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Washington Post World NewsFeb 20, 2026
Trump talks peace in the Middle East as he readies war on Iran
The split screen between President Donald Trump's talk of peace in Washington and drumbeats of war in the Middle East struck some critics as incoherent.

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U.S. military buildup near Iran reaches critical level. And, Trump's plans for Gaza (NPR Topics: News)
Stephen Colbert Balks at Trump's Board of Peace (Int'l Herald Tribune)

BBC Front PageFeb 20, 2026
How Andrew's 11-hour detention on his birthday played out
From being arrested at home to detention in a cell, this is how the former prince's detention unfolded.

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Possible next steps after the arrest of former Prince Andrew (MSNBC Int'l News)

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 20, 2026
Former Prince Andrew's Arrest Upends Royal Family's Effort to Move Past His Scandal
King Charles III's family, long rocked by infighting and grievous losses, is facing what could be the gravest threat to its moral authority in more than a generation.

CNBC World NewsFeb 20, 2026
Trump could attack Iran in days — what's at stake for the oil market
President Trump has warned Iran that an attack would be "far worse" than the U.S. airstrikes that targeted its nuclear facilities last June.

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Oil prices hit six-month highs after Trump warns Iran of 'bad things' if there's no deal (CNBC World News)
Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second U.S. carrier nears Mideast (NPR Topics: News)

BBC Front PageFeb 20, 2026
Why was Andrew arrested and is he still in line for the throne?
What we know about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

CNBC World NewsFeb 20, 2026
Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs, rebuking president's signature economic policy
Trump, as recently as Thursday, has talked up the consequences of the Supreme Court striking down his tariffs prior to the seismic ruling.

CBC Top StoriesFeb 20, 2026
Alysa Liu quit skating. Her carefree comeback won her Olympic gold
Alysa Liu probably cared the least of all the women in figure skating at the Milano-Cortina Olympics about winning the gold medal. Maybe that is why she won it.



CNBC World NewsFeb 20, 2026
European stocks trade higher after U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
European stocks moved higher on Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a sizeable chunk of U.S. President Donald Trump's global tariffs.

NPR Topics: NewsFeb 20, 2026
7 key things to know about Trump's tariffs after the Supreme Court decision
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump overstepped his authority in ordering double-digit tariffs on nearly everything the U.S. imports. Here's some of the economic context to understand that decision.

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 20, 2026
Who Has the Power in Trump's White House?
The Atlantic staff writers Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer explain how Trump's White House works.

BBC Front PageFeb 20, 2026
The four steps police will follow in investigation - and why it will be complicated
Legal correspondent Dominic Casciani unpicks the complicated allegation Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested over.

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British Police Search Mansion Used by Former Prince Andrew (Int'l Herald Tribune)

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 20, 2026
MAHA Moms Turn Against Trump, and More States Rush to Limit Transgender Rights
Plus, your Friday news quiz.

NYT Middle EastFeb 20, 2026
As Trump Considers Second Iran War, It Could Be Deadlier Than the First
Within days of the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities last year, all sides agreed to a cease-fire. This time could be different.

BBC Front PageFeb 20, 2026
My 24-hour Winter Olympics trip cost me £135 - the same as going to a football match
John McAllister managed to avoid forking out for a hotel during his bargain 24-hour trip to Milan.

NPR Topics: NewsFeb 20, 2026
The economy slowed in the last 3 months of the year — but was still solid in 2025
The U.S. economy grew 2.2% in 2025, a modest slowdown from 2.4% the previous year. GDP gains were fueled by solid consumer spending and business investment.

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US economy slowed more than expected at end of 2025 (ABC News)

BBC News Front Page | WorldFeb 20, 2026
Inside the police centre where Andrew was held
He was held at Aylsham Police Investigation Centre in Norfolk for 11 hours following his arrest.

CNBC World NewsFeb 20, 2026
The Tech Download: China's AI surge — real threat or hype?
Tech leaders are increasingly paying attention to AI developments in the country.

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How China Is Stoking Fear About Travel to Japan (Int'l Herald Tribune)

NPR Topics: NewsFeb 20, 2026
Trump says he doesn't know if aliens are real but directs government to release files on UFOs
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's directing the Pentagon and other government agencies to release files related to extraterrestrials and UFOs because of "tremendous interest."

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Alien files: Trump to order U.S. agencies to release documents on 'extraterrestrial life' (CNBC World News)

BBC News Front Page | WorldFeb 20, 2026
Woody and Buzz reunite in trailer for Toy Story 5
The old friends come face-to-face with a new threat - a frog-like tablet device called Lilypad.

BBC News Front Page | WorldFeb 20, 2026
'I'm on right side' - Team GB's Kenworthy on death threats after ICE post
Team GB's Gus Kenworthy says he took the death threats he received after he posted a graphic message about the United States' ICE organisation with a pinch of salt.

NYTimes GlobalFeb 20, 2026
Head of Russia's Antidoping Agency Was Involved in 2014 Doping Scheme, Whistle-Blower Claims
The accusation surfaced as Russia tries to re-establish its Olympics eligibility.

NYTimes GlobalFeb 20, 2026
Long Before ‘The Pitt,' There Was the Freedom House
Freedom House Ambulance Service in Pittsburgh, a pioneer in emergency care, was largely forgotten. Now, members of Congress want to honor it.

NYTimes GlobalFeb 20, 2026
Mixed Signals Churn Stock Market Despite Recent Highs
Major indexes have mostly been treading water for months, as investors' exuberance for artificial intelligence wears off.

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 19, 2026
Trump's Board of Peace Promises Billions for Gaza, With Few Details
At the inaugural meeting of his new organization, President Trump also endorsed a divisive foreign leader and heard an attack on his former prosecutor, Jack Smith.

NPR Headline NewsFeb 19, 2026
Former South Korean President Yoon receives life sentence for imposing martial law
A South Korean court today sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for leading an insurrection.

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Ex-South Korean president sentenced to life in prison over martial law order (MSNBC Int'l News)
Ousted South Korean president escapes death penalty, is sentenced to life in prison (Washington Post World News)

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 19, 2026
British Police Arrest Former Prince Andrew Amid Scrutiny Over Epstein Ties
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, is being investigated on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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Former British Prince Andrew arrested because of dealings with Epstein (NPR Headline News)

BBC Front PageFeb 19, 2026
What does Andrew's arrest mean for the Royal Family?
Following Andrew's arrest, the King said the authorities have 'our full and wholehearted support and cooperation'.

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 19, 2026
The Former Prince Andrew Is Arrested
Also, Trump hints at the possibility of military action in Iran. Here's the latest at the end of Thursday.

Christian Science Monitor--worldFeb 19, 2026
Oh Canada, the US women won hockey gold, but you won hearts
The U.S. women's hockey team trounced Canada 5-0 in the preliminary round. But when the rivals met again in the Olympic gold medal match on Thursday, it was a different story.

BBC News Front Page | WorldFeb 19, 2026
Austrian climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on mountain
The woman died of hypothermia during a climbing trip on the Grossglockner mountain in January 2025.

BBC Front PageFeb 19, 2026
USA superstar Liu wins women's skating Olympic gold
American superstar Alysa Liu adds Olympic figure skating gold to her world title as she beats a standout field in the women's final.

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 19, 2026
Arts Panel Packed With Trump Allies Approves White House Ballroom Project
President Trump has eliminated any pocket of resistance from within his administration to his plans for a 90,000-square-foot ballroom.

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 19, 2026
Trump Says He Will Release Files on Aliens and U.F.O.s
President Trump had lashed out at former President Barack Obama earlier Thursday for telling a podcaster that aliens were real.

CBC Top StoriesFeb 19, 2026
Skiers killed in California avalanche were close friends, experienced backcountry skiers
Six women killed in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada were among a group of eight close friends and experienced backcountry skiers on a trip together, their families said in a statement Thursday.



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What We Know About the Victims of the Tahoe Area Avalanche (Int'l Herald Tribune)

NPR Headline NewsFeb 19, 2026
U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu said she didn't care if she medaled. She won gold
Liu is the first American woman to win an individual figure skating gold medal since Sarah Hughes in 2002.

NPR Topics: NewsFeb 19, 2026
In a thrilling comeback win, U.S. women take home Olympic hockey gold over Canada
For much of Thursday's final, it seemed Canada would refuse to relinquish the throne of Olympic women's ice hockey to this younger American squad. But the U.S. found the grit to topple them, 2-1.

ABC NewsFeb 19, 2026
South Korean court sentences president to life in prison
The Seoul Central District Court sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison Thursday.

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 19, 2026
As Trump Weighs Iran Strikes, He Declines to Make Clear Case for Why
Rarely in modern times has the United States prepared to conduct a major act of war with so little explanation or public debate.

ABC NewsFeb 19, 2026
WATCH: Trump says ‘really bad things' will happen if Iran doesn't make deal
Pressed by ABC News' Karen Travers, President Trump repeated Thursday that "really bad things" would happen to Iran if its leaders don't make a nuclear deal.

BBC Front PageFeb 19, 2026
Andrew released under investigation after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
The former prince was pictured leaving a police station on Thursday evening, as police say searches in Norfolk have ended.

BBC News Front Page | WorldFeb 19, 2026
'Who's next?' - American lawmakers call for 'justice' in the US after Andrew arrest
US lawmakers urge their government to follow the UK's suit and push harder on those who were close to Jeffrey Epstein.

Christian Science Monitor--worldFeb 19, 2026
In response to Trump's foreign policy strategy, US allies try ‘de-risking'
A great "de-risking" is underway in Europe in light of President Donald Trump's "America First" foreign policy overhaul.

MSNBC Int'l NewsFeb 19, 2026
How the Andrew-Epstein saga plunged Britain's royals into a yearslong crisis
LONDON — The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office is the latest development in a yearslong saga over his dealings with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which has plunged the British monarchy into its biggest crisis in decades

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King's statement on former Prince Andrew's arrest shows how grave the crisis is for U.K. royals (MSNBC Int'l News)

NYTimes GlobalFeb 19, 2026
A Child Misses 3 Weeks of School. Should Protective Services Step In?
A growing number of states are debating whether to alter their policies on summoning child protection officials if a student has excessive absences.

CBC Top StoriesFeb 19, 2026
Russia warns U.S. military buildup heightening Iran tensions
Russia warned against an "unprecedented escalation of tension" around Iran on Thursday and urged restraint amid a U.S. military buildup in the region that a senior American official said should be complete by mid-March.



MSNBC Int'l NewsFeb 19, 2026
Trump's 'Board of Peace' to hold first meeting, with key U.S. allies absent
President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" will convene for its long-awaited first meeting on Thursday, with the next stage of the fragile ceasefire in Gaza in focus

CBC Top StoriesFeb 19, 2026
South Korea's ex-president Yoon receives life sentence for imposing martial law
Yoon Suk Yeol fell from office after an ill-advised attempt to overcome an opposition-controlled legislature by declaring martial law and sending troops to surround the legislature on Dec. 3, 2024.



Washington Post World NewsFeb 18, 2026
Talks break in Geneva with no end to Russia's war or hard-line demands
After two hours of talks in Geneva on Wednesday, the head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, said negotiations had been "difficult but businesslike."

Washington Post World NewsFeb 07, 2026
At Winter Olympics, protest over cost and ICE ends in clash with police
After left-wing groups rallied against the cost and environmental impact of the Winter Games in Italy, some protesters set off fireworks and hurled bottles.
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