The U.S. stock market rose after getting a reminder that the artificial-intelligence technology boom may also have an upside. The S&P 500 climbed 0.8% Tuesday and recovered nearly three-quarters of
Month: February 2026
Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion
It’s been four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine as the country keeps fighting and Europe shows support but struggles to stay united.
China issues dual-use blacklist of 20 Japanese entities
Special permission will be needed to export dual-use items to these companies, institutions and agencies.
how Trump’s resorts became a proxy for access and power
Elected officials visited Trump properties 145 times since his inauguration, records show
US customs rolls out new 10% global tariff, lower than Trump’s promised 15% levy
A US Customs notice said imports would be subject to “an additional ad valorem rate of 10%.” | World News
Post-it maker 3M on trial in Belgium over ‘forever’ chemicals
Belgians living near a 3M plant called for justice Tuesday at the opening of a trial against the US multinational maker of Post-it and Scotch tape over pollution from so-called
Trump’s economic agenda has delivered on some promises, missed on others
Donald Trumps economic agenda has produced a complicated picture. Output is expanding faster than many analysts projected, with robust GDP numbers. Yet hiring has slowed, wage gains are uneven, and inflation pressures are eroding purchasing power. A recent Supreme Court ruling has injected new legal and regulatory uncertainty into the business climate.
Stocks bounce as traders assess AI fallout, tariffs
US stocks bounced higher as investors recovered from a fresh bout of angst over AI and new US tariffs.
Greece set new tourism record in 2025
Greece in 2025 set new records in tourism arrivals and revenue, the country’s central bank said Tuesday, continuing an upward trend for the third straight year according to the tourism
Andrew ‘rude, arrogant and entitled’, minister says as government backs release of trade role files
The former prince had privileged access to government and business contacts around the world during his 10 years in the role.
PSG star Hakimi faces trial for alleged rape
Paris Saint-Germain footballer Achraf Hakimi, a key player in their Champions League-winning side last season, is to stand trial charged with raping a young woman, his lawyer and a French
Australian PM Albanese evacuated from official residence over security threat
Albanese was taken to a separate location for several hours after the threat was identified. | World News
National and International News in Focus
Millions across the northeastern United States contended with treks to school and work as they dug out from a major storm that blanketed the region with snow, canceled flights, disrupted
Russia warns of direct clash between nuclear powers; says Britain, France readying to supply arms to Ukraine
Nuclear powers warning: Russia cautioned against a direct military clash after its SVR accused Britain and France of planning to supply Ukraine with nuclear weapons parts. Paris denied the claim, calling it an outright lie; London has not commented.
M23 senior rebel official killed by drone strike in eastern Congo
Willy Ngoma, a spokesperson for the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels fighting in eastern Congo, has been killed in a drone strike.
Zelenskyy says Putin has ‘not broken’ Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia’s all-out invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russia has not “broken Ukrainians” nor triumphed in its war. He spoke Tuesday four years after an invasion that has severely tested the resolve
Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion
On Feb, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “special operation,” a campaign that many expected to be brief and to end with Kyiv’s capitulation. | World News
Louvre president resigns as jewellery heist inquiry reveals ‘systemic failures’
Laurence des Cars steps down days after parliamentary inquiry called Paris museum a ‘state within a state’
Punch the Baby Monkey Is Now Being Guarded by at Least Two Adult Members of His Troop
Punch the baby monkey was sadly rejected by his mother at birth, but thankfully, he’s now being protected by several adults.
The Louvre Museum’s director has resigned in the wake of October’s brazen jewel heist
French President Emmanuel Macron accepted Laurence des Cars’ resignation as “an act of responsibility” at a moment when the Louvre needs security upgrades, modernization and other major projects.
Ukraine’s war machine evolves into machine war
Outmanned by a nuclear power in the largest land war in Europe since 1945, Ukraine’s front line is increasingly held by machines.
Defiant Zelensky refuses surrendering land on fourth anniversary of Putin’s invasion — claims no deadline for Trump peace deal
KYIV, Ukraine — On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale war on his country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready to end the conflict “as quickly as possible” — but not at the expense of surrendering territory.
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.
US women’s ice hockey team declines to attend Trump address
The Olympic gold-winning US women’s ice hockey team said Tuesday it had declined an invitation to Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, after the president joked he would be
Tech shares rebound as markets weigh AI impacts
Tech shares bounced on Tuesday following the prior session’s selloff as markets weigh the impact of artificial intelligence on incumbent technology companies while navigating tariff uncertainty.
New Hampshire resident charged in shooting at Canadian border
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Authorities have charged a New Hampshire resident in connection with a shooting that occurred at the state’s border with Canada, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
US stocks rise after getting a reminder of AI’s potential upsides
The U.S. stock market rose after getting a reminder that the artificial-intelligence technology boom may also have an upside. The S&P 500 climbed 0.8% Tuesday and recovered nearly three-quarters of
Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion
It’s been four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine as the country keeps fighting and Europe shows support but struggles to stay united.
how Trump’s resorts became a proxy for access and power
Elected officials visited Trump properties 145 times since his inauguration, records show
China issues dual-use blacklist of 20 Japanese entities
Special permission will be needed to export dual-use items to these companies, institutions and agencies.
Post-it maker 3M on trial in Belgium over ‘forever’ chemicals
Belgians living near a 3M plant called for justice Tuesday at the opening of a trial against the US multinational maker of Post-it and Scotch tape over pollution from so-called
US customs rolls out new 10% global tariff, lower than Trump’s promised 15% levy
A US Customs notice said imports would be subject to “an additional ad valorem rate of 10%.” | World News
Trump’s economic agenda has delivered on some promises, missed on others
Donald Trumps economic agenda has produced a complicated picture. Output is expanding faster than many analysts projected, with robust GDP numbers. Yet hiring has slowed, wage gains are uneven, and inflation pressures are eroding purchasing power. A recent Supreme Court ruling has injected new legal and regulatory uncertainty into the business climate.
Stocks bounce as traders assess AI fallout, tariffs
US stocks bounced higher as investors recovered from a fresh bout of angst over AI and new US tariffs.
Andrew ‘rude, arrogant and entitled’, minister says as government backs release of trade role files
The former prince had privileged access to government and business contacts around the world during his 10 years in the role.
Greece set new tourism record in 2025
Greece in 2025 set new records in tourism arrivals and revenue, the country’s central bank said Tuesday, continuing an upward trend for the third straight year according to the tourism
PSG star Hakimi faces trial for alleged rape
Paris Saint-Germain footballer Achraf Hakimi, a key player in their Champions League-winning side last season, is to stand trial charged with raping a young woman, his lawyer and a French
Australian PM Albanese evacuated from official residence over security threat
Albanese was taken to a separate location for several hours after the threat was identified. | World News
National and International News in Focus
Millions across the northeastern United States contended with treks to school and work as they dug out from a major storm that blanketed the region with snow, canceled flights, disrupted
Russia warns of direct clash between nuclear powers; says Britain, France readying to supply arms to Ukraine
Nuclear powers warning: Russia cautioned against a direct military clash after its SVR accused Britain and France of planning to supply Ukraine with nuclear weapons parts. Paris denied the claim, calling it an outright lie; London has not commented.
M23 senior rebel official killed by drone strike in eastern Congo
Willy Ngoma, a spokesperson for the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels fighting in eastern Congo, has been killed in a drone strike.
Zelenskyy says Putin has ‘not broken’ Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia’s all-out invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russia has not “broken Ukrainians” nor triumphed in its war. He spoke Tuesday four years after an invasion that has severely tested the resolve
Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion
On Feb, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “special operation,” a campaign that many expected to be brief and to end with Kyiv’s capitulation. | World News
Louvre president resigns as jewellery heist inquiry reveals ‘systemic failures’
Laurence des Cars steps down days after parliamentary inquiry called Paris museum a ‘state within a state’
Ukraine’s war machine evolves into machine war
Outmanned by a nuclear power in the largest land war in Europe since 1945, Ukraine’s front line is increasingly held by machines.
New Hampshire resident charged in shooting at Canadian border
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Authorities have charged a New Hampshire resident in connection with a shooting that occurred at the state’s border with Canada, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
US stocks rise after getting a reminder of AI’s potential upsides
The U.S. stock market rose after getting a reminder that the artificial-intelligence technology boom may also have an upside. The S&P 500 climbed 0.8% Tuesday and recovered nearly three-quarters of
Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion
It’s been four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine as the country keeps fighting and Europe shows support but struggles to stay united.
China issues dual-use blacklist of 20 Japanese entities
Special permission will be needed to export dual-use items to these companies, institutions and agencies.
how Trump’s resorts became a proxy for access and power
Elected officials visited Trump properties 145 times since his inauguration, records show








