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Victorious Takaichi promises 'strong and prosperous' Japan

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Ex-South Korea leader apologises for martial law crisis

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Russian decision is a betrayal: Ukrainian Paralympics chief

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Kim Jong Un opens rare party congress in North Korea

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North Korea opens key party congress

Feb 19 2026

UK police hold ex-prince Andrew for hours in misconduct probe

Feb 19 2026

Trump issues Iran with ultimatum as US ramps up military presence

Feb 19 2026

Peru's brand-new president under fire for child sex comments

Feb 19 2026

UK police hold ex-prince Andrew for hours in unprecedented blow

Feb 19 2026

Trump 'Board of Peace' opens with money and troops for Gaza

Feb 19 2026

Nakai targets Olympic skating upset as 'skimo' makes debut

Feb 19 2026

Starlink loss a blow to Russian forces in Ukraine: experts

Feb 19 2026

UN's Sudan probe finds 'hallmarks of genocide' in El-Fasher

Feb 19 2026

UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew in historic blow to royal family

Feb 19 2026

Trump kicks off his 'Board of Peace,' as war clouds loom on Iran

Feb 19 2026

US and Israel issue dire warnings to Iran alongside US military buildup

Feb 19 2026

Olympics rev up Milan's renewal but locals fear price to pay

Feb 19 2026

Cardona Coll, Fatton win Olympic-debuting ski mountaineering sprint golds

Feb 19 2026

Russian Filippov wins first medal at Milan-Cortina Games for individual neutral athletes

Feb 19 2026

UN says Israeli actions raise 'ethnic cleansing' fears in West Bank, Gaza

Feb 19 2026

UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct

Feb 19 2026

Former prince Andrew, a historic downfall

Feb 19 2026

OpenAI's Altman tells leaders regulation 'urgently' needed

Feb 19 2026

UN Sudan probe finds 'hallmarks of genocide' in El-Fasher

Feb 19 2026

Facing US warnings, Iran defends right to nuclear enrichment

Feb 19 2026

Ex-South Korea leader Yoon gets life in prison for insurrection

Feb 19 2026

OpenAI's Altman says at India summit regulation 'urgently' needed

Feb 19 2026

Peru picks Balcazar as interim president, eighth leader in a decade

Feb 19 2026

Ex-S.Korea leader Yoon gets life in prison for insurrection

Feb 19 2026

Private companies seek to import fuel amid Cuban energy crisis

Feb 19 2026

India's Modi calls for inclusive tech at AI summit

Feb 19 2026

South Korea court weighs death sentence for ex-president Yoon

Feb 19 2026

Tech chiefs address India AI summit as Gates cancels

Feb 19 2026

After Greenland, Arctic island Svalbard wary of great powers

Feb 19 2026

General strike to protest Milei's labor reforms starts in Argentina

Feb 19 2026

Afghan barbers under pressure as morality police take on short beards

Feb 19 2026

White House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikes

Feb 19 2026

U2 slam ICE, Putin in new 'Days of Ash' EP

Feb 19 2026

Denmark's King Frederik in Greenland for symbolic show of support

Feb 19 2026

Arteta urges Arsenal to 'stand up' after title bid rocked by Wolves draw

Feb 19 2026

Jail, disgrace and death: the dark fates of South Korean leaders

Feb 19 2026

S. Korea court weighs death sentence for ex-president Yoon

Feb 19 2026

Trump kicks off his 'Board of Peace,' with eye on Gaza and beyond

Feb 19 2026

Peru set for eighth president in a decade

Feb 19 2026

Shiffrin finally strikes Olympic gold, China win first title

Feb 18 2026

Bodo/Glimt stun Inter, Gordon hits four in Newcastle Champions League romp

Feb 18 2026

Zuckerberg grilled over underage users at social media trial

Feb 18 2026

Gu's exchange with AFP at Winter Olympics goes viral

Feb 18 2026

US lingerie magnate says was 'conned' by Epstein

Feb 18 2026

Zuckerberg tells jury regrets slow progress on spotting under-13s on Instagram

Feb 18 2026

Six highs and lows from the 2026 Winter Olympics alpine skiing

Feb 18 2026

Zuckerberg to testify in landmark social media addiction trial

Feb 18 2026

Ukraine's officials to boycott Paralympics over Russian flag decision

Feb 18 2026

Germany's Merz casts doubt on European fighter jet plan

Feb 18 2026

US tech giants announce India deals at AI summit

Feb 18 2026

Ukraine war talks in Geneva end without agreement on territory

Feb 18 2026

Ukraine war talks end in Geneva, neither side signals progress

Feb 18 2026

Ukraine war talks resume in Geneva after 'tense' first day

Feb 18 2026

US tech giant Nvidia announces India deals at AI summit

Feb 18 2026

US comedian Colbert says broadcaster spiked Democrat interview over Trump fears

Feb 18 2026

Peru to elect interim leader after graft scandal ousts president

Feb 18 2026

Ukraine war talks to resume in Geneva as US signals progress

Feb 18 2026

Afghan woman's boutique brightens Bamiyan

Feb 18 2026

Hungry, wounded, orphaned: South Sudan's children trapped in new conflict

Feb 18 2026

Peru Congress impeaches interim president after four months in office

Feb 18 2026

US towns resist Trump plans to jail immigrants in warehouses

Feb 18 2026

Dozens of film figures condemn Berlin Film Festival 'silence' on Gaza

Feb 18 2026

Bird flu ravaging Antarctic wildlife, scientist warns

Feb 18 2026

Racism allegations overshadow Real Madrid victory as PSG win in Champions League

Feb 18 2026

Bowlers, selectors under fire after Australia's T20 World Cup exit

Feb 18 2026

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84

Feb 17 2026

Canada launches huge defence plan to curb reliance on US

Feb 17 2026

France arrests nine over far-right activist's killing

Feb 17 2026

Iran upbeat after US talks but Vance says 'red lines' not met

Feb 17 2026

France arrests seven over far-right activist's killing

Feb 17 2026

No sign of progress on first day of Ukraine war talks in Geneva

Feb 17 2026

US says will match alleged Chinese low-yield nuclear tests

Feb 17 2026

Sakamoto eyes figure skating gold in Olympic farewell

Feb 17 2026

Iran, US agree on 'guiding principles' for deal at Geneva talks: Iran FM

Feb 17 2026

Moscow, Kyiv meet for US-brokered talks after fresh attacks

Feb 17 2026

Supreme leader says Iran can sink US warship as Geneva talks conclude

Feb 17 2026

EU investigates Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls

Feb 17 2026

Bangladesh's new PM Tarique Rahman takes power

Feb 17 2026

Jesse Jackson: civil rights lion sought 'common ground'

Feb 17 2026

Iran, United States hold new talks in Geneva

Feb 17 2026

France's Macron eyes fighter jet deal in India

Feb 17 2026

Bangladesh PM-to-be Tarique Rahman and lawmakers sworn into parliament

Feb 17 2026

Slovakia revamps bunkers with Ukraine war uncomfortably close

Feb 17 2026

Moscow, Kyiv set for Geneva peace talks amid Russian attacks

Feb 17 2026

Japan hails 'new chapter' with first Olympic pairs skating gold

Feb 17 2026

China has slashed air pollution, but the 'war' isn't over

Feb 17 2026

UN experts link Guatemala's attorney general to illegal adoptions

Feb 17 2026

Iran, United States set for new talks in Geneva

Feb 17 2026

Frederick Wiseman, documentarian of America's institutions, dead at 96

Feb 17 2026

France grants safe haven to anti-Kremlin couple detained by ICE

Feb 17 2026

German carnival revellers take swipes at Putin, Trump, Epstein

Feb 17 2026

Russian poisonings aim to kill -- and send a message

Feb 17 2026

St Peter's Basilica gets terrace cafe, translated mass for 400th birthday

Feb 17 2026

France loosens rules on allowing farmers to shoot wolves

Feb 17 2026

'Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now' actor Robert Duvall dead at 95

Feb 17 2026

Gu pipped to Olympic gold again as Meillard extends Swiss ski dominance

Feb 16 2026

Gu pipped to gold again as Meillard extends Swiss ski dominance at Olympics

Feb 16 2026

Robert Duvall: understated actor's actor, dead at 95

Feb 16 2026

Iran says US 'more realistic' on nuclear issue, as Guards begin drills in Hormuz Strait

Feb 16 2026