Monday, February 23, 2026

EU set to freeze US-EU trade deal amid tariffs uncertainty

The EU is set to vote on Monday on freezing the US-EU trade deal that was agreed in 2025.

It comes after last week's decision by the US Supreme Court to strike down President Trump's tariffs, which prompted the US leader this weekend to impose new global import taxes of 15 per cent.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Israel doubtful the US and Iran can reach a deal as talks look set to continue Thursday

Prime Minister Netanyahu convened his security cabinet on Sunday night amid soaring tensions with Iran and ahead of a likely next round of US-Iran talks in Geneva on Thursday.

 

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

 

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Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are flaring up again

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Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are escalating after Islamabad carried out multiple overnight strikes across the border over the weekend, killing at least 18 people.


Islamabad alleges Kabul is harbouring militant groups responsible for cross border attacks and suicide bombings - a charge Afghanistan denies.


Hira Mustafa has more.


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SEARCHES TO CONTINUE AT ANDREW FORMER HOME

Police continue to search the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in Windsor.

He was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, over his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing.

Police are also looking into whether Andrew's former royal protection officers have any information relevant to investigations.

Royal correspondent for Newsweek, Jack Royston, says King Charles should be setting out firm guidance to his family.

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Ukraine President says Russia already started World War Three

President Volodmyr Zelenskyy says Russia has already started World War
Three and that it's Ukraine preventing it from spreading further.

Tuesday marks four years since the full-scale invasion and Zelenskyy
has called for greater support from its allies.

William Denselow reports from Kyiv.

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India says "studying impact" after US tariffs drop from 18% to 15%

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Indian officials say they're studying the impact of US tariffs dropping from 18% to 15% after the US Supreme Court called retaliatory tariffs government overreach. 

This comes as New Delhi and Washington have been negotiating a trade pact. 

But talks might now be delayed as experts urge New Delhi to reconsider the agreement. 

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Sunday, February 22, 2026

Secret Service shoots, kills armed man at Mar-a-Lago

Secret service agents and other law enforcement officials shot and killed an armed man who entered the perimeter of US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida in the early hours of Sunday morning.


Local police identified the man as 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin from the US state of North Carolina.


Ira Spitzer has more.


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Saturday, February 21, 2026

President Trump raises new global tariffs to 15% from 10%

Donald Trump has increased his latest global tariffs from 10 percent to 15 percent.

It follows Friday's US Supreme Court's ruling that the President's 2025 use of emergency powers to impose duties was unlawful.

Jagruti Dave has more from Washington.


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4U.S. to oversea potential ceasefire monitoring in Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodmyr Zelenskyy says that the United States
will take primary responsibility for monitoring any potential
ceasefire in the country.

Kyiv says this development follows the latest round of trilateral
talks held in Geneva, Switzerland, last week.

William Denselow reports from the Ukrainian capital.

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Friday, February 20, 2026

US economy cools as shutdown weighs on growth

The US economy slowed sharply at the end of the year, as a 6-week government shutdown weighed on growth despite increased consumer spending and continued investment in artificial intelligence.


The 2.2% growth rate for the year is the slowest pace sinve 2022.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs

The US Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump's sweeping tariffs on global trading partners are illegal.

In a 6-3 ruling, the court determined that the tariffs didn't have the proper authorization from congress.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.


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Tight security planned in France at rally for right-wing activist killed in attack

Tight security is planned at a rally for a right-wing activist who was killed in an attack in the French city of Lyon earlier in February.

Quentin Deranque (PRON: Con-tin Der-onk) died after sustaining a severe brain injury when he was attacked on the sidelines of a far-right protest against a left-wing politician.

Ross Cullen reports.

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IMF delegation to visit Pakistan next week

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An International Monetary Fund delegation will visit Pakistan next week to review economic progress under the global lender's $7 billion programme.

The South Asian nation has taken more than 20 IMF loans since 1958 and is currently its fifth-largest debtor.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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European spy chiefs downplay Russia peace aspirations

According to the Reuters news agency European intelligence chiefs
believe Russia isn't interested in a quick resolution to the war in
Ukraine.

Another round of peace talks took place earlier this week and
Ukraine's president has accused Moscow of delaying tactics.

William Denselow reports from Kyiv.

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More countries join international force for Gaza as police to be tasked with disarmament

Important announcements on the disarmament of Hamas and the composition of the international stabilization force meant to secure Gaza were made at the inaugural meeting of President Trump's Board of Peace

 

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

 

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POLICE SEARCHES OVER ANDREW EPSTEIN LINKS CONTINUE

Police are continuing searches at Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's former home, after he was released from custody.

King Charles's brother was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

He's been released 'under investigation', over allegations he shared information with convicted offender Jeffrey Epstein when Andrew was a UK trade envoy.

He has always denied wrongdoing.

There are some calls for King Charles to go further with public comments on the issue than a statement released after Andrew's arrest, but Constitutional Expert Dr Craig Prescott thinks that would be premature.

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India to make Rafale jets with France as defence ties expand

India and France plan to co-produce Rafale fighter jets, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.

Macron, during his visit to India this week, reportedly described India's plan to purchase the additional military planes as a "step forward" in defence ties between the two countries.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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India joins US-lead "safe" AI infrastructure initiative Pax Silica

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India has joined the US led AI infrastructure initiative called Pax Silica - which is widely seen as a countermeasure to China's dominance over supply of key materials used in the industry.

It comes as top US tech companies such as Open AI, Anthropic and Google have pledged to invest billions of dollars in India during the ongoing AI Impact Summit.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released over Epstein links

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released under investigation by
British police on suspicion of misconduct.

The former prince was arrested over his connections to convicted sex
offender Jeffrey Epstein and allegations that he shared confidential
material with the late financier.

Olly Barratt reports from outside Buckingham Palace.

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Andrew's arrest raises Epstein accountability questions in US

The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the United Kingdom has
raised questions of accountability in the United States.

Despite releasing millions of files the US Department of Justice has
ruled out further criminal indictments.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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