
Mexican Forces Kill Nation’s Most-Wanted Cartel Boss
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” was the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and widely regarded as one of the country’s most violent criminal figures.By Paulina Villegas and Jack Nicas
Published on : Sun Feb 22 2026
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MexicoJalisco New Generation CartelOseguera Cervantes, Nemesio

The Ex-Taxi Driver at the Center of Russia’s Shadow War
The Kremlin’s sabotage campaign against European allies of Ukraine has been escalating. It needs people like Aleksei Kolosovsky, 42, to carry it out.By Michael Schwirtz and Adam Goldman
Published on : Sun Feb 22 2026
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RussiaLeipzig (Germany)Vilnius (Lithuania)Warsaw (Poland)UkraineGRU (Russia)

Iran Students Protest for Second Day Despite State Crackdown
Student groups reported protests at universities in Iran’s two largest cities as the government grapples with domestic discontent and the threat of U.S. strikes.By Erika Solomon, Sanam Mahoozi and Devon Lum
Published on : Sun Feb 22 2026
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IranTehran (Iran)Araghchi, AbbasKhamenei, Ali

St. Francis’ Remains, Rarely Seen, Go on Display in Assisi
The bones of Italy’s patron saint will be shown to the public for a month, to mark the 800th anniversary of his death.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Sun Feb 22 2026
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Arab Leaders Condemn Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Israel
The ambassador, Mike Huckabee, seemed to endorse Israeli control of lands stretching from Egypt to Iraq. He said his comments were taken out of context.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Sun Feb 22 2026
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IsraelMiddle East

Inside Iran’s Preparations for War and Plans for Survival
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has entrusted Ali Larijani, the top national security official, to ensure the Islamic Republic endures any military attacks and targeted killings.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Sun Feb 22 2026
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IranMiddle EastSupreme National Security Council (Iran)Islamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsKhamenei, AliLarijani, AliPezeshkian, MasoudTrump, Donald J

Fat Signing Bonuses, and Concierge Service, for Family Doctors
In a country where a quarter of the population lacks a family doctor, Canadian communities compete in a zero-sum battle to recruit family doctors.By Norimitsu Onishi and Gavin John
Published on : Sun Feb 22 2026
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Alberta (Canada)Nigeria

Russia Attacks Ukraine Ahead of Invasion’s 4th Anniversary
At least one man was killed in Kyiv as Moscow launched a wave of drones and missiles, days after the latest round of U.S.-mediated talks to end the war.By Kim Barker
Published on : Sun Feb 22 2026
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Trump Looks Ahead to Summit With China’s Xi, but Tariffs and Taiwan Loom
President Trump said his planned meeting with President Xi Jinping would be a grand display, but tensions over trade and defense could dampen the mood.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Sun Feb 22 2026
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ChinaTaiwanTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

Norway’s Record Olympic Medal Haul Is a Welcome Distraction From Scandal
Norway, led by the cross-country skiing sensation Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, topped the medal table for the fourth straight Winter Games.By Lynsey Chutel and Louise Krüger
Published on : Sun Feb 22 2026
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The A.I. Evangelists on a Mission to Shake Up Japan
Team Mirai, a political party founded by software engineers, won 11 seats in Japan’s legislature by promising chatbots, self-driving buses and high-tech jobs.By Javier C. Hernández and Kiuko Notoya
Published on : Sun Feb 22 2026
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The Queen Stuck by Andrew. King Charles Is Pulling Away.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince, is getting no help from the throne as the crisis over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein intensifies.By Sarah Lyall
Published on : Sat Feb 21 2026
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She Survived Mass Rape. Now, She’s Speaking Out to Build a Better Future.
Gisèle Pelicot stayed silent after dozens of men were convicted of raping her. Now, Ms. Pelicot is finding peace by publicizing her ordeal and explaining how she survived it.By Catherine Porter
Published on : Sat Feb 21 2026
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FrancePelicot, GiselePelicot, Dominique

U.S. Tariff Ruling Brings Uncertainty Just as Europe Hoped to Move On
The decision could distract from other challenges facing the continent, like issues with China and the war in Ukraine.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Sat Feb 21 2026
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Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran, Followed by Larger Attack
The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran.By Julian E. Barnes, David E. Sanger, Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Sun Feb 22 2026
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IranMiddle EastInternational Atomic Energy AgencyJoint Chiefs of StaffState DepartmentTrump, Donald JAraghchi, AbbasKhamenei, AliCaine, John Daniel (1968- )Witkoff, StevenKushner, Jared

Courting China Again
The German chancellor will travel to Beijing this week, the latest high-level visitor as Western countries pivot back to China.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Sun Feb 22 2026
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ChinaJapanAlberta (Canada)Team Mirai (Japanese Political Party)Xi Jinping

Canada’s Spirit Rises and Falls With Its Olympic Hockey Teams
Canadians jammed bars that opened at dawn across the nation on Sunday but the United States dealt the team, and the country, a devastating blow in overtime.By Shawna Richer
Published on : Sun Feb 22 2026
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Iran Could Direct Proxies to Attack U.S. Targets Abroad, Officials Warn
Security officials are monitoring increasingly worrisome signs as President Trump considers another military campaign against Iran.By Eric Schmitt
Published on : Sun Feb 22 2026
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IranEuropeMiddle EastTrump, Donald J

Map: 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes the South China Sea
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.By William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Judson Jones, John Keefe, Joey K. Lee and Bea Malsky
Published on : Sun Feb 22 2026
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MalaysiaSouth China Sea

U.S.-Canada ‘Grudge Match’ Ends Up Being Mostly About the Hockey
The tensions between the Trump administration and Canada were largely cast aside at the men’s Olympic gold medal game, which the U.S. team won in overtime.By Motoko Rich and Tariq Panja
Published on : Sun Feb 22 2026
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United StatesCanada

Iran’s Students Hold Anti-Regime Protests as Universities Reopen
Students helped grow initial protests into a national movement crushed by the government. As the new semester began, they chanted and marched again.By Leily Nikounazar, Pranav Baskar and Devon Lum
Published on : Sat Feb 21 2026
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IranTehran (Iran)Khamenei, Ali

For Dutch speedskater, age doesn’t matter.
Jorrit Bergsma, a gold medalist back in 2014, is now 40. But he rolled back the years to win gold. By Victor Mather and Doug Mills
Published on : Sat Feb 21 2026
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Netherlands

At Least 10 Killed in Lebanon, Officials Say, After Israel Strikes Hezbollah
The Lebanese militant group said eight of its members were among those killed late Friday. The attacks threaten to further destabilize an already tenuous cease-fire.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Hwaida Saad
Published on : Sat Feb 21 2026
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After the Olympians Skate, Toys Rain Onto the Ice. Where Do They All Go?
Young skaters known as flower kids jump into action. They have their own Olympic dreams.By Weiyi Cai
Published on : Sat Feb 21 2026
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ItalyMalinin, Ilia (2004- )

Searching for Rejuvenation Where Skiers Chase Olympic Gold
The thermal waters of the Italian Alps, long praised for their restorative properties, are well known to elite athletes. During the Winter Games, they’ve drawn spectators, too.By Patricia Mazzei and Gabriela Bhaskar
Published on : Sat Feb 21 2026
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Bormio (Italy)Valdidentro (Italy)

Future Perfect
Does taking care of our future selves have to mean sacrifice in the present?By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat Feb 21 2026
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Klaebo. Inevitable.
Johannes Klaebo won his sixth cross country gold medal at the 2026 Olympics.By Victor Mather and Vincent Alban
Published on : Sat Feb 21 2026
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NorwayKlaebo, Johannes

How Johannes Klaebo’s 6 Gold Medals Ranks Among the All-Time Olympic Performances
The Norwegian cross-country skier completed the biggest medal haul ever by an athlete at a Winter Games, and one of the biggest at any single Olympics.By Victor Mather
Published on : Sat Feb 21 2026
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NorwayUnited StatesEast GermanyBelarusKlaebo, JohannesPhelps, MichaelSpitz, MarkOtto, KristinScherbo, Vitaly

The Ruling Striking Down Trump’s Tariffs Changes Little for Canada
The president’s tariffs that are inflicting the most harm to Canada’s economy are outside the scope of the Supreme Court case.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sat Feb 21 2026
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CanadaBank of CanadaCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald J

Why Attacking Iran Could Be Riskier Than Capturing Maduro
Iran’s extensive military abilities and network of regional proxies could draw the United States into a prolonged conflict.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Samuel Granados
Published on : Sat Feb 21 2026
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Concerns Over L.A. Olympics Come Into Focus as Winter Games Draw to a Close
New details about the LA28 chairman’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as well as anxiety over key infrastructure projects, have thrown the planning into disarray.By Jesus Jiménez and Heather Knight
Published on : Sat Feb 21 2026
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Los Angeles (Calif)Milan (Italy)Cortina d'Ampezzo (Italy)International Olympic CommitteeLos Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028 (LA28)Wasserman, CaseyEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )Maxwell, GhislaineKrekorian, PaulBass, Karen Ruth

How $600 Drones Are Outsmarting Colombia’s Billion-Dollar Military
Security officials say easy access by guerrilla groups to commercial drones, cheaply modified into deadly weapons, has put the nation’s army on its heels.By Max Bearak and Simón Posada
Published on : Sat Feb 21 2026
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ColombiaUnited StatesVenezuelaNational Liberation Army (Colombia)Temu (Website)Petro, GustavoTrump, Donald J

At A.I. Summit, India Tries to Find a Way Between the U.S. and China
India is using technology as a tool of foreign policy, casting itself as a moral voice for smaller, developing countries.By Anupreeta Das and Pragati K.B.
Published on : Sat Feb 21 2026
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Trump Official Backs Russia’s Return to Global Sports
Paolo Zampolli, a special envoy for President Trump, endorsed Russia’s participation at next month’s Paralympics, a move greeted with dismay in European capitals.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Sat Feb 21 2026
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BelarusItalyInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)International Olympic CommitteeInternational Paralympic CommitteePetrosian, Adeliia (2007- )Zampolli, Paolo

At the Olympics, Drama on the Ice Is Not Limited to the Skaters
A team of skilled technicians and drivers keep the frozen surface at the right temperature and thickness. The challenge? Each event needs a different kind of ice.By Motoko Rich and Josephine de La Bruyère
Published on : Sat Feb 21 2026
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Milan (Italy)ZAMBONI, FRANK J, & CO

Russia Takes the Gulag Out of the Gulag History Museum in Moscow
The museum had preserved the history of brutality inflicted by the Soviet Union on its people. It will now focus on Nazi war crimes.By Neil MacFarquhar
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
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Moscow (Russia)Gulag History MuseumMemorialAntonov-Ovseyenko, Anton (1920-2013)Solzhenitsyn, Aleksandr IStalin, Joseph

Hungary Poses Unexpected Hurdle to Europe’s 90-Billion Euro Loan to Ukraine
While the delay may prove to be procedural, Hungary signaled that it could cause problems as the European Union works to send money to Ukraine.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
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HungaryRussiaUkraineEuropeEuropean UnionOrban, Viktor

3 People Are Killed in Series of Avalanches in Austrian Alps
The police said several other rescues took place. The avalanches happened amid severe weather warnings across the region.By Michael Levenson, Melina Delkic and Amy Graff
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
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