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Cuban regime nears collapse
No red lines: Israel vs Iran
Middle East war to dominate Houston's 'Davos of Energy'
Korda sends Alcaraz to another early exit in Miami, Sabalenka advances
Kim holds off Korda charge to win LPGA Founders Cup
Slovenia liberal PM claims win over conservatives in tight vote
Economy
Trump orders immigration agents to airports amid crippling budget standoff
Immigration agents will be deployed in US airports beginning Monday, aiming to alleviate soaring congestion at security screenings amid a weeks-long budget standoff over President Donald Trump's mass deportation drive, officials said.
Politics
Iran awaits Trump threat to blow up power plants
Iran on Monday faces a deadline by President Donald Trump to open up the crucial Strait of Hormuz or face a major US assault on power plants, as Israel warned of weeks more of war.
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The veteran 'insider' shaping Iran's nuclear policy
When US and Iranian negotiators meet on Thursday in Geneva, Iran's top security chief Ali Larijani will be Tehran's key player behind the scenes.
Economy
'Jaws' harpoon gun and 'Star Wars' treasures lead LA film and TV auction
A harpoon gun from "Jaws," a jacket worn by "The Terminator," and a "Star Wars" lightsaber hilt and C-3PO head are among the eye-catching items to be sold at auction next month.
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Grande Portage Resources Secures Drilling Contractor for 2026 Program at the New Amalga Gold Project and Provides Project Update
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2026 / Grande Portage Resources Ltd. (TSXV:GPG)(OTCQB:GPTRF)(FSE:GPB) ("Grande Portage" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract with Timberline Drilling Inc for the company's 2026 program at the New Amalga Gold property in Southeast Alaska.
Politics
Brazil prosecutor urges politicians' conviction in murder of black councilwoman
A Brazilian prosecutor on Tuesday urged the conviction of two politicians accused of ordering the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco, a case that exposed deep ties between politics and organized crime in the city.
Health
Starved of fuel, Cubans scramble to make ends meet
The US-imposed oil blockade on Cuba is upending the lives of everyday workers, who are switching jobs and ditching their cars to make due amid rolling blackouts and fuel shortages.
Sports
Giant killers Bodo/Glimt continue remarkable rise with Inter triumph
Bodo/Glimt are on the march in the Champions League after dumping out European giants Inter Milan, the latest chapter in a remarkable rise for the tiny club from north of the Arctic Circle.
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Bodo/Glimt knock Inter out of Champions League as Newcastle, Atletico reach last 16
Norway's Bodo/Glimt pulled off one of the most remarkable results in modern Champions League history on Tuesday, beating last season's runners-up Inter Milan 2-1 at San Siro to reach the last 16 with a 5-2 aggregate triumph, while Newcastle United, Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen also went through.
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Australian Open chief Tiley steps down to take top US job
Australian Open chief Craig Tiley is stepping down after a "transformative" tenure to run the US Tennis Association (USTA), the Australian governing body said Wednesday.
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Crime capital no more: El Salvador tourism boosted by Bukele
A few years ago, El Tunco beach in El Salvador was crawling with gang members who robbed and extorted people at will.
Sports
FIFA boss 'very reassured' about World Cup in Mexico despite violence
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino told AFP on Tuesday he was "very reassured" about Mexico's hosting of games in the football World Cup, in his first comments on the violence triggered by the killing of a drug cartel leader.
Politics
15 states sue Trump administration over child vaccine policy
Fifteen Democratic-run US states announced Tuesday they are suing President Donald Trump's administration over its reduction in the number of recommended pediatric vaccines, which they criticize as contrary to science.
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Rescuers search for missing after deluge kills 30 in Brazil
Three firemen pulled a man's body from the mud amidst the rubble of houses swept away in a landslide in southeastern Brazil, where 30 people died and 39 were still missing on Tuesday after torrential rains.
Warner Bros. opens door to Paramount as bidding war heats up
Warner Bros. Discovery said Tuesday it has received a revised acquisition proposal from Paramount Skydance, signaling that the offer could open the door to the company rethinking its deal with Netflix.
Sports
Newcastle complete cruise into Champions League last 16
Newcastle United completed their stroll into the Champions League last 16 with a 3-2 win over Qarabag on Tuesday to progress 9-3 on aggregate over the Azeri champions.
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Leverkusen through to Champions League last 16 after Olympiacos draw
Bayer Leverkusen are through to the last 16 of the Champions League after a scoreless home draw with Olympiacos on Tuesday, winning their play-off round tie 2-0 on aggregate.
Sports
Bodo/Glimt sink Inter to continue Champions League fairy tale
Bodo/Glimt completed the greatest achievement in the Norwegian minnows' history on Tuesday by winning 2-1 at Inter Milan and reaching the last 16 of the Champions League, 5-2 on aggregate.
Economy
Tech shares rebound as markets weigh AI impacts
Tech shares bounced on Tuesday following the prior session's selloff as markets weigh the impact of artificial intelligence on incumbent technology companies while navigating tariff uncertainty.
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Puerto Vallarta: the Mexican paradise in flames over the killing of 'El Mencho'
Known as a sunny tourist paradise, parts of the coastal city of Puerto Vallarta seem more like the set of a war film in the aftermath of violent chaos spurred by the capture and death of Mexico's most-wanted drug lord.
Sports
Sorloth treble helps Atletico past Brugge into Champions League last 16
Alexander Sorloth's hat-trick fired Atletico Madrid into the Champions League last 16 with an emphatic 4-1 win over Club Brugge on Tuesday, progressing 7-4 on aggregate from the play-off round.
Culture
Louvre president hands in resignation to Macron: Elysee
The head of France's Louvre museum resigned on Tuesday, the office of the French presidency announced, following a months-long string of scandals -- including the brazen theft of priceless jewels in broad daylight.
Politics
Iran says deal 'within reach' ahead of US talks
Iran's foreign minister declared Tuesday that a deal to avoid a military clash with the United States was within reach, two days before talks between the foes were due to resume in Geneva.
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Torrential rains leave 25 dead in Brazil, dozens missing
Torrential rains in southeastern Brazil have left at least 25 people dead and 43 missing as a river burst its banks and a wall of mud swept away houses in the middle of the night, officials said Tuesday.
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Northeast US faces power cuts and school closures after snowstorm
The northeast United States was grappling Tuesday with the fallout of a huge winter storm, with many schools closed and some 300,000 homes and businesses lacking power.
Politics
US abstains in UN vote voicing support for Ukraine
The UN General Assembly voiced support for Ukraine Tuesday on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, with the United States among countries abstaining from the vote.
Politics
Lebanon fears Israeli strikes if Iran situation escalates
Lebanon's foreign minister said Tuesday his country fears its infrastructure could be hit by Israeli strikes if the situation with Iran escalates, after Israel intensified its attacks on Tehran-backed Hezbollah.
Politics
Trump seeks to strike back in crucial State of the Union
US President Donald Trump will try to sell voters on the economy during his State of the Union address Tuesday, despite suffering a series of stinging blows ahead of crucial midterm elections this year.
Sports
World-class Brook played 'the best innings of his life' - Afridi
Shaheen Shah Afridi hailed Harry Brook's century as a "world-class knock" after it took England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals and floored Pakistan to leave their hopes of making the last four out of their own hands.
Politics
US appeals WTO ruling in dispute by China over clean energy subsidies
Washington announced Tuesday that it was appealing a World Trade Organization ruling that faulted it in a dispute brought by China over US green energy subsidies.
Sports
Guadalajara: World Cup host city rocked by narco violence
An outpouring of cartel violence in the World Cup host city of Guadalajara, triggered by the death of the country's biggest drug baron, has cast a shadow over Mexico's preparations for the football extravaganza.
Sports
Briiliant Brook 100 puts England into T20 World Cup semi-finals
Captain Harry Brook scored his first T20 international century to take England into the World Cup semi-finals with a nervy two-wicket win against Pakistan in the Super Eights in Kandy.
Politics
Germany's Merz heads to China for talks centred on trade
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz left Tuesday for his inaugural visit to China, long a huge market for German goods but now a high-tech rival as Europe's biggest economy struggles.
Sports
Briiliant Brook 100 puts England into T20 World Cups semi-finals
Captain Harry Brook scored his first T20 international century to take England into the World Cup semi-finals with a nervy two-wicket win against Pakistan in the Super Eights in Kandy.
Economy
Warner Bros. 'reviewing' new takeover bid from Paramount
Warner Bros. Discovery said Tuesday it has received a revised acquisition proposal from Paramount Skydance, even as the US media giant's board reaffirmed its support for a previously announced buyout deal with Netflix.
Politics
US told EU it 'stands' by tariff deal: trade chief
The EU's trade chief said Tuesday his US counterparts had told him Washington stands by a key trade deal with the bloc, following an adverse Supreme Court decision on President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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Torrential rains leave 23 dead in Brazil, dozens missing
Torrential rains in southeastern Brazil have left at least 23 people dead and 47 missing in flooding and landslides, officials said Tuesday.
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UK govt says will release files on 'rude' ex-prince Andrew
Britain's government committed Tuesday to releasing documents on ex-prince Andrew's past role as a trade envoy, after the Jeffrey Epstein scandal widened with the arrest of a veteran UK politician.
Sports
Nearly an own gull! CPR performed on bird at Turkey football match
A footballer acted on a wing and a prayer when he gave emergency CPR to a seagull after it was hit by a ball during a match in Istanbul this week -- reviving the bird.
Politics
How AFP has used data analysis to cover the Ukraine war
Since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine exactly four years ago, AFP has used open-source data and satellite imagery to support reporting by its teams on the ground.
Politics
Paris says US envoy pledges not to 'interfere' in France affairs
The US ambassador to Paris, Charles Kushner, called France's foreign minister Tuesday and pledged not to "interfere" in the host country's affairs, a diplomatic source said, after a fallout over Washington's remarks following the killing of a far-right activist.