Tensions flare between Macron and Meloni over killing of French far-right activist Published 20 Feb, 2026 10:29am Reuters
Russia says Ukraine peace talks in Geneva were difficult, but business-like Russia demanded that Ukraine withdraw from parts of the eastern Donbas region, which Kyiv has rejected Reuters
Real Madrid game at Benfica suspended after Vinicius alleges racist slur Mbappe called Prestianni "a bloody racist" Reuters
Starmer, Trump discussed Russia-Ukraine, Iran after Geneva talks, Downing Street says Starmer also discussed Gaza with Trump and importance of securing further access for humanitarian aid Reuters
Chikungunya virus now poses risk across much of Europe, study warns Rising temperatures allow the tropical disease to spread further north through tiger mosquitoes Web Desk
Vatican says it will not participate in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Cardinal says global crises should be handled by the United Nations Reuters
Allegations in Epstein files may amount to ’crimes against humanity Panel calls for independent probe into alleged global criminal enterprise Reuters
Ukraine’s Zelensky says Trump exerting undue pressure on him Ukrainian leader rejects giving up additional Donbas territory in potential referendum Reuters
Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and US presidential hopeful, dies at 84 Two-time presidential candidate and longtime ally of Martin Luther King Jr passes away Reuters
