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Latest Louvre leak leaves 19th-century ceiling painting damaged
Feb 14, 2026 - World 
A leaky pipe at the Louvre damaged a ceiling painting from 1819, just months after another leaky pipe damaged books related to ancient Egypt.
US launches airstrikes on dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria
Feb 14, 2026 - World 
Militant group’s infrastructure and weapons storage facilities were hit, as Washington praised Damascus for fresh coalition roleThe US military conducted 10 strikes on more than 30 Islamic State targets in Syria between 3 and 12 February as part of a campaign against the extremist group in Iraq and Syria.US Central Command (Centcom) said in a statement on Saturday that the US had struck IS infrastructure and weapons storage targets. Continue reading...
US, Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss gov. says
Feb 14, 2026 - World 
The Swiss Foreign Ministry says Iran and the United States will hold a second round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear program this week
At least 6,000 killed over 3 days during RSF attack on Sudan’s el-Fasher, UN says
Feb 14, 2026 - World 
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces killed more than 6,000 people in three days during an assault on el-Fasher, the U.N. Human Rights Office has said
Dawn raids in Niger state leave at least 32 dead after gunmen attack 3 communities
Feb 14, 2026 - World 
Gunmen killed at least 32 people in coordinated attacks on three communities in north-central Nigeria, according to police who said some villagers were abducted
