#theguardian.com. × Jail sentence for British couple in Iran ‘totally unjustifiable’, says foreign secretary. Yvette Cooper criticises 10-year sentence for couple arrested on around-the-world trip and held on charges of espionage
#Feb.19.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Magistrate rules it’s ‘not proportionate’ to ban Isaac Herzog protester from inner Sydney while on bail. Lawyer tells court there is ‘real doubt’ whether police gave lawful move-on direction during rally against Israeli president that ended in violent clashes
#Feb.19.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life in prison for leading insurrection in South Korea. Former South Korean president found guilty over failed martial law declaration in 2024
#Feb.19.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Sydney businessman falsely claimed security advice given to Chinese spies came from Kevin Rudd, court hears. The former PM is expected to testify in the foreign interference trial of businessman Alexander Csergo
#Feb.19.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Year of the fire horse - explained: the Chinese zodiac sign that’s all about intensity. Lunar new year has ushered in a rare zodiac symbol with a reputation for energy and independence
#Feb.19.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × US military ready for possible Iran strikes but Trump yet to make decision, reports say. Reports say move could come this weekend as White House urges Iran to ‘make a deal’ with Trump on nuclear program
#Feb.19.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Coffee-growing countries becoming too hot to cultivate beans, analysis finds. Five countries responsible for 75% of world’s coffee supply record average of 57 extra days of coffee-harming heat a year
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × First Thing: Obama, Clinton and Biden lead tributes to Jesse Jackson, ‘one of America’s greatest patriots’. Democratic former presidents and Donald Trump respond to the death of the civil rights leader at the age of 84. Plus, how worried should we be about China’s dancing robots?
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte announces 2028 presidential bid. Sara Duterte, daughter of a former president who is facing charges of crimes against humanity at the Hague, pledged to offer her ‘life, strength and future’ in service of the Philippines
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Woman in Syrian detention camp banned from returning to Australia for up to two years. Person among group of 34 women and children who were released from al-Roj camp on Monday but were forced to return
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × US and Japan unveil $36bn of oil, gas and critical minerals projects in challenge to China. Donald Trump says deals ‘end our foolish dependence on foreign sources’, while Japanese PM hails enhanced economic security
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Tech billionaires fly in for Delhi AI expo as Modi jostles to lead in south. Google, Anthropic and OpenAI bosses to mingle with global south leaders wrestling for control over technology
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × China’s dancing robots: how worried should we be?. Eye-catching martial arts performance at China gala had viewers and experts wondering what else humanoids can do
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Wealthy Americans top ‘golden visa’ surge in New Zealand and applications from China double. US family who were 100th to be granted residency under investor scheme say they want to give back to ‘amazing’ New Zealand
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Radio Free Asia resumes broadcasts to China after Trump cuts forced near closure. CEO said services have restarted after termination of grants led to criticism that US was ceding ground to China
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × US judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi. Mahdawi, arrested last year during US citizenship interview, says he is ‘grateful to the court for honoring the rule of law’
#Feb.17.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Oscar-nominated co-writer of It Was Just an Accident released from Iranian prison. Mehdi Mahmoudian released 17 days after arrest for signing a statement condemning Iran’s supreme leader and regime’s protest crackdown
#Feb.17.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Brother of No Other Land co-director injured as Israeli settlers again attack family home. Hamdan Ballal says violence on West Bank as bad as ever, nearly a year after his Oscar-winning film shocked the world
#Feb.17.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Iran-US talks: agreement reached on ‘guiding principles’ after ‘constructive’ meeting, Tehran says. Discussions through Omani intermediaries may pave way for further meeting on nuclear programme, Iran says
#Feb.17.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladeshi prime minister. Many voice hope that moment will mark move away from repression and unrest and a chance to revive economy
#Feb.17.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Kenyan authorities used Israeli tech to crack activist’s phone, report claims. Citizen Lab report suggests Cellebrite software was used to break into Boniface Mwangi’s phone while he was under arrest
#Feb.17.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Medics in UK and US say they have been barred from Gaza after speaking out. Israel accused of denying doctors re-entry into territory after they gave first-hand testimony on conflict
#Feb.17.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Chinese tourists shun Japan over lunar new year holiday as rift deepens. Japanese prime minister’s refusal to back down over Taiwan comments brings more criticism and travel warnings from China
#Feb.17.2026 ×
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