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18/02 14:20 - Ukraine officials to boycott Winter Paralympics 18/02 14:19 - Financial warfare is failing. Here’s why 18/02 14:11 - Zelenskyy says no agreement on key issues in peace talks as he accuses Russia of ‘dragging out negotiations’ – Europe live 18/02 14:00 - ‘You have to find another one’: why children with complex needs are being turned away from childcare 18/02 14:00 - Romania in safety drive to improve EU’s deadliest roads 18/02 13:57 - Ukrainian disruption of Russian oil pipeline triggers emergency in EU state 18/02 13:52 - At These Gaza Schools, ‘Peace Building’ Is Part of the Curriculum 18/02 13:52 - Methane Hunters Track Swamp Gas That Is Driving Climate Warming 18/02 13:48 - CBS accused of ‘corporate capitulation’ amid row over Colbert interview with Democrat – US politics live 18/02 13:44 - Poland preparing ‘reparations’ money grab suit against Russia – FT 18/02 13:36 - Life on Hold: Stories of Displacement from the Ukraine War 18/02 13:36 - Life on Hold: Stories of Displacement from the Ukraine War 18/02 13:28 - 'Massive use of detention': Rights groups warn ICE-style policing could come to Europe 18/02 13:17 - Democrats Plan to Counter Trump’s State of the Union Speech With Rally 18/02 13:09 - Parliamentary aide among 11 arrested over killing of French far-right activist 18/02 12:53 - 'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough 18/02 12:32 - Talks on Russia-Ukraine War Enter 2nd Day in Geneva 18/02 12:24 - Ukrainian officials to boycott Winter Paralympics over 'outrageous' Russia decision 18/02 12:00 - Credit cards cancelled, Google accounts closed: ICC judges on life under Trump sanctions 18/02 11:42 - The US and Israel have filled the Middle East with time bombs – Russia’s Iran ambassador 18/02 11:23 - Nazi letters reveal paper restorers’ role in compiling Holocaust ‘hitlist’ 18/02 11:09 - Ramadan begins as impact of genocide is still felt in Gaza 18/02 11:09 - Ramadan begins as impact of genocide is still felt in Gaza 18/02 11:03 - Russian, Belarusian athletes to compete under own flag at Paralympics 2026 18/02 11:03 - Russian, Belarusian athletes to compete under own flag at Paralympics 2026 18/02 10:59 - Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under own flags at Paralympics 18/02 10:50 - Russia launches missiles, drones at Ukraine amid peace talks in Geneva 18/02 10:36 - Boss of BAE Systems urges ministers to publish delayed military spending plan 18/02 10:31 - Video: War crimes complaint against Israeli sniper filed in Chile 18/02 10:31 - Video: War crimes complaint against Israeli sniper filed in Chile 18/02 10:15 - Flood-hit western France braces for Storm Pedro 18/02 10:04 - Starmer urged to stick to manifesto pledge amid reports of delay to youth minimum wage rise – UK politics live 18/02 09:52 - Ukraine peace talks enter second day as Zelensky slams ‘unfair’ US pressure 18/02 09:37 - Israeli army sniper in Chile accused of Gaza war crimes could face justice 18/02 09:37 - Israeli army sniper in Chile accused of Gaza war crimes could face justice 18/02 09:20 - New Delhi and Kabul 'on the same page' for striking Pakistan, Pakistani defence minister says 18/02 09:13 - Fears of ‘slow, certain death’ stalk Tigray amid rumblings of renewed war 18/02 09:13 - Fears of ‘slow, certain death’ stalk Tigray amid rumblings of renewed war 18/02 09:13 - Orban blasts EU ‘fantasy’ about Russia 18/02 08:39 - Amid destruction, loss, Gaza clings to Ramadan traditions with resilience 18/02 08:39 - Amid destruction, loss, Gaza clings to Ramadan traditions with resilience 18/02 08:30 - Russia-Ukraine talks resume in Geneva as US claims ‘meaningful’ progress 18/02 08:30 - Russia-Ukraine talks resume in Geneva as US claims ‘meaningful’ progress 18/02 08:27 - Russia-Ukraine talks live: ‘Difficult’ negotiations end, more planned 18/02 08:27 - Russia-Ukraine talks live: ‘Difficult’ negotiations end, more planned 18/02 07:37 - US says 'meaningful progress' made as Ukraine talks enter second day 18/02 07:07 - Gaza welcomes Ramadan amid fragile ‘ceasefire’ and fears of renewed war 18/02 07:07 - Gaza welcomes Ramadan amid fragile ‘ceasefire’ and fears of renewed war 18/02 06:56 - Antisemitism royal commission to hold first public hearing next week – as it happened 18/02 06:34 - Snow and rain warnings in force as cold snap continues 18/02 05:00 - A Road Trip from Kandahar to Kabul on Highway 1 in Afghanistan 18/02 05:00 - Beats and throat singing: Sámi DJs tap into growing pride in Indigenous identity 18/02 04:35 - Over 80 UN member states condemn Israel’s de facto annexation of West Bank 18/02 04:35 - Over 80 UN member states condemn Israel’s de facto annexation of West Bank 18/02 04:06 - Live: Ukraine, Russia negotiators end second day of 'difficult' talks in Geneva 18/02 03:38 - Over 80 film workers slam Berlin festival’s silence on Israel’s Gaza war 18/02 03:38 - Over 80 film workers slam Berlin festival’s silence on Israel’s Gaza war 18/02 03:24 - Kremlin official says Russian navy to stop West’s seizure of merchant ships 18/02 03:24 - Kremlin official says Russian navy to stop West’s seizure of merchant ships 18/02 03:12 - Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats 18/02 03:02 - More than 80 UN member states condemn Israel’s plans to expand in West Bank 18/02 02:48 - ‘Tug of war’: Democrats push Trump to release New York City tunnel funds 18/02 02:48 - ‘Tug of war’: Democrats push Trump to release New York City tunnel funds 18/02 02:48 - Iran could send enriched uranium to Russia – WSJ 18/02 02:07 - 4 Dead in Colorado Crash as Strong Winds Kick Up Wildfire Warnings 18/02 02:03 - Tighter restrictions on Brazilian butt lifts needed immediately, say MPs 18/02 01:55 - Six skiers found but 10 still missing after avalanche in California 18/02 01:04 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,455 18/02 01:04 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,455 18/02 00:23 - How Jesse Jackson helped free three US soldiers captured during Kosovo War 18/02 00:19 - Food prices are surging in Russia. Is the war hitting Russians in the pocket? 18/02 00:02 - Nigel Farage unveils Reform UK frontbench team and warns over dissent 18/02 00:01 - UK shoppers warned over spread of harmful and illegal skin lightening kits 18/02 00:01 - 20 Whimsical Products If You Appreciate A Little Fun With Your Functional 18/02 00:00 - Illegal skin lightening cream being sold in UK butchers, watchdog warns 17/02 23:38 - DOJ files reveal Jeffrey Epstein’s efforts to build Russian ties 17/02 23:26 - Hamas: Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ must stop Israel’s killing in Gaza 17/02 23:26 - Hamas: Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ must stop Israel’s killing in Gaza 17/02 23:13 - Police assessing records of private flights at Stansted after publication of Epstein files 17/02 23:10 - Britain warms up to China 17/02 22:16 - "I Was Incredibly Lucky": People Are Sharing The Early Symptoms They Deeply Regret Waiting So Long To Address 17/02 21:56 - First day of Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Geneva ends with no breakthroughs 17/02 21:35 - Warner Bros rejects latest Paramount bid but open to ‘best and final’ offer 17/02 21:35 - Warner Bros rejects latest Paramount bid but open to ‘best and final’ offer 17/02 21:02 - EU in worst crisis ever – Fico 17/02 20:50 - California Forecast: Storms to Bring More Snow and Rain 17/02 20:35 - Who is Vladimir Medinsky, the nationalist historian leading Russia’s peace talks delegation? 17/02 20:33 - Thousands in Kosovo rally against war crimes trial of ex-KLA commanders 17/02 20:33 - Thousands in Kosovo rally against war crimes trial of ex-KLA commanders 17/02 20:28 - Russia, Ukraine seem to be 'putting up a performance for president Trump', analyst says 17/02 19:49 - Marco Rubio’s warm words to Viktor Orbán reinforce EU fears that US seeks disunity in Europe 17/02 19:36 - Russians, Belarusians to compete under own flags at Paralympics: IPC tells AFP 17/02 19:33 - Pentagon conducts strikes on three more alleged drug boats, killing 11 17/02 19:23 - Questions Swirl Around Russian Figure Skater in Her Olympic Debut 17/02 19:20 - Macron's India charm offensive: Can defence deals draw Delhi closer to Europe? 17/02 19:01 - Russia presses demands, and faces pressure, as Ukraine talks move to Geneva 17/02 18:25 - People Are Fighting A Full-On War Over The "Right" Way To Shower, And Here Is What Most People Claim Is Correct 17/02 18:23 - Russia & Belarusian athletes to compete under own flags at Winter Paralympics 17/02 18:22 - Did the Brits try to crash the Ukraine peace talks? (VIDEO) 17/02 18:14 - Ukraine and Russia Hold New Round of Peace Talks, but Expectations Are Low