The Russian village that lost its men to war

BBC World News - February 20, 2026 - 09:29
In the remote village of Sedanka in Russia's Far East, almost all of its fighting-age men have left to join the Ukraine war.
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Lion DNA helps convict poachers for first time

BBC World News - February 20, 2026 - 09:23
Investigators reveal how they were able to identify a missing animal using a database of lions in Zimbabwe.
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The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic

BBC World News - February 20, 2026 - 08:08
Clips of Deadpool and other film characters have sparked alarm within Hollywood over copyright infringement.
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Watch: The day Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested

BBC World News - February 20, 2026 - 07:20
The former prince spent the day at a police station in Norfolk, before being released under investigation.
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More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?

BBC World News - February 20, 2026 - 06:57
Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.
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More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?

BBC World News - February 20, 2026 - 06:57
Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.
Categories: BBC World News

Why haven't more Americans faced charges in the Epstein case?

BBC World News - February 20, 2026 - 06:38
Sarah Smith explains why so far, no Americans, beyond Epstein and Maxwell, have faced criminal investigations.
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Trump's Board of Peace members pledge $7bn in Gaza relief

BBC World News - February 20, 2026 - 06:33
Trump said it "looks like" Hamas will disarm, even though there are signs the group is regrouping.
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Veteran dissident who refused exile released

BBC World News - February 20, 2026 - 05:15
Mikola Statkevich, who spent more than five years in prison in his native Belarus, is now recovering from a stroke at home, his wife says.
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Veteran dissident who refused exile released

BBC World News - February 20, 2026 - 05:15
Mikola Statkevich, who spent more than five years in prison in his native Belarus, is now recovering from a stroke at home, his wife says.
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Trump's Board of Peace members pledge $7bn in Gaza relief

BBC World News - February 20, 2026 - 03:50
Trump said it "looks like" Hamas will disarm, even though there are signs the group is regrouping.
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US-Iran tension: Why Tehran may choose confrontation over 'surrender'

BBC World News - February 20, 2026 - 03:26
The Iranian leadership is weighing up whether resisting US demands is the best option for its survival.
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Whiteout Chaos as Powerful Blizzard Strikes Hokkaido

Japan Travel News - February 20, 2026 - 02:05
A blizzard warning issued for Sapporo, Hokkaido, on February 19th brought typhoon-level gusts reaching 26 meters per second, triggering whiteout conditions, grounding flights at New Chitose Airport, suspending trains, closing 341 schools, and leaving roads, cars, and daily life buried under rapidly accumulating snow. While the main storm has weakened, hazardous conditions such as reduced visibility, icy roads, and drifting snow remained a concern into February 20th. (News On Japan)
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Japan Ski Resorts Test Free Lift Tickets

Japan Travel News - February 20, 2026 - 01:51
Ski resorts in Japan are experimenting with sharply contrasting pricing strategies—from free weekday lift tickets to premium passes costing 33,000 yen—in an effort to revive a declining ski population and stimulate local economies, as operators seek new ways to attract visitors amid rising costs. (News On Japan)
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Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran deal reached

BBC World News - February 20, 2026 - 01:40
The US is surging forces to the Middle East amid negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme.
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JR East Unveils Faster Online Shinkansen Booking Service

Japan Travel News - February 20, 2026 - 01:39
JR East announced today that it will launch a new service around autumn this year allowing passengers to reserve Shinkansen seats in as little as one minute. (News On Japan)
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Sudan atrocities are 'hallmarks of genocide', UN says

BBC World News - February 20, 2026 - 01:38
A UN fact-finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.
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Son of Robert Mugabe arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murder

BBC World News - February 20, 2026 - 01:29
Bellarmine Mugabe is in custody after a man who worked at the place where he was staying was shot and injured.
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Son of Robert Mugabe arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murder

BBC World News - February 20, 2026 - 01:29
Bellarmine Mugabe is in custody after a man who worked at the place where he was staying was shot and injured.
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Ruling Party Pushes Through Record 122 Trillion Yen Budget in 44 Hours

Japan Politics News - February 20, 2026 - 01:16
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who launched the second Takaichi Cabinet on February 18th, signaled strong determination to secure passage of next fiscal year’s budget within the current fiscal year, even as a proposal to drastically shorten parliamentary deliberations has triggered backlash from opposition parties accusing the government of disregarding the Diet. (News On Japan)
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