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Irish rugby investigates 'cowardly' racist abuse aimed at Edwin Edogbo following debut
Feb 16, 2026 - World 
The Irish Rugby Football Union is investigating "cowardly" racist abuse directed at Edwin Edogbo after he was targeted on social media following his international debut, the federation said on Monday.
Vatican expands visitor experience at St. Peter's Basilica to mark 400th anniversary
Feb 16, 2026 - World 
The Vatican is marking the 400th anniversary of the consecration of St. Peter's Basilica with a host of visitor-friendly initiatives, including expanding access to its spectacular terrace and its snack bar in the shadow of Michelangelo's great dome.
Expectations are low for the latest US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine
Feb 16, 2026 - World 
A Ukrainian delegation is heading to Geneva for another round of U.S.-brokered talks with Russian officials, days before next week’s fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor
A writer is cleared by Thai court after Malaysian agency withdraws defamation case
Feb 16, 2026 - World 
A defamation case by Malaysia's telecoms regulator against an Australian resident in Thailand was formally withdrawn from a Thai court on Monday after mediation, the sued man and his lawyer said.
European Union to send observer to Trump's Board of Peace meeting
Feb 16, 2026 - World 
The European Union announced Monday that EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Suica will attend the first formal meeting of President Trump's Board of Peace, which will oversee the post-war reconstruction of Gaza, as an observer.

