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Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years

2 hours 42 min ago
One hundred and fifty eight captive-bred juvenile tortoises were released on the Galápagos island of Floreana.
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Iran students stage first anti-government protests since deadly crackdown

3 hours 8 min ago
The student protesters honoured thousands of those killed when nationwide mass protests were put down last month.
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Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years

4 hours 35 min ago
The native species was driven to extinction by sailors in the 1800s. Now, 158 juvenile giant tortoises have been reintroduced to the island.
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Nasa astronauts' moon mission likely to be delayed due to rocket issue

5 hours 9 min ago
The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will likely be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official said.
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Divers recover bodies of seven Chinese tourists from bottom of Lake Baikal

6 hours 24 min ago
A Russian driver also died when their mini-bus plunged under the ice to the bottom of the lake in Siberia.
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Trump ups tariffs day after Supreme Court ruling against him

6 hours 30 min ago
The president will increase import taxes to 15% on most products coming into the US from Tuesday.
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Katseye's Manon to take 'temporary hiatus' to focus on health

February 21, 2026 - 22:27
The six-person girl group say the decision was made following "open and thoughtful conversations together".
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Katseye's Manon to take 'temporary hiatus' to focus on health

February 21, 2026 - 22:27
The six-person girl group say the decision was made following "open and thoughtful conversations together".
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Italian toddler dies after transplant with heart 'burned by frostbite'

February 21, 2026 - 18:55
The heart given to two-year-old Domenico was reportedly severely damaged during its transfer to hospital.
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Avalanches kill five in Austrian Alps, officials say

February 21, 2026 - 17:46
A man skiing with his son was among the victims on Friday, bringing the region's avalanche death toll this season to at least 21.
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Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shooting

February 21, 2026 - 16:30
OpenAI said the account's activity did not meet the threshold to flag it to authorities when it was identified.
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Palestinian Authority in dire straits as Israel's hold on West Bank deepens

February 21, 2026 - 15:33
More than 30 years after its creation, there are increasing warnings that the PA is close to collapse.
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Family of Palestinian-American man killed in West Bank demand accountability

February 21, 2026 - 14:56
Nasrallah Abu Siyam was the sixth American citizen killed by Israeli settlers or soldiers in the West Bank in the last two years.
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Family of Palestinian-American man killed in West Bank demand accountability

February 21, 2026 - 14:56
Nasrallah Abu Siyam was the sixth American citizen killed by Israeli settlers or soldiers in the West Bank in the last two years.
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How will Trump's new 10% global tariffs work and what's next?

February 21, 2026 - 12:25
The Supreme Court's decision has led questions over whether people can get a refund over the unlawful tariffs.
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Anna Murdoch-Mann, mother of News Corp heir, dies aged 81

February 21, 2026 - 12:02
The author, journalist and philanthropist died at home in Florida, according to Rupert Murdoch's news outlets.
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Anna Murdoch-Mann, mother of News Corp heir, dies aged 81

February 21, 2026 - 12:02
The author, journalist and philanthropist died at home in Florida, according to Rupert Murdoch's news outlets.
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At least 10 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon - state media

February 21, 2026 - 11:42
A senior Hezbollah official was among those reported killed in air strikes on the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon.
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Catch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festival

February 21, 2026 - 10:57
Days of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.
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How photography helped the British empire classify India

February 21, 2026 - 10:21
A new exhibition in Delhi showcases 200 rare photographs that fixed identities in colonial India.
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