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The frog poison that killed Alexei Navalny likely lab-made

ScienceFebruary 16, 2026

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February 16, 2026

France opens murder probe into right-wing activist's death

February 16, 2026

Austria charges suspect in Taylor Swift terror plot

February 16, 2026

Ukraine: Former energy minister accused of money laundering

February 16, 2026

UK targets all AI chatbots after Grok uproar

February 16, 2026

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February 16, 2026

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Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine in early 2022, an escalation of a conflict that began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.

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Will Europe move to boost diplomacy with Russia?

Europe is considering speaking to Putin directly. But member states disagree on if its the right move.

PoliticsFebruary 16, 2026

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North Korea builds homes for kin of troops killed in Ukraine

This is Kim Jong Un's latest effort to glorify North Korean soldiers who have died fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine.

PoliticsFebruary 16, 2026

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African recruits fighting in Ukraine: Where's the AU?

Civil society groups want the African Union to take oaction to protect vulnerable Africans fighting in Ukraine.

PoliticsFebruary 16, 202604:31 min

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What makes Greek yogurt such a nutritious delicacy

This dairy product has a long tradition in Greece and is prized throughout the world.

LifestyleFebruary 16, 202604:08 min

Volunteers pack cars with supplies for Ukraine's front line

Latvia gifts seized cars to Ukraine

The Baltic country has been donating thousands of cars, including vehicles confiscated from drunk drivers.

ConflictsFebruary 16, 202603:04 min

A protester holds a flare as he demonstrates in Nice, southeastern France, on September 18, 2025, during a day of nationwide strikes

France: Macron's pro-business agenda hit by budget chaos

France's 2026 budget may mark the final act of President Emmanuel Macron's supply-side policies.

BusinessFebruary 16, 2026

Marco Rubio, United States Secretary of State, Jean-Noel Barrot, French Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Johann Wadephul CDU, German Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, photographed during a G7 foreign ministers' meeting at the MSC:

US-EU relations: How are transatlantic ties looking?

After last year's controversial JD Vance speech, how was the trans-Atlantic relationship looking this year?

PoliticsFebruary 15, 202602:21 min

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna

Estonian FM Tsahkna: Estonia is 'prepared' if Russia attacks

Estonian FM Margus Tsahkna says Europe is "waking up" when it comes to defense — and sees that shift starting in Munich.

PoliticsFebruary 15, 202609:22 min

Spanish soldiers are seen on a Leopard tank as they cross the Vistula river during the NATO DRAGON-24 military exercise in Korzeniewo, northern Poland, March 4, 2024.

Europe looks to shore up own defenses amid US uncertainty

NATO remains vital for Europe, but self-reliance and mutual defense was a recurring theme in Munich.

PoliticsFebruary 15, 2026

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At the front of a large crowd on a street, a line of men and women hold up a banner that reads, in Hungarian, 'Let's protect the children', Budapest, Hungary, December 13, 2025

Sex, health, child abuse scandals threaten Orban reelection

Hungary's election campaign has been dominated by a series of scandals that reveals the ruling party's double standards.

PoliticsFebruary 13, 2026

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Albania: No end to anti-corruption protests in sight

For months, people in Albania have been taking to the streets to protest corruption in the country.

PoliticsFebruary 12, 202604:03 min

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EU seeks self-reliance as US, China dominate defense sector

Data shows which regions buy the most US-made weapons — and experts discuss strategies for escaping dependence.

GlobalizationFebruary 9, 2026

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Flipping the Script: MEPs and EU voters reverse roles

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and voters switch places in the show produced by ENTR and DW News.

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The technology behind tomorrow's global textile industry

Technical textiles are reshaping a trillion‑dollar industry — and India wants a leading role.

TechnologyFebruary 15, 202606:07 min

This drone image shows staff members of the Slovak National Gallery dressed in black and standing in the courtyard of that institution forming the word 'SOS', Bratislava, Slovakia, January 2025

Prague exhibition documents Slovak National Gallery decline

A Prague exhibition about the political struggle over culture in Slovakia carries a warning for Czechia, too.

ArtsFebruary 15, 2026

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What do families in Iceland do better?

Iceland ranks high for gender equality. How does that shape parenting, family life and relationships at home?

SocietyFebruary 15, 202604:59 min

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