- Sunday, 22 February 2026
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Australia defence force suicides 'a national tragedy'
The high rate of suicide by current and former Australian Defence Force members has been described as "a national tragedy", after a landmark report.
Nitish Kumar quits alliance with BJP in Bihar
Nitish Kumar, chief minister of Bihar state, has resigned after ending an alliance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The move was not unexpected as the tension had been brewing within the coalition in the northern state for some days.
Drought hits Europe's rivers and crops (Photo Feature)
Much of Europe is baking in record heat, which has exposed riverbeds and triggered restrictions on water use in many areas. Parts of the IJssel river, flowing north, are now so narrow that a ban has been imposed on ships passing each other.
She TikToked her divorce, then her ex killed her
When she left a bad marriage, Sania Khan said some members of her South Asian Muslim community made her feel like she had "failed at life". Through TikTok, she found support and comfort in strangers - until her ex returned and murdered her.
Eight dead in Seoul amid heaviest rain in decades
At least eight people have died and 14 others have been injured as flooding caused by torrential rain hit parts of South Korea's capital Seoul. Heavy downpours on Monday night submerged roads, flooded metro stations and caused blackouts across the city and neighbouring provinces.
How climate change is changing the Commonwealths
"It has an effect on athletes too. Climate change is pushing hard in some countries and it is not possible to run for two, or three hours. It is really sad as a marathon runner. Running in hotter environments is so hard. It is scary how, at the end of a session or race, you feel all your energy has gone."
12 pilgrims dead after Croatia bus crash
Twelve people have been killed after a bus carrying Polish pilgrims veered off a road in Croatia on Saturday. All 31 surviving passengers are injured, with some fighting for their lives in hospital, officials said.
'Struggling' Bollywood's online hate problem
Bollywood is yet to recover from the massive losses it incurred when theatres were shut for months during the Covid-19 lockdowns. Even after they reopened, several big-budget movies have failed at the box office, leading some pundits to predict that the industry is staring at a major crisis.
How rangers use AI to help protect India's tigers
To wade through all that data the NTCA used artificial intelligence (AI), which had been trained to recognise different animals. In the 2018 survey, AI helped by identifying which animals were pictured by the camera traps - a task which would have been very laborious for humans.
Asia's richest men battle to dominate 5G in India
India's largest auction for 5G airwaves has ended after seven days, potentially setting the stage for a battle of supremacy over India's digital future between two of Asia's richest men - Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani.
Myanmar military extends emergency rule until 2023
Myanmar's military regime has extended its emergency rule until 2023 as the country remains riven by internal fighting following last year's coup. The junta seized power last year after overthrowing Aung Sung Suu Kyi's democratically-elected government.
New Zealand fully reopens borders after Covid
New Zealand's borders are fully open for the first time since March 2020, when they shut in an effort to keep out Covid-19.
Indian man who won lottery hours before selling house
It was a moment of relief when Mohammed Bava's friend called him to give him some unexpected but delightful news. The friend told him that he had won 10m rupees ($125,000; £106,000) in a lottery he had been trying to win for almost a year.
Hitler's watch sells for $1.1m in controversial sale
A watch said to have belonged to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler has sold for $1.1m (£900,000) at an auction in the US. The Huber timepiece, which sold to an anonymous bidder, shows a swastika and has the initials AH engraved on it.
First monkeypox deaths reported outside Africa
Brazil and Spain have reported their first monkeypox deaths. A 41-year-old man in Brazil became the first fatality from the virus outside Africa. Spain announced its first death soon afterwards, which is also the first in Europe.
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