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Marion Maréchal Demands Ban on Far-Left Groups Following Activist Death in Lyon

Marion Maréchal Demands Ban on Far-Left Groups Following Activist Death in Lyon STRASBOURG, 17 February 2026 – Marion Maréchal, the Member of the European Parliament and President of the Identité-Libertés party, has intensified her rhetoric against France’s radical left following the fatal beating of a 23-year-old far-right activist in Lyon. The death of the youth, […]

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Ethan Hawke: Oscar Buzz and Family Celebrations as ‘Blue Moon’ Hits Streaming

Ethan Hawke: Oscar Buzz and Family Celebrations as ‘Blue Moon’ Hits Streaming NEW YORK, 16 February 2026 – American actor and director Ethan Hawke has enjoyed a landmark weekend in New York City, balancing high-profile awards season momentum with a significant family milestone. The four-time Academy Award nominee was seen leading his daughter, actress Maya

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Eileen Gu Seeks Big Air Title Defence Amidst Scheduling Row at Milan Cortina 2026

Eileen Gu Seeks Big Air Title Defence Amidst Scheduling Row at Milan Cortina 2026 LIVIGNO, 16 February 2026 – China’s freestyle skiing sensation Eileen Gu is set to compete in the women’s Big Air final tonight, aiming to defend her Olympic title and secure her second medal of the Milan Cortina 2026 Games. The 22-year-old,

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Reza Pahlavi Appeals for International Support Amid Growing Iranian Unrest

Reza Pahlavi Appeals for International Support Amid Growing Iranian Unrest PARIS, 16 February 2026 – Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Crown Prince of Iran, has intensified his calls for global intervention and regime change, positioning himself as a central figure in the transition toward a democratic Iran. Speaking from the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference

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Daniil Medvedev Seeks Redemption in Doha After Rotterdam Frustration

Daniil Medvedev Seeks Redemption in Doha After Rotterdam Frustration DOHA, 16 February 2026 – Former world number one Daniil Medvedev returns to the court today at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, facing Chinese talent Juncheng Shang in a crucial opening-round encounter. The Russian, currently ranked 11th in the world, arrives in Doha seeking to stabilise a

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Sri Lanka Qualify for Super Eights as Australia Face World Cup Elimination

Sri Lanka Qualify for Super Eights as Australia Face World Cup Elimination KANDY, 16 February 2026 – Sri Lanka have mathematically secured their progression to the Super Eight stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 following a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Australia at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Monday. Nissanka Century Silences

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ATP Doha 2026: Qatar ExxonMobil Open Debuts as ATP 500 Event

ATP Doha 2026: Qatar ExxonMobil Open Debuts as ATP 500 Event DOHA, 16 February 2026 – The international tennis circuit turns its focus to the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex this week as the Qatar ExxonMobil Open officially begins its first edition as an upgraded ATP 500 tournament. While the draw is headlined by

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Bobsleigh: German Sleds Dominate Opening Heats at Milan Cortina 2026

Bobsleigh: German Sleds Dominate Opening Heats at Milan Cortina 2026 CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, 16 February 2026 – The ice of the Cortina Sliding Centre has witnessed a masterclass in precision and speed this week as the bobsleigh events of the XXV Olympic Winter Games get underway. German pilots Johannes Lochner and Laura Nolte have set the

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X Service Outage: Thousands of Users Report Disruptions on Downdetector

X Service Outage: Thousands of Users Report Disruptions on Downdetector PARIS, 16 February 2026 – The social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has experienced a significant global service disruption today, with tens of thousands of users reporting connectivity issues. According to data from Downdetector, the outage has impacted users across the United States, the United

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Tanguy Nef Claims Historic Olympic Gold in Team Combined at Milan Cortina 2026

Tanguy Nef Claims Historic Olympic Gold in Team Combined at Milan Cortina 2026 BORMIO, 16 February 2026 – Swiss slalom specialist Tanguy Nef has reached the pinnacle of alpine skiing, securing a gold medal in the Olympic debut of the men’s team combined event. Partnering with downhill sensation Franjo von Allmen, Nef delivered a masterclass

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