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Today: February 28, 2026
Today: February 28, 2026

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Cuba unveils new details in fatal US boat shooting and says a 2nd boat on mission failed

Top officials with Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior have unveiled for the first time the items they said were aboard a Florida-flagged speedboat that opened fire against troops in waters off the island’s north coast this week, with soldiers responding and killing four suspects

Cuba unveils new details in fatal US boat shooting and says a 2nd boat on mission failed
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Airstrikes hit Afghan capital of Kabul, hours after Afghanistan attacks Pakistan

Pakistan has carried out airstrikes in Kabul and two other Afghan provinces, Afghanistan’s government spokesperson says

Airstrikes hit Afghan capital of Kabul, hours after Afghanistan attacks Pakistan
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

India's Modi pledges to stand by Israel in fighting 'terrorism' as the two countries boost ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to stand with Israel “shoulder-to-shoulder, opposing terrorism and its supporters.”

India's Modi pledges to stand by Israel in fighting 'terrorism' as the two countries boost ties
Crime|World

New Zealand mosque shooter always planned to admit his crimes, his former lawyers tell appeals court

Brenton Tarrant, the white supremacist who murdered 51 Muslims in New Zealand's deadliest mass shooting, wanted to be described as a terrorist and always intended to admit to his crimes, his former lawyer says

New Zealand mosque shooter always planned to admit his crimes, his former lawyers tell appeals court
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Israel's president visits Sydney's Bondi Beach massacre site and meets victims' families

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has started a state visit to Australia, aiming to console grieving Jews and improve bilateral relations

Israel's president visits Sydney's Bondi Beach massacre site and meets victims' families
Asia|Crime|World

Suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque on Islamabad's outskirts kills at least 31 and wounds scores

Pakistani officials say a suicide bomber targeted a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of Islamabad during Friday prayers, killing 31 people and wounding at least 169 others

Suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque on Islamabad's outskirts kills at least 31 and wounds scores
MidEast|Political|World

Iran's supreme leader warns any US attack would spark 'regional war'

Iran’s supreme leader has warned that any U.S. attack would trigger a “regional war” in the Mideast

Iran's supreme leader warns any US attack would spark 'regional war'
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Trump administration labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations

President Donald Trump's administration has made good on its pledge to label three Middle Eastern branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, imposing sanctions on them

Trump administration labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Somalia's fight against extremist militants shows signs of success on the streets of Mogadishu

Mogadishu’s first line of defense against the next militant attack on Somalia’s capital ranges from machine gunners in pick-up trucks to young men in plainclothes manning checkpoints

Somalia's fight against extremist militants shows signs of success on the streets of Mogadishu
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Thousands of Berliners lost power for days after climate activists struck. Here’s what happened

Thousands of Berliners lost power for days after climate activists struck. Here’s what happened

Thousands of Berliners lost power for days after climate activists struck. Here’s what happened
Africa|Crime|World

What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria

The United States airstrikes targeting militants affiliated with the Islamic State group in northwestern Nigeria are a major escalation of an offensive that Nigeria’s overstretched military has struggled with for years

What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria
Africa|Crime|World

Blast at mosque in Nigeria kills 5 and injures more than 30 in apparent suicide attack

A bomb has exploded during prayers at a mosque in Nigeria's northeastern city of Maiduguri, killing five people

Blast at mosque in Nigeria kills 5 and injures more than 30 in apparent suicide attack
Australia|Crime|World

Most mass shooters act alone. Bondi massacre a rare father-and-son atrocity, experts say

Most mass shooters act alone. Bondi massacre a rare father-and-son atrocity, experts say

Most mass shooters act alone. Bondi massacre a rare father-and-son atrocity, experts say
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US Army names 2 Iowa National Guard members killed in attack in Syria

The two Iowa National Guard members killed in a weekend attack that the U.S. military blamed on the Islamic State group in Syria have been identified

US Army names 2 Iowa National Guard members killed in attack in Syria
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Bondi beach was a laid-back haven before a mass shooting horror unfolded

A Hanukkah celebration on warm summer's evening at Sydney's Bondi Beach became a scene of horror on Sunday when gunmen opened fire, causing chaos and fear

Bondi beach was a laid-back haven before a mass shooting horror unfolded
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Treasury investigating tax fraud allegations in Minnesota, Bessent says

The U.S.

Treasury investigating tax fraud allegations in Minnesota, Bessent says
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Trump criticizes the program that brought Afghan refugees to the US who fought the Taliban

The man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington is one of about 76,000 Afghans brought to the U.S. after the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan

Trump criticizes the program that brought Afghan refugees to the US who fought the Taliban
Australia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Australia lists Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard as state sponsor of terrorism

Australia has listed Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a state sponsor of terrorism, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Thursday, following an intelligence assessment that

Australia lists Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard as state sponsor of terrorism
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After 26 years in prison, PKK leader Ocalan has key role in Turkey peace process

After 26 years in a Turkish prison, Abdullah Ocalan is carving out a key role for himself as Ankara tries to end his outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party's four-decade insurgency.

After 26 years in prison, PKK leader Ocalan has key role in Turkey peace process
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Why are tensions flaring again between Afghanistan and Pakistan?

Tensions flared between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Tuesday as the Taliban accused Pakistani forces of air strikes in eastern Afghanistan, which killed 9 children

Why are tensions flaring again between Afghanistan and Pakistan?
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Polish PM says Russia-backed sabotage has crossed a critical line

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday that sabotage acts inspired and organised by Russia are aimed at destabilising and weakening Poland and bear the hallmarks of "state

Polish PM says Russia-backed sabotage has crossed a critical line
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Nigerian court jails separatist leader Kanu for life over terrorism

A Nigerian court on Thursday sentenced separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu to life in prison after convicting him on all seven terrorism-related charges at the end of a

Nigerian court jails separatist leader Kanu for life over terrorism
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France commemorates victims of deadly Paris attacks 10 years on

France paid an emotional tribute on Thursday to 130 people killed 10 years ago during a rampage by Islamic State gunmen and suicide bombers

France commemorates victims of deadly Paris attacks 10 years on
Asia|Crime|World

Afghans carried out two suicide bombings in Pakistan, says minister

Pakistan said on Thursday Afghan nationals carried out two deadly suicide bombings in its territory this week, amid sharpening tensions between the South Asian

Afghans carried out two suicide bombings in Pakistan, says minister