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Attackers kill at least 50, abduct women and children in Nigeria
21 Feb 2026Armed men attacked a village in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara state, a state lawmaker told Reuters on Friday.
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US lawmakers plan Iran war powers vote as Trump weighs strikes
Members of Congress have tried - and failed - repeatedly to pass resolutions that would bar Trump from military action against foreign governments without lawmakers' approval.
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US Supreme Court rules Trump tariffs are illegal
The ruling is a striking loss for the White House on an issue that has been central to the president's foreign policy and economic agenda.
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A former prince is arrested in the UK with accountability in question in the US
21 Feb 2026Analysis: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest punctured the defining perception that wealthy elites are shielded from scrutiny because of who they are.
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The tip that led to photo of Andrew leaving custody
20 Feb 2026There were potentially 20 or more police stations where the former prince could have been held at following his arrest.
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Britain blocks air bases Trump wants for strikes on Iran - UK media
21 Feb 2026British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has blocked a request from US President Donald Trump to allow US forces to use UK air bases, according to government sources.
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'A cell, a bed, a toilet': Andrew's birthday in police lock-up
20 Feb 2026The ex-prince awoke on the morning of his 66th birthday, stripped of his titles and ostracised by multiple family members,with the police waiting for him.
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Epstein estate agrees to US$35 million settlement in victim class action
20 Feb 2026Boies Schiller Flexner, a law firm representing Epstein victims, announced the settlement in a brief filed in federal court in Manhattan.
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Playground gun attack in Mexico kills two, wounds eight
20 Feb 2026The shooting started shortly after dinner time in the small town of San Francisco del Rincon, with round after round rifling into a park filled with playing kids.
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Eric Dane, 'Grey’s Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star, dead at 53
20 Feb 2026Dane was best known for his role as Dr Mark Sloan aka McSteamy in Grey's Anatomy. He spoke about being diagnosed with ALS less than a year ago.
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'Extremely interesting and important': Trump orders release of files on UFOs, aliens
20 Feb 2026In a social media post, Trump said he would order Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and other agencies to release the information.
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'Now he's sweating': How the British press reacted to Andrew's arrest
20 Feb 2026It will be no surprise the King's brother, caught looking stunned as he left a police station, dominated front pages.
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North Korea's Kim opens 9th Party Congress citing economic achievements
20 Feb 2026In his opening speech, Kim said the last five years had been "a proud period", citing North Korea's accomplishments in politics, economy, defence, culture and diplomacy.
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What legal protection does the royal family get?
20 Feb 2026A member of the British royal family has not been arrested since Charles I was taken prisoner for treason before being executed in 1649.
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How Tehran is preparing for possible US strike
20 Feb 2026Iran has taken steps to signal its readiness for war, including fortifying its nuclear sites and rebuilding missile production facilities.
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We're about to find out how far one man, and the monarchy, can fall
20 Feb 2026Analysis - There's an overwhelming sense that a 'never explain' policy is no longer palatable to the public.
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First senior UK royal arrested in centuries - here's what we know
20 Feb 2026Explainer: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has become the first senior British royal in modern history to be arrested.
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US pays fraction of more than $6.7 billion owed to UN
20 Feb 2026It comes as Trump hosted the first meeting of his "Board of Peace" initiative that experts say could undermine the United Nations.
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Former prince Andrew released after almost 10 hours in custody
20 Feb 2026The former duke of york has been released under investigation by British police, as officers continue to search his former Windsor home.
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'Big mistake': Trump accuses Obama of revealing classified information on aliens
20 Feb 2026"He's not supposed to be doing that," Trump told reporters.
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Roblox sued over child exploitation claim
20 Feb 2026It is alleged the popular online platform exposes children to sexual content, exploitation and online predators.
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Climber convicted over girlfriend's death near Austria's highest peak
20 Feb 2026The case is unusual because while climbing accidents are common, prosecutions over them are rare, even in situations like this one where various mistakes were made.
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British public cheer Andrew's arrest with a smile and relief
20 Feb 2026Some said the arrest of the former prince sent the right message that the royal family was not above the law.
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Trump's 'Board of Peace' opens with money and troops for Gaza
20 Feb 2026Trump has promised US$10 billion and Muslim-majority nations offered funding and troops for Gaza as he inaugurated his "Board of Peace".
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