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BBC Front PageFeb 18, 2026
US says 'meaningful progress' made as Ukraine talks enter second day
The US special envoy struck an optimistic note after the first day of talks in Geneva, but hopes for a breakthrough remain low.

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Talks on Russia-Ukraine War Enter 2nd Day in Geneva (Int'l Herald Tribune)

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 18, 2026
Six of 15 Skiers Caught in California Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe Are Rescued
Rescuers pulled six survivors from a remote California site where 15 backcountry skiers were caught in an avalanche, the authorities said. Nine others were still missing.

NYTimes GlobalFeb 18, 2026
Alberto Tomba Was an '80s and '90s Icon. The Olympics Have Brought Him Back.
Nicknamed "Tomba la Bomba," the Italian skier was a global superstar before he drifted from the limelight. Decades later, the Winter Games have given him a new platform.

NYTimes GlobalFeb 18, 2026
The Sleepy Market for Japanese Government Bonds Is Now a ‘Battlefield'
Trading of Japanese government bonds, long considered moribund, is roaring back to life as fears of the country's debt have sent yields surging.

BBC News Front Page | WorldFeb 18, 2026
Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed
Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups.

CNBC World NewsFeb 18, 2026
European stocks set for higher open as traders monitor global market moves
European stocks are expected to open higher on Wednesday as investors monitor global market developments.

BBC News Front Page | WorldFeb 18, 2026
Is VAR any better in the rest of Europe's top leagues?
You do not need to look far to find people proclaiming that VAR works fine outside the Premier League. BBC Sport spoke to people across Europe's top leagues to find out.

BBC Front PageFeb 18, 2026
Snow and rain warnings in force as cold snap continues
The Met Office says there could be some flooding and disruption to travel.

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 17, 2026
Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats
President Trump's most trusted envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are at the center of the Iran and Ukraine negotiations.

CNBC World NewsFeb 17, 2026
Oil prices fall as Iran sees progress in nuclear talks with U.S.
Iran and the U.S. reached a "general agreement" on Tuesday on guiding principles during talks in Geneva, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said

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Progress but not compromise as latest U.S.-Iran nuclear talks end (Christian Science Monitor--world)
Iranians Mourn Slain Protesters With ‘Revolutionary Rage' (Int'l Herald Tribune)

BBC Front PageFeb 17, 2026
The Papers: 'Pressure piles on Andrew' and 'Jesse Jackson dies at 84'
Police accessing information from Stansted Airport private flights over Epstein ties leads a number of papers today.

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How Rev. Jesse Jackson transformed American politics (NPR Headline News)

MSNBC Int'l NewsFeb 17, 2026
Iran's foreign minister comments on nuclear talks with U.S
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was hopeful the Geneva talks would "lead to a sustainable and negotiated solution," but also warned that "Iran remains fully prepared to defend itself against any threat."

CNBC World NewsFeb 17, 2026
Japan exports growth surges to over 3-year high, up nearly 17% in January, as shipments to China soar
Value of exports to China, Japan's largest trading partner, jumped 32%, after rising 5.6% in December.

ABC NewsFeb 17, 2026
'I am somebody': Tributes pour in for Rev. Jesse Jackson after his death
Rev. Al Sharpton invoked the late Rev. Jesse Jackson's slogan, "I am somebody," which Jackson famously recited in an iconic 1971 chant with children on Sesame Street.

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WATCH: Late Rev. Jesse Jackson remembered by Rev. Al Sharpton at news conference (ABC News)

BBC Front PageFeb 17, 2026
Suspect in Rhode Island ice hockey shooting killed ex-wife and son
Robert Dorgan - who also went by the name Roberta Esposito - was found dead inside the Pawtucket arena.

CBC Top StoriesFeb 17, 2026
Rescuers try to reach 6 skiers still alive after California avalanche, another 10 still missing
Rescue crews on skis and snowcats battled dangerous, blizzard conditions on Tuesday in an effort to reach six backcountry skiers trapped after an avalanche high in the rugged Northern California mountains that left 10 other skiers missing.



NYTimes GlobalFeb 17, 2026
Boneless Wings Are Still Wings, Judge Rules
A Chicago man filed a lawsuit in 2023 against Buffalo Wild Wings, arguing that it had engaged in false advertising of its boneless wings. A judge said the claim "has no meat on its bones."

CBC Top StoriesFeb 17, 2026
Victims in Rhode Island hockey arena shooting were suspect's ex-wife and son
A person who  opened fire during a youth hockey game  at an ice rink in Rhode Island on Monday killed their ex-wife and one son, Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves said Tuesday.



ABC NewsFeb 17, 2026
WATCH: Millions celebrate the start of the Lunar New Year
Content creator Sherry Zhu breaks down what the Year of the Fire Horse represents and the traditions that define the Lunar New Year.

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 17, 2026
Trump Officials Hold High-Stakes Talks in Geneva
Also, the Epstein emails have rocked several industries. Here's the latest at the end of Tuesday.

CBC Top StoriesFeb 17, 2026
IN PHOTOS | Lunar New Year celebrations for the Year of the Horse
The Year of the Horse has begun, and celebrations around the world have started in what is being described as a year filled with independence, forward movement and energy.



BBC Front PageFeb 17, 2026
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84
Tributes poured in from politicians who described Jackson as an agent of change and transformative leader.

BBC Front PageFeb 17, 2026
Police identify suspect in Rhode Island ice rink shooting
Two people were killed and three others were injured at a shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket.

Washington Post World NewsFeb 17, 2026
U.S. and Iran hold nuclear talks amid heavy military buildup
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are also responsible for Russia-Ukraine talks nearby, so they may be shuttling between venues.

BBC Front PageFeb 17, 2026
UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years
It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show.

BBC Front PageFeb 17, 2026
Nuclear talks between US and Iran end in Geneva
Neither side has yet commented on the result of the latest discussions, which follow Washington's repeated military threats against Tehran.

BBC Front PageFeb 17, 2026
'The Michael Jackson of curling': Glaswegian, 61, whose ice rink moonwalk went viral
Mark Callan has gone viral for his on-ice antics. But who is he and how did he end up at the Winter Olympics?

MSNBC Int'l NewsFeb 17, 2026
Iran says progress made in nuclear talks as supreme leader warns Trump over military buildup
The United States and Iran have reached an understanding on the "guiding principles" in nuclear talks, Tehran's foreign minister said Tuesday, though he cautioned that work still needs to be done to reach an agreement and head off the threat of an American military attack."I believe we made good progress," said Abbas Araghchi, the head of the Iranian delegation in Geneva.

BBC News Front Page | WorldFeb 17, 2026
Tighter restrictions on Brazilian butt lifts needed immediately, say MPs
A committee of MPs warns tighter restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures are needed immediately.

BBC Front PageFeb 17, 2026
Food prices are surging in Russia. Is the war hitting Russians in the pocket?
Russia's economy is hanging between stagnation and decline, and ordinary Russians are beginning to feel the pinch.

CNBC World NewsFeb 17, 2026
Netflix grants WBD waiver to reopen deal talks with Paramount, Sarandos says 'let them make a move'
Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday said it will engage in deal talks with Paramount Skydance under a 7-day waiver from Netflix.

NPR Headline NewsFeb 17, 2026
Finland allows same-sex ice dancing teams due to a shortage of male figure skaters
In Olympic ice dancing events, the pairs are always one man and woman. There's a movement to allow same-sex couples to compete, but it has less to do with queer equality than a gender imbalance.

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WATCH: Figure skater Isabeau Levito talks about hitting the ice in Milan (ABC News)

CBC Top StoriesFeb 17, 2026
Warner Bros. reopening takeover talks with Paramount, but Netflix deal still favoured
Netflix, the preferred bidder to buy Warner Bros.' studio and streaming businesses, has given Warner a seven-day waiver to reopen talks with Paramount. The companies now have until Monday of next week to work out a possible deal, which Netflix would be allowed to match.



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Warner Bros. Discovery Restarts Deal Talks With Paramount (Int'l Herald Tribune)

CNBC World NewsFeb 17, 2026
Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and former presidential candidate, dies at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a civil rights icon, Baptist minister and two-time Democratic presidential candidate.

NPR Topics: NewsFeb 17, 2026
U.S. women's figure skaters could've been rivals. Instead, they're the 'Blade Angels'
Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito are the U.S.' best shot at winning women's figure skating gold since 2002 — and of closing out these Games on a high note.
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