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Israeli strikes kill at least 12 in Lebanon, including senior Hezbollah official
Air attacks on Bekaa Valley and Palestinian refugee camp mark deadliest day since November 2024 ceasefire ended.
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U.S. fighter jets escort Russian military aircraft out of Alaska's air defense zone
NORAD detected two Tu-95 bombers, two Su-35 fighters, and an A-50 spy plane operating in Alaska's ADIZ on February 19.
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Venezuela's acting president signs amnesty law that could release hundreds of political detainees
The law reverses decades of government denials about holding political prisoners, following last month's U.S. military operation in Caracas.
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German Chancellor Merz says rift has opened between U.S. and Europe
Friedrich Merz acknowledged divergences with Washington at Munich Security Conference, calling for renewed transatlantic trust and European sovereignty.
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Man shot dead by police after knife attack at Arc de Triomphe in Paris
A knife-wielding man attacked gendarmes during the daily flame-lighting ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe on Friday evening and was fatally shot by officers.
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Fire breaks out at Havana oil refinery as Cuba faces deepening fuel crisis
A fire erupted at the Nico Lopez refinery in Havana on Friday amid an acute energy shortage caused by a U.S. oil blockade that has cut fuel supplies by 60 percent.
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Venezuela's parliament postpones amnesty law vote over disagreement on key article
Lawmakers unanimously approved six articles but deadlocked on the seventh, which defines who qualifies for the amnesty covering political prisoners detained over 27 years of chavismo rule.
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Mario Balotelli reports racist abuse during UAE league match
The 35-year-old Italian striker was targeted with racial slurs during a second-division game in the United Arab Emirates, denouncing the behavior on social media.
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South Korea says Kim Jong Un has designated teenage daughter as successor
North Korea's leader is consolidating his daughter Kim Ju-ae's position through public appearances and involvement in state decisions, Seoul's intelligence agency told lawmakers Thursday.
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Air Canada suspends all flights to Cuba as island runs out of aviation fuel
Cuba's aviation fuel shortage, linked to U.S. oil restrictions, has forced Air Canada to halt 16 weekly flights and repatriate approximately 3,000 Canadian tourists.
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53 migrants dead or missing after rubber boat capsizes off Libya
A rubber dinghy carrying 55 people capsized north of Zuwara on Friday; only two Nigerian women were rescued by Libyan authorities.
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King Charles ready to support British police investigating Prince Andrew over Epstein allegations
Buckingham Palace says the king will assist authorities evaluating whether Andrew shared classified information with the late financier during diplomatic missions.
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Cuba halts jet fuel supply at airports amid energy crisis and U.S. pressure
Havana's José Martí airport will have no commercial aviation fuel for one month starting Tuesday, forcing airlines to seek alternative refueling and disrupting international travel.
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Lavrov accuses Trump administration of breaking Alaska summit agreement on Russia cooperation
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the U.S. is not honoring understandings reached at an August summit in Alaska, citing continued sanctions and enforcement against Russian oil tankers.
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Argentine lawyer accused of racism released in Brazil but remains under judicial restrictions
Agostina Páez, detained briefly on racism charges, reunited with family in Rio de Janeiro while subject to electronic monitoring and travel ban.