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News from around the world covering politics, society, and current affairs.

Cross-border smuggling

French police intercept €4,000 worth of Luxembourg tobacco

Workers on an aerial lift watch after installing a new banner featuring an image of US President Donald Trump on the facade of the US Department of Justice headquarters building in Washington, DC

Continues to leave his mark

Florida airport to be renamed after US President Donald Trump

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivers a speech to mark the opening of the ruling Workers' Party congress.

Political spectacle

Kim Jong Un vows to boost living standards as he opens rare congress

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will be packed for India's opening Super eights clash against South Africa on Sunday

Zimbabwe surprise as T20 World Cup Super Eights begin without Australia

Trump says he's ordering release of data on UFOs and aliens

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers her policy speech during the House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo

After landslide win

Victorious Takaichi promises 'strong and prosperous' Japan

Venezuela's National Assembly has delayed several sittings meant to pass an amnesty bill meant to free political prisoners, whose loved ones are clamoring for their freedom

Venezuela parliament unanimously approves amnesty law

Yoon attends court on February 19 to learn his fate on insurrection charges stemming from the December 2024 martial law crisis.

Sentenced to life in prison

Ex-S. Korea leader apologises for martial law crisis

Argentine labor unions plan to have a general strike to protest a proposed labor reform bill that would make it easier to fire workers, reduce severance pay, limit the right to strike, increase work hours and restrict holiday provisions

Budget-slashing president

Striking Argentine workers clash with police in protest over labor reforms

Arsenal face Tottenham in the north London derby on Sunday

North London derby

Arsenal aim to banish title jitters in Spurs showdown

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte takes an oath as he attends a senate probe on the drug war during his administration, in Manila on October 28, 2024

Former president

Philippines' Duterte earned global infamy, praise at home

This undated photo provided by the US Justice Department on December 19, 2025 shows Jeffrey Epstein (L), who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking, and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, aboard a jet

Following ex-prince Andrew arrest

As European heads roll from Epstein links, US fallout muted

Ukraine's Paralympic Committee President Valeriy Sushkevych says the International Paralympic Committee has betrayed Ukraine in allowing Russian athletes to compete under their own flag at the Milan-Cortina Games

Competing under their own flag

Russian decision is a betrayal: Ukrainian Paralympics chief

The injuries Mariama Fatajo suffered during childbirth due to FGM were so serious she wants no more babies

Hope to overturn

'Everything was removed': Gambians share pain with FGM ban in balance

ICC prosecutors have charged Duterte with three counts of crimes against humanity, alleging his involvement in at least 76 murders between 2013 and 2018

Crimes against humanity

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte faces pre-trial ICC hearing

Nottingham Forest celebrate scoring against Fenerbahce

Forest boss Pereira makes perfect start with Fenerbahce rout in Europa play-offs

NASA duo Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were stuck on the ISS for nine months

Sharply critical report

NASA delivers harsh assessment of botched Boeing Starliner test flight

Alysa Liu celebrates her gold medal in the women's figure skating competition at the Milan-Cortina Olympics

Milano-Cortina 2026

Liu captures Olympic figure skating gold as US seal hockey glory

Mexico, which is co-hosting the 2026 World Cup with Canada and the United States, has expressed concern that Colombians linked to cartels will use the tournament as a way to enter Mexico

Mexico fears Colombian narcos may enter as World Cup fans: official to AFP

President of FIFA Gianni Infantino attended the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace'

Trump made announcement

FIFA to lead $75m Palestinian soccer rebuilding fund

Los Angeles County is suing Roblox, alleging it has inadequate safeguards that allow pedophiles to exploit children

Exposure to sexual content

Los Angeles sues Roblox over child exploitation claim

The United States has increased its presence in the Middle East, including with the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln

Tempered expectations

Oil extends gains on US-Iran tensions, stocks retreat

This handout photo released by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps's official website Sepanews shows a rocket being fired during a military exercise by the Guards and and the navy in the Strait of Hormuz

Amid indirect talks

Trump issues Iran with ultimatum as US ramps up military presence

Belarus was notably absent from the meeting, despite being a founding member

Despite invitation

Belarus says US failed to issue visas for 'Board of Peace' meeting

US President Donald Trump is touting his Board of Peace as a major global force but its impact remains uncertain as many major players stay away

Virtually no European democrats

Trump 'Board of Peace' opens with money and troops for Gaza

Members of the media gather outside Buckingham Palace in London after the arrest of former prince Andrew

'Right thing for the victims'

British public cheer Andrew's arrest with a smile and relief

England rugby captain Maro Itoje

Following Test debut

England captain Itoje warns of 'corrosive' social media after abuse of Ireland's Edogbo

Sudanese people gather to break their fast on the first day of Ramadan

'No one is missing'

War-weary Sudanese celebrate as Ramadan returns to Khartoum

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