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A binge and a prayer: Italian monks told to avoid Netflix and social media
Feb 17, 2026 - World 
Prior of hermitage says digital technologies are designed to be addictive and present ‘challenge for monastic life’The prior of a hermitage in Tuscany has urged monks living in the secluded retreat to avoid the use of social media and streaming services, arguing that their rooms are sacred places for prayer and “not for Netflix or other platforms”.Father Matteo Ferrari, the prior general of the Camaldolese congregation and of the Camaldoli monastery and hermitage in Arezzo, Tuscany, said such digital technologies were “specifically designed to create addiction” and “should absolutely be avoided”. Continue reading...
Peru's Congress removes interim President Jeri as he faces a corruption probe
Feb 17, 2026 - World 
Peru's Congress on Tuesday voted to remove interim President Jose Jeri from office as he faces corruption allegations, triggering a fresh wave of political instability just weeks before the nation's April presidential and congressional elections.
AOC's panel appearances panned as she struggles to adapt messaging to world stage in Munich
Feb 17, 2026 - World 
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's effort to bolster her foreign policy credentials on the international stage backfired, with criticism coming from both sides of the aisle.
Peru's Congress removes interim President Jerí as he faces corruption allegations
Feb 17, 2026 - World 
Peru’s Congress has voted to remove interim President José Jerí from office as he faces corruption allegations
Lovers' Arch in Italy collapses during Valentine's Day storm
Feb 17, 2026 - World 
A Valentine's Day storm sent the Lovers' Arch in southern Italy crashing into the Adriatic Sea.
