Today’s Lead News Stories

Brazil’s Supreme Court has started the high-profile trial of the suspects allegedly behind the killing of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver in 2018

Late-night hosts discussed FBI director partying with victorious US men’s Olympic hockey team and supreme court overruling Trump’s tariffs

Meloni government had claimed case showed why officers using weapons in self-defence needed more protection

Louisiana can proceed with a law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, according to a federal court decision on Feb. 20, 2026. The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals voted that it is too early to determine whether the requirement violates the First Amendment of the Constitution, which…

Vince Williams Jr. suffered an ACL injury when Houston’s Tari Eason bumped him during a fast break.

Legislation on the floor of the U.S. House could determine whether planes are required to carry more locator technology

Iran is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with China for advanced CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles, a move that could significantly bolster its naval defense capabilities. The potential transfer comes amid heightened US naval presence and escalating tensions in the region, potentially complicating American efforts to curb Iran's military programs.

President hails ‘turnaround for the ages’ but offers few policy pledges and repeats jibes against ‘crazy’ Democrats

The Navy was embarrassed by footage of two of its ships colliding, with a loud crunch followed by shouting: “We’ve been hit, we’ve been hit!” Now, Cmdr. James Koffi has been fired “due to a loss of confidence”