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Thursday, 26 February 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 01:25 CST
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Cuban border agents fire upon Florida-tagged speedboat, killing four

The Cuban Interior Ministry has said in a statement that it reserves the right to 'protect its territorial waters'.

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Why do we miss 2016?

First of a series exploring the defining moments of the past decade.

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Russia considers fuel support for Cuba as Canada pledges food aid

A US-imposed fuel embargo has threatened to spark a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, whose energy grid relies on fossil fuel

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What El Mencho’s death means for Mexico’s cartels

Mexico kills cartel leader El Mencho. Violence erupts nationwide. What changes now?

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Cuba: Technological Disobedience

In US-blockaded Cuba, ingenious mechanics and inventors revive old machines to survive during a time of scarcity.

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New Zealand fight back to eliminate cohosts Sri Lanka from T20 World Cup

New Zealand win by 61 runs, ejecting Sri Lanka at the Super Eights stage.

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BBC orders quick investigation into BAFTA broadcast slur

British broadcaster has apologised for failing to edit out a racial slur shouted by a guest with Tourette syndrome.

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US consular services in illegal Israeli settlement in West Bank condemned

US move to provide consular services in Efrat settlement slammed as breach of international law.

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Iran rejects ‘fictional narratives’ of power grab after protest killings

Former President Hassan Rouhani denies reports he wants to replace Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, blames US and Israel.

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LIVE: Real Madrid vs Benfica – Champions League playoff, second leg

Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as the Portuguese giants travel to the Bernabeu.

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Where the Silence Breaks | Ep 3 – Colombia

As part of Colombia’s peace process, former army soldiers confess to extrajudicial killings to the victims' families.

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US issues new sanctions as it dials up pressure on Iran

Washington penalties target oil vessels as Trump administration intensifies 'maximum pressure' campaign against Tehran.

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Demonstrators in frog costumes protest Trump’s State of the Union

As Trump delivered his State of the Union address, demonstrators dressed in frog costumes protested in the streets.

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Israel kills more journalists than any nation on record: Media watchdog

Israel responsible for 84 of 129 journalist killings in 2025 tracked by the Committee to Protect Journalists.

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Hungary’s Orban orders extra security, alleges Ukraine attacks plot

PM Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party face their strongest challenge in parliamentary elections scheduled for April 12.

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