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Now He’s Accused of Having Troops Shoot Themselves. 19/02 05:00 - Councils in England call for ‘radical’ means testing of Send school transport 19/02 03:42 - ‘It’s a catastrophe’: Wellington rages as millions of litres of raw sewage pour into ocean 19/02 02:53 - US military ready for possible Iran strikes but Trump yet to make decision, reports say 19/02 02:51 - White House says Trump wants diplomacy with Iran as US reportedly could be ready for military attack – as it happened 19/02 01:39 - Musk cuts Starlink access for Russian forces - giving Ukraine an edge at the front 19/02 01:25 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,456 19/02 01:25 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,456 19/02 01:24 - Zelensky says he won’t talk about ‘historic s**t’ with Putin 19/02 00:23 - As ICE Buys Up Warehouses, Even Some Trump Voters Say No 18/02 23:44 - US renews threat of military action as Iran, Russia announce naval drills 18/02 23:44 - US renews threat of military action as Iran, Russia announce naval drills 18/02 23:30 - Gaza death toll in early part of war far higher than reported, says Lancet study 18/02 22:25 - 20 Whimsical Products If You Appreciate A Little Fun With Your Functional 18/02 22:20 - Property developers spark anger over plan to clear woodland home to Baudin’s and Carnaby’s black cockatoos 18/02 22:18 - Ukraine's officials to boycott Paralympics over Russian flag decision 18/02 22:04 - Russia’s Putin meets Cuban FM, says US restrictions ‘unacceptable’ 18/02 22:04 - Russia’s Putin meets Cuban FM, says US restrictions ‘unacceptable’ 18/02 21:40 - Trump says UK’s Starmer making ‘a big mistake’ with Chagos Islands deal 18/02 21:40 - Trump says UK’s Starmer making ‘a big mistake’ with Chagos Islands deal 18/02 21:30 - Answer These Questions And We'll Tell You Which Character From "Love Story" You Are! 18/02 20:44 - Trump tells Starmer handing Chagos Islands to Mauritius is a ‘big mistake’ 18/02 20:29 - Sudanese people face 'generations of trauma', head of UN OCHA tells France 24 18/02 20:25 - Bone cement shortage likely to lead to joint surgery delays, NHS warns 18/02 19:59 - White House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikes 18/02 19:59 - White House tells Iran to strike deal as Trump renews military threat 18/02 19:58 - US Justice Department issues new ‘Russiagate’ subpoenas – AP 18/02 19:53 - Humanitarian situation in Ukraine 'the worst it's ever been', IFRC says 18/02 19:37 - 'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough 18/02 19:09 - Fighting for Trump's attention? Russia, Ukraine in rival bids to sway US mediators 18/02 18:54 - EU doubles down on disputed ‘drone wall’ initiative against Russia 18/02 18:25 - No ‘gentlemen’s agreement’ with Russia on expired nuclear treaty – US 18/02 17:57 - Countries that do not embrace AI could be ‘left behind’, says OpenAI’s George Osborne 18/02 17:49 - Trump’s Middle East buildup and Iran talks: How close is war? 18/02 17:40 - India beat Netherlands to clean sweep group before T20 World Cup Super 8s 18/02 17:40 - India beat Netherlands to clean sweep group before T20 World Cup Super 8s 18/02 17:08 - Romania’s stolen elections were only the start: Inside the EU’s war on democracy 18/02 17:00 - Bono lambasts ICE, Putin, Netanyahu and more as U2 release first collection of new songs since 2017 18/02 16:51 - Methane Hunters Track Swamp Gas That Is Driving Climate Warming 18/02 16:29 - No breakthrough, no breakdown in Russia-Ukraine talks in Geneva 18/02 16:29 - No breakthrough, no breakdown in Russia-Ukraine talks in Geneva 18/02 16:11 - Russia’s Exile From World Sports Will End Next Month at Paralympics 18/02 16:07 - Zelenskyy says no agreement on key issues in peace talks as he accuses Russia of ‘dragging out negotiations’ – as it happened 18/02 15:58 - Russia, China and Iran hold joint naval drills 18/02 15:39 - Talks on Russia-Ukraine War Enter 2nd Day in Geneva 18/02 15:29 - Rescuers search for nine missing skiers after California avalanche 18/02 15:28 - Ukraine's chief negotiator says 'progress' in peace talks with Russia, but no breakthrough 18/02 15:26 - Cuba oil crisis: What is Donald Trump's endgame? 18/02 15:01 - Talks break in Geneva with no end to Russia’s war or hard-line demands 18/02 15:00 - The Behind the Scenes Search for Compromise on Territory in Ukraine Talks 18/02 14:55 - Russia-Ukraine talks: All the mediation efforts, and where they stand 18/02 14:55 - Russia-Ukraine talks: All the mediation efforts, and where they stand 18/02 14:34 - Zelenskyy accuses Russia of ‘trying to drag out’ process as Ukraine talks end without breakthrough 18/02 14:24 - 'Russia is not serious about peace': Ukraine talks end with little sign of progress 18/02 14:20 - Ukraine officials to boycott Winter Paralympics 18/02 14:19 - Financial warfare is failing. Here’s why 18/02 14:00 - No longer a ‘niche’ group: children with complex needs being turned away from childcare in Australia 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 13:44 - 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 12:24 - 'Outrageous' Russia decision sees Ukrainian officials boycott Winter Paralympics 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