- Sunday, 22 February 2026
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As Israel faces diplomatic 'tsunami', Trump is staying quiet
A headline in Israel's liberal daily Ha'aretz this week put it starkly: "Diplomatic tsunami nears," it warned, "as Europe begins to act against Israel's 'complete madness' in Gaza."
EU calls for 'respect' after Trump threatens 50% tariffs
The European Union's trade chief said the 27-member bloc is committed to securing a trade deal with the US based on "respect" not "threats".
Trump administration ends Harvard's ability to enrol international students
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrote on X that the administration had revoked Harvard's "Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification as a result of their failure to adhere to the law."
Heavy rain disrupts life in several Indian cities
Four people have reportedly died, with more than a dozen injured in the capital Delhi and nearby areas, according to local media, after a severe hailstorm hit the city on Wednesday. The powerful storm uprooted trees, triggered power outages and led to massive traffic snarls due to waterlogging on the streets. Similar scenes were reported from India's financial capital, Mumbai, where pre-monsoon showers led to flooding in parts of the city.
Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead in attack at DC Jewish museum
Two Israeli embassy staff were killed outside a Jewish museum in downtown Washington DC, officials say.
'The mood is changing': Israeli anger grows at conduct of war
As Israel's war in Gaza enters a new, violent phase, a growing number of voices within the country are speaking out against it - and how it's being fought.
Trump ambushes S African leader with claim of Afrikaners being 'persecuted'
A meeting meant to soothe tensions between the US and South Africa instead spiralled as President Donald Trump put his counterpart on the defensive with claims that white farmers in his nation were being killed and "persecuted".
Judge warns US deportations to South Sudan may breach court order
A federal judge has warned that US President Donald Trump's administration could be held in contempt of court for deporting a group of migrants to South Sudan.
Starmer joins condemnation of Israel over Gaza
The UK, France and Canada have warned Israel they will take "concrete actions" if it continues an "egregious" expansion of military operations in Gaza.
Israel lets aid into Gaza after 11-week blockade but UN calls it 'drop in ocean'
The UN's humanitarian chief welcomed the move but stressed it was only "a drop in the ocean of what is urgently needed" by the 2.1 million Palestinians in the war-torn territory, where global experts are warning of a looming famine.
Cancer touches us all, says Biden after outpouring of support
Joe Biden expressed his gratitude for the words of support that have poured in from across the world, including a private letter from Britain's King Charles, after the former US president announced his cancer diagnosis on Sunday.
Cassie at Diddy trial: I'd give back $20m settlement to undo freak-offs
Breaking down in sobs, the singer told a New York court on Friday that she would give back a $20m (£15m) legal settlement from the rap mogul if it meant never having participated in his "humiliating" drug-fuelled sex parties, referred to as "freak-offs".
US 'troubled' by humanitarian situation in Gaza, Rubio tells BBC
The top US diplomat Marco Rubio has said the US is "troubled" by the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
LA 2028 Olympics plans air taxi service for spectators
Spectators could fly through the Los Angeles skies and escape the city's notorious traffic during the 2028 Olympic Games if the organisers have their way.
Israeli air strikes kill more than 100 in Gaza, civil defence says, as agencies warn of starvation
Israeli air strikes have killed 103 people in Gaza since midnight, according to the Hamas-run civil defence agency The air strikes came as an Israeli blockade on aid entering Gaza continues - 10 different aid agencies say the humanitarian situation is getting worse
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