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Police on the case: How Rome's beloved Bernini elephant sculpture lost the tip of its tusk -- again
Feb 18, 2026 - World 
Italian police are investigating how one of Rome's most beloved monuments, the elephant sculpture designed by Baroque sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini, lost the tip of its left tusk - again.
U.S. backs Britain's Chagos Islands deal, will talk with Mauritius over Diego Garcia base
Feb 18, 2026 - World
The Trump administration is backing Britain's plan to turn over sovereignty of the Chagos archipelago to Mauritius while leasing back Diego Garcia, a critical military base in the Indo-Pacific region.
Sara Duterte, daughter of jailed pro-China leader, announces presidential run in the Philippines
Feb 18, 2026 - World
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, 47, announced on Wednesday she will run for the presidency in 2028, expanding the bitter feud between her and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.
Why Trump's comment on discussing Taiwan arms sales with China has raised concerns
Feb 18, 2026 - World
U.S. President Donald Trump's comment that he is discussing potential arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping is raising concerns in Taipei as the island democracy relies on U.S. backing in the face of China 's territorial claims.
Takaichi, reelected as Japan's leader, wants to cooperate with U.S. in rare earths development
Feb 18, 2026 - World
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday expressed hopes of deepening her relationship with U.S. President Trump and strengthening cooperation between the two countries in rare earths development and other areas of economic security when she visits Washington next month.
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