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Bulgaria's new prime minister reaffirms country's pro-Western orientation ahead of April vote
Feb 19, 2026 - World 
Bulgaria's newly appointed prime minister on Thursday reaffirmed that his country's pro-Western orientation is "a core value" and a strategic commitment, as it prepares for April elections.
Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance
Feb 19, 2026 - World 
Iran and the United States are both applying naval pressure to the talks over Tehran's nuclear program
Nigerian police say toxic gas leak at mine has killed 37 people
Feb 19, 2026 - World 
Nigerian police say toxic gas leak at mine has killed 37 people
Bus crash in South Africa leaves 4 dead, 31 hurt as rescue efforts continue
Feb 19, 2026 - World 
A bus crash in South Africa’s Limpopo province has left at least four people dead and 31 injured, authorities say
‘It’s a catastrophe’: Wellington rages as millions of litres of raw sewage pour into ocean
Feb 19, 2026 - World 
Abandoned beaches, public health warning signs and seagulls eating human waste are now features of the popular coastline in New ZealandA tide of anger is rising in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, as the city’s toilets continue to flush directly into the ocean more than two weeks after the catastrophic collapse of its wastewater treatment plant.Millions of litres of raw and partially screened sewage have been pouring into pristine reefs and a marine reserve along the south coast daily since 4 February, prompting a national inquiry, as the authorities struggle to get the decimated plant operational. Continue reading...
