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World News Headlines
- Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump's second-term agenda
on February 20, 2026The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.
- US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran
on February 20, 2026A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East as Washington increases its pressure on Iran.
- Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon
on February 20, 2026Nasa sets the launch date following a successful "wet dress rehearsal" of the Artemis II mission.
- Trump tariffs ripped up global trade order. What now?
on February 20, 2026If you think the Supreme Court ruling heralds a return to pre-Trump business as usual - think again.
- Dog trained to illegally dump rubbish, Italian authorities say
on February 20, 2026"Ingenuity can never become an alibi for incivility", the City of Catania warns.
- Woman charged over abandoning dog at Las Vegas airport
on February 20, 2026A charity says it has been inudated with applications to adopt the dog after it was tied to the baggage sizer at a ticket counter.
- How Eric Dane gave his final months to 'moving the needle' on ALS
on February 20, 2026The Grey's Anatomy star spent his last months campaigning towards a cure for the rare, incurable condition.
- Asos co-founder dies after Thailand apartment block fall
on February 20, 2026Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later.
- French soldier dies after being shot in head during 'game' with other soldiers
on February 20, 2026According to prosecutors, the game - known within the military - involves attempting to disarm a colleague and disable their weapon.
- Rare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civilians
on February 20, 2026In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.
- Venezuelan opposition politician released after amnesty law passed
on February 20, 2026Juan Pablo Guanipa announces that he has been freed after "almost nine months" of imprisonment.
- Tunisian MP jailed for eight months over posts mocking president
on February 20, 2026The MP was arrested this month after mocking the president's handling of the recent floods in the country.
- Austrian climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on mountain
on February 20, 2026The woman died of hypothermia during a climbing trip on the Grossglockner mountain in January 2025.
- Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis
on February 20, 2026The actor, who also starred in HBO's Euphoria, battled the most common form of motor neurone disease.
- Urgent research needed to tackle AI threats, says Google AI boss
on February 20, 2026But the head of the US delegation at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi says: "We totally reject global governance of AI."
- Mother and infant burnt to death in Indian state over witchcraft allegations
on February 20, 2026Eyewitnesses say a mob stormed the woman's home after rumours spread that she was practising witchcraft.
- Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs
on February 20, 2026Trump says he will seek release of files on extraterrestrials, "based on the tremendous interest shown".
- UK doctor stuck in India after police case over Facebook post
on February 20, 2026Sangram Patil is accused of posting "objectionable content" about a top Indian leader. He denies the allegation.
- Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran agrees deal or 'bad things happen'
on February 20, 2026The US is surging forces to the Middle East amid negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme.
- Mystery donor gives Japanese city $3.6m in gold bars to fix water system
on February 20, 2026Osaka's mayor says he is 'lost for words' and that he has 'nothing but appreciation' for the gesture.
- Revealed: The billions given to charity by ordinary Indians every year
on February 20, 2026India’s real philanthropy engine isn’t billionaires - it’s everyday household giving, a new survey finds.
- Trump's foreign policy dilemma laid bare by Iran tensions
on February 20, 2026The president’s calls for peace and willingness to exert military power can at times feel like competing impulses.
- Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest
on February 20, 2026His associate said the music industry was "related to P", a way Epstein apparently often referred to women.
- South African farmers fear devastation as foot-and-mouth takes hold
on February 20, 2026The government has begun a vaccination programme but officials have been blamed for a slow response.
- Hamas holds vote to choose new interim leader, source tells BBC
on February 20, 2026The armed group is electing a new head after its top leaders were killed by Israel.
- The Grammy winner bringing traditional country to new audiences
on February 20, 2026Zach Top discusses winning the first ever Grammy Award for best traditional country album.
- The Russian village that lost its men to war
on February 20, 2026In the remote village of Sedanka in Russia's Far East, almost all of its fighting-age men have left to join the Ukraine war.
- Lion DNA helps convict poachers for first time
on February 20, 2026Investigators reveal how they were able to identify a missing animal using a database of lions in Zimbabwe.
- The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic
on February 19, 2026Clips of Deadpool and other film characters have sparked alarm within Hollywood over copyright infringement.
- Watch: The day Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested
on February 19, 2026The former prince spent the day at a police station in Norfolk, before being released under investigation.