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February 16, 2026

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Where do the US and Israel differ on Iran strategy?

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled skepticism regarding Tehran honoring a deal with Donald Trump.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards launch Strait of Hormuz drills

Iran's top diplomat meets IAEA chief in Geneva

MSC: With Iran in crisis, is Europe just a spectator?

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Africa

Community kitchen fights hunger in Sudan's Tawila camp

In Sudan, 21 million people are facing acute food shortages. Community kitchens are trying to alleviate the hunger.

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Asia

Cambodia hopes French maps will vindicate it in Thai row

Cambodia turned to France for help amid the border row with Thailand — but a wrong move by Paris could make it worse.

Germany

Red carpet moments and politics at the Berlinale 2026

The Berlin International Film Festival runs February 12-22. Here are some of the stars attending the event.

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Europe

The frog poison that killed Alexei Navalny likely lab-made

A rare frog poison has been named as the likely cause of Russian democracy fighter Alexei Navalny's 2024 death.

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Middle East

Gazans prepare for Ramadan amid rubble and destruction

War has left Gaza in ruins, but many Gazans are preparing for the holy season of Ramadan as best they can.

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North America

How Epstein got so rich

How did the well-connected financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein amass such great wealth?

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Latin America

How serious is Venezuela about its amnesty law?

Some political prisoners have been released after the interim leader Rodriguez announced an amnesty law last month.

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