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How the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque became France’s ‘Charlie Kirk moment’

How the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque became France’s ‘Charlie Kirk moment’

The fatal beating of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in the final moments of a street brawl between ultranationalist and anti-fascist militants in…

Feb 20, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Trump to impose 10% global tariff and attacks ‘certain’ supreme court justices after levies ruled illegal – live

Trump to impose 10% global tariff and attacks ‘certain’ supreme court justices after levies ruled illegal – live

US president declares a global tariff after saying ‘other alternatives will now be used to replace the ones that the court incorrectly rejected’ Trump…

Feb 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
U.K. Police Contacting Security Officers Who Once Protected Former Prince Andrew

U.K. Police Contacting Security Officers Who Once Protected Former Prince Andrew

The authorities also searched a mansion used by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was arrested in connection with an investigation into suspicion of mis…

Feb 20, 2026  •  NYTimes World
How China Is Stoking Fear About Travel to Japan

How China Is Stoking Fear About Travel to Japan

From earthquake warnings to bear attack alerts, Beijing is deploying a campaign of exaggeration and disinformation to punish Tokyo’s support for Taiwa…

Feb 20, 2026  •  NYTimes World
Suspect arrested after Caltech scientist fatally shot at his home outside LA

Suspect arrested after Caltech scientist fatally shot at his home outside LA

Authorities suspect renowned astronomer Carl Grillmair was shot by 29-year-old man arrested for nearby carjackingA renowned California Institute of Te…

Feb 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
A Cancer Detection Test Fails in Major Study

A Cancer Detection Test Fails in Major Study

A closely watched clinical trial in Britain that screened blood for early detection of cancer did not show a reduction in diagnoses at later stages of…

Feb 20, 2026  •  NYTimes World
Trump threatens 10% global tariffs and rails against supreme court justices

Trump threatens 10% global tariffs and rails against supreme court justices

President called justices who blocked his tariffs a ‘disgrace to the nation’ while praising three justices who dissentedUS politics live – latest upda…

Feb 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Trump vows 10% global tariff after stinging court rebuke

Trump vows 10% global tariff after stinging court rebuke

The 6-3 decision centres on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs he levied on nearly every other…

Feb 20, 2026  •  The Hindu (International)
History redressed: Melania makes her mark, in a fashion, with Smithsonian gown

History redressed: Melania makes her mark, in a fashion, with Smithsonian gown

First lady is first in more than 100 years to have two inaugural gowns in museum’s popular collectionHer husband has described it as “OUT OF CONTROL”,…

Feb 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
What to Know About Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest and His Ties to Epstein

What to Know About Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest and His Ties to Epstein

King Charles III’s brother, who had already been stripped of his royal titles over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, was detained for several hours on Thursday…

Feb 20, 2026  •  NYTimes World
Trump signals possible limited strikes on Iran

Trump signals possible limited strikes on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Friday that limited strikes on Iran remain an option, even as Tehran’s top diplomat said a draft agreement could be…

Feb 20, 2026  •  Daily Sabah (World)
Trump illegally used executive power to impose global tariffs, supreme court rules

Trump illegally used executive power to impose global tariffs, supreme court rules

US president vows to enact 10% global baseline tariff after calling the supreme court justices ‘a disgrace to the nation’US politics live – latest upd…

Feb 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump's second-term agenda

Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump's second-term agenda

The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Feb 20, 2026  •  BBC World News
Police to question Andrew’s former protection officers over his Epstein links

Police to question Andrew’s former protection officers over his Epstein links

Officers being asked to ‘consider carefully whether anything they saw or heard’ may be relevant to review of Epstein filesScotland Yard has announced …

Feb 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Nasa to launch historic Artemis II moon mission on 6 March after delays

Nasa to launch historic Artemis II moon mission on 6 March after delays

Administrator Jared Isaacman cites ‘major progress’ since earlier discovery of liquid hydrogen leaking from rocketNasa said on Friday it was planning …

Feb 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Hamas moves to reassert control in Gaza areas vacated under US-led deal

Hamas moves to reassert control in Gaza areas vacated under US-led deal

Palestinian resistance group Hamas has moved back into several areas of Gaza from which the Israeli military withdrew under the U.S.-brokered cease-fi…

Feb 20, 2026  •  Daily Sabah (World)
UK ‘working with US’ to analyse impact of supreme court’s ruling against tariffs

UK ‘working with US’ to analyse impact of supreme court’s ruling against tariffs

Government ‘expects privileged trading position’ to go on as EU ‘seeks clarity’ over Trump administration’s next stepsBritain and the EU said they wer…

Feb 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Five former education secretaries urge Labour MPs to back Send reforms

Five former education secretaries urge Labour MPs to back Send reforms

Exclusive: David Blunkett and Estelle Morris among those calling plans a ‘once in a generation chance’ to fix systemFive former education secretaries …

Feb 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Tributes paid to teen couple who died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Yorkshire

Tributes paid to teen couple who died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Yorkshire

Cherish Bean, 15, and Ethan Slater, 17, were discovered at a rental property in Little Eden Holiday Lodge Park on WednesdayA teenage couple who died f…

Feb 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Nazi Execution Photos Went Up For Sale. Greece Stopped It.

Nazi Execution Photos Went Up For Sale. Greece Stopped It.

The images of political prisoners, taken just before they were killed by Nazis in 1944, were put up for auction on eBay. The sale was pulled shortly t…

Feb 20, 2026  •  NYTimes World
Hamas reportedly holds leadership vote at critical moment for militant group

Hamas reportedly holds leadership vote at critical moment for militant group

New head will face decisions crucial to movement’s future, such as how far to cooperate with Trump’s Gaza planHamas has reportedly begun holding leade…

Feb 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Ministers to consider removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession

Ministers to consider removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession

Move would follow any police investigation after former prince questioned on suspicion of misconduct in public officeThe government will consider pass…

Feb 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Police urge Andrew’s protection officers to come forward with what they ‘saw or heard’ – as it happened

Police urge Andrew’s protection officers to come forward with what they ‘saw or heard’ – as it happened

Metropolitan Police also working with US counterparts to establish whether London airports had been used to ‘facilitate human trafficking and sexual e…

Feb 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Palestinian-American Teenager Killed in West Bank Is Laid to Rest

Palestinian-American Teenager Killed in West Bank Is Laid to Rest

Nasrallah Abu Siyam, 19, was shot dead by an Israeli settler, according to a witness and Palestinian health officials, amid rising violent settler att…

Feb 20, 2026  •  NYTimes World
Ukrainian forces retake ground in south despite US, Russian pressure

Ukrainian forces retake ground in south despite US, Russian pressure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that his forces have recently regained territory in the country’s south, even as both Washington a…

Feb 20, 2026  •  Daily Sabah (World)
US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran

US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran

A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East as Washington increases its pressure on Iran.

Feb 20, 2026  •  BBC World News
France repatriates stolen colonial-era 'talking drum' to Ivory Coast

France repatriates stolen colonial-era 'talking drum' to Ivory Coast

In the latest repatriation of stolen artefacts, France on Friday handed over the Djidji Ayokwe or "talking" drum back to Ivory Coast after it was loot…

Feb 20, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
PM stressed a ‘progressive and inclusive’ Bangladesh in letter to new PM: MEA

PM stressed a ‘progressive and inclusive’ Bangladesh in letter to new PM: MEA

The Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said, “The letter underlined India’s commitment to supporting a democrat…

Feb 20, 2026  •  The Hindu (International)
India’s Hindu Right Seems Unstoppable. This City Shows How.

India’s Hindu Right Seems Unstoppable. This City Shows How.

Muslims make up a majority in Sambhal, but after deadly clashes over a mosque, they say they the arms of the state are now stifling them.

Feb 20, 2026  •  NYTimes World
What Trump's first Board of Peace summit signals about Gaza's future

What Trump's first Board of Peace summit signals about Gaza's future

Billions of dollars earmarked for reconstruction and the promise of an international stabilization force for the destroyed Gaza Strip.

Feb 20, 2026  •  NBC News World
Hamas says path for Gaza must begin with end to ‘aggression’

Hamas says path for Gaza must begin with end to ‘aggression’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that Hamas must disarm before any reconstruction begins

Feb 20, 2026  •  The Hindu (International)
Officials race to contain virus outbreak after 72 captive tigers die in Thailand

Officials race to contain virus outbreak after 72 captive tigers die in Thailand

Dozens of the animals in Chiang Mai region first began to show signs of illness earlier this monthA highly contagious virus is believed to have caused…

Feb 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World

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