February 2026 – Page 115

Ukraine officials to boycott Winter Paralympics in protest over Russia’s participation

February 19, 2026admin

Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter and get behind-the-scenes access and unrivalled insight Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter Ukrainian officials are poised to boycott the upcoming Milano Cortina Paralympics next month, protesting the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under their national flags. Ukraine‘s […]

8 dead after devastating avalanche in California

February 19, 2026admin

It is the most devastating avalanche accident in the US state of California in more than 40 years: eight people were found dead after an avalanche near Castle Peak in the Tahoe National Forest. 02/19/2026, 04:4402/19/2026, 04:44 Another is still missing and is presumed dead due to the force of the fall and the weather, […]

Victoria’s Secret billionaire denies being close to Epstein

February 19, 2026admin

Leslie Wexner denies having a close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.Image: keystone Democrats in the US Congress have expressed doubts about statements by billionaire Leslie Wexner that he had no relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. 02/19/2026, 04:4102/19/2026, 04:41 “I don’t believe Mr. Wexner when he says he had no personal or friendly relationship with […]

ZDF manipulation allegations over AI images: More sloppiness than bad intentions

February 19, 2026admin

ZDF broadcasts artificially generated recordings of an alleged police operation in the USA without making this known. There is probably more sloppiness behind this than bad intentions. At a time when public broadcasting is increasingly being questioned in Germany, ZDF has provided opponents of license-financed media with welcome ammunition: on Sunday evening, “Heute-Journal”, one of […]

German rapper Samra arrested in Thailand

February 19, 2026admin

People News The Thai police are said to have arrested the Berlin rapper. It’s supposed to be about drugs, according to a media report. 02/19/2026, 04:3102/19/2026, 04:31 Thomas Wanhoff / t-online An article by The Berlin rapper Samra is in the headlines again. His apartment was broken into two weeks ago, and now the musician […]

South Korea’s former president Yoon faces the death penalty

February 19, 2026admin

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol expects his verdict in a few hours in South Korea’s most important criminal trial in recent years. 02/19/2026, 04:2902/19/2026, 04:29 After the 65-year-old unexpectedly declared martial law in December 2024, he now has to answer for insurrection in the Seoul Central District Court. Judges have only three options available to […]

Ukraine’s ex-leader fears Russia is playing Zelenskyy – POLITICO

February 19, 2026admin

National unity Both Poroshenko and Zelenskyy stayed at the same hotel during the Munich Security Conference last week — but their paths didn’t cross. “I have only spoken with him three times the past seven years,” Poroshenko said. The last time was more than a year ago and “we discussed his so-called victory plan and […]

US presses NATO for major reset, ending mission in Iraq – POLITICO

February 19, 2026admin

Contacted by POLITICO, a NATO official speaking on behalf of the organization said there is “no timeline associated with NATO Mission Iraq … or with KFOR,” adding: “These missions are based on need, undergo periodic review, and are adjusted as circumstances evolve.” For now, no decision has been taken on ending either operation. All 32 […]

French firebrand Sarah Knafo looks to Paris mayor race for big breakthrough – POLITICO

February 19, 2026admin

Those who say yes believe Zemmour, who regularly praises Knafo’s talent when asked about her publicly, recognizes the dynamic and is perfectly happy to return to the world of the acerbic intelligentsia. An acquaintance who sees them on vacation in the south of France said it was telling to watch Zemmour ambling down the street, […]

The teacher who won $1m for turning India’s slums into open-air classrooms

February 19, 2026admin

“When you work in areas like these [slums], you have to build relationships not just with the students but the entire community. Whether that’s through monetary help, supplying provisions in difficult times or offering a listening ear to someone who’s overwhelmed. If we earn the trust and support of the community, we can continue our […]