UPI 9m

Great Value cottage cheese sold by Walmart recalled - UPI.com

Multiple varieties and sizes of Great Value brand cottage cheese sold by Walmart have been recalled due to pasteurization concerns. Photo courtesy the FDA Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Saputo Cheese has recalled certain cottage cheese products sold under Walmart's house brand, Great Value, the Food and Drug Adm»»»

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Gulf News 17m

Iran FM says 'good progress' after Geneva talks ended

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday that the latest round of talks with the United States dealt with the nuclear programme and the lifting of sanctions, adding that negotiators made "good progress". "We made very good progress and entered into the elements of an agreement very seri»»»

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BBC 41m

Burger King rolls out AI headsets that track employee 'friendliness'

Burger King is testing artificial intelligence-powered employee headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers and oversee store operations. The AI system, called BK Assistant, compiles "friendliness scores" at the fast-food chain's locations based on employees' conversations, according to»»»

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BBC 53m

Columbia student free after Mamdani-Trump meeting as ICE agents accused of 'misrepresentations' to access dorm

A university student in New York was released from custody after federal immigration agents allegedly posing as local police arrested her. According to a local official, agents wore "fake badges" to disguise themselves as New York Police Department (NYPD) officers to access a student residence at C»»»

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UPI 1h

Danish PM Frederiksen calls for snap parliamentary elections - UPI.com

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark speaks to the media after meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington, D.C., June 5, 2023. Frederiksen called for snap elections to be held in March. File Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Photo Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Danish Prime Mini»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Five new lawyers take legal oath before Attorneys’ Admission Committee

QNA Doha Five new lawyers took the legal oath before the Attorneys’ Admission Committee during its meeting chaired by Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi on Thursday. The new lawyers took the legal oath after completing their required traini»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Pearl-inspired Ramadan experience unveiled at Mandarin Oriental, Doha

Ashraf Siddiqui On the sidelines of the Second Alumni Award Night, Thomas Kinsperger, General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Doha, shared insights into how the luxury property has thoughtfully reimagined its Ramadan experience this year at Baraha Square. Kinsperger explained that this season’s conce»»»

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UPI 2h

EBay to cut 800 jobs, 6% of workforce - UPI.com

An attendee walks past the ebay motors booth during the 2023 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev. EBay announced Thursday that it would cut 800 jobs. File Photo by James Atoa/UPI | License Photo Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Online retailer eBay said Thursday that it plans to cut about 800 jobs or about 6% of its workf»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Israel says struck 8 Hezbollah compounds in Baalbek district

Israeli military strikes in eastern Lebanon killed a Syrian teenager on Thursday, the Lebanese health ministry reported, while the Israeli army said it had struck eight compounds belonging to an elite Hezbollah unit. "Israeli enemy air strikes on the Bekaa this evening resulted, according to an ini»»»

RT 3h

What’s at stake in the third round of US-Iran talks?

American and Iranian delegations met in Geneva on Thursday for a new round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program and the possible easing of sanctions, as Washington simultaneously amasses military assets in the Middle East to increase pressure on Iran. The talks are widely seen as a last op»»»

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Albanian Daily News 3h

BREAKING: PM Edi Rama Completely Renews the Cabinet with New Names

At today’s meeting of the Socialist Party parliamentary group, Prime Minister Edi Rama decided to introduce changes to the government cabinet.Albana Koçiu has been appointed Deputy Prime Minister, replacing Belinda Balluku in that position.Ferit Hoxha, Albania’s former ambassador to the UN, has bee»»»

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UPI 3h

Watch: N.Y. governor steps in to save resident's 'PB4WEGO' license plate - UPI.com

Feb. 26 (UPI) -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul stepped in to help a Long Island grandfather win his battle over a customized license plate reading "PB4WEGO." Seth Bykofsky shared a photo of a letter he received from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles in January telling him his "PB4WEGO" p»»»

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BBC 4h

Mandelson referred to EU anti-fraud agency over Epstein emails

The European Commission has asked the EU's anti-fraud agency to investigate Lord Mandelson following the release of documents in the US relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The request to the European Anti-Fraud Office (Olaf) was made last week, a Commission spokeswoman said, after co»»»

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BBC 4h

EU states told to use existing fund for safe abortions after citizens' petition

The European Commission has told member states they can use existing EU funding to pay for safe abortions, after a citizens' initiative attracted 1.1 million signatures to help women without access to safe and legal terminations. The My Voice, My Choice group behind the initiative has hailed the de»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Ministers Reject Speculation over US Aircraft at Sofia Airport; Parliament Calls on PM to Attend Hearing

Government officials rejected speculation linking the presence of US military aircraft at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport to non-NATO operations, while Parliament on Thursday obliged caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov to participate in a hearing on the matter. Earlier in the day, Transport Minister K»»»

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Albanian Daily News 4h

Albania’s ‘Rama 4’ Cabinet Sets EU Integration as Top Priority for 2026

In contrast to Prime Minister Edi Rama’s nearly 100-minute speech, sharply focused on justice reform, members of his cabinet delivered a unified message for the year ahead: advancing Albania’s path toward the European Union. Speaking briefly — each for less than 10 minutes — ministers outlined the »»»

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Al Manar 4h

Oman’s Foreign Minister: Thursday’s round of negotiations between Iran and the US concluded with significant progress reported - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Oman’s Foreign Minister: Thursday’s round of negotiations between Iran and the US concluded with significant progress reported 26-02-2026 2»»»

Sputnik 4h

Conflict for Profit: Zelensky and EU Turn Ukraine Into Disposable Asset

Volodymyr Zelensky’s chaotic rhetoric is a survival tactic shaped by his current predicament, veteran Russian military analyst Viktor Litovkin tells Sputnik. "He is forced to twist and turn, trying on the one hand not to offend his chief patron — the president of the US — and on the other to stay i»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Caretaker Foreign Minister Neynsky Explains US Aircraft Deployment at Sofia Airport During Parliamentary Hearing

Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said during her parliamentary hearing on Thursday, that the deployment of US military aircraft at Sofia airport is not related to current or planned military operations. The hearing is at the request of the Vazrazhdane parliamentary group. On February 19,»»»

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BBC 4h

Canada says India no longer linked to violent crime ahead of Carney trip

Canada says it believes India is not currently linked to violent crimes or threats on Canadian soil — a shift in tone after accusing New Delhi of carrying out an extrajudicial killing of a Sikh separatist in Canada in 2023. "I think we could say we're confident that that activity is not continuing,»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Iran-Backed Gaza Factions Face Financial Strain, Fear Collapse

Field commanders and activists from Iranian-backed Palestinian factions in Gaza warn of a potential “complete collapse” as a worsening financial crisis comes amid signs of a possible US strike on Tehran. Nearly two years of Israeli war in Gaza, along with strikes extending to Lebanon, Iran and part»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar face India in 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifier

Doha: Qatar will host India on Friday at Lusail Hall in their opener of the second window of Group D in the Asian qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Qatar. The Qataris have three points from their opening two matches, having beaten Lebanon 86-83 away before losing narrowly 75-74 t»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 5h

Poland pushes back on China

Poland plans to press China to open its market to Polish goods as trade imbalances deepen, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said during a parliamentary speech outlining foreign policy priorities. He said relations with China should benefit both sides, but warned that War»»»

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Gulf News 5h

France names new culture minister in mini-reshuffle

The French presidency on Thursday named four new ministers including Catherine Pegard as the new culture minister in a mini-reshuffle. Pegard, a former magazine editor and head of Versailles palace, takes over from Rachida Dati, a conservative who left the post to campaign to become mayor of Paris »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Regional Minister Participates in High-Level Conference of EU Eastern Border Regions

"I am here to save European funds and investments during a period of a provisional budget," caretaker Regional Development and Public Works Minister Angelina Boneva said in Brussels, quoted by her ministry's press office on Thursday. Boneva took part in a high-level conference of eastern border reg»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Israel Says Struck 8 Hezbollah Compounds in East Lebanon, Syrian Teen Killed

The Israeli military said on Thursday it struck eight compounds belonging to Hezbollah’s Radwan Force in eastern Lebanon's Baalbek area, as the Lebanese Health Ministry reported a Syrian teenager killed. The military said the compounds were being utilized to prepare and plan for attacks against its»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Iranian News Agency: The second phase of the third round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the US begins in Geneva, mediated by the Sultanate of Oman - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian News Agency: The second phase of the third round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the US begins in Geneva, mediate»»»

The Peninsula 5h

Israel launches airstrikes on eastern Lebanon

Beirut: Israeli warplanes launched Thursday a series of airstrikes on eastern Lebanon. Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported a series of violent explosions in the Bekaa Valley, coinciding with low-altitude flights by Israeli warplanes. Israeli warplanes also launched a series of airstrikes »»»

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Gulf News 5h

PureHealth signs 25-year solar deal to power UAE hospitals

PureHealth has signed a 25-year master lease agreement with Yellow Door Energy to supply clean electricity to its network of hospitals and clinics across the UAE. The signing ceremony took place at PureHealth’s office in Abu Dhabi and was attended by senior executives from PureHealth, SEHA and Yell»»»

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RT 5h

Trump vs the Supreme Court: How the tariff ruling could turn his presidency lame-duck

The constant change of scenery in President Donald Trump’s America has trained observers not to overreact to each new sensation from across the Atlantic. Yesterday’s battles fade quickly, replaced by fresh headlines. Against that backdrop, it is tempting to dismiss Trump’s latest clash with the US »»»

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Al Manar 5h

More than 25 Israeli Airstrikes Target Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley

Israeli occupation warplanes launched a series of airstrikes on Thursday evening across Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, an escalation Lebanese officials and local media condemned as a breach of national sovereignty and ceasefire arrangements. The bombardment struck the outskirts of Chmestar and Buday west »»»

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UPI 6h

U.S. authorizes resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba for private sector - UPI.com

A loaded oil tanker tanker enters Matanzas Bay off Havana, Cuba, on February 16 and docks near the city’s energy logistics port amid ongoing U.S. energy sanctions on the island. Russia has been sending fuel considered to be aid. Photo By EPA Feb. 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Contro»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

US Moves to Cut Off Swiss Bank from Financial System over Alleged Iran, Russia Links

The US Treasury Department proposed a rule on Thursday that, if finalized, would sever MBaer Merchant Bank AG's access to the US financial system on the grounds the Swiss bank had supported illicit actors linked to Iran and Russia. The Treasury alleged MBaer and its employees had facilitated corrup»»»

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BBC 6h

Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content

Parents using Instagram's child supervision tools will soon receive alerts if their teen repeatedly searches for suicide or self-harm related terms on the platform. It is the first time parent company Meta will proactively alert parents to searches by their child on Instagram for harmful material, »»»

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UPI 6h

In photos: Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes Narendra Modi to Israel - All Photos - UPI.com

By Wade SheridanIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel, where Modi he spoke at the Knesset in Jerusalem on Wednesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) speaks adjacent to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Knesset in Jeru»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Parliament Obliges PM to Participate in Hearing on US Military Aircraft at Sofia Airport

On Thursday, Parliament obliged caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov to participate in a hearing on the US military aircraft at Sofia Airport and on tensions in the Middle East. The proposal was made by There Is Such a People (TISP) Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov, who suggested that Gurov's particip»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Caretaker Minister Neynsky Explains US Aircraft Deployment at Sofia Airport During Parliamentary Hearing

Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said during her parliamentary hearing on Thursday, that the deployment of US military aircraft at Sofia airport is not related to current or planned military operations. The hearing is at the request of the Vazrazhdane parliamentary group. On February 19,»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Linking US Aircraft Presence at Sofia Airport to Non-NATO Operations Is Speculation, Says Defence Minister

Any attempt to link the presence of US aircraft on Bulgarian territory to operations outside NATO plans is speculation, caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said during a parliamentary hearing on Thursday. The hearing concerned US military aircraft currently stationed at Sofia Airport, tensi»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Russia denies setting any timeline for settlement with Ukraine

Moscow: Russia on Thursday denied setting any final timeline for settling with Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow has specific objectives it is working to accomplish, stressing that Russia is not setting a deadline for settling with Ukraine, but rather focusing on ta»»»

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France24 7h

Havana says four gunmen killed on US speedboat were trying to 'infiltrate' Cuba

Cuba said on Thursday that 10 gunmen on a Florida-registered speed boat who opened fire on the Caribbean nation's coastguard had "intended to carry out an infiltration for the purposes of terrorism". The Cuban coastguard on Thursday said it killed four people and wounded six more on the vessel, whi»»»

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EU Observer 7h

45 days to election: Poll shows a significant Tisza lead, Orbán puts soldiers on the streets

In our ongoing weekly digest, award-winning journalist Veronika Munk summarises and explains the most important political developments in Hungary. We guide readers on the route to the key April 2026 election — a poll without precedent in the region over the past 15 years. This week, we cover: The p»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Türkiye Probing Reason for Deadly F-16 Crash on Border Mission 

NATO member Türkiye is investigating the still unknown cause of an F-16 fighter jet crash that killed its pilot shortly after takeoff on a mission toward the Bulgarian border region, the Defense Ministry said on Thursday. Two F-16s took off simultaneously early on Wednesday from the 9th Main Jet Ba»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

UN Expert on Palestinian Territories Denounces 'Toxic' Attacks against Her

The UN expert on the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, denounced on Thursday what she described as "toxic" attacks impacting her personal life and work, after a number of European states called for her resignation. In recent weeks Germany, France, Italy and others have called for Albanes»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Diplomacy or Conflict? US and Iran hold fresh talks as military pressure builds.

Dubai: Iran and the United States held another round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday, as rising military tensions and a significant American force buildup in the Middle East cast a long shadow over diplomatic efforts. The Oman-mediated discussions, hosted at the Omani ambassador’s r»»»

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UPI 8h

Watch: World's oldest competitive pool player still going strong at 98 - UPI.com

Feb. 25 (UPI) -- A Florida woman who became the world's oldest competitive pool player at the age of 94 is still going strong at 98 and is headed to a tournament in Las Vegas. Jensen Beach resident Maggie Kennedy was dubbed the world's oldest competitive pool player by Guinness World Records in 202»»»

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Kathimerini 8h

Student associations stage Athens rally ahead of Tempe anniversary

Student and university associations staged and completed a rally in central Athens on Thursday afternoon ahead of the third anniversary of the Tempe railway disaster, organizers said. The groups organized the gathering to commemorate the victims of the February 28, 2023 train crash, Greece’s deadli»»»

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BNE 8h

Armenia’s nuclear choice carries heavy debt trade-offs, says GlobalSource

Armenia’s prospective shift towards US-backed small modular reactor (SMR) technology could add as much as 30% of GDP to public debt in a worst-case scenario, even as it reduces the country’s long-standing strategic reliance on Russia, according to Ivan Tchakarov of GlobalSource Partners. »»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Russia Says EU Plan to Permanently Ban its Oil is Mad

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that only a "madman" could propose a permanent ban on oil imports from Russia, as planned by the European Union, Reuters reported. The European Commission will submit a legal proposal to permanently ban Russian oil imports on Apr»»»

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UPI 8h

Hillary Clinton to testify before closed House committee on Epstein - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Secret service personnel and local law enforcement prepare to do a security sweep of the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center where Bill and Hillary Clinton are to be deposed by the House Oversight Committee regarding the Epstein probe in Chappaqua, N.Y., Thursday. Former Secretary of State Hi»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Could DHL deliveries soon be made by UAE-built drones?

Abu Dhabi: Global logistics firm DHL Express has signed a deal to explore using delivery aircraft built by an Abu Dhabi-based drone manufacturer in its regional operations. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.DHL Express and LODD Autonomous have signed a Memorandum of Unde»»»

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