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US to withdraw troops from Syria as tensions mount with Iran

February 19, 2026 - 10:14
The decision came as US President Donald Trump ramps up military presence in the Middle East as tensions mount with Iran.
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How two farms in Senegal supply many of the UK's vegetables

February 19, 2026 - 09:16
During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.
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Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza despite its heavy losses fighting Israel

February 19, 2026 - 09:04
Gazans say Hamas is again extending its control over security, tax revenue and government services.
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Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza despite its heavy losses fighting Israel

February 19, 2026 - 09:04
Gazans say Hamas is again extending its control over security, tax revenue and government services.
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Eight skiers found dead after California avalanche

February 19, 2026 - 08:06
Fifteen skiers went missing on Tuesday following a massive avalanche in California's Lake Tahoe region. One person remains missing but is presumed dead.
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Martial law, protests and a president tried for insurrection: How did South Korea get here?

February 19, 2026 - 08:05
A court is due to deliver its verdict in the insurrection trial of Yoon Suk Yeol.
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'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough

February 19, 2026 - 07:33
The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours.
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Eight skiers found dead after California avalanche

February 19, 2026 - 06:54
Fifteen skiers went missing on Tuesday following a massive avalanche in California's Lake Tahoe region. One person remains missing but is presumed dead.
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Billionaire Les Wexner tells US lawmakers he was 'naive' and 'conned' by Epstein

February 19, 2026 - 05:58
Testifying before Congress, the former CEO of Victoria's Secret lingerie brand accused Epstein of stealing "vast sums" of money from his family.
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Billionaire Lex Wexner tells US lawmakers he was 'naive' and 'conned' by Epstein

February 19, 2026 - 05:58
Testifying before Congress, the former CEO of Victoria's Secret lingerie brand accused Epstein of stealing "vast sums" of money from his family.
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Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK

February 19, 2026 - 04:32
The US president says "it will be a blight on our great ally" if the islands are handed over to Mauritius.
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Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial

February 19, 2026 - 04:27
The billionaire chief executive faces is questioned over whether use of Instagram harms children.
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Iran security official appears to fire on crowd at cemetery

February 19, 2026 - 03:14
It happened as people gathered to commemorate those killed during the government’s brutal crackdown on protesters
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Iran security official appears to fire on crowd at cemetery

February 19, 2026 - 03:14
It happened as people gathered to commemorate those killed during the government’s brutal crackdown on protesters
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You're never too old, says dancer, 71, cast in Taylor Swift video

February 19, 2026 - 03:03
Denise Sides was selected from hundreds of applicants to take part in the Opalite video.
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You're never too old, says dancer, 71, cast in Taylor Swift video

February 19, 2026 - 03:03
Denise Sides was selected from hundreds of applicants to take part in the Opalite video.
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Suspected carbon-monoxide leak kills at least 30 miners in Nigeria, witnesses say

February 19, 2026 - 02:29
The workers are believed to have collapsed after the gas built up in poorly ventilated tunnels.
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Suspected carbon-monoxide leak kills 37 miners in Nigeria

February 19, 2026 - 02:29
The tragedy is believed to have happened just before sunrise as the workers neared the end of their shift.
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Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left

February 19, 2026 - 02:26
Eleven people are in detention in connection with the killing of far-right student activist Quentin Deranque.
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Air Force One being given an exterior makeover, including new colours

February 19, 2026 - 02:17
The presidential jet, along with other aircraft used for high-level officials, is being painted with some of Trump's preferred palette.
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