Seattle’s FIFA World Cup Fan Fest will look different from initial plans
The local organizing committee scales back Seattle Center fan fest plans, opts for different model.
Day: February 23, 2026
BBC criticised for nixing ‘Free Palestine’ tribute from BAFTA coverage
Part of award-winning filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr’s speech in which he says ‘Free Palestine” was not aired.
Trump Tower planned for Gold Coast that would be Australia’s tallest building
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‘Kind’ Donald Trump pauses speech to check on woman’s eye surgery; internet reacts — watch
During a White House event honoring angel families, President Trump paused his remarks to inquire about a woman’s vision. Upon learning she had cataracts and was scheduled for surgery, he revealed he had paid for her operation, expressing confidence in…
US ambassador to France banned from meeting French government – Reuters
US ambassador to France banned from meeting French government ReutersFrance bans US ambassador Charles Kushner from meeting French ministers CNNFrench minister moves to block US envoy Kushner from government access BBCF…
Tourists and residents urged to stay indoors amid Mexico cartel violence
Mexico was on high alert Monday with schools closed and travelers stranded, as members of a powerful cartel launched violent rampages after the death of the country’s most-wanted drug lord. In some towns tourists and residents were urged to stay indoo…
‘Flour war’ erupts in Greek seaside town as revelers celebrate the start of Lent
The Greek seaside town of Galaxidi has exploded into a messy “flour war” as many of its 1,700 residents and many visitors pelted each other with bags of dyed flour.
IBM is the latest AI casualty. Shares tank 13% on Anthropic programming language threat
COBOL is a computer language used for business data processing and IBM is a leader in that area.
Slovakia halts emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine amid oil delivery dispute
Slovakia has cut off emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine in an escalation of an oil delivery dispute
EU sanctions Russian officials as Hungary blocks funds to Ukraine
European Union fails to approve further Russia sanctions and a $106bn loan to Ukraine after Hungary refuses to agree.