BBC 12m

IOC criticised for selling Nazi-era Olympics T-shirt

The official online fan shop of the Olympic Games has been selling T-shirts with designs from the Berlin Olympic Games in 1936, which were used by Adolf Hitler and the Nazis for propaganda. There are calls in Germany for the sale of the shirts to be stopped, but the International Olympic Committee »»»

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The Peninsula 13m

National Planning Council organises program on strategic foresight for leaders

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) organised an intensive executive Program for government leaders titled "Strategic Foresight as a Decision-Making Tool in Environments of Uncertainty”. The program is part of the NPC’s continuous efforts to enhance the skills of leaders in addressing »»»

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Jordan Times 17m

Jordan steps up Dublin engagement ahead of EU Investment Conference

AMMAN — The Jordanian ministerial delegation continued its European tour in Dublin as part of preparations for the upcoming Jordan–European Investment Conference.Participating ministers were, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat, Minister of Investment»»»

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Jordan Times 17m

SSIF real estate portfolio hits JD1.1b in 2025, reaffirms transparency on land purchases

AMMAN — The Social Security Investment Fund (SSIF) affirmed its commitment to achieving transparency and institutional disclosure and presenting information about its investments within the proper time and investment context, following recent social media reports about land purchases made in previo»»»

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Jordan Times 17m

Jordan's energy, mining sectors implemented 'strategic' projects in 2025 — Report

AMMAN — Jordan’s energy and mining sectors recorded "strategic and qualitative" achievements in 2025 under the Economic Modernisation Vision (EMV) and its 2023–2025 executive programme, reflecting "tangible" progress in exploration, energy transition, efficiency and value-added mineral development.»»»

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TAP 23m

FM holds talks with African Union officials on strengthening cooperation

Tunis, Feb. 12 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, held talks on Thursday with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, regarding the existing cooperation between...»»»

RT 25m

Outrage at Olympic ‘Nazi propaganda’

A German politician has blasted the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for selling a T‑shirt commemorating the 1936 Berlin Summer Games, calling it “Nazi propaganda.” The Nazi regime under Adolf Hitler used the sports competitions as a propaganda showcase, including the first-ever Olympic torch »»»

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UPI 25m

Oklahoma executes Kendrick Simpson for a 2006 double murder - UPI.com

Kendrick Simpson, 45, died by lethal injection on Thursday morning at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester for the 2006 shooting deaths of two men. Photo Courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Kendrick Simpson died by lethal injection Thursday morning at the Okl»»»

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The Peninsula 25m

Shura Council affirms Qatar's commitment to being active partner with European side on regional, international issues

Strasbourg, France: The Shura Council affirmed the State of Qatar's commitment to being an active partner with the European side on regional and international issues, noting that its regional and international efforts and endeavors reflect its vision based on partnership and cooperation with the in»»»

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France24 34m

Spotlight - 'If the Cuban government were to collapse, that would be a security threat to the United States'

François Picard is pleased to welcome, live from Havana, Emily Morris, Honorary Senior Research Associate at University College London's Institute of the Americas. The US fuel embargo on Cuba has shifted from an abstract policy dispute into something felt in the grain of everyday life. This is not »»»

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France24 34m

ICE immigrant crackdown in Minnesota to end, Trump’s border czar announces

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) brutal immigration crackdown in Minnesota is ending, President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday. He described the operation – which led to massive protests and the deaths of two American citizens – as a success. The Trump »»»

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UPI 37m

Child recruitment in Colombia surges 300% in five years - UPI.com

A picture made available in 2013 shows local children pose for a photograph at Lleras sector, which registered high criminal activities, in Buenaventura, Colombia, This main port of Colombian Pacific, faced a serious situation of insecurity due to the war between gangs. File Photo by Mauricio Duena»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

Qatari innovators win six gold and silver medals at Kuwait International Invention Exhibition

Doha, Qatar: Qatari inventors participating in the 16th International Invention Exhibition in the Middle East, held in Kuwait over four days, won six medals (three gold and three silver), amidst competition from more than 200 inventions from around the world. The innovators' participation was suppo»»»

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UPI 49m

Trump administration eliminates greenhouse emission standards for vehicles - UPI.com

1 of 3 | President Donald Trump speaks alongside Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency Lee Zeldin in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. The Trump Administration announced the finalization of rules that revoke the EPA's ability to regulate climate »»»

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Albanian Daily News 56m

Albania Pays €12 Million in Interim Salaries to Judges and Prosecutors Removed by Vetting

A total of 92 magistrates, including judges and prosecutors, who were permanently removed from the judicial system through the vetting process, have received approximately €12 million in additional interim salary payments, according to court rulings. Taking advantage of a legal provision that allow»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar's Permanent Representative to UN meets Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Office for Project Services

New York: The Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met with Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), HE Jorge Moreira da Silva, at the Perm»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Two infants found dead in freezer, mother arrested

Aillevillers-et-Lyaumont: French police have detained a 50-year-old woman after two infants were found dead in a freezer in eastern France, with the suspect admitting to freezing her newborns, prosecutors said on Thursday. The case is the latest suspected instance of infanticide to emerge in France»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Rising RSV cases cause alarm

Rising RSV cases are causing alarm in Greece as a 30-day-old baby girl was hospitalized in critical condition in the intensive care unit of the capital’s Aglaia Kyriakou children’s hospital. The infant’s condition has improved and she was expected to leave intensive care. RSV activity has increased»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Israeli artillery bombardment targets the outskirts of Markaba border town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery bombardment targets the outskirts of Markaba border town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 12-02-2026 21:15 PM Latest New»»»

Al Manar 1h

US Smuggled Thousands of Starlink Terminals Ito Iran during during Riots: WSJ

The US covertly smuggled 6,000 Starlink satellite internet terminals into Iran during riots in January, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing officials. The operation marked the first time Washington directly facilitated the transfer of Starlink systems into Iran. The shipments came aft»»»

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France24 1h

French connections - Love à la française: How are attitudes to dating and marriage different?

When it comes to romance, the French have the reputation of being passionate, first-class lovers. But is this just a cliché? What's it really like to go out with a French person? Are dating rules different? And what about French attitudes to marriage, divorce and infidelity? This week we focus on t»»»

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France24 1h

France slashes renewable energy targets, expands nuclear power with new law

France is this week set to pass by decree a new energy law slashing the country’s renewable energy targets and massively expanding nuclear power production. The law change comes as a relief for state-run electricity provider EDF, which had been mandated to close some of its nuclear plants and is st»»»

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France24 1h

France in focus - Sophie Adenot, the French astronaut reaching for the stars

This week on France in Focus, we take a look at Sophie Adenot, who at 43 is about to fulfil a lifelong dream by becoming the second French woman to travel into space. She's been training for a nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station, th»»»

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France24 1h

Floods and high winds hit France as storm Nils sweeps in

Storm Nils has battered southwestern France, bringing heavy rain, winds up to 150 km/h, and widespread flooding. Rivers like the Gironde have breached, submerging towns and roads, while power outages affect around 850,000 homes. Coastal erosion and damage to trees, homes, and infrastructure extend »»»

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France24 1h

Macron courts controversy by appointing loyalists to lead key French institutions

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday nominated his budget minister Amélie de Montchalin to lead the country’s top audit body – a position she could hold for decades to come. Critics say this part of a growing bid by Macron to lock down national institutions and leave a mark beyon»»»

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TAP 1h

Tunisian technical mission in Rome to accelerate waste-to-energy development

Tunis, Feb. 12 (TAP) - A high-level Tunisian delegation began a tripartite technical mission on Tuesday in Rome with Italy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to accelerate the deployment of waste-to-energy (WtE) initiatives in...»»»

BBC 1h

Judge blocks US military from demoting Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video

A federal judge has blocked Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth from lowering Senator Mark Kelly's rank in the military over his urging service members to refuse illegal orders. US District Judge Richard Leon wrote in a scathing ruling that Hegseth had unconstitutionally retaliated against Kelly in s»»»

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France24 1h

Focus - Bangladesh elections: Islamist-led coalition hopes for chance at power

Bangladesh has held its first elections since a student revolution deposed autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina in 2024. Hasina's main rival, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is now projected to win. Yet the biggest development is the resurgence of the Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami, which was ba»»»

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France24 1h

Bangladesh election raises expectations of a new political era

As Bangladeshis cast their ballots on Thursday in their first free election in 17 years, many are hoping for an end to corruption, greater safety and security, improved economic conditions, and real structural changes in their daily lives, as explained by FRANCE 24's journalist Navodita Kumari.»»»

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MIA 1h

Berovo gets special fire truck from Slovenia

Berovo, 12 February 2026 (MIA) — The Berovo Fire Department received a special fire truck from Slovenia's Bitnje Volunteer Firefighting Society, MIA's Delchevo correspondent reports. The donation was officially received earlier Thursday by Berovo firefighters together with Berovo Mayor Petar Ruzhin»»»

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UPI 1h

Argentina Senate approves labor reform amid protests - UPI.com

Argentina’s Senate approved in general terms the labor reform promoted by President Javier Milei’s government. Photo by Matias Martin Campaya/EPA Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Argentina's Senate approved in general terms the labor reform promoted by President Javier Milei's government after a marathon session t»»»

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UPI 1h

Judge blocks Hegseth’s punishment of Sen. Mark Kelly - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., hold a press conference on a failed grand jury indictment against them at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. A federal judge blocked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s bid to punish Kelly on Thursday over participat»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

India approves initial purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets: French Presidency

Paris: The French Presidency Thursday welcomed India's decision to give its initial approval to a proposal to purchase 114 French Rafale fighter jets, describing the move as an important milestone on the path to concluding a potentially historic contract between the two countries. According to a pr»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Arab Book Award hosts cultural events at Damascus International Book Fair

Doha, Qatar: The Arab Book Award is taking part in the 2026 Damascus International Book Fair, which runs through February 16, with a comprehensive cultural program and an active pavilion welcoming prominent Syrian and Arab intellectuals and cultural figures. Scientific Director of the Arab Book Awa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Al Adeed team wins Al Galayel Traditional Hunting Championship 2026

DOHA: Al Adeed team claimed the title of the 15th edition of the Al Galayel Traditional Hunting Championship 2026, held at Al Eraiq Reserve, supported by the Social and Sports Activities Support Fund (Daam) and under the umbrella of Katara, the Cultural Village Foundation. The winners of the top th»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE clarifies age requirements for kids in the British curriculum this academic year, 2026-2027

The Ministry of Education posted on social media updates on the age requirements for children seeking admission to the Foundation Stage in private schools implementing the British curriculum from the upcoming year 2026-27. According to the post, the following shall apply: 1. Children born between S»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Al-Hadaba Al-Khadra General Hospital announces resumption of hip replacement surgeries after a two-year hiatus

After a hiatus of more than two years, Al-Hadaba Al-Khadra General Hospital announced today the resumption of hip replacement surgeries. The surgeries will be performed by the specialized medical team in the Orthopaedic Surgery Department, in cooperation with the Therapeutic Services Support and De»»»

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RT 1h

Switzerland to vote on population cap proposed by anti-immigration party

The Swiss public will head to the polls in the summer to decide if the country needs a 10 million population cap, the government has said. Switzerland’s population has grown around five times faster than in neighboring EU countries over the past decade, as the wealthy state has attracted large numb»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Minister of Interior meets Italian counterpart

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya,” HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, met with Minister of the Interior of the Italian Republic, HE Matteo Piantedosi during His Excellency’s official visit to the Republic of Italy on Thursda»»»

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UPI 1h

Fatberg 'the size of four buses' found under Sydney wastewater plant - UPI.com

Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Australia's Sydney Water confirmed there is a massive fatberg estimated to be "the size of four buses" in a difficult-to-reach position under a wastewater plant. The supersized fatberg -- a collection of fats, oils and greases -- under the Malabar wastewater treatment plant is now »»»

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UPI 1h

2 Israelis accused of wagering with classified info - UPI.com

Iran's Fordo underground uranium enrichment site is shown following U.S. airstrikes on June 22, which might have resulted in charges against two Israelis on Thursday. File Photo courtesy of Maxar Technologies/EPA-EFE Feb. 12 (UPI) -- An Israeli court has indicted a military reservist and a civilian»»»

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Sana 1h

Syria, Jordan expand private-sector partnerships at business forum

Damascus, Feb. 12 (SANA) – The Syrian-Jordanian Cooperation and Investment Forum, organized by the Syrian Businessmen and Businesswomen Association in cooperation with the Jordanian Businessmen Association, focused on strengthening economic, investment and trade partnerships between business leader»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, WISH sign cooperation agreement

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum 1-2-3 and the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), a global initiative of Qatar Foundation, announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement to enhance global dialogue and advocate for policies in areas where sport, health, and well-b»»»

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DW 1h

Germany braces for more strikes in 2026

BusinessEuropeGermany braces for more strikes in 2026Insa WredeThis year has already seen considerable industrial action and labor disputes in Germany. More strikes are expected in the aviation, train travel and chemicals industries. https://p.dw.com/p/58cnGHundreds of Lufthansa flights were cancel»»»

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BBC 1h

Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health

US President Donald Trump has reversed a key Obama-era scientific ruling that underpins all federal actions on curbing planet-warming gases. The so-called 2009 "endangerment finding" concluded that a range of greenhouse gases were a threat to public health. It's become the legal bedrock of federal »»»

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Sana 1h

Al-Shaibani: Reopening Syrian Consulate in Bonn a significant milestone in diplomacy

Berlin, Feb.12 (SANA) Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, affirmed Thursday that the reopening of the Syrian Consulate in the German city of Bonn represents a significant milestone in Syrian diplomatic efforts and reflects the Syrian State’s vision of strengthening its inter»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Sudan Oil Minister Says War Losses in Billions

Sudan’s Oil and Energy Minister Al-Mutasim Ibrahim said the estimated cost of heavy losses and damage inflicted on the oil and energy sector by the war amounts to billions of dollars, blaming the Rapid Support Forces for directly targeting infrastructure across the country. In exclusive remarks to »»»

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RT 2h

German govt ‘embezzling’ taxpayer money to fund Ukraine – veteran politician

The German government is wasting taxpayers’ money by continuing to fund Ukraine, veteran politician Sahra Wagenknecht has said. European nations have largely compensated for the sharp reduction of American support to Kiev under the administration of US President Donald Trump, according to the Kiel »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

At least 21 drown in Nile boat sinking in Sudan: local govt

Khartoum: At least 21 people drowned when a boat sank in the Nile River in northern Sudan, according to the local state government and eyewitnesses interviewed by AFP. River Nile State said Thursday that 21 bodies had been recovered after the accident, listed their names and warned that some passen»»»

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