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Third round of Russia-Ukraine talks starts in Geneva as strikes continue

February 17, 2026 - 20:48
Expectations for a breakthrough are low as negotiators meet at a US-brokered talks to try end the war.
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Third round of Russia-Ukraine talks to take place as strikes continue

February 17, 2026 - 20:48
Expectations for a breakthrough are low as delegations meet for a third time to try and negotiate an end to the war.
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Five young people die in Spain apartment block fire

February 17, 2026 - 19:06
Firefighters say they do not know why the victims could not escape the blaze in the building's upper floor.
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The Martin Luther King protege who helped reshape America

February 17, 2026 - 19:04
The US civil rights activist's influence spread from the churches of the Deep South to the White House.
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Ex-winger Utai in serious condition after shooting

February 17, 2026 - 18:55
Former NRL star Matt Utai is in a "critical condition" after being shot multiple times outside his home in Sydney, Australia.
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Lunar New Year 2026: Celebrations around the world

February 17, 2026 - 17:02
Millions of people around the world are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year, with festivities taking place from Hong Kong to Buenos Aires.
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Lunar New Year 2026: Celebrations around the world

February 17, 2026 - 17:02
Millions of people around the world are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year, with festivities taking place from Hong Kong to Buenos Aires.
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Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of Epstein files 'cover-up' in BBC interview

February 17, 2026 - 16:59
"Get the files out. They are slow-walking it," the former US secretary of state says. The White House says it has done "more for the victims than Democrats ever did".
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Trump says he will be 'indirectly' involved in Iran nuclear talks

February 17, 2026 - 14:14
Speaking ahead of negotiations on Tuesday, the US president says he believes Iran wants to make a deal.
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Hyatt Hotels chairman steps down over Jeffrey Epstein ties

February 17, 2026 - 13:16
Billionaire Thomas Pritzker said he had exercised "terrible judgement" in keeping contact with Epstein.
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FBI won't co-operate on Alex Pretti investigation, state officials say

February 17, 2026 - 12:43
Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the FBI will not hand over any evidence it has gathered.
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Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of Epstein files 'cover-up' in BBC interview

February 17, 2026 - 12:32
"Get the files out. They are slow-walking it," the former US secretary of state says. The White House says it has done "more for the victims than Democrats ever did".
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US Senator Mark Kelly tells BBC he will 'seriously consider' White House run

February 17, 2026 - 11:28
The former Navy captain and astronaut says "we're in some seriously challenging times".
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US Senator Mark Kelly tells BBC he will 'seriously consider' White House run

February 17, 2026 - 11:28
The former Navy captain and astronaut says "we're in some seriously challenging times".
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Facing a demographic catastrophe, Ukraine is paying for troops to freeze their sperm

February 17, 2026 - 10:10
The law funds troops who want to freeze their eggs or their sperm, as Ukraine's population plummets.
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Facing a demographic catastrophe, Ukraine is paying for troops to freeze their sperm

February 17, 2026 - 10:10
The law funds troops who want to freeze their eggs or their sperm, as Ukraine's population plummets.
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How the tide turned against the leader of South Africa's second-biggest party

February 17, 2026 - 10:07
John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election as DA leader, leaving the race wide open for a successor.
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China is hitting Japan where it hurts. Will PM Takaichi give in?

February 17, 2026 - 08:21
From recalling pandas to cancelling tourist flights, China continues to retaliate after Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.
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China is hitting Japan where it hurts. Will PM Takaichi give in?

February 17, 2026 - 08:21
From recalling pandas to cancelling tourist flights, China continues to retaliate after Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.
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How dark web agent spotted bedroom wall clue to rescue girl from years of harm

February 17, 2026 - 07:02
Detectives desperate to locate a 12-year-old, seen abused online, found a surprising lead.
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