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Hungary's Orbán stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine message
Feb 25, 2026 - World 
Facing tough odds in an upcoming election, Hungary’s pro-Russian prime minister is trying to convince voters that the greatest threat to the country is not economic stagnation, but neighboring Ukraine
German leader arrives in China to press for fair trade and help ending Ukraine war
Feb 25, 2026 - World 
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is meeting Chinese leaders to press for fairer trade rules and more help in ending the war in Ukraine
Iranians worry over American military buildup as last-chance round of talks nears
Feb 25, 2026 - World 
Many Iranians are worried as the United States assembles its greatest military firepower in decades in the Middle East and the next round of talks in Geneva get closer
US military plane hits road barrier during Philippine training, injuring 5 personnel
Feb 25, 2026 - World 
A United States military plane carrying five U.S. personnel has hit a concrete fence while attempting to take off from a road during a training drill in a northern Philippine province, injuring all those on board
Anger over plans to abolish New Zealand’s dedicated environment ministry
Feb 25, 2026 - World 
Critics say proposal to fold department into a new ‘mega ministry’ will dilute accountability and put nature protections at risk New Zealand’s government is seeking to abolish its dedicated environment ministry to cut down on bureaucracy, a move critics say could dilute environmental protections.Under the plan, the department would be folded into a new “mega-ministry” that will cover housing, urban development, transport, local government and the environment. Continue reading...
