Sunday, February 15, 2026
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At the Munich Security Conference, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas rejected US criticism while European leaders pressed for greater strategic autonomy as transatlantic ties shifted toward interests.
Jeffrey Epstein cultivated a global network of financiers, academics and diplomats who, multiple investigations showed, continued associating with him even after his 2008 conviction.
At least nine Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Sunday, Gaza civil defence said, while the Israeli military said strikes targeted militants after alleged ceasefire violations.
US-brokered peace talks between Ukraine and Russia will be held in Geneva on Tuesday and Wednesday, organizers said, despite continued deadly strikes.
Britain and four European allies said European laboratory analysis confirmed Alexei Navalny was poisoned with epibatidine, a dart‑frog neurotoxin, and blamed Russia.
Iran's deputy foreign minister said Tehran was open to nuclear compromises if the United States lifted sanctions, ahead of U.S.-Iran talks planned in Geneva next week.
Former President Barack Obama criticized a racist video Donald Trump shared that depicted the Obamas as apes, calling it a "clown-show" and saying there was "no shame."
Uber planned to launch food-delivery services in seven European countries this year, including Norway and Finland, stepping up competition with DoorDash-owned Wolt.
Four astronauts arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday, 14 February, aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon to restore the station’s full crew after last month’s medical evacuation.
Glacier tourism attracted more than 14 million visitors annually worldwide, and researchers warned it damaged fragile ecosystems and brought little benefit to local communities.
The Berlin International Film Festival defended jurors who declined to address political issues, and director Tricia Tuttle said artists should not be expected to comment on every political matter.
Greece was set to choose its Eurovision 2026 representative tonight in a national final of 14 songs decided by public and jury votes.
Norwegian Johannes Klæbo became the most decorated Winter Olympian on Sunday, winning his ninth Olympic gold as part of Norway's relay team at Milan-Cortina.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won the men's giant slalom in Bormio at the Winter Olympics, earning Brazil its first-ever Winter Olympic gold.
Cuba canceled its Havana cigar festival, a major fundraiser for state healthcare, after fuel shortages and escalating U.S. pressure amid the country’s deepening economic crisis.
France's navy seized 2.4 tonnes of cocaine in French Polynesian waters, destroyed 100 packages at sea and allowed the ship to continue, bringing monthly seizures to nearly 12 tonnes.
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show prompted companies and analysts in the United States to monitor potential impacts on Latino consumer confidence and spending while igniting cultural and political debate.
