Rob Jetten becomes Netherlands’ youngest ever PM
The 38-year-old is sworn in as premier after clinching a narrow victory in October's election.
International Criminal Court opens hearings into former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte – Associated Press News
- International Criminal Court opens hearings into former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Associated Press News
- Rodrigo Duterte: Ex-Philippine president faces ICC for crimes against humanity BBC
- International Criminal Court opens hearings into Rodrigo Duterte PBS
- Duterte Finally Faces ICC Reckoning for His ‘War on Drugs’ Foreign Policy
- Duterte was 'pivotal' in murder of thousands, ICC prosecutors say Reuters
Latin America: In the Shadow of the US | Ep 3 – Chaos
The 21st-century wave of left-wing leaders triggered a US response, culminating in the 2026 capture of Nicolas Maduro.
Tokyo Skytree Tower Closes for 2 Days During Madoka Magica Event After Elevator Mishap – animenewsnetwork.com
- Tokyo Skytree Tower Closes for 2 Days During Madoka Magica Event After Elevator Mishap animenewsnetwork.com
- Tokyo Skytree shuts down after 20 people trapped in elevator for six hours The Japan Times
- All rescued from Tokyo Skytree elevator after being trapped for 5.5 hours | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News nhk.or.jp
- Kyodo News Digest: Feb. 23, 2026 Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS
- Japan seals tallest broadcasting tower after 20 people trapped inside elevator Anadolu Ajansı
What’s Netanyahu’s planned ‘hexagon’ alliance – and can it work?
Analysts call PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s alliance pitch a 'fantasy world' as Israel faces growing international isolation.
EU fails to pass new sanctions targeting Russia after Hungary objects – AP News
- EU fails to pass new sanctions targeting Russia after Hungary objects AP News
- EU Support for Ukraine Stumbles as Hungary Looks to Delay Aid The New York Times
- EU fails to agree on new sanctions on Russia ahead of fourth anniversary of war – Europe live The Guardian
- Hungary must not 'betray its own struggle for freedom' by blocking Russia sanctions, says German minister Reuters
- Hungary, Slovakia Block New EU Sanctions On Russia Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Pakistan vs England: Super Eight T20 World Cup – team news, start time, XI
Pakistan and England play second match of the Super Eights at the T20 World Cup with semifinal qualification at stake.
Iceland may fast-track vote on joining EU: report – DW.com
- Iceland may fast-track vote on joining EU: report DW.com
- Iceland looks to fast-track vote on joining EU politico.eu
- Iceland’s Foreign Minister Says EU Talks Referendum on Track Bloomberg
- NATO state set to relaunch EU accession talks Politico irishsun.com
- In Iceland, Security Concerns, Domestic Politics Catalyze Renewed Debate Over EU Membership Stratfor
Bus crash in Nepal kills 19
At least 19 people, including a British national, were killed when a bus crashed on Nepal's Prithvi Highway.
Mexican general details operation the led to ‘El Mencho’ killing
Mexico’s Secretary of National Defense said a meeting between "El Mencho" and a romantic partner revealed his location.
Benfica’s Prestianni gets provisional one-match ban for Vinicius incident
UEFA announces suspension of Gianluca Prestianni after accusations he racially abused Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior.
What is Christian Zionism, the pro-Israel ideology invoked by US ambassador
Huckabee's remarks that Israel has God-given right to much of Middle East are rooted in Christian Zionism, experts say.
‘China shock’ hangs over German leader Merz’s first visit to Beijing – South China Morning Post
- ‘China shock’ hangs over German leader Merz’s first visit to Beijing South China Morning Post
- How Germany fell out of love with China The Economist
- German business lobby warns of unfair trade practices by China Reuters
- What Friedrich Merz is going to tell Xi Jinping Financial Times
- China overtakes US to become Germany's top trading partner dw.com
US orders non-emergency personnel to leave Beirut embassy amid tensions
US official says Washington determined it was 'prudent to reduce our footprint to essential personnel' in Lebanon.
Watch: Yosemite waterfall turns molten orange
The event occurs only in February, when the setting sun hits Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park at just the right angle.
4 years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a look at the war by the numbers – AP News
- 4 years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a look at the war by the numbers AP News
- Four years into its full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia is feeling the effects BBC
- What does Putin really want? Responsible Statecraft
- The Ukraine war in numbers: People, territory, money Al Jazeera
- Opinion | Ukraine Has Passed a Point of No Return The New York Times
Israel designates five Palestinian news outlets as ‘terrorist’ groups
Israel fails to provide proof for allegations against Al Asima News, Quds Plus, Alquds Albawsala, Maraj, Maydan Alquds.
Winter storm hits US Northeast, shuts down New York City
A winter storm has shut down New York City and much of the US Northeast, bringing heavy snowfall and strong winds.
Briton among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash
Nepalese police say the British national was a 24-year-old man.
Russia’s Quest to Intensify The Theater-Wide Battlefield Air Interdiction Campaign Against Ukraine’s Logistics – Institute for the Study of War
- Russia's Quest to Intensify The Theater-Wide Battlefield Air Interdiction Campaign Against Ukraine's Logistics Institute for the Study of War
- Musk cuts Starlink access for Russian forces - giving Ukraine an edge at the front BBC
- Elon Musk flipped a switch. Now, Russia is desperately sending men up towers to die Scripps News
- Russia’s Front-Line Comms Hit By Curbs to Starlink and Telegram Bloomberg.com
- Starlink Surprise Futura Doctrina | Mick Ryan