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People inspect the road destroyed by heavy rain that triggered flooding in Arequipa, Peru, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Sotomayor)
Dover set for 1st NASCAR All-Star race in Northeast
Bubba Wallace (23) and Christopher Bell (20) move on the track during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
Canada pledges food aid for Cuba as US fuel blockade continues
TORONTO — Canada announced Wednesday it is sending $8 million Canadian (US$6.7 million) in food aid to people in Cuba as the island faces an escalating fuel crisis as oil shipments have slowed following US threats of tariffs.
· Associated Press
DoorDash to end operations in Qatar, Singapore, Japan and Uzbekistan
A food delivery rider waits for the traffic light to change March 30, 2020, in Lone Tree, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
· https://apnews.com/author/dee-ann-durbin
México denuncia entre 200 y 500 publicaciones falsas para crear miedo tras la muerte de "El Mencho"
Vehículos pasan junto a un auto quemado al día siguiente de que el ejército mexicano matara al líder del Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, conocido como “El Mencho”, en Guadalajara, México, el lunes 23 de febrero de 2026. (AP Foto/Marco Ugarte)
Man accused of driving wife to suicide claims she lied about abuse, jury told
A husband who is accused of driving his wife to suicide says she lied about being abused by him, a court has heard.
· Beth Cruse
Hungary’s Orban orders extra security, alleges Ukraine attacks plot
Prime Minister Viktor Orban ordered extra security at critical energy infrastructure sites after accusing Ukraine of trying to disrupt Hungary’s energy system.
· Al Jazeera
Auto sales off to poor start
AUTOMOBILE sales posted a rocky start to 2025, plunging by double digits month on month and a year earlier — a result automakers blamed on a rush to hit targets in December, which saw a surge in the number of units leaving showrooms.
· Chynna Grace Ong
Bill Gates apologises to staff over Epstein links
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· Kieran Campbell
DOE draws a nuclear road map
THERE have been a couple of interesting developments from the Department of Energy (DOE) this week that certainly warrant some further examination, including one in my favorite subject matter area: nuclear energy. According to a press release from the DOE published on Tuesday, Feb. 24, the department has “completed …
· Ben Kritz
Cyprus to vaccinate livestock to halt foot-and-mouth outbreak
An employee sprays a car inside a blocked section of a livestock zone containing thousands of goats, sheep, and cows following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the Kelia area near Larnaca, Cyprus, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)
· https://apnews.com/author/menelaos-hadjicostis
‘We’re a pub friendship – with songs attached’: deadpan dazzlers Black Box Recorder return, thanks to Billie Eilish
Their unnerving songs about car crashes and suburban ennui, sung in a sparkling yet unemotional RP, stood out from the Britpop bloat. Now, thanks to a certain singer taking their streams stratospheric, the band are back
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/luke-turner
Meet Britain's youngest driver making his F1 debut
18-year-old Arvid Lindblad is about to become Britain's youngest ever Formula 1 driver when he makes his debut this season. BBC Sport's Andrew Benson met with him ahead of the opening race in Australia.
UK parliamentary speaker says he tipped off police over possible Mandelson flight risk
This image taken from video made available by Sky News shows Peter Mandelson, center, escorted from a house to a car, in London, Monday Feb. 23, 2026. (Sky News via AP)
· https://apnews.com/author/pan-pylas
Hungary to deploy troops against potential ‘Ukrainian attacks’
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has ordered military units and additional police to guard energy infrastructure sites in his country’s east, citing the threat of potential Ukrainian attacks.
· RT
Canada approves all Gulfstream jets, ‘backing down’ to Trump’s threatsUS transport chief Duffy described the decision as the ‘Art of the Deal in real time’.
US transport chief Duffy described the decision as the ‘Art of the Deal in real time’
· Bloomberg
Trump plans to take his State of the Union message on the road — eventually
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has delivered the State of the Union. Now the challenge for him is to make that message stick.
· Associated Press
Israel’s justice minister is undermining judicial independence and the rule of law - opinion
The Israeli justice minister holds exceptional power compared with counterparts in most democracies. The office controls court administration, judicial appointments, and the legal infrastructure that governs relations among Israel’s branches of government. In a country without a written constitution, a second legisl…
Three-quarters of Australia’s new cars use more fuel than advertised lab rating, testing shows
Cars with higher real-world consumption may add to Australia’s difficulties in reducing transport emissions
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/luca-ittimani
Haiti retakes control of key area in capital from gangs
A moto taxi driver rides past a mural under a bridge at the Carrefour Aeoport intersection in the Delmas community of the district of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)
· https://apnews.com/author/evens-sanon
Israeli motorway that could sink Palestinian statehood begins construction
Israeli ministers have lauded the start of construction on a bypass road in the occupied West Bank, which they see as a step towards annexing the territory.
· Thomas Helm
Not even potholes will hold up self-driving cars, UK firm predicts
British self-driving startup Wayve has said its confident its technology will allow autonomous vehicles to "really drive anywhere", including on the UK's sometimes pothole-blighted roads.
· Richard Morris
Trump plans to take his State of the Union message on the road — eventually
President Donald Trump exits the House Chamber after delivering the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times via AP, Pool)
· https://apnews.com/author/seung-min-kim
Alexandria’s historic tram faces final stop as modern rail project moves ahead
For 163 years, the streetcars of Alexandria have rumbled along the Mediterranean coast, weaving through the city’s neighborhoods and memories. Now, they are set to be replaced by a partially elevated light rail line, a modern project designed to move passengers faster and carry more of them.
· AfricaNews
Iraq's Defence Ministry mourns loss of eight soldiers in road accident
Eight Iraqi soldiers have been killed in a road accident in Anbar province, west of Baghdad, the Defence Ministry announced on Wednesday.
· Sinan Mahmoud
Joshua crash driver case adjourned to March
Anthony Joshua was a passenger in the crash which killed his team members Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami
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WA premier says he can’t watch harrowing car crash footage
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Aussies told to leave amid 'deteriorating security' in Middle East
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· Jorge Branco
US deploys EC-130H electronic warfare aircraft to Middle East as forces gather in region
The US military’s EC-130H Compass Call aircraft has entered the Middle East, aviation experts reported on Tuesday.
Florida State faces No. 12 Duke on 3-game road skid
Florida State Seminoles (9-19, 4-12 ACC) at Duke Blue Devils (20-7, 15-1 ACC)
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Niagara visits Quinnipiac on 15-game road slide
Niagara Purple Eagles (1-26, 1-17 MAAC) at Quinnipiac Bobcats (22-5, 17-1 MAAC)
· https://apnews.com/author/the-associated-press
Blackhawks visit the Predators, try to end road losing streak
Chicago Blackhawks (22-26-9, in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (26-24-7, in the Central Division)
· https://apnews.com/author/the-associated-press
The Age journalists dominate Quill Award nominations
The Age has been recognised for investigations into the Exclusive Brethren’s election interference, corruption in the Big Build infrastructure scheme and rampant underquoting in real estate in Victoria’s most prestigious journalism awards.
· Caroline Schelle
'Blown into ruins': Chinese dance troupe threat linked to Lodge evacuation
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· Joseph Sahyoun
Baghdad International Airport temporarily closed due to 'technical malfunction'
Baghdad International Airport was temporarily closed on Wednesday due to a technical issue, Iraq's Ministry of Transport said.
· Sinan Mahmoud
'Cannot terminate at Sydney': PM's plan to extend high-speed rail project to Melbourne
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· Eleanor Wilson
Sri Lanka and Belgium to strengthen railway technology cooperation - DailyNews
Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, Bimal Ratnayake, held a high-level bilateral discussion with the Belgian Minister of Transport and Environment, Jean-Luc Crucke, in Belgium on February 23.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Louvre museum director resigns after Paris jewels heist exposes security failure
Laurence des Cars has resigned as director of the Louvre in Paris, months after a high-profile theft of crown jewels exposed deep security and infrastructure failures at the world’s most visited museum.
· Faisal Al Zaabi
BingoPlus gives away six cars, millions in cash from Valentine’s event over the weekend
SIX lucky winners will be driving a brand new BYD Sealion 6 following a successful Grand Bingo Jackpot event of BingoPlus' Cupid Panalo Shot last Saturday, Feb. 14.
· The Manila Times
Boston puts road win streak on the line against Denver
Boston Celtics (38-19, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (36-22, fourth in the Western Conference)
· https://apnews.com/author/the-associated-press
Washington faces Atlanta on 3-game road slide
Washington Wizards (16-41, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (29-31, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
· https://apnews.com/author/the-associated-press
Rolling hills, rich heritage and great pubs: a car-free break in Leicestershire
This picturesque corner of the East Midlands is a well-kept secret and it’s great for exploring by public transport
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/phoebe-taplin
A moment that changed me: I was hit by an SUV – and it made me reconsider my drinking and screen time
I was in New Orleans for work, without travel insurance, when the car crashed into me. In the months I spent recovering, I began to think seriously about how I treated my health
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/james-greig
'I'm proud of my heritage' - meet Britain's youngest ever F1 driver
The ‘rare combination’ behind Britain’s newest F1 driver
· https://www.facebook.com/BBCSport/
US military plane hits road barrier during Philippine training, injuring 5 personnel
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A United States military plane hit a concrete barrier while attempting to take off from a road during contingency training in the Philippines, injuring all five American personnel aboard, Philippine officials said Wednesday.
· https://apnews.com/author/jim-gomez
Hallyu goes beyond K-pop, data analysis finds K-pop remains the dominant driver of the Korean Wave, but Hallyu has expanded into a broader range of cultural content — including literature, fine dining and regional storytelling — a new government
OTT boom drives surge in overseas demand for K-food, tourism and lifestyle: report
· Park Ga-young
Coles 'down down' prices duped customers, court told
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A lot more of the same in Trump's longest-ever State of the Union
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· Nick Pearson
Upgraded cameras set to detect driving offences on NSW roads better than ever
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· Joseph Sahyoun