- Monday, 23 February 2026
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Blinken arrives in Israel for Gaza ceasefire talks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Israel shortly in his latest effort to push for a ceasefire and hostage-release deal in Gaza.
Long-doubted by Democrats, Kamala Harris faces her biggest political moment
When Kamala Harris steps onto the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week as the party’s presidential nominee, she’ll do so knowing that many in the audience cheering her on once counted her out.
Protests across Venezuela as election dispute goes on
Opposition supporters have gathered across Venezuela to protest against Nicolas Maduro's disputed victory in last month's presidential election.
National strike held over India doctor's murder
Doctors in India have begun a national strike, escalating the protest against the rape and murder of a female colleague in the West Bengal city of Kolkata.
Ukraine incursion destroys key Russian bridge
Ukraine has destroyed a strategically important bridge over the river Seym, as it continues its incursion into Russia's Kursk region.
Five charged over Matthew Perry's death
Five people have been charged in the drug-related death of Matthew Perry last year, police say, including two doctors and the actor's personal assistant.
Five charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death
Five defendants have been charged in connection with the death of the Friends star Matthew Perry
WHO declares mpox global health emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreak in parts of Africa a public health emergency of international concern.
Slowest US inflation since 2021 raises rate cut hope
Consumer prices in the US rose at the slowest pace in more than three years last month, bolstering the case for the central bank to start cutting interest rates.
Astronauts could be stuck in space for eight months, Nasa says
Nasa is giving an update on two American astronauts who are stuck on the International Space Station (ISS)
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Ukraine continuing to advance in Russia's Kursk region, says Zelensky
Ukraine is continuing to push further into Russian territory, President Volodymyr Zelensky says
Another Russian region declares emergency as Ukraine offensive enters second week
The governor of Russia's Belgorod region has declared a state of emergency, as Ukraine's incursion into the country enters a second week
Ukraine claims to control 1,000 sq km of Russian territory
Ukraine's top commander has said Kyiv's forces control 1,000 sq km of Russian territory as they press their biggest cross-border incursion in two-and-a-half years of full-scale war.
UK's Starmer urges Iran to refrain from Israel attack
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged Iran to "refrain" from attacking Israel during a phone call with Iran's new president.
US sends submarine to Middle East as tensions grow
The US has sent a guided missile submarine to the Middle East, as tensions grow in the region.
