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Poland prepares to mine Russian border after exit from Ottawa treaty

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Venezuela approves amnesty for likely release of political detainees

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France on edge as Loire floods and storm Pedro threatens more chaos

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Death of French activist sparks spectre of isolation around LFI party

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China celebrates Spring Festival with lion dances at Great Wall of China

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Western France floods deepen after 35 days of rain

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Humanoid robots dance into Beijing's Lunar New Year celebrations

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HRW: US under Trump 'turning against entire ecosystem of human rights'

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Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' star actor dies at 53

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Latest news bulletin | February 20th, 2026 – Morning

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Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran does not reach a deal with US

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Trump launches his 'Board of Peace' as US-Iran tensions escalate

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Snowfall in Frankfurt disrupts flights at Germany's largest airport

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Telegram might be fully blocked in Russia. Question is, when?

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King Charles III says 'law must take its course' over brother's arrest

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Italy weighs social media age limits amid teen digital addiction

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Machines take over one of world's riskiest jobs — clearing landmines

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Italian broadcaster's sports chief quits after Olympics gaffes

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France maintains red flood alert as Storm Pedro hits southwest

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Uzbekistan and US formalise investment platform

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Hungary, Slovakia stop Ukraine's diesel supply with immediate effect

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More than 1m guns in the hands of Poles as Warsaw sees record interest

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US military ready for Iran strike from Saturday, reports claim

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North Aral Sea restoration efforts show promise as water level rises

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released amid misconduct probe

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Latest news bulletin | February 19th, 2026 – Midday

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un drives rocket launcher vehicle

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Ivrea Carnival 2026: Italy's famous Battle of Oranges draws thousands

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Dance troupe stages artistic protest in Washington over Minneapolis shootings - A professional dance group held interpretive performances in Washington, honouring protesters killed in Minneapolis and drawing attention to fatal shootings by federal agents. 19/02/2026

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Eight skiers found dead in California avalanche - Eight bodies have been recovered after a deadly Lake Tahoe avalanche, with one skier still missing and experts blaming unstable snow conditions. 19/02/2026

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Record rainfall batters western France, flooding triggers red alerts - Western France is facing severe flooding after a record 35 consecutive days of rain, with several departments placed on high alert. 19/02/2026

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Former President Yoon handed life sentence for imposing martial law - A court in Seoul sentenced South Korea's former President Yoon Suk-yeol to life in prison after finding him guilty of leading an insurrection. The court ruled his short imposition of martial law amounted to a "rebellion" and aimed to establish unchecked power for a "considerable time". 19/02/2026

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Police rescue injured bald eagle stranded on Hudson River ice - Body camera footage shows New York police officers rescuing an injured bald eagle found stranded on drifting ice in the Hudson River and transporting it to a New Jersey animal sanctuary for recovery. 19/02/2026

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UN Security Council warns Israeli West Bank plans threaten Gaza truce - The security council's meeting came on the eve of US President Donald Trump's first Board of Peace gathering to discuss the future of the Palestinian territories. 19/02/2026

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Latest news bulletin | February 19th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 19/02/2026

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Hungary polls split on April election as Fidesz and Tisza trade leads - The central European country of 9.5 million faces a crucial vote in less than two months, with polls showing wildly different outcomes depending on who conducts the survey. 19/02/2026

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Putin offers Cuba support against harsh-biting naval blockade - Speaking with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez in Moscow, Putin reminded his guest that Russia "will not accept anything of the sort" when discussing the sanctions against the country. 19/02/2026

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Why political meddling over Lagarde's exit risks undermining the ECB - Analysts say a far-right victory in France would not be able to force through a 'maverick" candidate or rewrite economic policy, though the political manoeuvring risks undermining the ECB's reputation. 18/02/2026

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Latest news bulletin | February 18th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/02/2026

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'Progress' on military, 'dialogue' on political part of Ukraine talks - Ukraine and Russia wrapped up the second day of the US-brokered talks in Geneva on Wednesday after just two hours of negotiations. Zelenskyy said on the military track "progress" was made, while on the political track there was "dialogue". 18/02/2026

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Heavy snowfall blankets Bucharest, transport services disrupted - Heavy snowfall and strong winds disrupted road, rail and air traffic in southern Romania, with delays reported in Bucharest and flights diverted from the capital's airport. 18/02/2026

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Syrians work to erase al-Assad cult of personality after regime fall - Under the previous dynastic regime, Syria went from a homeland for all to a "real estate registry" for the al-Assad family. Now, the interim government is undoing the hold the al-Assads had on Syrians for decades. 18/02/2026

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Ash Wednesday: Millions mark start of Lent in the Philippines - Millions of Filipinos observe Ash Wednesday with an ash cross, marking the start of Lent in the predominantly Christian nation - 18/02/2026

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Four French departments remain on red alert over Storm Pedro - State forecaster Météo France warned that persistent winds of 100 kilometres per hour or more were expected across the southwest following Storm Pedro's arrival, with powerful gales potentially reaching 140 km/h. 18/02/2026

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Ukraine sanctions Belarus' Lukashenka, to face 'special consequences' In 2022, Moscow used Belarus as a launchpad for its attack and has been trying to drag Minsk further into its war since. 18/02/2026

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Eleven arrested over death of French far-right activist in Lyon - Two more people have been arrested in the probe into the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque killed in a violent brawl in Lyon, bringing the total number under investigation to eleven. 18/02/2026

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Olympic fans experience Italy's colourful Carnival in Cortina - Carnival closed in Cortina d'Ampezzo with street performances by Silence Teatro, marking Shrove Tuesday before the start of Lent - 18/02/2026

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Latest news bulletin | February 18th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/02/2026

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Sleeper shark filmed for first time in Antarctica's near-freezing deep waters - A sleeper shark measuring up to four meters was filmed at a depth of nearly 500 meters in the Antarctic Ocean, marking the first recorded sighting of a shark so far south. Researchers say the species may have long gone undetected in the region's cold, remote waters. 18/02/2026

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Fuel shortages leave Havana streets piled with trash - Fuel shortages in Cuba disrupt rubbish collection, leaving waste in the streets and deepening concerns over failing basic services - 18/02/2026

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Gaza residents mark start of Ramadan amid economic hardship - Residents in Gaza City shop for Ramadan supplies as war damage and economic hardship overshadow the holy month. 18/02/2026

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Rescuers battle blizzard after 16 caught in California avalanche - Rescue crews on skis and snowcats battled blizzard conditions Tuesday as they searched for backcountry skiers caught in an avalanche in Northern California.Officials said 16 people were caught in the slide near Castle Peak in the Tahoe area. Six have been accounted for, while 10 remain missing. 18/02/2026

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Latest news bulletin | February 18th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 18/02/2026

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Eleven killed in narcoboat strikes amid Trump's Latin America drug war - US strikes on three alleged drug boats kill 11, escalating Trump's campaign against narcotraffickers in South American coastal waters. 18/02/2026

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Nine suspects arrested in killing of French far-right activist in Lyon - The incident has fuelled tensions between the far right and hard left ahead of municipal elections in March and the presidential election next year. 17/02/2026

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Latest news bulletin | February 17th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 17/02/2026

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Syria starts evacuating Al-Hol camp housing thousands linked to IS - Syrian government forces took control of the northeastern camp from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) last month. 17/02/2026

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France releases suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker after fine - Oil tanker named the Grinch has left French waters after the company that owns the vessel paid a penalty worth "several million euros". 17/02/2026

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Tehran threatens US and closes Hormuz for drills amid nuclear talks - Iran has temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz for live-fire drills on Tuesday as tensions with the US escalate, even as new nuclear talks in Geneva seek to avert open conflict. 17/02/2026

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Web Summit Qatar 2026 renews push to build a global tech hub - In partnership with - Media City - Web Summit Qatar 2026 opens in Doha with $2 billion in new funding, fresh incentives for entrepreneurs and a fast-growing global tech ecosystem. 17/02/2026

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China's advanced humanoid robots perform during Spring Festival gala - Humanoid robots take centre stage during China's annual Spring Festival Gala, performing a martial arts routine that included kicks, sword waving, and backflips - 17/02/2026

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Belgium summons US ambassador in dispute over antisemitism accusations - In a lengthy post on X, US ambassador to Belgium Bill White accused the country of antisemitic prosecution of Jewish Belgians. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot called the accusation "dangerous disinformation". 17/02/2026

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Cheating row at Winter Olympics challenges curling's culture of trust - A cheating row over "double-touching" has rattled curling at the Winter Olympics, testing the sport's culture of trust and self-officiating. 17/02/2026

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Central Asia boosts green energy, infrastructure and SMEs - Central Asia and Mongolia received around €1.72bn from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development last year to fund 120 projects. The investments have a focus on renewable energy, infrastructure and SMEs. 17/02/2026

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Brazil's Queen of Rock, Rita Lee, honored at Rio Carnival parade - The second night of parades at Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome began with Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel honoring late Brazilian rock icon Rita Lee. 17/02/2026

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Latest news bulletin | February 17th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 17/02/2026

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Ukraine urges action as Russia launches mass attack before talks - Deadly Russian strikes hit Ukrainian regions hours before US-backed Geneva talks, as Zelenskyy urged the world to hold Moscow accountable for continued attacks. 17/02/2026

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Burabay Ice: Over a thousand runners brave -15°C on frozen lake in Kazakhstan - More than a thousand participants gathered on the frozen surface of Burabay Lake for the "Burabay Ice" race. 17/02/2026

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Austria charges man with terrorism over Taylor Swift attack plot - Prosecutors in Austria have filed terrorism charges against a 21-year-old who allegedly plotted to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024. 17/02/2026

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