Ukraine-Russia war latest: White House hits back at Zelensky after ‘difficult’ peace talks end in two hours
President says military discussed issues seriously but ‘sensitive political matters’ not addressed properly
Day: February 19, 2026
Consumers feel less judged by AI debt collectors
Debt collection agencies are starting to use automated voice systems and AI-driven messaging to handle consumer calls. These systems help scale outreach, reduce call center staffing demands, and offer 24/7 service. A new study covering 11 European coun…
Putin tells Cuban FM Russia will not accept recent US sanctions against Havana
Speaking with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez in Moscow, Putin reminded his guest that Russia “will not accept anything of the sort” when discussing the sanctions against the country.
Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Unruly Passenger Punches Man, Attempts To Access Cockpit
Delta Flight 2557 was diverted to Houston Hobby Airport after a passenger tried to access the cockpit and assaulted another passenger mid-flight.
Houthi threats and US-Iran conflict escalate Ramadan fears in Yemen
Yemenis in Sanaa worry as tensions between the Houthis and the US rise, amid memories of last Ramadan’s violence.
Bill Gates cancels keynote speech in India amid questions over Epstein ties – The Guardian
Bill Gates cancels keynote speech in India amid questions over Epstein ties The GuardianBill Gates cancels AI summit keynote address amid fresh scrutiny over Epstein links CNNIndia AI summit stumbles as Bill Gates pulls out, chaos…
Russia’s Lavrov warns against any new US strike on Iran
“No one wants an increase in tension. Everyone understands this is playing with fire,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
Governors arrive in Washington eager to push past Trump’s partisan grip
Governors are arriving in Washington for an annual gathering that has traditionally been a show of bipartisanship.
What To Know About the Trial of Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s Ousted Leader
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty on Thursday of leading an insurrection with his short-lived imposition of martial law in 2024.
Should You Be Polite To AI? What Rishi Sunak Said And The Science Behind It
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in an exchange on X last year that the company spends “tens of millions of dollars” in electricity on polite user exchanges.