Venezuela Passes Amnesty Bill Denounced by Some as ‘Unjust’
The bill may bring the release of hundreds of political prisoners. But many critics say the legislation, passed after major pressure from the Trump administration, raises concerns.
Day: February 20, 2026
Team USA women’s hockey team defeats Canada in Olympic final
The Team USA women’s hockey team defeated Canada in a thriller to take Olympic gold Thursday, while Alysa Liu ended the U.S.’s two decade medal drought in figure skating . Kelly O’Grady is following all the Olympic action from Milan.
As Trump Weighs Iran Strikes, He Declines to Make Clear Case for Why
Rarely in modern times has the United States prepared to conduct a major act of war with so little explanation or public debate.
Iran Protests: 17% of demonstrators were students — Over 200 killed were school-age children
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Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest Casts Shadow Over UK Monarchy
The arrest of the former prince could shake public confidence in the monarchy.
CNBC Daily Open: Private credit fears and U.S.-Iran tensions pressure Wall Street
Meanwhile, Blue Owl Capital tightened investor liquidity after selling $1.4 billion in loan assets, raising alarms about stability in the private credit market.
Man emerges naked from stolen ambulance he took on joyride with patient inside
This is the moment that a naked man emerges from a stolen ambulance after he took a patient on a joyride.
“I’m borderline blind”: MrBeast opens up about right eye vision issue after viral X post questions his smile and demeanor
Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, said he is “borderline blind” in his right eye after X users criticized how his eyes look. He explained he must squint to see, even with contacts. The debate grew online, with support and criticism. The discussion sta…
South African farmers fear devastation as foot-and-mouth takes hold
The government has begun a vaccination programme but officials have been blamed for a slow response.
Hamas holds vote to choose new interim leader, source tells BBC
The armed group is electing a new head after its top leaders were killed by Israel.