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Mexico security forces keep up fight with cartel gunmen after drug lord’s death
Mexico tries to quell clashes sparked by the killing of the country’s most-wanted drug kingpin that claimed dozens of lives.
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Assailant kills police officer and himself in blast near Moscow railway station
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Former UK ambassador Mandelson arrested after Epstein leaks
Peter Mandelson is being probed over allegations that he sent sensitive documents to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Peter Mandelson being led away from his home by a police officer. Photo: BBC via Reuters
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US judge permanently blocks release of report on Trump classified documents case
Trump-appointed judge said releasing Jack Smith’s report now would be a ‘manifest injustice’ to the president.
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Diplomacy
Panama ousts Hong Kong operator from canal ports in ruling backed by Washington
White House says Panama’s move to assert sovereignty over Balboa and Cristobal aligns with Donald Trump’s vision for the canal.
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US author of children’s book on grief killed husband for his money, court hears
Kouri Richins denies killing Eric Richins with fentanyl in March 2022. She is also accused of trying to poison him on Valentine’s Day.
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Kouri Richins during her murder trial at the Summit County Courthouse in Park City, Utah on Monday. Photo: AP
Europe
Woman lay dead in her Portugal flat for 2 years before her body was discovered
According to neighbours, the pensioner was last seen just before Christmas 2023 and many residents assumed she had moved into a nursing home.
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BBC and Tourette’s advocate apologise to Sinners stars for Baftas racial slur
John Davidson, who inspired I Swear, said he was ‘mortified’ after shouting the slur as Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented an award.
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Son of US film director Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to murdering his parents
Nick Reiner faces 2 counts of first-degree murder over the double killing that sent shock waves through Hollywood days before Christmas.
24 Feb 2026 - 2:42AM
Europe
New Dutch government under centrist Jetten takes power
Jetten pulled off a stunning election win in October to dethrone the far-right party led by firebrand politician Geert Wilders.
23 Feb 2026 - 6:20PM
Ministers of the new three-party minority government pose with King Willem-Alexander (middle right, Prime Minster Rob Jetten (middle left) and Deputy Prime Minister Dilan Yesilgöz (front row right) on the steps of Royal Palace Huis ten Bosch in The Hague. Photo: AP
Europe
Zelensky says he believes Putin has started World War III
Ukrainian leader says his country was preventing it from becoming a ‘broad full-scale third world war’.
23 Feb 2026 - 3:10PM
Americas
Mexico kills cartel leader wanted by US, sparking violent reaction
Mexican army killed ‘El Mencho’, the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel during an operation to capture him.
23 Feb 2026 - 11:14PM
United States & Canada
Armed man shot dead at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, US Secret Service says
Authorities said the man, identified as 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin, was carrying a shotgun and a fuel can.
23 Feb 2026 - 2:18PM
World
Trump proclaims tariff increase, EU ban on China firms: 5 weekend reads
From global reach of China’s highspeed rail to an unearthed temple in Nepal, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
23 Feb 2026 - 12:30PM
The US Supreme Court building in Washington, where justices released on Friday their opinion striking down US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Photo: Reuters
Europe
UK protection officers instructed to guard 2010 Epstein party: reports
Emails from the recently unsealed ‘Epstein files’ suggest UK officers were utilised at the sex offender’s New York residence.
23 Feb 2026 - 9:55AM
Film & TV
One Battle After Another triumphs with 6 Bafta prizes as Oscars loom
Paul Thomas Anderson’s political thriller dominates UK awards, while newcomer Robert Aramayo stuns Hollywood heavyweights for best actor.
23 Feb 2026 - 8:52AM
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Politics
The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people
Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.
20 Mar 2025 - 2:37PM
United States & Canada
Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China
Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.
26 Aug 2025 - 10:25AM
United States & Canada
Trump says he’s ordering release of US files on UFOs and aliens
US president directs the Pentagon to release records on extraterrestrial life after accusing Obama of disclosing ‘classified information’.
20 Feb 2026 - 2:02PM
United States & Canada
‘Baby blue’ out, gold in: how Air Force One will look after Trump’s order
Air Force One’s next look marks a big departure from the current white and two-tone blue livery.
19 Feb 2026 - 10:07AM
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Open Questions series
Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM
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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
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