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First writing may be 40,000 years earlier than thought

February 26, 2026 - 21:02
Scientists believe they have found evidence of written thoughts of Stone Age people on ancient objects.
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Orban steps up oil accusations against Ukraine after vetoing EU loan to Kyiv

February 26, 2026 - 20:52
Hungary's prime minister accuses Ukraine of imposing an "oil blockade" after Kyiv says a critical pipeline was closed following Russian strikes.
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'People are getting poorer': How Iran's struggling economy is changing how families live

February 26, 2026 - 20:44
The soaring cost of living has left people struggling to afford basic items - creating pressures which led to mass protests.
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Nigeria to hold inquest into death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's toddler

February 26, 2026 - 20:10
The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.
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Nigeria to hold inquest into death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's toddler

February 26, 2026 - 20:10
The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.
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