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

FBI assisting UK investigation into Southport killer Axel Rudakubana

US Department of Justice also involved in what are thought to be efforts to recover deleted internet search history

The FBI and the US Department of Justice have joined the …

Source: The Guardian

Egypt draws up Gaza reconstruction plan that would exclude Hamas

Alternative to Trump plan would involve committee of technocrats but future military status of Hamas unresolved

An alternative to Donald Trump’s plan to turn the Gaza Strip into a US-owned …

Source: The Guardian

Starmer ready to put British troops on the ground in Ukraine if peace deal reached

It is understood to be the first time the PM has been explicit about sending British peacekeepers to Ukraine

Keir Starmer has said he is prepared to put British troops …

Source: The Guardian

Embrace of Indigenous artists reaches London thanks to influence of Venice Biennale

Curators and artists say this is a time of overdue recognition but others are cautious about the longevity of the moment

At last year’s Venice Biennale, the pavilions were packed …

Source: The Guardian

Australia building half as many homes for every hour worked compared with 30 years ago, Productivity Commission finds

‘Decades of poor performance’ in dwelling construction is contributing to the housing affordability crisis, report says

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Source: The Guardian

Fall in overseas students fuels threat to English universities despite rise in fees

Higher tuition costs have already been ‘wiped out’ by government tax hikes, critics claim

A fall in international students applying for visas risks prolonging the existential threat facing some of …

Source: The Guardian

Europe will not be part of Ukraine peace talks, US envoy says

Europe won't have a seat at the table for Ukraine peace talks, Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy said on February 15, after Washington sent a questionnaire to European capitals to ask …

Source: France 24

At least 18 people are dead after a stampede at New Delhi railway station in India

Many of the victims were Hindu pilgrims who were traveling to the Maha Kumbh festival in northern India. Thousands of people were gathered at the New Delhi railway station waiting …

Source: NPR

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

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Teams, schedule, venues, tickets, how to stream

Al Jazeera's lowdown on cricket's elite ODI tournament as holders Pakistan host their first ICC event in 29 years.

Source: Al Jazeera

African Art Renaissance: Voices from the continent and the diaspora

Exploring contemporary African art with three influential women bridging the continent and its global diaspora.

Source: Al Jazeera