Kyiv says peace talks could resume
KYIV, Ukraine, Feb. 23, 2026 — Kyiv says another round of U.S.-mediated peace talks with Russia could take place late this week, signaling momentum after recent sessions in Abu Dhabi…
Mexico reels after El Mencho killing
MEXICO CITY, Feb. 23, 2026 — The Mexican army killed Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” in a raid Sunday, setting off retaliatory…
Mexico postpones soccer matches after cartel killing
MEXICO CITY, Feb. 23 – Mexico’s top leagues postponed four soccer matches after violence erupted near Guadalajara following the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, known as El Mencho, Reuters…
Trump raises global tariffs to 15%
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 — President Donald Trump said he would raise a worldwide import tariff to 15%, expanding a temporary levy announced after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier…
Wet cathode doubles sodium battery capacity
LONDON, Feb. 22, 2026 — Researchers at the University of Surrey say a sodium-ion battery cathode performs far better when its water content is left intact, a change that nearly…
WHO: Cholera deaths rise despite case dip
GENEVA, Feb. 22, 2026 — The World Health Organization said January saw 16,912 new cholera and acute watery diarrhea cases across 19 countries and territories, a 6% drop from December,…
Supreme Court weighs Cuba claims
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday in two cases that could expand or limit lawsuits under the 1996 Helms-Burton Act, which lets U.S. nationals seek compensation…
BAFTAs crown One Battle After Another
LONDON — The British Academy Film Awards crowned One Battle After Another best film and gave director honors to Paul Thomas Anderson, leading the night with six wins at the…
UK Police Expand Andrew Inquiry
LONDON, Feb. 21, 2026 — British police are widening their inquiries into Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, the king’s brother formerly known as Prince Andrew, after the latest trove of Epstein files prompted…
Liu wins Milan Olympic skating gold
MILAN, Italy, Feb. 21 – Alysa Liu delivered a near-flawless free skate to win the women’s figure skating gold at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, ending a 24-year U.S. drought in the…