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Zimbabwe surprise as T20 World Cup Super Eights begin without Australia
AFP, Published on 20/02/2026
» KOLKATA - Pakistan and New Zealand will clash in Colombo on Saturday as the second "Super Eights" phase of the T20 World Cup kicks off without former champions Australia, who shockingly failed to make it out of their group.
Ex-South Korea leader apologises for martial law crisis
AFP, Published on 20/02/2026
» SEOUL - South Korea's disgraced former president Yoon Suk Yeol apologised on Friday for the "hardship" caused by his 2024 martial law decree, a day after he was sentenced to life in prison for insurrection.
Protect Hong Kongers in Japan, authorities urge Tokyo after tourist attacked
Published on 20/02/2026
» Authorities in Hong Kong have expressed concern to the local Japanese consulate after a resident was struck on the head with a beer bottle in Sapporo and have called on Tokyo to better protect visitors from the city.
Arsenal aim to banish title jitters in Spurs showdown
AFP, Published on 20/02/2026
» LONDON — Arsenal must banish their untimely bout of title race anxiety as the wobbling Premier League leaders head to Tottenham for the north London derby.
Former Prince Andrew is released after being arrested amid Epstein revelations
New York Times, Published on 20/02/2026
» LONDON — British police on Thursday evening released Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, after taking him into custody for several hours, intensifying a long-running crisis for the monarchy over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Venezuela parliament unanimously approves amnesty law
AFP, Published on 20/02/2026
» CARACAS — Venezuela's National Assembly on Thursday unanimously approved a long-awaited amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners jailed for being government detractors.
Russian decision is a betrayal: Ukrainian Paralympics chief
AFP, Published on 20/02/2026
» PARIS — The President of the Ukrainian Paralympic Committee told Agence France-Presse (AFP) he feels the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have betrayed Ukraine by permitting Russian athletes to compete under their own flag at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Forest boss Pereira makes perfect start with Fenerbahce rout in Europa play-offs
AFP, Published on 20/02/2026
» LONDON — Vitor Pereira made a dream start as Nottingham Forest boss with a 3-0 win over Fenerbahce in the first leg of the Europa League play-offs, while Stuttgart thrashed Celtic 4-1 to ruin Martin O'Neill's 1,000th match as a manager on Thursday.
Reinventing the ‘Sick Man’: Aman Modi’s Blueprint for Thailand’s Next Act
Published on 20/02/2026
» After Thailand’s high-stakes election in February 2026, the kingdom finds itself at a crossroads. With GDP growth languishing at 1.6%—the lowest in the region—and household debt strangling the domestic engine, the "Sick Man of Asia" label has become a difficult reality to ignore.
North Korea opens key party congress
AFP, Published on 20/02/2026
» SEOUL — North Korea has opened a key party congress, state media said Friday, a once-in-five-years showcase that analysts say will outline a wide range of national priorities, including nuclear objectives.