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Trump lashes out at Supreme Court justices over tariffs ruling

February 21, 2026 - 09:49
The six justices who voted against the tariffs, dealing a major blow to his signature economic policy, should be "absolutely ashamed", Trump said.
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Iran's motorcycling midwife and rights campaigner is star of Oscar-tipped film

February 21, 2026 - 09:44
In a room of 1,500 men, Sara Shahverdi becomes the only female leader in her region of Iran - a new film joins her as she pushes for change.
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Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom

February 21, 2026 - 09:32
Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.
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Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom

February 21, 2026 - 09:32
Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.
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In the army now: Pictures that show how ordinary Ukrainians have been shaped by war

February 21, 2026 - 09:22
Six Ukrainian men and women in uniform reveal how Russia's invasion in 2022 has changed them.
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Trump brings in new 10% tariff as Supreme Court rejects his global import taxes

February 21, 2026 - 08:55
The Supreme Court decision striking down some of Trump's most sweeping tariffs injects new uncertainty into global trade.
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Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran

February 21, 2026 - 07:38
Trump's new threat came a day after he appeared to give Iran about 10 days to agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme.
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Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran

February 21, 2026 - 07:38
Trump's new threat came a day after he appeared to give Iran about 10 days to agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme.
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Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump's second-term agenda

February 21, 2026 - 04:01
The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.
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Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon

February 21, 2026 - 02:00
Nasa sets the launch date following a successful "wet dress rehearsal" of the Artemis II mission.
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Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon

February 21, 2026 - 01:32
Nasa sets the launch date following a successful "wet dress rehearsal" of the Artemis II mission.
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Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump's second-term agenda

February 21, 2026 - 01:28
The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.
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A rare 'no' for Trump, but not necessarily an end to tariffs

February 21, 2026 - 01:25
If you think the Supreme Court ruling heralds a return to pre-Trump business as usual - think again.
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Woman charged over abandoning dog at Las Vegas airport

February 21, 2026 - 00:57
A charity says it has been inudated with applications to adopt the dog after it was tied to the baggage sizer at a ticket counter.
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How Eric Dane gave his final months to 'moving the needle' on ALS

February 21, 2026 - 00:46
The Grey's Anatomy star spent his last months campaigning towards a cure for the rare, incurable condition.
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Italian authorities accuse man of training dog to illegally dump his rubbish

February 20, 2026 - 23:56
"Ingenuity can never become an alibi for incivility", the City of Catania warns.
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Asos co-founder dies after Thailand apartment block fall

February 20, 2026 - 23:35
Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later.
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French soldier dies after being shot in head during 'game' with other soldiers

February 20, 2026 - 23:19
According to prosecutors, the game - known within the military - involves attempting to disarm a colleague and disable their weapon.
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Rare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civilians

February 20, 2026 - 22:44
In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.
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Rare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civilians

February 20, 2026 - 22:44
In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.
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