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Trump uses longest-ever State of the Union to try to convince voters that US is winning so much
Boston - 25 Feb 2026 04:21
His main objective was convincingincreasingly wary Americansthat the economy is stronger than many believe, and that they should vote for more of the same by backing Republicans duringNovembers midterm elections. The pos...
Caribbean leaders call for de-escalation and dialogue amid US oil embargo on Cuba
The Guardian - 25 Feb 2026 02:51
Four-day Caricom summit dominated by debate about US interventions in the region as military strikes against suspected drug boats continueUS interventions dominated speeches at a summit of 15 nations from the Caribbean a...
Court Rules Against Justice Dept. Search of Reporters Computers
The New York Times - 25 Feb 2026 02:29
The judge said the court itself would search the devices, which were seized from a Washington Post reporters home last month.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Spent Millions on Attack Ads Against Jasmine Crockett
The New York Times - 25 Feb 2026 17:06
Gov. Greg Abbott hopes the ads featuring the Democrat will galvanize Republican voter turnout in November.
Trump Faces Pentagon Revolt As 'Demon' Fears Stall UFO Declassification Bombshell
IBTimes - 25 Feb 2026 14:28
President Trump's order to declassify UFO files faces internal Pentagon resistance amid claims of 'demonic' and 'interdimensional' fears.
'We Were Met with Silence': Epstein Survivors Stare Down SOTU as They Demand Justice
IBTimes - 25 Feb 2026 14:22
Epstein survivors attend the State of the Union to demand transparency and accountability, challenging the administration's handling of the case
Devon defence lawyer who abused vulnerable clients jailed for 13 years
The Guardian - 25 Feb 2026 13:45
Alan Harris, 72, assaulted children and adults in police and court cells over 27-year periodA criminal defence lawyer who sexually abused vulnerable clients as young as 14 over almost three decades has been jailed for 13...
The Taliban are burning musical instruments in the name of morality. It is an assault on all culture
The Guardian - 25 Feb 2026 13:31
The sounds of Afghan history are being erased to prevent musics moral corruption of the Afghan people. We can help keep Afghanistans music alive. Plus, Eliane Radigues deep listening, and the brilliance of Sinnerss score...
Germanys Leader Merz Delivers a Blunt Warning to China on Trade
The New York Times - 25 Feb 2026 13:14
Chancellor Friedrich Merz laid out his complaints in a frank message to his hosts on a trip to Beijing that China had designed to showcase their relationship.
The Betrayal of a Friends False Testimony
The New Yorker - 25 Feb 2026 11:00
Under pressure from interrogators, a teen-ager helped send three of his friends to prison for murder. How could he ever make amends?
Futsal Phenom in Afghanistan Is a Hero the Taliban Didnt Expect
The New York Times - 25 Feb 2026 05:35
A triumph in indoor soccer has turned Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and other players from the Hazara minority, long marginalized in Afghanistan, into national heroes.
South Koreas birthrate rises for second year with experts saying echo boomers behind boost
The Guardian - 25 Feb 2026 03:52
Rebound in the country - which has been having demographic crisis - said to be partly because of 3.6 million born between 1991 and 1995 having childrenSouth Korea recorded 254,500 births in 2025, the largest annual incre...
FBI director's private jet use delayed investigations, Democrat alleges
BBC - 25 Feb 2026 02:10
The allegations came days after Patel was seen celebrating in Italy with the men's USA hockey team after their Olympics win.
Trump administration meets with UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson
The Guardian - 25 Feb 2026 23:48
Agitator whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon was hosted by senior adviser at US state departmentThe far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been hosted by the Trump administration for a meeting at the state department...
Bizarre VAR? Why Kelly's second yellow card became 'awful' straight red
BBC - 25 Feb 2026 23:45
An 'awful' decision, or 'always going to be a red'? Why Juventus' Lloyd Kelly's second yellow card became a straight red in his side's Champions League exit at the hands of Galatasaray.
At least 6 FBI agents who worked on Trump classified documents case fired: Sources
ABC News - 25 Feb 2026 23:39
The agents were fired after FBI Director Kash Patel told Reuters that phone records belonging to him and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles had been subpoenaed.
45 Years After Failed Coup, Spain Declassifies Files About Why It Failed
The New York Times - 25 Feb 2026 23:39
Ending more than four decades of conjecture, the Spanish government moved to publish documents from a long-secret investigation of a failed 1981 coup.
Tax the Rich Rally Draws 1,500 to Albany, but Not Mamdani or Hochul
The New York Times - 25 Feb 2026 23:36
Busloads of New Yorkers flooded the State Capitol to press state leaders to raise taxes on corporations and high earners to help fund various initiatives.
Maryland worker disguised himself as a woman before executing millionaire philanthropist Robert Fuller at senior living facility: police
New York Post - 25 Feb 2026 23:36
Police initially said there was no clear description of the persons gender or race, adding the suspect seen in the footage could be male or female due to the long wig.
Fact Check: Viral Clip Claims Trump Said He Had 'No Age Limit' Before Referencing '12-Year-Olds' - Here's What He Actually Said
IBTimes - 25 Feb 2026 23:36
A resurfaced 2006 audio clip of Donald Trump has gone viral, sparking global outrage. Discover the full context behind the controversial remarks.
Everyone Hates This Highway. Whats the Best Way to Fix It?
The New York Times - 25 Feb 2026 23:31
Community groups are opposing proposals to expand the decades-old Cross Bronx Expressway in favor of more limited repairs and improvements to local streets.
D4vd Case Update: Prosecutors Subpoena Father Over 'Dismembered' Body Found in Tesla
IBTimes - 25 Feb 2026 23:30
A legal battle unfolds as California prosecutors subpoena the father of musician David Burke in connection with a teen's death found in an abandoned Tesla.