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UK police search property as royals reel from Andrew’s arrest
AFP, Published on 20/02/2026
» SANDRINGHAM, England - Police on Friday were searching the former home of ex-prince Andrew for a second day, as his sensational arrest tipped the British monarchy into a crisis unprecedented in its modern era.
Victorious Takaichi promises 'strong and prosperous' Japan
AFP, Published on 20/02/2026
» TOKYO — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged Friday to make Japan "strong and prosperous", while hitting out at China and pledging to keep "hitting the growth button" following her party landslide election win.
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.
Facing US warnings, Iran defends right to nuclear enrichment
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» PARIS - Iran's atomic energy chief on Thursday said "no country can deprive Iran of the right" to nuclear enrichment, following fresh US warnings that there were "many reasons" to strike the Islamic republic.
UN says Israeli actions raise 'ethnic cleansing' fears in West Bank, Gaza
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» GENEVA — Israel's increased attacks and forcible transfers of Palestinians "raise concerns over ethnic cleansing" in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, the United Nations (UN) reported on Thursday.
Former prince Andrew arrested in misconduct probe
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» LONDON - The inexorable fall from grace of the former prince Andrew has reached an extraordinary new low as he has become the first member of the UK royal family to be arrested in the modern era.
Facing US warnings, Iran defends right to nuclear enrichment
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» PARIS - Iran’s atomic energy chief on Thursday said “no country can deprive Iran of the right” to nuclear enrichment, following fresh US warning that there were “many reasons” to strike the Islamic republic.
Arctic island Svalbard also wary of great powers
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» LONGYEARBYEN, Svalbard - There are no outward signs of jitters, at least not yet: people in Svalbard are going about their daily lives as normal despite speculation that this Norwegian archipelago could be the next Arctic territory coveted by the United States or Russia.
General strike protests labour reforms in Argentina
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» BUENOS AIRES - Argentine President Javier Milei faces the fourth general strike of his term Thursday, this time by workers protesting a labour reform bill pushed by the budget-slashing president and set to be debated in parliament.
S. Korea court weighs death sentence for ex-president Yoon
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» SEOUL - A South Korean court will rule Thursday on insurrection charges against ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, weighing whether he should be sentenced to death for his failed bid to impose military rule.