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World News Headlines
- Mexico's most wanted drug lord 'El Mencho' killed in military operation
on February 22, 2026Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", is head of one of Mexico's most powerful drug cartels.
- Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says
on February 22, 2026The suspect was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was killed, officers said. Trump was in Washington DC at the time.
- Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says
on February 22, 2026US envoy Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major American military build-up nearby.
- Bones of St Francis of Assisi go on public display in Italy
on February 22, 2026The remains of Italy's patron saint have only been seen in public once before - for one day in 1978.
- Greenland says 'no thanks' to Trump US hospital boat
on February 22, 2026Greenland's PM reminded Trump of its free healthcare, after Trump said he was sending a boat to aid people who were allegedly "not being taken care of".
- Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine
on February 22, 2026Twenty-five people were injured by explosions overnight in what officials are calling a terror attack.
- 'Affront to humanity': Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss
on February 22, 2026Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
- Minnesota Vikings receiver Moore dies aged 25
on February 22, 2026The Minnesota Vikings have paid tribute to Rondale Moore after the 25-year-old's death.
- Pakistan launches deadly strikes on Afghanistan
on February 22, 2026Pakistan says the strikes were retaliation for recent suicide bombings in the country.
- US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations
on February 22, 2026Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.
- More than 1,500 Venezuelan political prisoners apply for amnesty
on February 22, 2026The announcement by the head of Venezuela's National Assembly comes amid US pressure following the capture of ex-President Nicolás Maduro.
- Final missing Lake Tahoe skier found dead 5 days after avalanche
on February 22, 2026Authorities released the names of the six women and three guides who died in the worst avalanche in state history.
- Willie Colón, trombonist who pioneered salsa music, dies aged 75
on February 22, 2026His career spanned 60 years and dozens of albums and had been named among the most influential Latino artists of all time.
- How football is helping girls fight against forced marriage
on February 22, 2026Two sisters in an Indian village talk about how football has changed their lives and helped them push back against child marriage.
- From Venezuela to immigration crackdown, Project 2025 provided Trump's roadmap
on February 22, 2026Just a year into Trump's second term, and about half of Project 2025's policies have been implemented, observers say.
- Once mocked for being tacky, this Korean music genre is making a comeback
on February 21, 2026The traditional South Korean popular music genre is making headlines in the country once again.
- 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.
- Nasa astronauts' moon mission delayed due to rocket issue
on February 21, 2026The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official said.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.