Floods and landslides in Brazil kill at least 20
Hundreds of people have been displaced and dozens are missing, with rescue operations still ongoing in Juiz de Fora.
US ambassador to France set for talks with foreign minister after row
Charles Kushner has spoken to France's foreign minister after failing to respond to a summons on Monday.
Canada to deliver nearly 500 armored vehicles to Ukraine – Ukrinform
- Canada to deliver nearly 500 armored vehicles to Ukraine Ukrinform
- Carney pledges $2B for Ukraine, sanctions for Russian 'shadow fleet' as war enters 5th year CBC
- Canada to give Ukraine C$300 million in new military aid, says Ottawa Reuters
- Canada announces new military aid for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia Українська правда
- Canada announces more military aid for Ukraine on war’s fourth anniversary The Globe and Mail
How Hungary hijacked Brussels and Kyiv with a double veto leaving Ukraine in limbo – Euronews.com
- How Hungary hijacked Brussels and Kyiv with a double veto leaving Ukraine in limbo Euronews.com
- Hungary blocks Europe’s aid for Ukraine on war’s fourth anniversary The Washington Post
- EU Support for Ukraine Stumbles as Hungary Looks to Delay Aid The New York Times
- Hungary blocks Russia sanctions, EU cash for Kyiv on eve of Ukraine war anniversary Reuters
- We’ll find a way to get round Hungary and deliver Ukraine’s €90B loan, EU vows politico.eu
US re-asserts 2025 strikes ‘obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear programme
The White House comment comes after a senior Trump aide said Iran is a week away from having material for nuclear bomb.
How Epstein tried to buy a Moroccan palace months before his death
As US federal charges loomed for Epstein, newly released documents show offshore structuring, rejected bank transfers.
Earth’s Largest Land-Based Carbon Sink Has Sprung a Disturbing Leak – Gizmodo
- Earth’s Largest Land-Based Carbon Sink Has Sprung a Disturbing Leak Gizmodo
- Millennial-aged peat carbon outgassed by large humic lakes in the Congo Basin Nature
- Ancient Carbon Escaping From Congo Lakes Threatens Global Climate Fine Day 102.3
- These Lakes Were Meant To Be Storing Ancient Carbon. Instead, They're Releasing Thousands Of Tonnes Every Day IFLScience
- Congo basin blackwater lakes are releasing ancient carbon into the atmosphere ScienceDaily
Iran’s government stresses ‘red lines’ as students protest in universities
Some protesting students have already been suspended, and the office of the prosecutor general is now overseeing cases.
Lebanon urges Hezbollah militant group to avoid getting involved if the US strikes Iran – AP News
- Lebanon urges Hezbollah militant group to avoid getting involved if the US strikes Iran AP News
- Israel warns Lebanon of strikes if Hezbollah enters any US-Iran war, Lebanese officials say Reuters
- Lebanon says it was warned its airport could become Israeli target Financial Times
- Iran’s push to control proxies signals looming US strike The Jerusalem Post
- Israel said to warn Lebanon it’ll be hit hard if Hezbollah takes part in any US-Iran war The Times of Israel
Armed police flood Iran’s universities to crush student protests
Campus clashes provide uneasy backdrop to third round of talks on nuclear programme in Geneva
Plainclothes police and security forces, many of them armed, have tried to flood Iran’s remaining open universities in an attempt to crush a fourth day of student protests against the supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.
Running battles were reported on some campuses, with videos showing fistfights between the Basji state-backed militia and students at the University of Science and Technology in Tehran. Pick-up trucks with machine-guns were photographed parked outside the University of Tehran, with demonstrations also in Mashhad.
Continue reading...Trump hits out at reports that top US general warned against attacking Iran
General Dan Caine has warned that strikes against Iran could be risky, potentially drawing the US into a prolonged conflict, US media report.
World leaders congratulate the Netherlands new gay Prime Minister… with one big exception – queerty.com
- World leaders congratulate the Netherlands new gay Prime Minister… with one big exception queerty.com
- Rob Jetten becomes Netherlands' youngest ever PM BBC
- The Dutch have a new government. Now the hunger games begin. politico.eu
- Athlete Nico Keenan proud as gay fiancé Rob Jetten becomes PM OutSports
- Netherlands’ coalition government takes office led by youngest-ever premier Rob Jetten AP News
Punch the Baby Monkey Chooses Zookeeper as His New Bestie and We Can’t Stop the Tears – PetHelpful
- Punch the Baby Monkey Chooses Zookeeper as His New Bestie and We Can’t Stop the Tears PetHelpful
- ‘What’s up with all these monkeys’: Djungelskog the orangutan comforted Punch – but can the Ikea toy help me? The Guardian
- Why Punch the monkey updates, rejection hit us so hard | Opinion USA Today
- Meet Punch: The abandoned monkey taking the internet by storm Euronews.com
- Japan Zoo Sees 6,000 Visitors in One Day as Punch Keeps Making Friends TravelPirates
British woman who reported rape in Hong Kong may face prison – BBC
China issues dual-use blacklist of 20 Japanese entities – The Japan Times
- China issues dual-use blacklist of 20 Japanese entities The Japan Times
- China Amps Up Pressure on Japan With Restrictions on Exports The New York Times
- Opinion | Beijing’s Trade War Against Japan WSJ
- China Puts Export Curb on Japan Firms Including Mitsubishi Heavy Bloomberg
- China imposes export controls on 20 Japanese entities to curb 'remilitarization' NBC News
Rare Space Footage Captures Russian Kh-101 and Iskander Missile Strike on Ukraine – UNITED24 Media
- Rare Space Footage Captures Russian Kh-101 and Iskander Missile Strike on Ukraine UNITED24 Media
- Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,462 Al Jazeera
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 22, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia hits Ukraine energy infrastructure with major missile, drone strikes, Kyiv says Reuters
- Russia fires scores of missiles at Ukraine as Hungary threatens to block EU sanctions The Guardian
Real Madrid vs Benfica: Champions League – team news, start, lineups
Benfica look to overturn one-goal deficit after first leg marred by allegations of racist abuse against Vinicius Jr.
Lebanon’s army tells soldiers to act after post comes under Israeli fire
Israeli attack carried out near Lebanese observation post being constructed in the Marjayoun area, Lebanese army says.
Four years after invading Ukraine, Russia is isolated and broken – but not done – The Times of Israel
- Four years after invading Ukraine, Russia is isolated and broken – but not done The Times of Israel
- Russia Remade Its Economy for War, but It’s Come at a Huge Cost The New York Times
- Three myths about the Russia economic war Al Jazeera
- From bakeries to beauty shops, Russian businesses are feeling the pain from a new wartime tax policy Associated Press News
- In Russia, many restaurants and cafes close as consumption stalls amid major slowdown Reuters
Two dead after winter storm hammers the US northeast
Two people died when a tree fell on their car during a historic winter storm that has also delayed flights and left thousands without power.