Month: February 2026

A Hong Kong court on Thursday sentenced the father of a wanted pro-democracy activist to eight months in prison under the city’s national security law after he attempted to terminate her insurance policy and withdraw the funds.

The country’s politicians have spent centuries mastering the art of saying nothing. That all changed in September. | World News

Stock markets mostly extended gains on Thursday as investors digested company earnings, including forecast-beating results from chip titan Nvidia.

A 22-metre robot arm will help remove a third sample of radioactive debris from inside Japan’s stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, its operator said Thursday, as it unveiled the snake-like device.

Hungary has accused Ukraine of disrupting oil supplies it gets from Russia and has stationed troops at critical energy facilities across the country.

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.

The population declined to 122.86 million, exacerbating labor shortages and economic challenges. Marriages increased slightly, while divorces decreased. | World News

A Hong Kong appeals court has ruled that prosecutors failed to prove democracy advocate Lai had committed rent fraud. The former publisher nevertheless remains behind bars on other national security charges.

A court on Thursday used Hong Kong’s national security law to jail Kwok Yin-sang for eight months, in the first case against a family member of an activist living abroad, and wanted by authorities.

Troubled automaker Stellantis, behind brands like Jeep and Fiat, announced Thursday a net loss of 22.3 billion euros ($26.3 billion) for last year, blaming a lack of demand for electric

Hong Kong’s stock exchange reported record profits for the second consecutive year on Thursday, after the finance hub topped the global rankings for initial public offerings in 2025.

The Jamaat chief, who is also the LoP in the Bangladeshi Parliament, accused the President of withholding key facts about the events of August 5, 2024. | World News

The center-left prime minister has experienced a surge of support after she rebuffed U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to seize Greenland.

Five full generals, one lieutenant general and three major generals among those taken off the list of deputies.

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.

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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

The parental alerts will be sent through email, text or WhatsApp, based on the contact information available. | World News

Stock markets diverged on Thursday as investors digested company earnings, including better-than-forecast but not stellar results from chip titan Nvidia.

Afghan authorities said they are conducting strikes against Pakistan in response to Pakistani airstrikes carried out. | World News

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.

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.

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.”

Pink and Carey Hart have reportedly split for the second time since they tied the knot in 2006. The couple last parted ways in 2008.

We followed along as New York’s secret subway wrestling scene attempts to pull off another show without getting caught by the MTA. The group’s leader, Tim R…

It will be a nice day out with the sun making an appearance and highs in the low 40s. But, be careful with black ice this morning, especially across the subu…

US ice hockey star Brady Tkachuk has said he does not appreciate an AI video released by the White House that shows him insulting Canadians

Bella Hadid knocked it out of the park during her return to the high fashion runway, walking in four separate looks during Prada’s fall 2026 show.

A Glendale woman is warning residents of a mountain lion after it grabbed her shih tzu and dragged the tiny dog away from her front door.

Former Lakers forward Lamar Odom joined Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady on the “Cousins” podcast and opened up on his hard drug use during his NBA career.

Carl Grillmair, 67, a world-renowned researcher at Caltech’s IPAC Science and Data Center, was fatally shot at his home in Llano on Feb. 16.

Meta tried to block discussion of Mark Zuckerberg’s massive fortune during his testimony at the landmark social media addiction trial in Los Angeles, according to court documents.

Single-game tickets for the Los Angeles Dodgers go on sale Thursday, February 26, exactly one month before Los Angeles faces the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 26 for Dodgers Opening Day.

The UFC is expected to lose at least $30 million promoting and staging the UFC White House card

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Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump had a previously unannounced meeting on Thursday, which Mamdani described as ‘productive.’

They were still counting his age in months, and for all 32 of them Maliek Morrison was a bright bundle of  joy, until he was brutally beaten to death — allegedly by his own father, relatives said at the boy’s funeral Thursday.

The victims, ages 47 and 40, were caught in the wall collapse at the construction site, on Jefferson St. near Central Ave. in Bushwick, around 8:33 p.m., police said.

Being a fan isn’t cheap — especially when your teams aren’t winning. In this episode of Fan Math, we break down how to survive as a New York Mets, New…

The Mets’ rising rookie right-hander picked up right where he left off last season in his Grapefruit League debut.

Svetlana Dali, who was convicted in 2024 for flying to Paris without a passport or ticket, has been arrested again after sneaking onto a flight from Newark, New Jersey, to Milan, Italy.

From Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston’s backstage reunion in 2020 to drunk acceptance speeches, here are the most viral moments from the SAG Awards.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s eldest son, Maddox, dropped his dad’s famous last name as their estrangement rages on.

At least three people were injured Thursday in a manhole explosion in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood. Here’s what we know.

US president strikes triumphant tone in speech but faces legal setbacks and hurdles in Congress as midterms approach.

The man’s lifeless body was found by the 65th St. Transverse Road near Center Drive around 10:49 a.m., according to police.

There is another QB available, as the Colts are willing to move on from the No. 4 overall pick of the 2023 draft.

President Donald Trump made numerous false or misleading claims in his State of the Union address on Tuesday night.

Nolan Mclean struck out six, while Tyrone Taylor and Marcus Semien both hit home runs as the Mets blanked the Astros 5-0. New York improved to 3-0 on the roa…

The league’s effort to prevent publication of the report cards inevitably failed.