Rubio says "we have a long ways to go" before Ukraine peace talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "we have a long ways to go" before commencing any potential peace talks with Russia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.

Source: CBS News

Austria stabbing was Islamist attack, says minister

A 14-year-old boy was killed and five others were wounded in the attack in Villach.

Source: BBC

FirstFT: European leaders gather in France for emergency talks on Ukraine

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Source: Financial Times

DeSantis urged to declare emergency over toxic red tide algae off Florida coast

Harmful algae bloom off south-west coast blamed for deaths of marine life and poses threat to beaches

Environmentalists in Florida are calling on the governor, Ron DeSantis, to declare …

Source: The Guardian

Almanac: February 16

"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

Source: CBS News

End of an era? Germany in disarray as US scolds staunchest European ally

Washington’s message at Munich security conference sends shockwaves through transatlantic alliance

Source: Financial Times

At least two dead in Kentucky flooding as US braces for more wintry weather

Heavy snowfall expected in New England, with bone-chilling cold predicted for northern plains

Much of the US faced another round of biting winter weather on Sunday, with torrential rains causing …

Source: The Guardian

Student story: Learning the skills to rebuild after war

Ukrainian refugee Kateryna Halkina hopes lessons from UK MBA will help with postwar recovery

Source: Financial Times

Climate 200 to help bankroll candidates in four Labor seats at federal election

Exclusive: After supporting 23 candidates in 2022, including six successful teal independents, fundraising body to support 35 campaigns in this year’s ballot

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Source: The Guardian

Stampede at New Delhi railway station kills at least 18 people

A stampede at a railway station in New Delhi, India has killed at least 18 people and injured dozens more.

Source: Al Jazeera

Trump under fire for likening himself to Napoleon amid attacks on judges

President posted ‘he who saves his country does not violate any laws’ quote attributed to French emperor

Critics rounded on Donald Trump on Sunday for likening himself to Napoleon in …

Source: The Guardian

Hizbollah supporters protest in Lebanon as tensions rise over Iran flights

Demonstrations come as ceasefire between Israel and Shia militant group is due to enter next phase

Source: Financial Times