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Drones push Olympic broadcasting to new level
Reuters, Published on 17/02/2026
» CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy - Drones have given television viewers worldwide an immersive and almost visceral sensation of the action at the Milano Cortina Olympics — enabling them to sense the athletes’ speed, skill and movement close up, and taking the broadcasting to a new level.
Sakamoto eyes skating gold in Olympic farewell
AFP, Published on 17/02/2026
» MILAN - Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto launches her quest for a fairytale Olympic swansong on Tuesday as heavy snow in the Italian Alps disrupted the schedule at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Thai banks’ bad loans dip slightly
Reuters, Published on 17/02/2026
» Thai banks’ non-performing loans stood at 2.84% of outstanding credit at the end of December, down from 2.94% at the end of September, the central bank said on Tuesday.
Iran and United States hold new talks in Geneva
AFP, Published on 17/02/2026
» GENEVA - Iran and the United States began fresh talks in Geneva on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump warned of consequences should Tehran fail to strike a deal.
Global brands are flocking to Thailand
BitesizeBKK, Published on 17/02/2026
» Whilst Thailand remains well known for hospitality, vibrant street food culture, bustling Chinatown, and world-class hotels, the capital is quickly becoming a cultural crossover where brands and the city’s chaotic DNA meet to create meaningful collaborations.
The curious cases of YouTubers turned filmmakers
Online Reporters, Published on 17/02/2026
» The recent independent horror film Iron Lung (2026) by popular YouTuber Markiplier opened at US$21.7 million at the box office, seven times its modest US$3 million budget. The film also garnered 90% approval from fans on Rotten Tomatoes. This is not the first, and far from the only, time that YouTubers have turned to filmmaking.
China has slashed air pollution, but the 'war' isn't over
AFP, Published on 17/02/2026
» BEIJING — Fifteen years ago, Beijing's Liangma riverbanks would have been smog-choked and deserted in winter, but these days they are dotted with families and exercising pensioners most mornings.
Iran, United States set for new talks in Geneva
AFP, Published on 17/02/2026
» GENEVA — President Donald Trump warned Iran of potential consequences should it fail to strike a deal with the United States, as negotiators prepare for the latest round of talks in Geneva on Tuesday.
German carnival revellers take swipes at Putin, Trump, Epstein
AFP, Published on 17/02/2026
» DüSSELDORF (GERMANY) - From Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin, no one is safe when Germans celebrate carnival with floats that satirise politicians. But the Russian president is not laughing.
France loosens rules on allowing farmers to shoot wolves
AFP, Published on 17/02/2026
» VAL-DE-MEUSE — The French government said Monday it would authorise the shooting of wolves that attack livestock even outside protected enclosures, a policy shift welcomed by farmers, a powerful and increasingly disgruntled constituency.