BBC 28m

Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros, clearing way for Paramount takeover

Netflix has declined to raise its proposal to buy Warner Bros Discovery after the Hollywood studio giant deemed Paramount Skydance's rival offer "superior", clearing the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle. Warner Bros, which put itself up for sale last year, on Thursday said Paramount's »»»

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UPI 44m

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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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 2h

Al Sadd wrestle past Al Duhail 3-1 to tighten grip; Al Gharafa rally to beat Al Rayyan 3-2

Tribune News Network Doha Al Sadd continued with their winning ways as they made a strong comeback to beat Al Duhail 3-1 while Al Gharafa scored a thrilling 3-2 win over Al Rayyan to move into second in the Doha Bank Stars League on Thursday night. At the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium, defending cha»»»

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TAP 2h

Working session reviews readiness of tourism sector, assesses promotional plan

Tunis, Feb. 26 (TAP) - A working session was held, Thursday, devoted to monitoring the implementation of the promotional plan in foreign markets and reviewing Tunisia’s participation in major international events and exhibitions, such as the Berlin...»»»

UPI 2h

U.S. attorneys to defend their prosecution of Kilmar Abrego Garcia - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Kilmar Abrego Garcia delivers remarks during a rally before his check in at the ICE Baltimore Field Office in Baltimore Md., in August. Federal prosecutors must defend their prosecution Thursday in the case against him for human smuggling in Tennesssee. File Photo by Shawn Thew/EPA Feb. 26»»»

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UPI 3h

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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Albanian Daily News 4h

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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Kathimerini 4h

Human remains found in field in Halkidiki

Body parts in an advanced state of decomposition were discovered Thursday afternoon in a field in Halkidiki, northern Greece, authorities said. According to initial reports, the head of the local community of Pefkohori alerted police after workers found the remains, some of which had reportedly bee»»»

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UPI 6h

World Economic Forum CEO Børge Brende resigns; Jeffrey Epstein probe concludes - UPI.com

World Economic Forum CEO and President Børge Brende, pictured here in 2014, has resigned upon completion of an independent investigation of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. File Photo by David Silpa/UPI | License Photo Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Børge Brende resigned his position as president and CEO of the Worl»»»

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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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BBC 7h

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 7h

Brothers. both politicians, convicted of arranging Marielle Franco murder in 2018 - UPI.com

1 of 2 | A pair of brothers who were prominent Brazilian politicians have been convicted in the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro councilor Marielle Franco. File Photo by Mario Vasconcellos/EPA-EFE Feb. 26 (UPI) -- A pair of brothers who were prominent Brazilian politicians have been convicted in the 2»»»

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Kathimerini 8h

87-year-old dies after falling from Thessaloniki balcony

An 87-year-old man died Thursday after falling from a second-floor balcony in the Sykkies neighborhood of Thessaloniki. Neighbors alerted emergency services around 1:30 p.m., and paramedics found the man unconscious at the scene. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police are »»»

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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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UPI 8h

U.S. seizes third oil tanker in Indian Ocean - UPI.com

The U.S. military seized a third oil tanker moving from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon said Tuesday. Photo by Department of War/X Feb. 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. military seized a third oil tanker moving from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon said Tuesday. The Berth»»»

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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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BNE 9h

China and Iran queue up to copy Belarus-Russia regional blueprint, Lukashenko claims

Both China and Iran have asked to replicate the Belarus-Russia Union State's region-to-region cooperation model, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said at the Supreme State Council of the Union State in Moscow on February 26, as Russian President Vladimir Putin co-chaired the session, BelTA»»»

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BNE 9h

China and Iran queue up to copy Belarus-Russia regional blueprint, Lukashenko claims

Both China and Iran have asked to replicate the Belarus-Russia Union State's region-to-region cooperation model, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said at the Supreme State Council of the Union State in Moscow on February 26, as Russian President Vladimir Putin co-chaired the session, BelTA»»»

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Kathimerini 9h

85-year-old detained for pointing weapon at students

An 85-year-old man was detained early Thursday after allegedly brandishing a weapon to intimidate students outside a middle school in the Athens suburb of Agios Ioannis Rentis. No injuries were reported. According to a complaint filed by the school principal, the man pointed the weapon at students »»»

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Kathimerini 9h

Car crashes into Crete shop after dispute

A 47-year-old man drove his car into the entrance of a shop in Iraklio, Crete, in the early hours of Thursday, following a minor dispute, according to the store’s owner. Speaking to local news website Cretalive, the owner said the man had entered the shop shortly before the crash and appeared to be»»»

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France24 9h

Davos forum CEO Borge Brende resigns after Epstein links revealed

Borge Brende, the president and CEO of the World Economic Forum, which organises the annual Davos summit, announced his resignation on Thursday, weeks after the forum launched an independent investigation into his links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  The president and CEO o»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

Bulgarian Banks 99% Ready for Instant Payments Rollout in 2027

Bulgarian banks are 99% ready to implement the Instant Payments Regulation, which will take effect in Bulgaria on January 1, 2027, Radoslav Daskalov, Deputy Chair of the Payment Infrastructure Committee at the Association of Banks in Bulgaria (ABB), told BTA. "We can confidently say that the bankin»»»

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BNE 9h

LATAM BLOG: Mexico's rise to the top of US trade exposes the stakes of Trump's USMCA gamble

For at least 34 years, Canada held an unbroken grip on the top spot in US trade. In 2025, Mexico ended it, and the timing could hardly be more consequential. According to reports from Bloomberg and Forbes, M»»»

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BNE 9h

Russia accuses Washington of 'irresponsible escalation'

Russia has accused the United States of irresponsibly stoking regional tensions over Iran, with Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova saying Moscow continues to see "unceasing threats" against Tehran on February 26. »»»

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BNE 9h

Russia accuses Washington of 'irresponsible escalation'

Russia has accused the United States of irresponsibly stoking regional tensions over Iran, with Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova saying Moscow continues to see "unceasing threats" against Tehran on February 26. »»»

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Kathimerini 10h

Two arrested after attempting to bring knives into Athens courthouse

Two people were arrested on Thursday after allegedly attempting to bring large knives into the courthouse complex at Evelpidon in Athens, authorities said. Security guards discovered the weapons during routine screening at the entrance to the Evelpidon court facilities. According to sources, the kn»»»

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BNE 10h

Sharp port cargo decline signals industrial slowdown in Turkey

Turkish industry has begun 2026 under significant strain. Port cargo volumes have suffered one of the steepest January declines seen in recent years, business daily Ekonomi has reported. According to data from th»»»

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BNE 10h

IMF pledges continued support for Syria’s economic recovery amid structural reforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed its commitment to supporting the Syrian government’s efforts to rehabilitate the economy and improve the performance of key economic institutions, indicating that the country has entered an accelerating recovery phase, SANA reported on February 26. »»»

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BNE 10h

Uber and Joby Aviation launch in-app air taxi booking ahead of Dubai debut

Ride-hailing giant Uber has unveiled "Uber Air powered by Joby," allowing riders to book Joby Aviation's all-electric air taxis directly within the Uber app, as Joby prepares to carry its first passengers in Dubai later this year in what the partners describe as a major milestone in urban air mobil»»»

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BNE 10h

Iran-US nuclear talks in Geneva pause for break as IAEA chief joins consultations

Iranian and American negotiators in Geneva briefly suspended their third round of talks on February 26 before preparing to resume the same day, with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Busaidi describing the atmosphere as one of "creative and positive" exchanges, ISNA reported. »»»

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BNE 10h

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

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BNE 10h

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

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BNE 10h

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

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BNE 10h

Not a single acquittal handed down by Tajikistan’s courts in two years

Not a single acquittal has been handed down by a court in Tajikistan in the past two years. The stark statistic is highlighted by a report published this week by Tajik daily Asia-Plus. »»»

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BNE 10h

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

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BNE 10h

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

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BNE 10h

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

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BNE 10h

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

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BNE 10h

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

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BNE 10h

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

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BNE 10h

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

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BNE 10h

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

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BNE 10h

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

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BNE 10h

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

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BNE 10h

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 10h

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 10h

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 10h

EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»

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