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US Politics

Critics Demand Trump Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling

Critics including California Gov. Gavin Newsom demanded refunds Friday for costs borne by U.S. consumers from President Donald Trump's unlawful tariffs, following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down key parts of the policy. Newsom called for an immediate return of the "illegal tax" on social media.

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Climate Change

Letters Debate Pigeon Control in Norwich: Feeders or Birds?

Experts and residents clashed in letters to The Guardian over Norwich's pigeon problem, with some urging controls on people who feed the birds rather than the pigeons themselves. Others called for celebrating the birds' wartime heroism or letting peregrine falcons handle the population naturally.

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American Football

Broncos re-sign wide receiver Michael Bandy

The Denver Broncos re-signed wide receiver Michael Bandy on Friday after his practice squad contract expired. Bandy returns to the team where he caught a touchdown in four games this season.

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Conflictos y Seguridad

IPOB rechaza comparar a Nnamdi Kanu con Sunday Igboho

El Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) calificó de engañosas las comparaciones entre su líder detenido Nnamdi Kanu y el activista yoruba Sunday Igboho. El secretario de medios del grupo, Comrade Emma Powerful, emitió el comunicado el 18 de febrero de 2026.

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Wirtschaft

Sunshine Horses stärkt Vorstand mit Hayes, Fenton und Saurer

Sunshine Horses hat Ashley Hayes, Karen Fenton und Liesl Saurer in den Vorstand berufen. Die drei Freiwilligen bringen Jahrzehnte Expertise in Finanzen, Recht und Compliance mit.

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Internacional

Ministro sirio de Justicia y enviada ONU abordan salida de lista negra infantil

El ministro sirio de Justicia, Mazhar al-Wais, se reunió con la enviada especial de la ONU Vanessa Frazier en Damasco para impulsar la protección infantil. Discutieron pasos para sacar a Siria de la lista negra de la ONU por graves violaciones contra niños en conflictos armados.

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Welt

Richterin tadelt Mutter für Ladendiebstähle unter Bewährung

Eine Bezirksrichterin in Mullingar will mehr überzeugen, bevor sie eine Mutter von vier Kindern aus dem Gefängnis lässt. Shannon Donoghue, 30, bekannte sich zu zwei Ladendiebstählen schuldig, einen während einer Bewährungsstrafe.

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Africa

Thoothukudi Farmers Demand Drought Declaration for Northern Taluks

Farmers from northern Thoothukudi district petitioned authorities Thursday to declare four taluks drought-hit after last year's weak monsoon slashed crop yields by 60%. They cited severe water shortages crippling rain-fed fields of black gram, green gram and maize.

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Football

Leicester City appeals 6-point Championship deduction

Leicester City has appealed a six-point deduction imposed by the English Football League, a penalty tied to a Premier League profit and sustainability breach. The move comes as the Foxes fight to avoid consecutive relegations from their current 22nd place in the Championship table.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Russia’s Telegram Block Disrupts Military Ops in Ukraine

Russia's abrupt blocking of Telegram last week is hampering its military communications on the Ukraine front lines. Pro-Russian channels report the outage, combined with Starlink restrictions, has slashed drone strike coordination and offensive capacity.

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Conflicts & Security

ASEAN Human Rights Body Lacks Binding Powers Amid Rohingya Crisis, Migrant Abuse

The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights, established in 2009, operates without investigative powers or binding decisions, hobbling its response to crises like Myanmar's Rohingya persecution and cross-border migrant worker trafficking. Experts call for reforms by 2030 to grant it stronger enforcement tools.

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Welt

16-Jähriger Autist stirbt Stunden vor Flug in die USA

Der 16-jährige Sylvester Rodney aus Roseau auf St. Vincent ist gestorben. Er erlitt schwere Verbrennungen bei einem Hausbrand und sollte am Donnerstag in die USA fliegen.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Navy Relieves USS Mason Captain During Pre-Deployment Exercise

The U.S. Navy removed Capt. Chavius G. Lewis as commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason during a pre-deployment exercise off Florida. Rear Adm. Alexis T. Walker, commander of Carrier Strike Group 10, ordered the change and reassigned Lewis temporarily to Commander, Naval Surface Group Southeast.

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Heritage

Chicago Weekend Guide: Folk Fest, Jazz Fair, Lunar New Year Events

Chicago packs art, music and cultural celebrations into this weekend. Highlights include the 66th University of Chicago Folk Festival, Winter Jazz Fair and Argyle Lunar New Year parade.

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Middle East

Iran VP Aref: Military, Economic Readiness Up Since 12-Day War

Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said Thursday the country's military and economic readiness has strengthened since the 12-day war, providing key backing for nuclear negotiators.

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