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Today: February 26, 2026
Today: February 26, 2026

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Party of Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan seeks prison visit over health concerns

The party of Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan demanded a meeting with him on Thursday, saying it was worried about his health as he has been

Party of Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan seeks prison visit over health concerns
Africa|Crime|World

Guinea-Bissau soldiers announce general as junta leader, cementing coup days after election

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have announced a new junta leader for the country, cementing a forceful takeover of power that began days after the country’s presidential election

Guinea-Bissau soldiers announce general as junta leader, cementing coup days after election
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Trump urged Japan's Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say

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Trump urged Japan's Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say
Europe|Political|World

Moldova complains of unacceptable intrusion of Russian drone

Moldova summoned Russia's ambassador on Wednesday to complain about the latest intrusion of drones into its airspace and urged Moscow to take measures to prevent further instances.

Moldova complains of unacceptable intrusion of Russian drone
Election|Political|US|World

Judges allow North Carolina to use a map drawn in bid to give Republicans another US House seat

Federal judges have allowed North Carolina to use a redrawn congressional map designed to give Republicans an additional U.S. House seat

Judges allow North Carolina to use a map drawn in bid to give Republicans another US House seat
Crime|Political|World

Peru sentences ex-President Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption

A Peruvian court on Wednesday sentenced former President Martin Vizcarra to 14 years in prison after finding him guilty of taking bribes years before he took office,

Peru sentences ex-President Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption
US|World

Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony

President Donald Trump brought insults and grievances to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House

Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|World

France and Germany step up pressure on arms firms to resolve fighter impasse

France and Germany are ratcheting up pressure on their industrial champions to rescue Europe's next-generation fighter

France and Germany step up pressure on arms firms to resolve fighter impasse
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Europeans told U.S. Rubio to maintain pressure on Russia, von der Leyen says

The leaders of the European countries supporting Ukraine, the so-called coalition of the willing, on Tuesday insisted to keep pressuring Russia with sanctions in a video call with

Europeans told U.S. Rubio to maintain pressure on Russia, von der Leyen says
Education|Opinion|Political|World

Pentagon investigation of Sen. Mark Kelly revives Cold War persecution of Americans with supposedly disloyal views

President Donald Trump and his supporters cast their domestic opponents as disloyal, traitorous or worse, rather than seeing dissent as part of democracy.

Pentagon investigation of Sen. Mark Kelly revives Cold War persecution of Americans with supposedly disloyal views
Election|Interview|US

'The whole thing is ludicrous': Former fighter pilot responds to Pentagon probe of Sen. Mark Kelly

Amy McGrath joins The Lead.

'The whole thing is ludicrous': Former fighter pilot responds to Pentagon probe of Sen. Mark Kelly
World

French poll shows far-right leader Bardella winning presidential election

French pollster Odoxa predicted for the first time that 30-year-old far-right leader Jordan Bardella would win the next presidential election, scheduled in 2027, no matter who his

French poll shows far-right leader Bardella winning presidential election
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Mamdani stands by Trump criticism despite friendly White House meeting

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is standing by his past criticisms that President Donald Trump acted like a despot and a fascist

Mamdani stands by Trump criticism despite friendly White House meeting
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

New Yorkers praise Zohran Mamdani’s charm offensive on Trump, say they remain cautiously optimistic

New Yorkers praise Zohran Mamdani’s charm offensive on Trump, say they remain cautiously optimistic

New Yorkers praise Zohran Mamdani’s charm offensive on Trump, say they remain cautiously optimistic
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Netanyahu, Smotrich to meet on Israeli 2026 budget that faces battle for approval

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and senior ministry officials will present Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later on Sunday with the state budget and planned structural

Netanyahu, Smotrich to meet on Israeli 2026 budget that faces battle for approval
Crime|Political|World

Bangladesh plans to execute its former leader. There’s one big thing in the way: India

Bangladesh plans to execute its former leader. There’s one big thing in the way: India

Bangladesh plans to execute its former leader. There’s one big thing in the way: India
Election

The Latest: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Trump loyalist, says she will resign from Congress

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia says she is resigning from Congress in January

The Latest: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Trump loyalist, says she will resign from Congress
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Trump and Mamdani bond over affordability issues, love of New York and winning in collegial Oval Office meeting

Trump and Mamdani bond over affordability issues, love of New York and winning in collegial Oval Office meeting

Trump and Mamdani bond over affordability issues, love of New York and winning in collegial Oval Office meeting
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Moody's grants Italy its first rating upgrade in 23 years

Global ratings agency Moody's on Friday upgraded Italy's sovereign rating to "Baa2" from "Baa3", citing the country's consistent track record of political and policy stability.

Moody's grants Italy its first rating upgrade in 23 years
Crime|Election|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

Democrat demands release of 'shocking' Trump-Saudi call from 2019 after Khashoggi's death

A Democratic lawmaker who served on Donald Trump’s National Security Council in his first term urged the White House on Friday to release a transcript of

Democrat demands release of 'shocking' Trump-Saudi call from 2019 after Khashoggi's death
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‘Volume up’: Trump set to host Mamdani at the White House

‘Volume up’: Trump set to host Mamdani at the White House

‘Volume up’: Trump set to host Mamdani at the White House
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John Fetterman is an unusual politician – but his rise from borough mayor to US senator reflects a recent trend

NAFTA and the decline of American community have created a new path for mayors of small and midsized cities to reach national office.

John Fetterman is an unusual politician – but his rise from borough mayor to US senator reflects a recent trend
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan official calls China a 'troublemaker' while distributing defence handbook

China is the real regional "troublemaker", a senior Taiwanese security official said on Friday, personally giving out copies of a new civil defence handbook the

Taiwan official calls China a 'troublemaker' while distributing defence handbook
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian video shows soldiers walking freely through ruins of Ukraine's Pokrovsk

Russia's defence ministry released video on Thursday showing its soldiers moving freely through the southern part of the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, patrolling deserted streets lined

Russian video shows soldiers walking freely through ruins of Ukraine's Pokrovsk