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Zuckerberg arrives to testify in social media addiction trial

10 hours 18 min ago
The billionaire Meta chief executive faces questioning over whether use of Instagram harms children.
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Spain luxury hotel scammer booked rooms for one cent, police say

10 hours 56 min ago
Police arrest a 20-year-old suspected of defrauding a luxury Madrid hotel of more than €20,000 by manipulating an online payment system.
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Benfica midfielder denies racially abusing Vinicius after Real Madrid match halted

11 hours 59 min ago
Benfica claim there is a "defamation campaign" against Gianluca Prestianni as Uefa launch an investigation into claims he racially abused Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr.
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Benfica midfielder denies racially abusing Vinicius after Real Madrid match halted

11 hours 59 min ago
Benfica claim there is a "defamation campaign" against Gianluca Prestianni as Uefa launch an investigation into claims he racially abused Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr.
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Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left

12 hours 27 min ago
Eleven people are in detention in connection with the killing of far-right student activist Quentin Deranque.
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Turkey's president rejects Israel's recognition of Somaliland

February 18, 2026 - 22:10
He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.
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Turkey's president rejects Israel's recognition of Somaliland

February 18, 2026 - 22:10
He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.
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'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough

February 18, 2026 - 20:26
The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours.
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Indian university faces backlash for claiming Chinese robodog as own at AI summit

February 18, 2026 - 20:16
A professor claimed that a robotic dog made by Chinese firm Unitree had been made by the university.
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Indian university faces backlash for claiming Chinese robodog as own at AI summit

February 18, 2026 - 20:16
A professor claimed that a robotic dog made by Chinese firm Unitree had been made by the university.
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Social media suspended in Gabon for 'spreading of false information'

February 18, 2026 - 20:05
The media regulator said the ban would be in place "until further notice".
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Benfica midfielder denies racially abusing Vinicius after Real Madrid match halted

February 18, 2026 - 17:17
The Champions League match between Real Madrid and Benfica was halted for 10 minutes, with both sets of players leaving the pitch.
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Benfica midfielder denies racially abusing Vinicius after Real Madrid match halted

February 18, 2026 - 17:17
The Champions League match between Real Madrid and Benfica was halted for 10 minutes, with both sets of players leaving the pitch.
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Climber on trial for leaving girlfriend to die on Austria's highest mountain

February 18, 2026 - 16:58
Kerstin G's boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard.
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Australia bans citizen trying to return from IS camp in Syria

February 18, 2026 - 16:08
The person temporarily banned is among a group of 34 who this week attempted to leave the camp for Australia.
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Australia bans citizen trying to return from IS camp in Syria

February 18, 2026 - 16:08
The person temporarily banned is among a group of 34 who this week attempted to leave the camp for Australia.
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Witkoff says 'meaningful progress' made as Ukraine talks enter second day

February 18, 2026 - 15:00
The US special envoy struck an optimistic note after the first day of talks in Geneva, but hopes for a breakthrough remain low.
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Suspect in Rhode Island ice hockey shooting killed ex-wife and son

February 18, 2026 - 13:50
Robert Dorgan - who also went by the name Roberta Esposito - was found dead inside the Pawtucket arena.
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No DNA matches on glove found in Nancy Guthrie case, police say

February 18, 2026 - 13:32
The sheriff told the BBC that he is confident they will find her - whether it takes 'ten days, ten months, or worse'.
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Philippine VP Sara Duterte announces presidential run in 2028

February 18, 2026 - 13:09
The daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte has feuded spectacularly with the incumbent, Bongbong Marcos.
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