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South Africa police arrest son of former Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe 

19 February 2026

News|Robert Mugabe The youngest son of former Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe has been arrested after a gardener was sh...

Kenyan families demand return of loved ones recruited into Russian army 

19 February 2026

Families of Kenyans allegedly tricked into fighting for Russia in Ukraine are demanding their return as an official inte...

Les Wexner: How the billionaire enabled Jeffrey Epstein’s rise 

19 February 2026

In a closed-door session at his Ohio home on Wednesday, billionaire Leslie Wexner faced mounting questions from United S...

Trump announces billions of dollars in Gaza aid at Board of Peace meeting 

19 February 2026

Donald Trump has told the first meeting of his Board of Peace that nine member nations have pledged $7bn to a reconstruc...

Trump suggests Iran has 10 days to reach agreement with US 

19 February 2026

News|Donald Trump Donald Trump has renewed his threats against Iran, suggesting that Tehran has about 10 days to reach a...

Director rejects award over Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza 

19 February 2026

Correction A previous version of this story said director Kaouther Ben Hania had refused to accept a major award at the ...

Photos: France hit by more than 35 days of rain 

19 February 2026

France has marked a record-breaking streak of more than 35 consecutive days of rain. National weather service Meteo-Fran...

UN says Israel is stoking ‘ethnic cleansing’ fears in Gaza, West Bank 

19 February 2026

A new United Nations Human Rights Office report says Israel’s military campaign and blockade of Gaza have created livi...

Trump’s Board of Peace to converge while attacks continue in Gaza 

19 February 2026

Skip linksSkip to Content Video Duration 02 minutes 11 seconds play-arrow02:11 Trump to host first Gaza peace board meet...

Bangladesh referendum: The big post-election flashpoint? 

19 February 2026

Alongside last week’s parliamentary election in Bangladesh, voters also cast their ballots in a national referendum on...