Israel says troops will stay in five locations across southern Lebanon

Israeli army's announcement comes after Lebanese leader raises concern Tuesday's withdrawal deadline will not be met.

Source: Al Jazeera

US, Russia confirm high-level Ukraine talks without Kyiv

Ukraine’s president says he “knew nothing about” high-level talks between the US and Russia to end Moscow’s war.

Source: Al Jazeera

Chiltern Firehouse luxury hotel blaze caused by falling wood from pizza oven

Fire broke out on Valentine’s Day, partially destroying London venue that had been due to host Bafta party

A fire that tore through a luxury London hotel popular with celebrities …

Source: The Guardian

Under Trump, CIA plots bigger role in drug cartel fight

The CIA is developing plans to fulfill President Donald Trump’s campaign pledges to get tough on Mexico’s drug cartels, but critics warn of a backlash.

Source: Washington Post

Australia news live: Albanese defends Labor ad that targeted Dutton on Medicare; nation cuts down on food waste

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The prime minister was …

Source: The Guardian

Pope Francis to stay in hospital because of ‘complex clinical picture’

Vatican statement says pontiff, 88, is being treated for a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract

Pope Francis will remain in hospital for as long as required after tests undertaken …

Source: The Guardian

After Mbappé: Could PSG’s least ‘galactic’ team be their most successful yet?

Paris Saint-Germain’s players have developed a newfound confidence and clinical efficiency following the loss of players like Neymar, Mbappé and Messi, a shift epitomised by Ousmane Dembélé’s transformation from wasteful …

Source: France 24

Family and friends fear for fate of Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi held by Hamas

Bipin Joshi was one of the dozens of foreign workers kidnapped alongside Israelis during Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack. His family and friends fear for his fate after 500 days …

Source: France 24

Scholz trails conservative CDU/CSU in election polls

Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) believes he can return to office after the February 23 election. But, the conservative CDU/CSU alliance is ahead in the latest ARD Deutschlandtrend poll.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Israel to remain in 5 'strategic points' in Lebanon despite withdrawal deadline

Israel said on Monday its forces will remain in five strategic points inside Lebanon after Tuesday's deadline for their full withdrawal, an Israel Defence Forces spokesman has said. Lebanon's president …

Source: France 24

South Korea temporarily removes DeepSeek from app stores

South Korean authorities said the DeepSeek AI app will be removed from app stores temporarily, pending a review. Many countries have raised concerns over the app's collection and usage of …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Jewish man mistakes two Israeli tourists for Palestinians and opens fire on them in Miami

Victims reportedly posted ‘death to Arabs’ on social media after shooting while suspect held on attempted murder charges

A Jewish man in Miami Beach is facing charges of attempted murder …

Source: The Guardian