Costa Rica to take India, Central Asia deportees from US

Costa Rica has announced it will receive migrants deported from the US, much like Panama and Guatemala. Two hundred migrants from central Asia and India are set to arrive on …

Source: Deutsche Welle

US judge declines to halt Trump’s push to slash federal workforce

Judge Tanya Chutkan has ruled against a 14-state effort to get a restraining order against DOGE efforts to access data.

Source: Al Jazeera

Israel ‘just wanted to destroy’ in southern Lebanon, despite the ceasefire

In Naqoura, returning townspeople are saddened and perplexed by the ferocity of seemingly pointless destruction.

Source: Al Jazeera

German election: Climate and environment take a back seat

Germany has expanded wind and solar energy but failed to cut back on fossil fuel use in the transport sector. Environmental issues did not feature prominently the election campaign — …

Source: Deutsche Welle

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

Pope Francis has double pneumonia on top of earlier respiratory tract infection

Pontiff, 88, already in hospital when latest diagnosis made, as Vatican confirms medical situation is ‘complex’

Pope Francis has been diagnosed with double pneumonia after further tests showed a continuing …

Source: The Guardian

UK Treasury rejects farmers’ proposed compromise on inheritance tax

Government will not back down on reforms outlined at Budget, industry told during meeting with officials

Source: Financial Times

A closer look at the culture of striking and protesting around the world

February 18 marks the Global Day of Action for the Right to Strike. We speak to FRANCE 24's Florence Villeminot and take a closer look at striking culture around the …

Source: France 24

One of Cassius Turvey’s alleged murderers sent concerned messages after another boy allegedly beaten up by her co-accused, court hears

Sister of another boy allegedly attacked in days before 15-year-old was killed tells jury about Facebook messages checking up on his welfare

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Source: The Guardian

EU imported more Russian LNG in 2024 despite a drop in gas consumption

Europe's gas demand dropped to an 11-year low in 2024, with imports in liquefied natural gas declining 19% from the previous year. However, import of Russian LNG into the EU …

Source: France 24

Trump nominates January 6 activist to serve as top DC prosecutor

Ed Martin was lawyer for three January 6 defendants and was also in charge of dismissing Capitol attack charges as interim US attorney

A conservative activist who has consistently defended …

Source: The Guardian

Germany: Funeral held for former President Horst Köhler

Horst Köhler spent most of his early life as a refugee and became a highly popular president. He was also lauded for his post-presidency activism.

Source: Deutsche Welle