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KBy Kathryn Diss
Kathryn Diss is an ABC Europe correspondent based in London. She was formerly North America correspondent in Washington DC for three years during which she extensively covered the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 US election. Before moving to America, she was South-East Asia correspondent in Bangkok, which led to her …
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A soldier stands guard by a charred vehicle after it was set on fire, in Cointzio, Michoacán state, Mexico, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, following the death of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho.” (AP Photo/Armando Solis)
· https://apnews.com/author/the-associated-press
Media: polska firma chce zainwestować w rafinerię w Schwedt
O rozmowach z potencjalnymi inwestorami z Polski dla rafinerii PCK Schwedt poinformowała starosta powiatu Ueckermarck Karina Doerk w swoim sprawozdaniu dla rady powiatu kilka dni temu. Według tego raportu, na który powołuje się gazeta „Berliner Zeitung”, grupa Unimot jest zainteresowana przejęciem udziałów w rafiner…
· Anna Widzyk
Matildas coach wants to show they're a 'dominant force' at Women's Asian Cup
Joe Montemurro is in the midst of being asked a question during his press conference announcing the Matildas Women's Asian Cup squad.
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/amanda-shalala/6553684
Judge says federal court can’t rule on challenge to Orleans sheriff’s ‘sanctuary’ policy
Attorney General Liz Murrill speaks with the news media, Oct. 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, file)
· https://apnews.com/author/bobbi-jeanne-misick-verite-news
ABy Adam Holmes
Adam Holmes is an ABC News journalist based in Hobart. He has previously worked for print and online media outlets in Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, with expertise in political and legal affairs reporting.
India attempts to block Middle East Eye journalist's X account
India has requested that X block the account of a Middle East Eye journalist who has been keenly reporting on India-Israel ties.
· https://www.facebook.com/middleeasteye/
Canadá prepara paquete de ayuda para Cuba ante escasez de combustible por embargo petrolero de EEUU
La ministra de Asuntos Exteriores de Canadá, Anita Anand, durante una conferencia de prensa sobre la situación de seguridad en México, en la Cámara de los Comunes del Parlamento, el lunes 23 de febrero de 2026, en Ottawa. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press vía AP)
· https://apnews.com/author/rob-gillies
ABy Amy Briggs
Amy Briggs is the Darren Osborne Regional Science Cadet for 2026. Prior to joining the ABC, she worked as a radio journalist in Canberra; and has published science articles in the Canberra Times, ABC, and former CSIRO kids magazine Double Helix.
Canada prepares aid package for Cuba
Canada Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand speaks at a news conference regarding the security situation in Mexico, in the Foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)
· https://apnews.com/author/rob-gillies
Final Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings
SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — The final 2025-26 Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings, distributed by The Associated Press:
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The Top Twenty Five
The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ women’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, and total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking.
· https://apnews.com/author/the-associated-press
Baftas 2026: BBC faces backlash for airing n-word, cutting 'free Palestine' from speech
The BBC sparked outrage over the weekend after broadcasting the 79th British Academy Film Awards (Baftas) with a racial slur and cutting an expression of pro-Palestinian solidarity by an awardee.
· https://www.facebook.com/middleeasteye/
Analysts: Media neglects hunger crises
Amina Suleman left her village in Maradun, Zamfara state in northwestern Nigeria, fleeing Islamist militants.
· Martina Schwikowski
Media ignores global hunger crises, say experts
Amina Suleman left her village in Maradun, Zamfara state, in northwestern Nigeria, fleeing Islamist militants.
· Martina Schwikowski
Entzweien sich EU und USA an gegenseitigen Zensurvorwürfen?
Ob es um die Kontrolle über Grönland, die Sicherheitsstrategie oder um Zölle geht - die Beziehungen zwischen den USA und Europa hängen am seidenen Faden. Und auch bei der Kontrolle von Social-Media-Plattformen und Gesetzen zur Bekämpfung von Desinformation gehen die Ansichten weit auseinander.
· Matt Pearson
USA werfen EU digitale Zensur vor - was steckt dahinter?
Ob es um die Kontrolle über Grönland, die Sicherheitsstrategie oder um Zölle geht - die Beziehungen zwischen den USA und Europa hängen am seidenen Faden. Und auch bei der Kontrolle von Social-Media-Plattformen und Gesetzen zur Bekämpfung von Desinformation gehen die Ansichten weit auseinander.
· Matt Pearson
North Korea touts nuclear advances as Kim re-chosen to lead ruling party
SEOUL — North Korea’s ruling party touted nuclear advances as it re-elected Kim Jong Un to the top post of general secretary, state media said Monday, during a rare national congress.
· Agence France-Presse
PRO-3 destroys 8K illegal mufflers, seized 4K loose firearms
MORE than 8,200 modified mufflers were destroyed, and more than 4,000 confiscated loose firearms were presented to the media during a press briefing at Camp Olivas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga, on Monday.
· Frederick Silverio
13-year-old Keelan Harvick signs with Toyota Racing Development
In this undated image provided by Kevin Harvick, Inc., Keelan Harvick, center, poses with his family, from left, sister Piper, father retired NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick and mother DeLana Harvick following a victory. (Adrenalens Media/Kevin Harvick, Inc. via AP)
· https://apnews.com/author/jenna-fryer
Iranian diaspora media site suspends broadcasts after threat from Islamic regime
The London-based Persian news site Manoto News was forced to suspend broadcasting on Monday following security threats by the Islamic regime, the news site confirmed.
Israel designates five Palestinian news outlets as ‘terrorist’ groups
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has signed a military order designating five Palestinian local online media platforms as “terrorist” organisations, alleging links to Hamas, according to local Israeli media.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Mainland China group wins deal to operate Hong Kong harbourfront event space
Bay Area Media wins three-year tenancy to turn former railway freight pier into event space featuring food and entertainment facilities as well as pet-friendly park
· Wynna Wong
Why the Baftas must get rid of their two-hour delay and broadcast live
Last night made clear that broadcasting a partially redacted version long after the winners have been announced doesn’t work for anyone
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/stuart-heritage
Jewish man stabbed after refusing sex with content creator on religious basis - report
A transgender adult content creator stabbed a man in a shower in Miami Beach, Florida, on Thursday, after he refused to have sex with her "because she was not Jewish," local media outlet Local 10 News cited police officers as saying.
Supporters of jailed and ailing Ugandan opposition figure pray for his release
Supporters of detained Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye gather for a prayer to press authorities to free him at Rubaga Cathedral in Kampala, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Hajarah Nalwadda)
· https://apnews.com/author/rodney-muhumuza
Ukraine Drones Spark Fire at Key Transneft Oil Hub in Tatarstan
Ukrainian drone strikes have caused a fire at a key oil pumping station for Russia’s pipeline monopoly Transneft in the republic of Tatarstan, media reported and officials confirmed early Monday.
· The Moscow Times
LBy Lucia Stein
Lucia Stein is a digital journalist and producer for the International team. Since joining the ABC in 2015, she has worked with the national online team, the mobile team and with the Personal Finance project. You can get in touch at stein.lucia@abc.net.au.
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