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World News Headlines
- Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years
on February 21, 2026One hundred and fifty eight captive-bred juvenile tortoises were released on the Galápagos island of Floreana.
- Iran students stage first anti-government protests since deadly crackdown
on February 21, 2026The student protesters honoured thousands of those killed when nationwide mass protests were put down last month.
- Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years
on February 21, 2026The native species was driven to extinction by sailors in the 1800s. Now, 158 juvenile giant tortoises have been reintroduced to the island.
- Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom
on February 21, 2026Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.
- Nasa astronauts' moon mission likely to be delayed due to rocket issue
on February 21, 2026The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will likely be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official said.
- How will Trump's new global tariffs work and what's next?
on February 21, 2026The Supreme Court's decision has led questions over whether people can get a refund over the unlawful tariffs.
- Israeli strikes kill at least 10 in Lebanon, officials say
on February 21, 2026The strikes are among the deadliest in Lebanon since a ceasefire ended the war between Israel and Hezbollah.
- Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump's second-term agenda
on February 21, 2026The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.
- Divers recover bodies of seven Chinese tourists from bottom of Lake Baikal
on February 21, 2026A Russian driver also died when their mini-bus plunged under the ice to the bottom of the lake in Siberia.
- Italian toddler dies after transplant with heart 'burned by frostbite'
on February 21, 2026The heart given to two-year-old Domenico was reportedly severely damaged during its transfer to hospital.
- Katseye's Manon to take 'temporary hiatus' to focus on health
on February 21, 2026The six-person girl group say the decision was made following "open and thoughtful conversations together".
- Avalanches kill five in Austrian Alps, officials say
on February 21, 2026A man skiing with his son was among the victims on Friday, bringing the region's avalanche death toll this season to at least 21.
- Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shooting
on February 21, 2026OpenAI said the account's activity did not meet the threshold to flag it to authorities when it was identified.
- Palestinian Authority in dire straits as Israel's hold on West Bank deepens
on February 21, 2026More than 30 years after its creation, there are increasing warnings that the PA is close to collapse.
- Family of Palestinian-American man killed in West Bank demand accountability
on February 21, 2026Nasrallah Abu Siyam was the sixth American citizen killed by Israeli settlers or soldiers in the West Bank in the last two years.
- Anna Murdoch-Mann, writer and former News Corp director, dies aged 81
on February 21, 2026The author, journalist and philanthropist died at home in Florida, according to Rupert Murdoch's news outlets.
- Catch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festival
on February 21, 2026Days of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.
- How photography helped the British empire classify India
on February 21, 2026A new exhibition in Delhi showcases 200 rare photographs that fixed identities in colonial India.
- Iran's motorcycling midwife and rights campaigner is star of Oscar-tipped film
on February 21, 2026In a room of 1,500 men, Sara Shahverdi becomes the only female leader in her region of Iran - a new film joins her as she pushes for change.
- Civilians to soldiers: how four years of war has changed ordinary Ukrainians
on February 21, 2026Seven Ukrainian men and women in uniform reveal how Russia's invasion in 2022 has changed them.
- Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran
on February 20, 2026Trump's new threat came a day after he appeared to give Iran about 10 days to agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.