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Tech titan Amazon is working to step out of Nvidia’s shadow with custom “Trainium” chips designed specially for machine learning as billions of dollars are poured into artificial intelligence (AI).
Month: February 2026
World reacts to eruption of fighting between Pakistan, Afghanistan
Countries around the world are urging the warring parties to show restraint.
With only 3 women left, an Amazon tribe faced extinction. An unexpected birth now brings hope
Three women lived for years as the last members of the Akuntsu people, who were decimated by a government-backed push to develop parts of the Amazon rainforest in the 1970s and ‘80s.
Iraqi armed group readies for conflict as US increases military pressure on Iran
The group’s commander emphasizes their commitment to Iran and hints at a more active response compared to previous conflicts. | World News
France condemns decision to provisionally apply divisive Mercosur trade deal – Europe live
Trade between the EU and two South American countries may start within two months under a provision application of the deal
Iranian agents obstructed care at hospitals packed with wounded protesters
Iranian doctors say that during last month’s deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, security agents swarmed hospitals in multiple cities, hunting for wounded protesters. The agents intimidated medical staff, prevented treatment
South Korea to get fully functional Google Maps after nod to map data transfer
This decision, conditioned on security measures, may challenge local services like Naver and Kakao while addressing US concerns over market access. | World News
World shares are mostly higher in a week dominated by AI news
Shares are mostly higher in Europe and Asia after the worst day for Nvidia’s stock since last spring dragged the U.S. market lower. U.S. futures fell as investors focused on
Tech giant Anthropic vs Pentagon over how much AI can be used in war, surveilling US citizens
Anthropic has not been an unwilling partner to US military so far; but it has some red lines over how much of its AI should be used for war, national security | World News
Mette Frederiksen announces Denmark will hold snap election on March 24
The center-left prime minister has experienced a surge of support after she rebuffed U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to seize Greenland.
ECB books third straight annual loss
The European Central Bank said Thursday it booked its third straight loss in 2025 due to the lingering impact of a record run of interest rate hikes.
China removes 9 military officials ahead of Beijing’s ‘two sessions’
Five full generals, one lieutenant general and three major generals among those taken off the list of deputies.
Italy calls for suspension of carbon price in major attack on EU climate policy
The call would allow businesses to pollute for free, undermining the bloc’s longstanding emissions trading scheme.
International News: Firefighter family in Ireland has almost 300 years of combined service over multiple generations
Read about National Fire News: International News: Firefighter family in Ireland has almost 300 years of combined incident from BBC featured on Daily Dispatc…
Instagram to alert parents if teens repeatedly search for suicide terms
The parental alerts will be sent through email, text or WhatsApp, based on the contact information available. | World News
East India Company shuts down again, second collapse after 1857
The East India Company had been revived in 2010 as a luxury food and drink retailer, the modern incarnation sought to trade on heritage rather than empire. | World News
Afghanistan launches retaliatory strikes against Pakistan
Afghan authorities said they are conducting strikes against Pakistan in response to Pakistani airstrikes carried out. | World News
Stocks diverge as investors digest Nvidia earnings
Stock markets diverged on Thursday as investors digested company earnings, including better-than-forecast but not stellar results from chip titan Nvidia.
Huge lines wait to see beloved monkey Punch at Japanese zoo
People are lining up at the Ichikawa City Zoo to catch a glimpse of the viral monkey named Punch.
EU says social fund can be used for cross-border abortion access
The decision comes in reaction to a campaign launched by the citizens’ initiative “My Voice, My Choice”, which raised 1,124,513 signatures across all 27 EU member states asking for improved access to safe abortions in Europe.
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
Nasdaq resumes selloff as Nvidia falls despite strong results
The tech-rich Nasdaq was back in retreat Thursday as lingering worries over the artificial intelligence boom overshadowed strong Nvidia results while leading bourses in Asia and Europe hit fresh records.
New Green MP says ‘we can win anywhere’ after by-election victory as Starmer vows to ‘keep fighting’
Hannah Spencer, a 34-year-old plumber, wins the Gorton and Denton by-election, with Reform coming in second and Labour in third.
Russian strikes on Ukraine condemned, migrant deaths update, devastating floods in southern Brazil
The UN on Thursday condemned the latest attacks against civilians in Ukraine by Russian forces, reiterating that they always constitute a violation of international law “and must stop immediately.”
US hockey players regret response to Trump remarks on women’s team
Multiple US Olympic men’s ice hockey players have apologized for their team’s response after President Donald Trump said he would “have to” invite the women’s team to the White House
Afghan Taliban attacks met with Pakistani strikes on Kabul
The Taliban claimed to have captured several Pakistani checkpoints in border areas, killing and capturing soldiers. Pakistan meanwhile said it launched “strong and effective response” with explosions reported in Kabul.
The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
Feb. 20 – 26, 2026
US hockey players regret response to Trump remarks on women’s team
Multiple US Olympic men’s ice hockey players have apologized for their team’s response after President Donald Trump said he would “have to” invite the women’s team to the White House
Paramount poised to acquire Warner Bros. after Netflix walks away
Paramount Skydance, run by pro-Trump technology heir David Ellison, was poised to take control of Warner Bros. Discovery on Thursday after Netflix said it would not raise its takeover offer,
Pakistan bombs Kabul after intensifying border clashes with Afghanistan
Escalation of violence between the volatile neighbours makes a Qatar-mediated ceasefire appear increasingly shaky
Texas at heart of Amazon’s AI push in United States
Tech titan Amazon is working to step out of Nvidia’s shadow with custom “Trainium” chips designed specially for machine learning as billions of dollars are poured into artificial intelligence (AI).
Pakistan’s big message after declaring ‘open war’ against Afghanistan
The strikes, under Op ‘Ghazab lil-Haq’, were carried out in the early hours of Friday, Pakistan said, in response to the “unprovoked firing” by Afghanistan. | World News
World reacts to eruption of fighting between Pakistan, Afghanistan
Countries around the world are urging the warring parties to show restraint.
With only 3 women left, an Amazon tribe faced extinction. An unexpected birth now brings hope
Three women lived for years as the last members of the Akuntsu people, who were decimated by a government-backed push to develop parts of the Amazon rainforest in the 1970s and ‘80s.
Iraqi armed group readies for conflict as US increases military pressure on Iran
The group’s commander emphasizes their commitment to Iran and hints at a more active response compared to previous conflicts. | World News
France condemns decision to provisionally apply divisive Mercosur trade deal – Europe live
Trade between the EU and two South American countries may start within two months under a provision application of the deal
World shares are mostly higher in a week dominated by AI news
Shares are mostly higher in Europe and Asia after the worst day for Nvidia’s stock since last spring dragged the U.S. market lower. U.S. futures fell as investors focused on
South Korea to get fully functional Google Maps after nod to map data transfer
This decision, conditioned on security measures, may challenge local services like Naver and Kakao while addressing US concerns over market access. | World News
Iranian agents obstructed care at hospitals packed with wounded protesters
Iranian doctors say that during last month’s deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, security agents swarmed hospitals in multiple cities, hunting for wounded protesters. The agents intimidated medical staff, prevented treatment
Tech giant Anthropic vs Pentagon over how much AI can be used in war, surveilling US citizens
Anthropic has not been an unwilling partner to US military so far; but it has some red lines over how much of its AI should be used for war, national security | World News
Canadian Sikh activist faces fresh death threats on eve of Carney visit to India
Police warn Moninder Singh, head of the Sikh Federation of Canada, his family are also at risk
Mette Frederiksen announces Denmark will hold snap election on March 24
The center-left prime minister has experienced a surge of support after she rebuffed U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to seize Greenland.
ECB books third straight annual loss
The European Central Bank said Thursday it booked its third straight loss in 2025 due to the lingering impact of a record run of interest rate hikes.
International News: Firefighter family in Ireland has almost 300 years of combined service over multiple generations
Read about National Fire News: International News: Firefighter family in Ireland has almost 300 years of combined incident from BBC featured on Daily Dispatc…
China removes 9 military officials ahead of Beijing’s ‘two sessions’
Five full generals, one lieutenant general and three major generals among those taken off the list of deputies.
Italy calls for suspension of carbon price in major attack on EU climate policy
The call would allow businesses to pollute for free, undermining the bloc’s longstanding emissions trading scheme.
East India Company shuts down again, second collapse after 1857
The East India Company had been revived in 2010 as a luxury food and drink retailer, the modern incarnation sought to trade on heritage rather than empire. | World News
Instagram to alert parents if teens repeatedly search for suicide terms
The parental alerts will be sent through email, text or WhatsApp, based on the contact information available. | World News
Afghanistan launches retaliatory strikes against Pakistan
Afghan authorities said they are conducting strikes against Pakistan in response to Pakistani airstrikes carried out. | World News
Huge lines wait to see beloved monkey Punch at Japanese zoo
People are lining up at the Ichikawa City Zoo to catch a glimpse of the viral monkey named Punch.
