As Andrew fell, Queen Elizabeth II held out hope, and Charles and William fumed – The Washington Post

  1. As Andrew fell, Queen Elizabeth II held out hope, and Charles and William fumed  The Washington Post
  2. The Queen Stuck by Andrew. King Charles Is Pulling Away.  The New York Times
  3. Australian PM backs removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of royal succession  NBC News
  4. 'Very sad.' See what Trump said about former Prince Andrew's arrest  The Palm Beach Post
  5. These Are The Questions The Royal Family Must Answer After Ex-Prince Andrew's Arrest: Expert  Forbes
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Stephen Lillie on the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine – cartoon – The Guardian

  1. Stephen Lillie on the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine – cartoon  The Guardian
  2. Four years into its full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia is feeling the effects  BBC
  3. How Russia’s fatalities compare with Ukraine’s  The Economist
  4. PHOTO ESSAY: Portraits of Ukrainians on the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion  AP News
  5. Four years into Ukraine invasion, Russia’s gains are small, while Kyiv remains resilient  The Guardian
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‘A disgrace for humanity’: UGGC head on fourth anniversary of Ukraine war – Vatican News

  1. ‘A disgrace for humanity’: UGGC head on fourth anniversary of Ukraine war  Vatican News
  2. The Holy Father Marks Four Years of War in Ukraine with Renewed Plea for Peace  Relevant Radio
  3. Pope says switch off smartphones to make ‘space for silence’ in Lent  EWTN News
  4. Pope says peace in Ukraine 'cannot be postponed'  Reuters
  5. Pope sends medicine and heaters to Ukraine  Vatican News
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Russia buys ‘Trojan horse’ homes near military bases across Europe – The Telegraph

  1. Russia buys ‘Trojan horse’ homes near military bases across Europe  The Telegraph
  2. Russia's hybrid warfare rattles Poland and NATO  NPR
  3. 🇷🇺🇪🇺 Russia spent a decade buying properties overlooking NATO bases, radar sites, and intel buildings across Europe. An island with a helipad, barracks, and nine piers. Europe's response: "Wow, Russians love scenic views!" Finland banned it immediately  x.com
  4. Russia May Start New War Within a Year – Swedish Intelligence  Мілітарний
  5. Russia poses ‘serious and concrete’ threat to Sweden’s security, Stockholm warns  politico.eu
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Rubio heads to Caribbean to reassert US interests after Venezuela strikes and Iran threats – AP News

  1. Rubio heads to Caribbean to reassert US interests after Venezuela strikes and Iran threats  AP News
  2. Secretary Rubio's Travel to Saint Kitts and Nevis - United States Department of State  U.S. Department of State (.gov)
  3. Rubio travels to meet Caribbean leaders as US squeezes Cuba, Venezuela  Reuters
  4. Rubio heads to Caribbean to discuss migration, security as Haiti signs governing pact  Miami Herald
  5. Rubio to attend Caribbean summit as US presses Venezuela, Cuba  breezejmu.org
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The Dutch have a new government. Now the hunger games begin. – politico.eu

  1. The Dutch have a new government. Now the hunger games begin.  politico.eu
  2. Rob Jetten becomes Netherlands' youngest ever PM  BBC
  3. New era of Dutch politics opens as Jetten is sworn in to lead minority coalition  AP News
  4. Athlete Nico Keenan proud as gay fiancé Rob Jetten becomes PM  OutSports
  5. New Dutch PM Jetten faces uphill task as minority government installed  Reuters
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EU accuses Hungary of disloyalty for vetoing €90bn loan to Ukraine – Euronews.com

  1. EU accuses Hungary of disloyalty for vetoing €90bn loan to Ukraine  Euronews.com
  2. Kremlin move 'has triggered unexpected internal resistance' and divides in Russia's ruling elite - analysts  Sky News
  3. EU's Costa urges Hungary's Orban to respect 90 bln euro loan deal for Ukraine, letter shows  Reuters
  4. European Commission expects Orbán to honour pledge on €90bn Ukraine loan  Українська правда
  5. EU to Continue Preparing €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine Despite Hungary’s Veto  Мілітарний
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Lovejoy episode helps antiques dealer identify stolen Napoleon III artefacts

Repeat of BBC series gave clue to Paul Gostelow about 19th-century altar cards taken from crypt in Hampshire

Two priceless artefacts stolen more than a decade ago from the crypt of Napoleon III in England have been recovered after an antiques dealer realised he had them while watching a repeat of the comedy drama Lovejoy.

The wooden 19th-century altar cards were taken in a burglary at St Michael’s Abbey in Farnborough, Hampshire in February 2014 and were feared lost for ever.

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Slovakia halts emergency power supply to Ukraine as oil transit row deepens – Euronews.com

  1. Slovakia halts emergency power supply to Ukraine as oil transit row deepens  Euronews.com
  2. ‘Political sabotage’: EU leaders accuse Hungary of undermining support for Ukraine  The Guardian
  3. Slovakia halts emergency power supplies to Ukraine over Russian oil dispute  Al Jazeera
  4. Hungary blocks Russia sanctions, EU cash for Kyiv on eve of Ukraine war anniversary  Reuters
  5. Hungary blocking Ukraine loan 'illogical' - Swedish foreign minister  Euronews.com
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International Criminal Court opens hearings into former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte – Associated Press News

  1. International Criminal Court opens hearings into former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte  Associated Press News
  2. Rodrigo Duterte: Ex-Philippine president faces ICC for crimes against humanity  BBC
  3. International Criminal Court opens hearings into Rodrigo Duterte  PBS
  4. Duterte Finally Faces ICC Reckoning for His ‘War on Drugs’  Foreign Policy
  5. Duterte was 'pivotal' in murder of thousands, ICC prosecutors say  Reuters
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Tokyo Skytree Tower Closes for 2 Days During Madoka Magica Event After Elevator Mishap – animenewsnetwork.com

  1. Tokyo Skytree Tower Closes for 2 Days During Madoka Magica Event After Elevator Mishap  animenewsnetwork.com
  2. Tokyo Skytree shuts down after 20 people trapped in elevator for six hours  The Japan Times
  3. All rescued from Tokyo Skytree elevator after being trapped for 5.5 hours | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News  nhk.or.jp
  4. Kyodo News Digest: Feb. 23, 2026  Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS
  5. Japan seals tallest broadcasting tower after 20 people trapped inside elevator  Anadolu Ajansı
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EU fails to pass new sanctions targeting Russia after Hungary objects – AP News

  1. EU fails to pass new sanctions targeting Russia after Hungary objects  AP News
  2. EU Support for Ukraine Stumbles as Hungary Looks to Delay Aid  The New York Times
  3. EU fails to agree on new sanctions on Russia ahead of fourth anniversary of war – Europe live  The Guardian
  4. Hungary must not 'betray its own struggle for freedom' by blocking Russia sanctions, says German minister  Reuters
  5. Hungary, Slovakia Block New EU Sanctions On Russia  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
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