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# US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84

Tributes poured in from politicians who described Jackson as an agent of change and transformative leader.
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US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84
Tributes poured in from politicians who described Jackson as an agent of change and transformative leader.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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# The Martin Luther King protege who helped reshape America

The US civil rights activist's influence spread from the churches of the Deep South to the White House.
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Jesse Jackson obituary
The US civil rights activist's influence spread from the churches of the Deep South to the White House.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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# Actor Robert Duvall, who starred in The Godfather, dies aged 95

The Oscar-winner died "peacefully" at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, on Sunday, his family says.
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Robert Duvall: Actor who starred in The Godfather dies aged 95
The Oscar-winner died "peacefully" at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, on Sunday, his family says.
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February 16, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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# US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran

BBC Verify has seen US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran ahead of talks between the two countries
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1d64p3q2d0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran
BBC Verify has seen US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran ahead of talks between the two countries
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February 16, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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# FBI analysing recovered glove that appears to match those worn in Guthrie suspect video

The FBI says it recovered a DNA sample from the glove, which was found in a field a few miles from Guthrie's home.
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Nancy Guthrie: FBI analysing recovered glove that appears to match those worn in Guthrie suspect video
The FBI says it recovered a DNA sample from the glove, which was found in a field a few miles from Guthrie's home.
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February 15, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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# 'Trump will be gone in three years': Top Democrats try to reassure Europe

Opposition politicians flocked to a summit in Munich to offer an alternative to America First - and stake a claim as future party leaders.
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Democrats seek to reassure Europe about post-Trump America
Opposition politicians flocked to a summit in Munich to offer an alternative to America First - and stake a claim as future party leaders.
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February 15, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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# Police activity under way near Nancy Guthrie's home

A search has been carried out in Tuscon, Arizona, close to where the 84-year-old was abducted from nearly two weeks ago.
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Police activity under way near Nancy Guthrie's home
A search has been carried out in Tuscon, Arizona, close to where the 84-year-old was abducted from nearly two weeks ago.
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February 14, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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# 'Canadians are with you,' says PM at Tumbler Ridge vigil

The Canadian prime minister attended a vigil with federal leaders and paid tribute to the eight victims.
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'Canadians are with you', Carney says at Tumbler Ridge shooting vigil
The Canadian prime minister attended a vigil with federal leaders and paid tribute to the eight victims.
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February 14, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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# Shaidorov wins gold as 'Quad God' Malinin crumbles

Ilia Malinin, the red-hot favourite for men's figure skating gold, suffers a nightmare on the ice.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/c99jx4l7191o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
2026 Winter Olympics: Mikhail Shaidorov wins men's figure skating gold as 'Quad God' Ilia Malinin crumbles
Ilia Malinin, the red-hot favourite for men's figure skating gold, suffers a nightmare on the ice.
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February 14, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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# Trump administration sues Harvard over data on race in admissions

The lawsuit marks the latest clash in an ongoing legal battle between the White House and the university.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clygnv7z8jxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Trump administration sues Harvard over data on race in admissions
The lawsuit marks the latest clash in an ongoing legal battle between the White House and the university.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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# ICE agents may have lied about shooting of migrant in Minneapolis, officials say

ICE chief Todd Lyons says the two officers were immediately placed on administrative leave.
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Federal officers may have lied about shooting of migrant in Minneapolis, officials say
ICE chief Todd Lyons says the two officers were immediately placed on administrative leave.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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# Don Lemon pleads not guilty in Minnesota church protest case

The former CNN host and eight others have been charged for interrupting a church service to protest immigration raids in the state.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cge89r1e158o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Don Lemon pleads not guilty in Minnesota church protest case
The former CNN host and eight others have been charged for interrupting a church service to protest immigration raids in the state.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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# US homeland security shutdown could mean airport delays, travel groups say

The shutdown won't affect air traffic controllers but some TSA workers may go without pay.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy8dw5zk7yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Partial US government shutdown could mean airport delays, travel groups say
The shutdown won't affect air traffic controllers but some TSA workers may go without pay.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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# 'Everyone knows somebody affected' - small Canadian town united in grief after mass shooting

The shooting in British Columbia has been met with shock and sadness, with residents saying nearly everyone has been impacted in some way […]
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February 13, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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# Steven Spielberg donates $25,000 to James Van Der Beek's $2m GoFundMe

The family of the late Dawson's Creek star have thanked contributors to the $2m collection pot.
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Steven Spielberg donates $25,000 to James Van Der Beek's $2m GoFundMe
The family of the late Dawson's Creek star have thanked contributors to the $2m collection pot.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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# Top Goldman Sachs lawyer who called Epstein 'Uncle Jeffrey' resigns

Emails show the high-flying attorney likened the convicted paedophile to "an older brother" and accepted luxury gifts.
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Kathryn Ruemmler: Top Goldman Sachs lawyer who called Epstein 'Uncle Jeffrey' resigns
Emails show the high-flying attorney likened the convicted paedophile to "an older brother" and accepted luxury gifts.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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# The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?

As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.
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The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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# Rubio warns Europe of new era in geopolitics before big Munich speech

The US Secretary of State will address the first major transatlantic meeting since Donald Trump threatened to annex Greenland.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c99jxryd9xko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Rubio warns Europe of new era in geopolitics before Munich security conference
The US Secretary of State will address the first major transatlantic meeting since Donald Trump threatened to annex Greenland.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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# Hollywood studios take aim at 'ultra-realistic' AI video tool

Clips including Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise fighting, made by new AI video tool Seedance, have gone viral.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjd9nllng22o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Seedance: Hollywood studios take aim at 'ultra-realistic' AI video tool
Clips including Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise fighting, made by new AI video tool Seedance, have gone viral.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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# Taylor Swift asks US government to block 'Swift Home' trademark

Her team argued that a bedding firm's designs showed similarities to her trademarked signature.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr5lmg9l1y7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Taylor Swift wants to block Cathay Home 'Swift Home' trademark
Her team argued that a bedding firm's designs showed similarities to her trademarked signature.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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# Inflation eases in US as prices for used cars fall

Prices rose by 2.4% in the year to January, the latest official figures show, the slowest pace since May.
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Inflation eases in US as prices for used cars fall
Prices rose by 2.4% in the year to January, the latest official figures show, the slowest pace since May.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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# Six possible effects of Trump's climate policy change

The announcement on Thursday removes the legal bedrock for much of US environmental legislation.
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Six possible outcomes of Trump's climate policy change
The announcement on Thursday removes the legal bedrock for much of US environmental legislation.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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# Judge blocks US military from demoting Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video

After the retired Navy captain told servicemembers they don't have to obey illegal orders, Defence Secretary Hegseth moved to cut his rank.
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Judge blocks US military from demoting Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video
After the retired Navy captain told servicemembers they don't have to obey illegal orders, Defence Secretary Hegseth moved to cut his rank.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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# US House votes to overturn Trump's tariffs on Canada

Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to back a resolution that seeks to end the tariffs Trump imposed on Canada last year.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyz2142e77o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
US House votes to overturn Trump's tariffs on Canada
Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to back a resolution that seeks to end the tariffs Trump imposed on Canada last year.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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# Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health

The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history, but environmentalists say it will prove costly for Americans.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0zdd7yl4vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health
The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history, but environmentalists say it will prove costly for Americans.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:54 PM