Trump would boost ‘proud’ US ice hockey team at Canada game, says GM

• North American rivals play each other on Thursday
• Build-up has been marked by political tension

The general manager of the US men’s ice hockey team said he would welcome a …

Source: The Guardian

Russia won't accept Nato troops in Ukraine, Lavrov says after talks with US

The meeting was the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine that Russian and American delegations are known to have met face-to-face.

Source: BBC

Lebanon calls for Israel's full withdrawal from territory

Lebanese leaders said Beirut was in contact with Washington and Paris to press Israel to fully withdraw from south Lebanon, branding its presence in five points an "occupation" after a …

Source: France 24

Hamas to return 4 bodies of hostages on Thursday, 6 alive on Saturday

Hamas's top negotiator said on Tuesday the militant group will release the bodies of four dead captives on Thursday and six living Israeli hostages on Saturday. Senior Hamas leader Khalil …

Source: France 24

Calls grow for Congo to resolve conflict through dialogue

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has bemoaned inaction by the international community to end the fighting in his country's volatile eastern region. Experts urge a local-driven process to find lasting peace.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Tesla starts hiring in India after Modi and Musk meet

The electric carmaker posted 13 job openings in Mumbai and New Delhi days after its CEO Elon Musk met Indian PM Modi last week. India has recently lowered taxes on …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Ukraine will never accept Russia’s ultimatums, Volodymyr Zelenskyy says

President says negotiations between US and Russian delegates in Saudi Arabia ‘held behind Ukraine’s back’

• Europe live – latest on Ukraine talks

Ukraine reacted with gloom and dismay on Tuesday …

Source: The Guardian

Hundreds protest in Cook Islands over PM’s handling of deal with China

Opposition leaders accuse prime minister of risking its relationship with New Zealand by continued secrecy around deal

Hundreds of protesters have marched on Cook Islands’ parliament to oppose prime minister …

Source: The Guardian

French actress Ariane Labed gets behind the camera for dark gothic film 'September Says'

She captivated audiences with performances in films like "Attenberg", which won her best actress at the Venice Film Festival, "Alps" and "The Lobster" from Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos, and "Assassin’s …

Source: France 24

Video shows moment Delta passenger plane crash lands and rolls

Video from inside the cockpit of another plane captured the moment a Delta jet crash landed in Toronto.

Source: Al Jazeera

2/17: CBS Evening News

Multiple people injured after Delta plane lands upside down at Toronto airport; The evolution of Presidents Day

Source: CBS News

Vatican cancels Holy Year events as Pope remains hospitalised

The Vatican on Tuesday canceled papal audiences through the weekend and delegated others to cover for Pope Francis as the 88-year-old pope remained hospitalized with a multi-pronged respiratory infection. Francis …

Source: France 24