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Les Wexner: How the billionaire enabled Jeffrey Epstein’s rise 

19 February 2026

In a closed-door session at his Ohio home on Wednesday, billionaire Leslie Wexner faced mounting questions from United S...

Director rejects award over Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza 

19 February 2026

Correction A previous version of this story said director Kaouther Ben Hania had refused to accept a major award at the ...

Photos: France hit by more than 35 days of rain 

19 February 2026

France has marked a record-breaking streak of more than 35 consecutive days of rain. National weather service Meteo-Fran...

Trump suggests Iran has 10 days to reach agreement with US 

19 February 2026

News|Donald Trump Donald Trump has renewed his threats against Iran, suggesting that Tehran has about 10 days to reach a...

UN says Israel is stoking ‘ethnic cleansing’ fears in Gaza, West Bank 

19 February 2026

A new United Nations Human Rights Office report says Israel’s military campaign and blockade of Gaza have created livi...

Trump’s Board of Peace to converge while attacks continue in Gaza 

19 February 2026

Skip linksSkip to Content Video Duration 02 minutes 11 seconds play-arrow02:11 Trump to host first Gaza peace board meet...

Bangladesh referendum: The big post-election flashpoint? 

19 February 2026

Alongside last week’s parliamentary election in Bangladesh, voters also cast their ballots in a national referendum on...

Director rejects Berlinale award over Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza 

19 February 2026

Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania has refused to accept a major award at the Berlin International Film Festival, leav...

Israel installed security at Epstein’s Manhattan apartment for ex-PM Barak 

19 February 2026

The Israeli government installed security equipment and controlled access to a Manhattan apartment building managed by t...

Ex-UK Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office 

19 February 2026

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the former United Kingdom royal, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public offi...