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Russia

Russia

Why a dart frog poison believed to have killed Alexei Navalny points to the Kremlin

The allegation feeds into a long history of high-profile poisonings in Russia, many targeting foes of President Vladimir Putin.
Alexei Navalny
Alexei Navalny
2h ago

Cannabis smoke fills the air as Nepal marks Shivaratri festival

Marijuana is usually banned in the South Asian country, but exceptions are made to celebrate Shiva, who has strong links to the practice and has often been depicted smoking pot.
Nepal Observes Maha Shivaratri
Nepal Observes Maha Shivaratri
5h ago

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

'First feline' Larry marks 15 years as Britain's political top cat

Downing Street's official rodent-catcher has served under six prime ministers, though reports of his mousing skills vary.
Ministers Attend Cabinet Amid Tory Leadership Race
Ministers Attend Cabinet Amid Tory Leadership Race
9h ago

Cricket

Cricket

Pakistan captain says it's up to India to decide whether to shake hands at cricket match

Sunday's T20 World Cup game will be their first meeting since India won last year's Asia Cup, where players refused to shake hands.
Image: Salman Ali Agha
Image: Salman Ali Agha
9h ago

Brazil

Brazil

Rio police in 'Money Heist' and Jason masks apprehend Carnival phone thieves

It's not the first time Brazilian police officers wore costumes to stop phone thieves. Last Sunday, officers dressed as "Ghostbusters" characters caught a woman with 12 cellphones stolen in downtown Sao Paulo.
Raquel Poti performs on stilts during the Amigos da Onca Carnival street party, in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.
Raquel Poti performs on stilts during the Amigos da Onca Carnival street party, in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.
18h ago

At least 6,000 killed over 3 days during RSF attack on Sudan’s el-Fasher, U.N. says

A U.N. report says Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces killed more than 6,000 people in a three-day assault on el-Fasher in Darfur, detailing mass killings and other atrocities.
An interior with pockmarked blue concrete walls, a smashed door, and a desk scattered with debris.
An interior with pockmarked blue concrete walls, a smashed door, and a desk scattered with debris.
18h ago

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

British airline bans two 'disruptive' passengers for life after midair brawl

The flight was traveling from Turkey to England on Thursday when it was diverted to Brussels as a result of the fight.
A commercial jet flies during a pink and purple sunset.
A commercial jet flies during a pink and purple sunset.
21h ago

ISIS Terror

ISIS Terror

U.S. military reports a series of airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria

U.S forces carried out 10 airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria between Feb. 3 and Thursday in retaliation for a December ambush that killed two American soldiers.
The al-Tanf military outpost.
The al-Tanf military outpost.
22h ago
A view of Nasser Hospital.
23h ago

Europe

Europe

Marco Rubio has warmer words for Europe weeks after Trump's harsh Davos comments

America's top diplomat said the U.S. is not abandoning its oldest allies amid tensions over Greenland and tariffs.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) on February 14.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) on February 14.
23h ago

Ukraine

Ukraine

Zelenskyy says Ukraine, not Russia, is facing pressure to make concessions to end war

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that he doesn’t know if Russia is serious about ending the war in Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy