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Tuesday, 17 February 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 01:25 CST
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Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and star of The Godfather, dies aged 95

The US actor was nominated for seven Oscars and won one for his role as a washed-up country singer in Tender Mercies.

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Palestinians in Gaza get creative to decorate for Ramadan

Despite Israel’s restrictions on materials, many Palestinians are using creative ways to decorate Gaza for Ramadan.

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In Argentina, locals are taking loans to buy food

Argentinians are taking on loans, selling their belongings, and living on credit cards to pay for basics including food.

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‘Joyful yet tearful’: Khalil Hathaleen on charges for Yinon Levi

Awdah Hathaleen's brother says Israeli prosecutors’ plan to indict settler Yinon Levi is welcome, but not enough.

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What’s the fallout from Israel’s land grab?

Israel takes another step towards annexing the occupied West Bank.

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Supporters mourn Alexey Navalny two years after his death

Two years after Alexey Navalny’s death in an Arctic penal colony, supporters gathered at his Moscow grave.

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Bangladesh’s interim leader Yunus steps down as new gov’t set to take over

'Let the practice of democracy continue,' said Yunus, who has overseen country's post-uprising transition since 2024.

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Australia lose to Sri Lanka by eight wickets, staring at T20 World Cup exit

Nissanka's unbeaten century batters former champions Australia, who now need other results to go their way to survive.

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Australian ISIL relatives sent back to Syria’s Roj camp after release

Thirty-four people returned due to a coordination problem with Damascus expected to be resolved Monday, said officials.

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The U.S. ready to make up, Europe ready to break up in Munich

Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to reassure Europe at the Munich Security Conference, but European leaders are skeptical.

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Driven by money, pushed by passion: Migrant tea pickers of Kerala, India

The migrant workforce is the backbone of the Indian economy, and Kerala is among the biggest beneficiaries.

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Business and limbs destroyed by Israel, Gaza family rebuilds bakery

Israeli missiles destroyed not just the Qahman family’s business, but many of their limbs as well.

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Iran launches naval drills ahead of US nuclear talks

Iran launched naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf and Oman Sea ahead of US-Iran nuclear talks.

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New Israeli housing plan near Jerusalem slammed as ‘disguised annexation’

Israel plans to build thousands of settlement homes near Jerusalem, in effect expanding city's borders, activists say.

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Six people killed, 46 injured in Brazil highway bus crash

Bus's rear tyre bursts, causing it to overturn on the BR-153 highway.

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