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Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 16:11
Nasa sets the launch date following a successful "wet dress rehearsal" of the Artemis II mission.

Woman charged over abandoning dog at Las Vegas airport

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 15:57
A charity says it has been inudated with applications to adopt the dog after it was tied to the baggage sizer at a ticket counter.

How Eric Dane gave his final months to 'moving the needle' on ALS

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 15:46
The Grey's Anatomy star spent his last months campaigning towards a cure for the rare, incurable condition.

Italian authorities accuse man of training dog to illegally dump his rubbish

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 14:56
"Ingenuity can never become an alibi for incivility", the City of Catania warns.

Asos co-founder dies after Thailand apartment block fall

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 14:35
Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later.

French soldier dies after being shot in head during 'game' with other soldiers

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 14:19
According to prosecutors, the game - known within the military - involves attempting to disarm a colleague and disable their weapon.

Rare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civilians

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 13:44
In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.

Rare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civilians

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 13:44
In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.

Venezuelan opposition politician released after amnesty law passed

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 13:37
Juan Pablo Guanipa announces that he has been freed after "almost nine months" of imprisonment.

Venezuelan opposition politician released after amnesty law passed

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:57
Juan Pablo Guanipa announces that he has been freed after "almost nine months" of imprisonment.

Austrian climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on mountain

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:10
The woman died of hypothermia during a climbing trip on the Grossglockner mountain in January 2025.

Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 10:33
The actor, who also starred in HBO's Euphoria, battled the most common form of motor neurone disease.

Urgent research needed to tackle AI threats, says Google AI boss

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 10:32
But the head of the US delegation at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi says: "We totally reject global governance of AI."

Mother and infant burnt to death in Indian state over witchcraft allegations

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 10:10
Eyewitnesses say a mob stormed the woman's home after rumours spread that she was practising witchcraft.

Asos co-founder dies after Thailand balcony fall

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 09:27
Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later.

Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 08:07
Trump says he will seek release of files on extraterrestrials, "based on the tremendous interest shown".

Tunisian MP jailed for eight months over posts mocking president

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 08:01
The MP was arrested this month after mocking the president's handling of the recent floods in the country.

Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 07:19
The actor, who also starred in HBO's Euphoria, battled the most common form of motor neurone disease.

UK doctor stuck in India after police case over Facebook post

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 06:52
Sangram Patil is accused of posting "objectionable content" about a top Indian leader. He denies the allegation.

Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran agrees deal or 'bad things happen'

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 05:45
The US is surging forces to the Middle East amid negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme.

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