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Ukraine war today: Putin’s ‘moment of truth’ as more Russian soldiers are slaughtered

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The Independent UK · Feb 26

Two South Africans die after being tricked into fighting for Russia in Ukraine

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The Independent UK · Feb 26

Islamic militants increase attacks in Benin, Niger and Nigeria borderlands, group says

A new report says the Islamic militant groups are ramping up cross-border violence and tightening their grip in parts of Benin, Niger, and Nigeria

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Is Vladimir Putin Dying? 'Droopy-Faced' Despot Sparks Global Health Panic

Fresh images of Vladimir Putin at a Moscow ceremony reignite health speculation, highlighting risks of Kremlin secrecy in a nuclear-armed Russia.

International Business Times UK · Feb 26

Autocracy is rising in the west. But the global south proves it’s not inevitable

While some who have lived their entire lives under democracy seem willing to forsake it, many who have experienced life under autocracy want out

The Guardian - US · Feb 26

Far-right Base group claims murders in Ukraine amid questions over Russia ties

Leaked information obtained by Guardian paints disturbing picture of violence waged by terror group’s Ukrainian cell

The Guardian - US · Feb 26

Ukraine: after four years of war, exhaustion on both sides is the main hope for peace

As Ukrainian officials meet with US negotiators in Geneva with the possibility of full three-way talks involving Moscow, Kyiv and Washington in early March, there’s a glimmer of hope that an end to the conflict may be in sight. But the fact that after four years this remains a glimmer…

The Conversation · Feb 26

Great powers, fractured rules: Is the era of US-led world order over?

In February 2026, at the Munich Security Conference, world leaders dropped the usual diplomatic language. Germany’s chancellor said the global order “no longer exists”. France warned Europe must be ready for war. US secretary of state Marco Rubio declared that “the old world is gone”. At Davos, Canada’s prime minister…

The Times of India · Feb 26

Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack ahead of Geneva talks with US

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia has launched a barrage of 420 drones and 39 missiles at Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen calls March election amid ‘Greenland bounce’ in polls – as it happened

‘It will soon be spring – and the Danes will soon be going to the polls,’ Danish PM tells the parliament in a special statement

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26