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Eight skiers found dead and one still missing after Lake Tahoe avalanche

It is the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. since 1981

The Independent UK

Ireland watchdog opens probe into sexual AI imagery from Grok chatbot

Ireland’s data protection watchdog has launched a probe into Elon Musk’s social media platform X over AI chatbot Grok’s generation of sexualised deepfake images, the latest step of an international backlash against the tool.

Radio France Internationale

Oman’s bold new expat permit pricing explained: Tiered fee system, hikes and discounts to push Omanisation goals

Oman is revolutionising foreign worker hiring with a tiered fee system for work permits, directly linking costs to national employment targets. Companies meeting local hire quotas receive significant discounts, while those falling short face doubled fees. This initiative aims to boost Omani employment and reduce reliance on expatriate labour, reflecting…

The Times of India

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Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte announces 2028 presidential bid

Sara Duterte, daughter of a former president who is facing charges of crimes against humanity at the Hague, pledged to offer her ‘life, strength and future’ in service of the Philippines

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: Why suicides linked to abuse are going unpunished

In today’s newsletter: Coroners, police and prosecutors struggle to navigate cases where suicide is linked to domestic abuse, leaving families fighting for justice

The Guardian - UK

Dubai Metro announces new Ramadan 2026 timings, adds late-night Friday service

Dubai's RTA has adjusted public transport timings for Ramadan 2026, with the Metro operating extended hours to accommodate late-night prayers and gatherings. Paid parking offers an "Iftar Break" with free periods, while Salik tolls have reduced rates outside peak hours, ensuring smooth travel throughout the holy month.

The Times of India

UAE prayer timings today: Dhuhr, Iftar and Isha timings for 1st day of Ramadan 2026

Ramadan 1447 AH commenced on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, following verified crescent moon sightings across the Middle East, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. Dubai residents began their fast at dawn, with Imsak at 5:24 AM and Fajr at 5:34 AM. Evening prayers and community gatherings will mark the…

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Mark Zuckerberg to testify in watershed trial about impact of social media on children

Zuckerberg to give evidence in trial about addictiveness of Meta’s platforms

The Independent UK

Iran temporarily shuts parts of Strait of Hormuz — why it matters far beyond the Gulf

Iran has temporarily closed parts of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, as tensions with the United States escalate. Iranian state and semi-official media reported live-fire naval drills in the narrow waterway, with missiles launched from inside Iran and along its coast reportedly striking…

The Times of India

China’s dancing robots: how worried should we be?

Eye-catching martial arts performance at China gala had viewers and experts wondering what else humanoids can do

The Guardian - AU

Pope Leo rejects Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ invite and backs UN to solve global crises

Vatican says it has concerns about ‘critical issues’ with Trump’s initiative

The Independent UK

Beats and throat singing: Sámi DJs tap into growing pride in Indigenous identity

Acts such as Article 3 are drawing inspiration from their culture and meeting a big appetite for Indigenous-focused club nights

The Guardian - UK

‘Under vengeful instructions of Asim Munir’: Family claims Imran Khan enduring ‘unimaginable mistreatment’ in prison; supporters protest

Imran Khan's family alleges "unimaginable mistreatment" and "deliberate cruelty" in prison, claiming his right eye's vision loss is due to inadequate health facilities. They demand his transfer to a private hospital for treatment, a demand echoed by his close aide and former cricketers. The government refutes these claims, presenting medical…

The Times of India

UK’s new border rules for dual nationals explained: £589 to enter your own country? Travel chaos, families panic, women discriminated

A new UK border regime starting February 25, 2026, mandates dual British nationals use a UK passport or a £589 certificate to enter. Critics argue this unfairly targets women and dual nationals abroad, citing naming convention issues and high costs. The Home Office defends it as a security and digitisation…

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Watch: Video shows massive avalanche racing toward group of skiers in Italy; 2 killed

Two off-piste skiers were killed and a third seriously injured when an avalanche struck a mountainside near Courmayeur on Sunday morning, Italy’s central Alpine Rescue service (CNSAS) said.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: White House hits back at Zelensky after ‘difficult’ peace talks end in two hours

President says military discussed issues seriously but ‘sensitive political matters’ not addressed properly

The Times of India

Guilty or not? Austrian man on trial for leaving as girlfriend freezes to death on mountain

A German climber has gone on trial in Austria accused of leaving his girlfriend to die on the country’s highest mountain. The 33-year-old woman, identified as Kerstin G, froze to death during a winter ascent of the 3,798m Grossglockner in January 2025, the BBC reported.

The Times of India

Show of force? US sends 50+ fighter jets including F-22s, F-35s, F-16s to Middle East amid talks with Iran

Amidst high-stakes nuclear talks with Iran, the US has significantly bolstered its military presence in the Middle East, deploying over 50 advanced fighter jets and extending troop deployments. This buildup, including air defense systems and cargo flights, coincides with indirect negotiations in Geneva aimed at a potential nuclear deal. President…

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‘Strictly for beautiful Russian girls’? What new files allege about Epstein’s links to Hamptons nightclub promoters

Newly revealed Justice Department documents expose Jeffrey Epstein's Hamptons operations, detailing how he used the exclusive locale for 'grooming.' Young women were flown in for 'girls' weekends,' facilitated by wealthy local contacts and lavish parties. Emails suggest Epstein orchestrated travel and stays, with one tipster claiming local associates procured underage…

The Times of India

Security breach at Capitol: 18-year-old held after running toward federal building with loaded shotgun

The US Capitol police detained an 18-year-old man after he ran toward the west side of the Capitol building, carrying a loaded shotgun, prompting a swift law enforcement response.

The Times of India

Foreign secy Vikram Misri holds courtesy meeting with Jamaat chief

DHAKA: Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri on Tuesday held a courtesy meeting with Bangladesh's leader of opposition and chief of the country's largest Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), Shafiqur Rahman.

The Times of India

We can become catalysts for each other's growth: Modi to Tarique

DHAKA: BNP's landslide win in the Feb 12 parliamentary elections set in motion the end of Muhammad Yunus's role as chief adviser.

The Guardian - AU

Wealthy Americans top ‘golden visa’ surge in New Zealand and applications from China double

US family who were 100th to be granted residency under investor scheme say they want to give back to ‘amazing’ New Zealand

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Hillary Clinton urges Trump administration to release millions of withheld Epstein files

‘We have nothing to hide,’ former secretary of state says ahead of her and Bill Clinton’s congressional depositions next week

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Trump exerting ‘unfair’ pressure on Kyiv during Geneva talks

Ukrainian president says he hopes Trump’s recent remarks are ‘just his tactics and not the decision’ as negotiators meet in Geneva. What we know on day 1,456

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