlash against Commissioner Šuica's Board of Peace trip

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China's advanced humanoid robots perform during Spring Festival gala

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Belgium summons US ambassador in dispute over antisemitism accusations

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Brazil's Queen of Rock, Rita Lee, honored at Rio Carnival parade

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Cheating row at Winter Olympics challenges curling's culture of trust - A cheating row over "double-touching" has rattled curling at the Winter Olympics, testing the sport's culture of trust and self-officiating. 17/02/2026

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Central Asia boosts green energy, infrastructure and SMEs - Central Asia and Mongolia received around €1.72bn from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development last year to fund 120 projects. The investments have a focus on renewable energy, infrastructure and SMEs. 17/02/2026

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Latest news bulletin | February 17th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 17/02/2026

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Ukraine urges action as Russia launches mass attack before talks - Deadly Russian strikes hit Ukrainian regions hours before US-backed Geneva talks, as Zelenskyy urged the world to hold Moscow accountable for continued attacks. 17/02/2026

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Burabay Ice: Over a thousand runners brave -15°C on frozen lake in Kazakhstan - More than a thousand participants gathered on the frozen surface of Burabay Lake for the "Burabay Ice" race. 17/02/2026

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Austria charges man with terrorism over Taylor Swift attack plot - Prosecutors in Austria have filed terrorism charges against a 21-year-old who allegedly plotted to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024. 17/02/2026

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Why do Iran and the US choose Switzerland as common ground for talks? Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, Switzerland has played a pivotal diplomatic role, serving as a conduit for exchanging documents and proposals when direct communication between Washington and Tehran was limited or nonexistent. 17/02/2026

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Ukraine is ramping up its counteroffensive regaining territories from Russian troops - Ukraine is coming to the talks in Geneva with the significant counteroffensive momentum on the ground. Over the past several days Kyiv troops regained territories from Russian forces, wiping out weeks of Moscow gains, with the help of Elon Musk and Starlink. 17/02/2026

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Greece seeks to obtain Nazi execution photos listed for sale on eBay - A series of photographs that appear to show the execution of 200 Greeks by Nazi soldiers in Athens surfaced on eBay over the weekend. 17/02/2026

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China marks Lunar New Year with temple visits and traditional prayers - People in Beijing visited the Lama Temple to burn incense and offer prayers as the Year of the Horse began. 17/02/2026

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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

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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

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Latest news bulletin | February 17th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 17/02/2026

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Hundreds of millions across Asia welcome the Year of the Fire Horse - Authorities in China say they are expecting to see a record 9.5 billion passenger trips, up from 9 billion the previous year, during the 40-day spring festival. 17/02/2026

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Aliyev says Russia 'deliberately attacked' Azerbaijani embassy in Kyiv - In a direct statement at the Munich Security Conference, Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev declared that Russia "deliberately attacked" the Azerbaijani embassy and its infrastructure in Ukraine even after Baku supplied Moscow with the coordinates of its diplomatic missions. 16/02/2026

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Latest news bulletin | February 16th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 16/02/2026

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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

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France widens Epstein probe with raid on Jack Lang's former institute - French police raid the Arab World Institute as ex-Culture Minister Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline face a probe into alleged Epstein-linked tax fraud and offshore funds. 16/02/2026

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Alexei Navalny dart frog toxin poisoning: What we know - Epibatidine, found in the Ecuadoran dart frog, causes muscle paralysis and eventual asphyxiation. Experts have said the toxin can also be produced synthetically, instead of extracting it directly from the frog itself. 16/02/2026

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Russia marks Navalny grave anniversary amid poison test fallout - Relatives and diplomats mark Alexei Navalny's death in Moscow, as his family demands truth and Europe cites lab tests pointing to rare toxin poisoning. 16/02/2026

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Floods in western France leave two dead and 81 departments on alert - Western France faces record flood alerts, widespread power cuts and at least two deaths after weeks of relentless rain saturate soils and rivers. 16/02/2026

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Tehran's top diplomat holds Geneva nuclear talks amid Hormuz war games - Iran and the US resume Geneva nuclear talks amid disputes over missiles and proxies, as Iran conducts IRGC war games in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. 16/02/2026

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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews lava hundreds of meters into the air as it erupts again - A large volcano in Hawaii began erupting on Sunday afternoon, sending fiery fountains of lava and hot ash high into the sky.The US Geological Survey showed video of Mount Kilauea spewing lava fountains about 300 meters high as a river of lava flowed nearby. 16/02/2026

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Peace talks round three: Ukraine-US-Russia Geneva meeting's key topics - As Ukraine, the US and Russia are to hold another round of talks in Geneva, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow is preparing another massive strike, while the Kremlin states the territories are on the agenda in Geneva. 16/02/2026

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'We want you to continue,' Rubio tells Orbán ahead of key elections - The US Secretary of State praised the Hungarian prime minister's relationship with Donald Trump as his ruling Fidesz Party trails the opposition ahead of an April election. Orbán has endorsed a peaceful transfer of power if he is defeated. 16/02/2026

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North Korea unveils new housing for troops killed fighting for Russia - North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un officially unveiled a new Pyongyang housing district for families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine, in a boost to Pyongyang's pro-war propaganda. 16/02/2026

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Train derails in Swiss Alps amid avalanche alert, leaving five injured - Authorities are investigating after an avalanche likely caused a Swiss regional train to derail near Goppenstein, injuring five and halting services. 16/02/2026

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Euroviews. Munich Security Conference 2026: Wind of Change 2.0 - The security precautions outside the MSC were as usual: barriers, a heavy police presence, meticulous checks. But as the conference draws to a close on Sunday evening, one irritating realisation remains: inside, nothing was the same, Dr Alexander Wolf writes in an opinion article for Euronews. 16/02/2026

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French 'ultra-left' blamed for death of far-right activist in Lyon - The incident on Saturday has further fuelled tensions between France's far right and hard left ahead of municipal elections nationwide in March and the 2027 presidential race. 16/02/2026

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Ukraine's former energy minister charged with money laundering - Months after Ukraine was rocked by a major corruption investigation into the state nuclear power company Energoatom, former energy minister Herman Halushchenko was officially charged after being detained while attempting to leave the country. 16/02/2026

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Meloni: Italy to attend Trump's Board of Peace session as observer - Italy will attend Donald Trump's new Board of Peace only as an observer due to constitutional limitations, as Premier Giorgia Meloni faces harsh criticism at home. 16/02/2026

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France on record flood alert as storms slam Spain with deadly winds - The storms have so far killed three people across France and Spain and left dozens injured in the extreme weather-related accidents. 16/02/2026

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North Korea opens homes for troops killed in Ukraine - North Korea opens a Pyongyang housing district for families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, as Kim Jong Un vows to honour "martyrs". 16/02/2026

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France crowns seagull cry champion at quirky Dunkirk carnival - Dunkirk's World Seagull Cry Championship sees feathered contestants screech on stage. 16/02/2026

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Streets of Ivrea explode with flying oranges in a three-day carnival revolt - In Ivrea, Italy's Battle of the Oranges turns streets into a citrus battlefield, in three‑day carnival ritual. 16/02/2026

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Latest news bulletin | February 16th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 16/02/2026

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Board of Peace to unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction, Trump says - The pledges will be formally announced when board members gather in Washington on Thursday for their first meeting, the US president said in a social media post. 16/02/2026

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Ukraine hits Russian oil terminal as Moscow's drone strikes intensify - Ukraine hits Russian oil terminal and air defence in occupied Crimea as Moscow's drone strikes and power cuts intensify ahead of fresh US-brokered peace talks in Geneva. 16/02/2026

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IOC defends sale of T-shirt bearing Nazi 1936 Berlin Games imagery - The T-shirt sold on the Olympic Games' online stores has caused widespread controversy across Germany as people accused the IOC of disseminating Nazi propaganda. 15/02/2026

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Latest news bulletin | February 15th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 15/02/2026

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Nepal: Watch cannabis rituals unfold during Shivaratri in Kathmandu - Crowds thronged Kathmandu's Pashupatinath Temple for Shivaratri, where worship, music and a rare legal tolerance of marijuana marked the festival. 15/02/2026

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Former Ukrainian energy minister detained in attempt to exit country - The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) said its forces detained Herman Halushchenko after he tried to cross the border during ongoing legal proceedings following a corruption scandal in the country's energy sector that rocked Kyiv last year. 15/02/2026

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US Senator Lindsey Graham urges Gulf unity amid regional disputes - Tensions in the Gulf over Yemen, Sudan, and wider regional rivalries highlight the delicate balance among US allies, with unity increasingly seen as vital amid rising uncertainty in the Middle East. 15/02/2026

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Latest news bulletin | February 15th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 15/02/2026

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