Russian-run areas of Ukraine face water, heat and housing woes — and hunts for the disloyal
Four years into its full-scale invasion, Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory, where an estimated 3 million to 5 million people live.
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Ukrainian Women Tell Their Stories of Sexual Violence by Russian Soldiers
Ukrainian Women Tell Their Stories of Sexual Violence by Russian Soldiers
By Day, Cortina D’Ampezzo Is an Olympic Hub. By Night, It’s a Party.
Cortina d’Ampezzo, a small Alpine town in northern Italy, is hosting much of the Winter Games. It’s also a home away from home for rich partygoers.
New drone unit to investigate illegal waste dumping across England
Government announces tougher measures to tackle unlicensed sites as ‘prolific waste criminal’ is ordered to pay £1.4mA new 33-strong drone unit is being deployed to investigate the scourge of illegal waste dumping across England, the government has ann…
‘Al-Aqsa is a detonator’: six-decade agreement on prayer at Jerusalem holy site collapses
Israeli police raid compound, arrest staff and curb Muslims’ access as Ramadan begins A six-decade agreement governing Muslim and Jewish prayer at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site has “collapsed” under pressure from Jewish extremists backed by the …
‘This is catastrophic’: Fergie lying low amid Andrew’s shock arrest
Sarah Ferguson is yet to comment since her ex-husband’s release by British police after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
New infosec products of the week: February 20, 2026
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Compliance Scorecard, Impart Security, Redpanda, and Virtana. Impart enables safe, in-app enforcement against AI-powered bots Impart Security has launched Progra…
China’s ‘King of Banned Films’ Wants to Change the Subject
Acclaimed overseas for defying censors, Lou Ye is more interested in reaching Chinese audiences, as he holds up a cinematic mirror to their lives in modern China.
News24 | Iran warns Trump all US bases, assets would be legitimate targets if attacked
Iran on Thursday warned that US bases, facilities and assets would be “legitimate targets” if the United States follows through on its military threats and attacks.
‘Al-Aqsa is a detonator’: six-decade agreement on prayer at Jerusalem holy site collapses – The Guardian
‘Al-Aqsa is a detonator’: six-decade agreement on prayer at Jerusalem holy site collapses The Guardian80,000 Muslim worshipers pray peacefully at Al-Aqsa on first Friday of Ramadan The Times of IsraelIsrael blocks Palestinians fro…