“Yellow Letters”, directed by German filmmaker Ilker Catak, won the Berlin Film Festival’s Golden Bear for best film Saturday, at a ceremony reflecting the controversy over Gaza that has dogged
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why Rabat is sending troops to the strip
Analysis: Morocco has pledged troops and police to a post-war stabilization force in Gaza, aiming to curb Iranian influence and deepen ties with Washington while seeking stronger backing for its sovereignty over Western Sahara
Death of far-right activist in France sends tensions soaring and draws US criticism
The death of a far-right activist in France after a street brawl earlier this month has deepened political polarization in the country as elections loom – and sparked criticism from the Trump administration.
What Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest Says About the Royal Family
A royals expert says Prince William has been instrumental in distancing the royal family from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Slovakia’s Fico threatens to cut off electricity supply to Ukraine
Prime Minister Robert Fico has said he will to cut off his country’s emergency electricity supply to Ukraine unless Kyiv resumes pumping Russian oil to Slovakia.
Libya’s Ramadan celebrations tempered by economic woes
Libyans have been enjoying Ramadan with feasts and fireworks — but soaring prices, a devalued currency and political divisions have left many with little to celebrate.
At least 38 killed in armed attack in Nigeria’s northwestern state
Armed gangs, are based in forests straddling the states of Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Niger, from where they launch attacks on villages | World News
Trump doubles down on tariffs after Supreme Court setback, now raises global levy to 15%
The development comes a day after the Supreme Court struck down the Republican President’s reciprocal tariffs announced shortly after he assumed his Presidency. | World News
Middle East states condemn US envoy’s comments appearing to support ‘expansionist’ Israel
The US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has said it would be “fine” if Israel took control of a vast swathe of the Middle East, drawing a swift rebuke from regional and other majority-Muslim states.
At least five people killed in string of avalanches in Austria
Fatalities and injuries reported in avalanches across Tirol after prolonged snowfall and windy conditions
Trump to raise global tariffs to 15%
President Trump previously said he would implement 10% global tariffs after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his tariff policies.
Hungary’s foreign minister says country will block key EU loan to Ukraine until Russian oil shipments resume
Hungary will block a planned 90-billion-euro ($106-billion) European Union loan to Ukraine until the flow of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline resumes, Hungary’s foreign minister said.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls on allies to send noncombat troops to Ukraine
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the U.K. and its European allies should immediately deploy noncombat troops to Ukraine to show Vladimir Putin that Western nations are committed to the nation’s freedom and independence.
Pakistan says it has launched border strikes in Afghanistan. The Red Crescent reports 18 killed
Islamabad says it has launched strikes along the border with Afghanistan, targeting what it called hideouts of Pakistani militants tied to recent attacks inside Pakistan.
Mike Huckabee infuriates Middle East after agreeing with Tucker Carlson’s claim that Israel has a biblical right to the whole region
“It would be fine if they took it all,” Huckabee said to Carlson’s claim that the descendants of Abraham have a right to the land.
Trump Nuclear Energy
Energy Secretary Chris Wright speaks at a news conference at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., Sunday Feb. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthew Daly)
Afghanistan promises ‘appropriate response’ after deadly Pakistani strikes
At least 17 killed and six missing as Pakistani army launches operation against Pakistan Taliban’s camps and hideouts.
Huckabee’s Israel land remarks condemned as ‘dangerous’ as controversy rumbles on
Arab and Islamic governments issue joint statement denouncing the comments made on Tucker Carlson podcast
List of key events, day 1,459
These are the key developments from day 1,459 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
AI agent invasion has people trying to pick winners
An onslaught of artificial intelligence agents that handle tasks from writing code to dispensing tax advice has the tech world and financial markets scrambling to pick winners and shed losers.
Copper, a coveted metal boosting miners
BHP, Glencore and Teck Resources — three mining giants whose annual results have revealed significantly increased profits thanks in large part to soaring copper prices.
Trump demands Netflix oust Susan Rice from board
The president’s comments come as Netflix tries to win a deal, and antitrust approval, to buy Warner’s studios and HBO streaming service. | World News
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Deputy editor Edward Carr reveals how The Economist crafts weekly covers on Putin, Ukraine, and the modern Robin Hood state | World News
Russian missile and drone barrage hits Kyiv suburbs, killing 1
Russia launched a major overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing one person near Kyiv and damaging homes and energy sites. Ukraine’s Emergency Service said on Sunday that responders
‘Death to dictator’ slogans, massive clashes as fresh student-led protests rock Iran
Visuals showed large crowds at Tehran’s top engineering university clashing in a packed area as people were reportedly heard shouting anti-Khamenei slogans. | World News
Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks Full Game Highlights 4th Qtr P2
#nba #nbahighlights #nbahighlightstoday #nbagamehighlight Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks Full Game Highlights 4th Qtr P2 | Feb 21 | 2026 NBA Highlights
Pros react to suspicious fouls in Michel Pereira win at UFC Houston
See what pros had to say about Michel Pereira’s foul-filled (?) fight with Zachary Reese.
Amazon Reportedly Pins the Blame for AI-Caused Outage on Humans
Allegedly, the coding assistant decided to “delete and recreate the environment” that was causing problems.
Readers sound off on diversionary policies, Trump’s reign and Mamdani as mayor
Hackensack, N.J.: Mr. President, where are those Epstein files? You’ve only released about 2% of the data, and even those documents were redacted beyond recognition. What’s the problem? You’re like a first-grader who keeps showing up to class with the same tired “the dog ate my homework” excuse.
Feds’ proposal will hurt social workers
The U.S. Department of Education has proposed a rule that will dramatically reshape who can afford to become a social worker in this country. By excluding the Master of Social Work and Doctor of Social Work from its definition of “professional degree” programs, the department would cap federal borrowing for future social workers far below what students in fields such as law, medicine, and pharmacy can access.
Sam Altman would like remind you that humans use a lot of energy, too
“It also takes a lot of energy to train a human.”
John Harbaugh looks ahead to rebuilding the New York Giants
Fox News host Brian Kilmeade chats with football coach John Harbaugh about transforming the New York Giants, leadership, mentorship and a shoutout from Presi…
Eve Before Blizzard in New York City LIVE ❄️ Snowstorm is Coming (February 21, 2026)
Exploring Times Square NYC and Midtown Manhattan.
Ryan Garcia dominates Mario Barrios in brilliant showing to capture WBC welterweight title
Ryan Garcia can finally call himself a world champion after a thorough and one-sided beatdown of Mario Barrios on Saturday in Las Vegas.
New winter snowstorm threatens millions along East Coast
New York City is loading up more than 700 salt spreaders and turning over 2,000 garbage trucks into snowplows for the snowstorm expected to start falling on …
Sean Strickland vs. Anthony Hernandez full fight video highlights
Get Sean Strickland vs. Anthony Hernandez full fight video highlights for the UFC Houston main event Saturday night.
Airlines cancel thousands of flights ahead of another monster winter storm
American, Delta, JetBlue, United and others waived change and cancellation fees ahead of another massive winter storm.
Blizzard warning issued for New York with more than a foot of snow
A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City and Long Island as a winter nor’easter is set to bring 13 to 18 inches of snow and 55 mph winds, accordi…
Gov. Hochul announces snow preps
A major snow storm is headed to New York City, with a blizzard warning going into effect on Sunday. Gov. Kathy Hochul is announcing how the state is preparin…
Mayor Mamdani on snow preparations, potential school alerts
New York City is preparing for a significant winter storm as a Blizzard Warning takes effect Sunday morning, bringing heavy snow, strong winds and near white…
Vikings remember receiver Rondale Moore
The Vikings have issued a statement following the sudden passing of receiver Rondale Moore, who died Saturday at age 25.
NYC better prepared for this storm, Mayor Mamdani says
Officials say the city learned from the large storm in late January and are hopeful warming temperatures by the middle of next week make snow removal a lot e…
Sean Strickland calls out Khamzat Chimaev after stopping Anthony Hernandez in UFC Houston main event
Sean Strickland ended Anthony Hernandez’s eight-fight win streak at UFC Houston on Saturday night.
From NYC’s oldest trains to its most reliable service
State-of-the-art R211S cars have replaced the oldest subway fleet in NYC, achieving the highest on-time rate since data collection started.
Blizzard warning issued for NYC; parts of NY, NJ could see 15+ inches of snow
A major coastal storm is set to impact the Tri-State area Sunday into Monday, prompting blizzard warnings for New York City, Long Island and coastal Connecti…
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami suffer 3-0 loss to LAFC in 2026 MLS opener
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami fell 3-0 to LAFC in the 2026 MLS season opener. Check out here the highlights and goals.
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Upsets, comebacks and statement wins across men’s college basketball
Saturday delivered the kind of chaos usually reserved for the NCAA Tournament. Four Top 10 teams went down, conference races tightened and postseason résumés shifted dramatically in a span of hours. The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball, Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball, UCLA Bruins men’s basketball and Cincinnati Bearcats men’s basketball each delivered statement victories that reshaped the national picture.
February 22, White men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery
Three white men were convicted of federal hate crimes in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, who was jogging through their neighborhood near Brunswick, Georgia, when he was attacked in 2020.
Cardinals “devastated and heartbroken” by death of Rondale Moore
NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore, who died on Saturday at the age of 25, was drafted by the Cardinals in 2021 and spent his first three NFL seasons in Arizona.








