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Palmerston, the Former ‘Chief Mouser’ for Britain’s Foreign Office, Dies
The cat, who was named after a former prime minister, became a social media star. By the time of his death at about 12, he had more followers than many ambassadors have.
Published: February 17, 2026, 8:56 pm
A Deadly Medieval Path in England Claims a Modern Victim: An Amazon Van
The Broomway in Essex is notoriously treacherous because of the quick-moving waters surrounding it. One delivery vehicle didn’t make it.
Published: February 17, 2026, 5:18 pm
The Opera ‘Monster’s Paradise’ Takes Satirical Aim at Trump
“Monster’s Paradise,” by Olga Neuwirth and Elfriede Jelinek, attempts an operatic response to current events and politics. Is that possible?
Published: February 17, 2026, 6:00 pm
Trump’s Ambassador to Belgium Is Summoned After Accusing Officials of Antisemitism
The diplomat, Bill White, met with a foreign ministry official at a time of rising tensions between the U.S. and countries in Europe.
Published: February 17, 2026, 6:19 pm
Spain to Investigate Social Media Giants, Escalating Trans-Atlantic Tech Dispute
The government wants prosecutors to investigate X, Meta and TikTok, adding to a growing clash between the U.S. and Europe over regulating social media.
Published: February 17, 2026, 6:20 pm
Austria Charges Man in Thwarted Attack on Taylor Swift Concert
The foiled plot led to the cancellation of three shows in 2024 that Ms. Swift had planned for Austria during her Eras tour.
Published: February 17, 2026, 10:51 am
The Drone Games: Flying Cameras Are Everywhere at the Winter Olympics
The robotic cameras chase behind lugers, skiers and speedskaters across the venues in Northern Italy. Some spectators find they’re as much fun to watch as the athletes.
Published: February 17, 2026, 10:03 am
Trump Said He’d End the War in Ukraine in a Day. It’s Harder Than He Thought.
Russian attacks and Ukrainian civilian deaths rose as President Trump’s peace talks dragged on during his first year back in the White House.
Published: February 17, 2026, 5:49 pm
Ukraine and Russia Hold New Round of Peace Talks, but Expectations Are Low
Both sides described previous U.S.-mediated negotiations as productive, although they did not appear to address sticking points like territory and security guarantees.
Published: February 17, 2026, 6:14 pm
Questions Swirl Around Russian Figure Skater in Her Olympic Debut
Adeliia Petrosian, 18, has the résumé of a medal contender — and ties to coaches and a skater who were at the center of a doping scandal at the last Winter Games.
Published: February 17, 2026, 7:23 pm
Senators Meet Zelensky With Hopeful Message on Sanctions
During their visit, a pair of Democratic senators made the case for Congress to impose harsh penalties on Moscow for its continuing offensive.
Published: February 16, 2026, 9:30 pm
‘Tina’ and ‘Milo’ Olympic Mascot Toys Are Almost as Tough to Get as a Medal
Fans have fallen hard for plush dolls representing Tina and Milo, the mascots of Italy’s Winter Games.
Published: February 16, 2026, 5:08 pm
How Spain Is Carving a Different Path on Immigration
The country is hoping its new amnesty for undocumented immigrants will avoid a public backlash.
Published: February 16, 2026, 3:57 pm
In Hungary, Marco Rubio Stresses Trump’s Support for Viktor Orban
The U.S. secretary of state said in Budapest that the president was “deeply committed” to the success of Viktor Orban, who has boasted of creating an “illiberal state.”
Published: February 16, 2026, 11:12 pm
Ticket Scam Cost the Louvre $12 Million, Investigators Say
The Paris prosecutor’s office said a network involving museum employees and tour guides had been operating for a decade.
Published: February 16, 2026, 5:36 pm
Henrike Naumann, Artist Set to Represent Germany at Venice Biennale, Dies at 41
Her death from cancer was the second sudden loss for this year’s edition. Naumann’s exhibition will still go ahead in May, according to a statement.
Published: February 16, 2026, 8:57 pm
Dana Eden, Co-Creator of ‘Tehran,’ Dies During Filming of Fourth Season
Ms. Eden, 52, who was also an executive producer of the Emmy-winning show, was found in a hotel room in Athens. Greek police said they did not suspect foul play.
Published: February 16, 2026, 9:31 pm
A Russian ‘Village of Military Valor’ Waits for Its Reward
Sedanka has only 250 residents, but dozens of its men left for the front. It is wondering whether recognition that the government promised will ever arrive.
Published: February 16, 2026, 4:36 pm
Cortina’s 70-Year-Old Curling Stadium Is a Star at the Winter Olympics
It hosted the 1956 Olympics and had a role in a James Bond movie. Now Cortina’s beloved stadium is packed with raucous fans, and the occasional cheating scandal, in curling.
Published: February 16, 2026, 10:57 am
Young Britons born abroad could be denied entry to the UK from next week under new passport rules
For the first time, dual citizens - including children and babies - will have to present a passport for flights, ferries or trains into Britain or pay for a 'certificate of entitlement' to the tune of £589.
Published: February 17, 2026, 11:29 am
The FIVE footy stars now eligible to play for your State of Origin team
Historic changes to eligibility criteria for State of Origin matches have left numerous stars able to take part in Australia's most popular sporting event
Published: February 17, 2026, 5:28 am
Shopper's 'disgusting' find after opening her parcel from Aussie fashion retailer: 'Outrageous'
A young woman has been left shaken after opening an online fashion order to discover something 'disgusting' lurking within.
Published: February 16, 2026, 3:05 am
London's new £4.6billion super sewer garden branded 'grim' over its 'unusable benches' and 'lifeless' architecture
The capital's new £4.6billion super sewer project has been blasted as 'grim'.
Published: February 16, 2026, 2:04 am
BBC Breakfast host Emma Vardy, 44, gives birth to her second child and reveals his sweet name
The presenter, 44, announced the happy news on Wednesday and took to Instagram to share adorable photos of her baby Rocky Beau.
Published: February 17, 2026, 11:20 am