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Pakistan says Imran Khan rejected 'serious deals' twice for release from jail

A top aide to Pakistan's PM claims Imran Khan rejected two "serious" release deals, one involving a former KP chief minister and another from abroad. The government denies any leniency, calling Khan a "convicted criminal" amid concerns over his deteriorating eyesight in prison.

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'Stay in own lane': French President Macron tells Italian PM Meloni to 'stop commenting on other countries'

French President Emmanuel Macron criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for commenting on French affairs after she condemned the killing of a far-right activist. Macron urged leaders to "stay in their own lane," emphasizing that violence has no place in France. Meloni, in turn, expressed surprise at Macron's reaction, stating…

The Times of India

Trump says he will order the release of Pentagon files on aliens and UFOs

The president’s announcement came after predecessor Barack Obama went viral last week for saying aliens are ‘real’

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Six victims of California avalanche identified as part of close-knit friend group

Avalanche in Sierra Nevada killed at least eight people, including six who frequently went on ski trips together

The Guardian - US

Trump labor secretary’s husband barred from department over sexual assault allegations, reports say

Shawn DeRemer, husband of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, reportedly accused by at least two female staff members

The Guardian - US

Are aliens real? Donald Trump orders release of 'classified information' on UFOs

US president Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he's ordering the release of classified files on UFOs and aliens, while accusing former president Barack Obama of releasing classified info.

The Times of India

Trump news at a glance: president weighs ordering ‘bad things’ against Iran as nuclear deal sits in limbo

Experts say there are already sufficient US military assets in the Middle East to begin aerial bombing – key US politics stories from Thursday 19 February at a glance

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Judge orders takeover of health care operations in Arizona prisons after years of poor care

A federal judge has ordered a takeover of health care operations in Arizona’s prisons and will appoint an official to run the system after years of complaints about poor medical and mental health care

The Independent UK

Trump’s New Wall Will Destroy Irreplaceable Border Treasures—Unless Congress Acts

The "One Big Beautiful Bill" did not include the provision that spared the La Lomita chapel, the Santa Ana refuge, or any other sensitive location, and a map posted by CBP indicates that Trump’s barrier will tear through them.

Texas Observer

Cherished teacher mourned following deadly crash with driver who was being pursued by ICE

Kindergarten and first grade students at a Georgia school are mourning their teacher days after she was killed by a driver who authorities say was fleeing federal immigration officers

The Independent UK

Iran deal prospects will be clear within 10 days, Trump says as military buildup grows

Second carrier strike group heads for region as US waits for Iran to respond after talks in Geneva

The Guardian - UK

‘She always spoke highly of her kid’: Friend of Rhode Island ice rink shooter speaks out on mass shooting

Robert Dorgan, 56, opened fire at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket during a hockey game

The Independent UK

HUD proposes rule that would force noncitizens from public housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is proposing a rule that would limit public housing mostly to citizens, which advocates fear could lead to tens of thousand of people being evicted

The Independent UK

Winter Olympics women’s ice hockey final: USA beat Canada 2-1 in overtime – as it happened

The US team fought back from a goal down to defeat Canada 2-1 and claim gold, Megan Keller with the decisive goal in overtime

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A dump truck trying to help with a sinkhole in New Jersey swallowed up by another sinkhole: ‘Honestly, I am still in shock’

Most homes on the Phillipsburg street have power restored, but some remain without water or have low pressure, town officials said Thursday

The Guardian - US

White House grants ICE power to detain refugees for aggressive ‘rescreening’

A new DHS memo details plan to allow federal immigration officers to detain legal refugees in the US indefinitely

The Times of India

Who was Quentin Deranque? 23‑year-old French far-right activist killed in Lyon attack

Quentin Deranque, a 23‑year-old far-right activist, died on February 14 after being brutally beaten in Lyon during clashes between left- and right-wing demonstrators.

The Times of India

Israeli government installed security equipment, controlled access to Epstein’s Manhattan apartment used by ex-PM Barak

Israeli officials, including former Prime Minister Ehud Barak's security detail, installed surveillance equipment and controlled access to a Manhattan apartment linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Emails reveal direct coordination with Epstein's staff for security at the 301 East 66th Street residence, frequently used by Barak. This entanglement raises questions about state-sponsored…

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Donald Trump’s DOJ just admitted to violating over 50 court orders since December 2025

The US legal system is breaking down.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Former prince Andrew arrested at Sandringham estate

Police assessing if Mountbatten-Windsor shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein. Plus: how plastic production has doubled

Fortune

Why Zohran Mamdani is threatening to soak the middle class if he can't tax the rich

New York City's mayor is warning of a 9.5% property tax hike if Gov. Kathy Hochul doesn’t raise income taxes on top earners.

The Independent UK

Transportation Department shuts more than 550 driving schools over safety violations

The crackdown follows heightened scrutiny on states that handed out commercial driver's licenses to immigrants

The Guardian - AU

Bernie Sanders rails against billionaire ‘greed’ amid California tax battle

In a fiery speech in Los Angeles, the Vermont senator criticizes ‘grotesque’ levels of economic inequality

The Guardian - UK

Bill Gates cancels keynote speech in India amid questions over Epstein ties

Billionaire Microsoft co-founder pulls out of India’s AI Impact Summit to ‘ensure the focus’ remains on event’s ‘key priorities’

The Times of India

French nationalist beaten to death: Meet antifa activist-turned-MP Raphael Arnault at the heart of France's latest political scandal

Arnault himself is not accused of involvement in the violence. He has stated that he initiated procedures to dismiss a staff member following the arrest and said he would cooperate fully with investigators.

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