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Washington Post World News
Feb 21, 2026

After lonely baby monkey goes viral, his Ikea comfort toy sells out
An orphaned monkey in Japan has captured hearts, flooding the zoo with visitors and boosting sales for the plush toy that became a comfort to him.

Washington Post World News
Feb 21, 2026

Israel's government wants to pull the plug on its own military radio
Galatz, which broadcasts revelatory reporting and wide-ranging talk, is one of Israel's most popular stations. Critics see a broader effort to silence dissent.

Washington Post World News
Feb 21, 2026

As trade envoy, Prince Andrew promoted Britain and exploited his access
For a decade, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was arrested on Thursday, advocated globally for U.K. trade, cooking up deals that at times made his family cringe.

Washington Post World News
Feb 20, 2026

Ukraine protests renewed Paralympics participation by Russia, Belarus
The decision allowing Russia and Belarus to rejoin competition drew outrage in Ukraine and Europe following the disqualification last week of a Ukrainian skeleton athlete.

Washington Post World News
Feb 20, 2026

Trump talks peace in the Middle East as he readies war on Iran
The split screen between President Donald Trump's talk of peace in Washington and drumbeats of war in the Middle East struck some critics as incoherent.

Washington Post World News
Feb 19, 2026

D.C. protesters say they were attacked by guards of Azerbaijani president
Azerbaijan's Ilham Aliyev is in town for a meeting of Trump's Board of Peace. Police said an incident that "involved Azerbaijan security guards" had been referred to the State Department.

Washington Post World News
Feb 19, 2026

4 journalists detained in Cameroon reporting on Trump's deportations
Lawyers say Trump is sending migrants to Cameroon who originated elsewhere. AP freelancers, among others, were detained while reporting on the deportees.

Washington Post World News
Feb 19, 2026

Trump vows $10 billion contribution to his own Board of Peace
President Donald Trump's sparsely attended Board of Peace meeting set a mission to stabilize Gaza, but plans beyond that remain murky.

Washington Post World News
Feb 19, 2026

Trump appears ready to attack Iran as U.S. strike force takes shape
Although the United States and ally Israel have a decisive military advantage over Iranian forces, there are ways for Tehran to make any attack painful, officials said.

Washington Post World News
Feb 19, 2026

Arrest of Andrew, brother of King Charles, shakes the House of Windsor
Unlike King Charles I, who was arrested in 1647, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will not be executed. But his legal woes and ties to Jeffrey Epstein threaten to damage the royal family.

Washington Post World News
Feb 19, 2026

Former prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in office
King Charles III said in a statement that "the law must take its course," promising the royal family's full support and cooperation.

Washington Post World News
Feb 19, 2026

Ousted South Korean president escapes death penalty, is sentenced to life in prison
While the court denied prosecutors' request for the death penalty, the life sentence imposed on Yoon Suk Yeol is a pivotal moment for South Korea's democracy.

Washington Post World News
Feb 19, 2026

Former prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in office, news reports say
U.K. police announced an investigation but did not name Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was stripped of his titles last year over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Washington Post World News
Feb 19, 2026

Ousted South Korean president sentenced to life in prison for insurrection
While the court denied prosecutors' request for the death penalty, the life sentence imposed on Yoon Suk Yeol is a pivotal moment for South Korea's democracy.

Washington Post World News
Feb 18, 2026

Trump's Board of Peace to meet as Gaza stability plan languishes
President Donald Trump will gather officials from dozens of countries in Washington to hear a status report on his peace plan for Gaza, though serious stumbling blocks remain.

Washington Post World News
Feb 18, 2026

Talks break in Geneva with no end to Russia's war or hard-line demands
After two hours of talks in Geneva on Wednesday, the head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, said negotiations had been "difficult but businesslike."

Washington Post World News
Feb 18, 2026

Ousted South Korean president faces death penalty in insurrection case
The case against Yoon Suk Yeol marks a pivotal moment for South Korea's democracy and could mark the second time a leader is sentenced to death for insurrection.

Washington Post World News
Feb 18, 2026

As Israel takes steps to claim land in West Bank, U.S. stands by
Despite President Donald Trump's opposition to annexation, Israel has taken steps to expand control over the West Bank that experts say may lead to seizure of territory.

Washington Post World News
Feb 17, 2026

Belgium summons U.S. ambassador over post accusing officials of antisemitism
The clash over an investigation into suspected unlicensed ritual circumcisions underscores heightened tensions between the U.S. and Europe under President Trump.

Washington Post World News
Feb 17, 2026

U.S. offers more details on claim China conducted secret nuclear weapons test
Remarks by a top administration official appeared to be aimed at dispelling skepticism of its assertions, as President Donald Trump vows to restart U.S. tests.

Washington Post World News
Feb 17, 2026

Pentagon conducts strikes on three more alleged drug boats, killing 11
Three new strikes against alleged South American drug boats come as the Pentagon pulls its warships back from the region to refocus on the Middle East.

Washington Post World News
Feb 17, 2026

Amid threat of U.S. attack, Iran nuclear talks proceed without breakthrough
The meeting Tuesday occurred against the backdrop of an expanded U.S. military presence in the Middle East, as President Donald Trump threatens to attack Iran if a deal cannot be reached.

Washington Post World News
Feb 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.

Washington Post World News
Feb 17, 2026

U.S. and Iran conclude nuclear talks amid heavy military buildup
Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner head the U.S. team and are responsible for Russia-Ukraine talks nearby, meaning they may be shuttling quickly between venues.

Washington Post World News
Feb 17, 2026

In Geneva, Ukraine talks face impasse as Russia holds firm on demands
High casualties and economic trouble signal time is no longer on Russia's side, but Moscow isn't backing off political and territorial demands to weaken Ukraine.

Washington Post World News
Feb 17, 2026

Russia presses demands, and faces pressure, as Ukraine talks move to Geneva
High casualties and economic trouble signal time is no longer on Russia's side, but Moscow isn't backing off political and territorial demands to weaken Ukraine.

Washington Post World News
Feb 17, 2026

The Epstein files have brought a wave of resignations and investigations
A number of prominent figures have stepped down or are facing investigations after their communications with Jeffrey Epstein and his former longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell, were released last month.

Washington Post World News
Feb 16, 2026

Popular anger burns in Iran after crackdown, as Trump turns up pressure
As the Trump administration heads into nuclear talks with Tehran after a government crackdown killed thousands, widespread outrage has not abated, Iranians say.

Washington Post World News
Feb 16, 2026

Rubio lends hand to Hungary's Orban as he faces tough election
"We want this country to do well," Marco Rubio said during a visit to Budapest, "especially as long as you're the prime minister."

Washington Post World News
Feb 16, 2026

Ukraine detains ex-energy minister as high-level corruption case widens
German Galushchenko's arrest is connected to a $100 million corruption probe that has ensnared senior officials and shaken President Volodymyr Zelensky's office.

Washington Post World News
Feb 14, 2026

‘Highly likely' that rare poison killed Putin nemesis Navalny, Europeans say
Toxin from poison dart frogs probably killed Alexei Navalny in a Russian prison, five countries announced on the two-year anniversary of his death.

Washington Post World News
Feb 14, 2026

Rubio says U.S., Europe ‘belong together,' despite rifts over Trump policies
At the Munich Security Conference, the secretary of state stressed cultural and historical ties but also slammed European trade and border policies and the U.N.

Washington Post World News
Feb 14, 2026

First major protests since capture of Maduro test Venezuela's new leader
Scenes from a Youth Day march in Caracas, where demonstrators demanded that acting president Delcy Rodríguez release political prisoners.

Washington Post World News
Feb 13, 2026

U.S. orders second aircraft carrier to Middle East as Trump pressures Iran
The USS Gerald R. Ford, deployed since June, will cross the Atlantic for a second time despite a Navy warning that the warship needs maintenance.

Washington Post World News
Feb 13, 2026

Transfer of ISIS suspects concludes as Trump pursues Syria exit
President Trump aims to end the military mission there despite concerns about Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's ability to prevent a resurgence of the group.

Washington Post World News
Feb 13, 2026

U.S. spending millions to send migrants to third countries, report says
The Trump administration spent over $40 million last year to deport hundreds of migrants to countries where they'd never been, a report from Senate Democrats says.

Washington Post World News
Feb 13, 2026

In Milan, Olympics fever arrives fashionably late
The geographic spread of Italy's Olympics yielded a tale of two winter games - exuberance in the Alps and and a mellow vibe in Milan.

Washington Post World News
Feb 13, 2026

Italy's tale of two Olympics — mellow in Milan, exuberance in the Alps
Milan residents, who initially seemed too cool for the Olympics, are slowly catching the spirit of the Games, but the mood is giddier in towns at higher altitudes.

Washington Post World News
Feb 13, 2026

Transfer of ISIS suspects nears end as Trump pursues Syria exit
The movement of between 6,000 and 7,000 detainees to Iraqi government control, underway for weeks, could be complete as soon as Friday.

Washington Post World News
Feb 12, 2026

Judge says U.S. must allow deported Venezuelans to return for hearings
A federal judge in D.C. said some of the 137 Venezuelan men deported last year under the Alien Enemies Act can return to challenge their removals in court.

Washington Post World News
Feb 12, 2026

Ukrainian athlete appeals ban from Olympic skeleton event over helmet images
Vladyslav Heraskevych was removed from the men's skeleton event for refusing to remove a helmet with portraits of Ukrainian athletes who've died in the war with Russia.

Washington Post World News
Feb 12, 2026

Ukrainian athlete's ban from Olympic skeleton event over helmet images is upheld
Vladyslav Heraskevych was removed from the men's skeleton event for refusing to remove a helmet with portraits of Ukrainian athletes who've died in the war with Russia.

Washington Post World News
Feb 12, 2026

Ocasio-Cortez, Rubio to offer dueling visions of world order in Munich
The potential 2028 presidential candidates will sound off on a range of burgeoning crises as European leaders recoil at America's populist politics.

Washington Post World News
Feb 11, 2026

Mapping U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific
An ongoing record of U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific in the leadup to the attack on Venezuela and apprehension of President Nicolás Maduro.

Washington Post World News
Feb 11, 2026

Vance visits Armenia, Azerbaijan as Trump eyes deals in Russia's sphere
The vice president's historic trip illustrates Trump's transactional diplomacy and willingness to use economic muscle to elbow out rivals such as Russia and Iran.

Washington Post World News
Feb 11, 2026

At least 9 killed, many injured in shootings at Canada school and home
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was "devastated" by the shootings, which took place at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia and in a residence.

Washington Post World News
Feb 10, 2026

Trump mulls second aircraft carrier off Iran, as Netanyahu flies to D.C. for talks
The threat of an imminent new attack on Tehran follows an inconclusive meeting last week between Trump envoys and senior Iranian officials.

Washington Post World News
Feb 10, 2026

Parts of Spain just saw a year's worth of rain in 20 days
In the mountainous southwestern part of the country, Grazalema — in the Andalusia region — has recorded over 90 inches of rain so far this year, including 78 inches in just the last 20 days alone.

Washington Post World News
Feb 10, 2026

Trump threatens to block opening of bridge between U.S. and Canada
As the Gordie Howe bridge neared its completion, Trump, in his latest salvo against Canada, suggested he would "not allow" it to open, saying Canada had treated the U.S. "very unfairly."

Washington Post World News
Feb 10, 2026

Why this country declared an ocean current collapse a national security risk
The disruption of a current that carries heat north from the tropics would make much of the world hotter, while turning Iceland into "one giant glacier."

Washington Post World News
Feb 10, 2026

Japanese are taking Olympic snowboarding to new heights
Japan's rise has been systematic, with a deep talent pool, while the United States struggled to find a clear successor to Shaun White.

Washington Post World News
Feb 09, 2026

Prince and Princess of Wales ‘deeply concerned' as Epstein files roil U.K.
The latest tranche of Epstein files put added scrutiny on some of Britain's elite, including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson, the former U.S. ambassador.

Washington Post World News
Feb 09, 2026

Prince William, Princess Catherine ‘deeply concerned' by Epstein revelations
The latest tranche of Epstein files put added scrutiny on some of Britain's elite, including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson, the former U.S. ambassador.

Washington Post World News
Feb 08, 2026

Hong Kong democracy champion Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
The heavy sentence for the 78-year-old Apple Daily founder and British citizen was imposed as Beijing seeks to wipe out the city's remaining press freedoms.

Washington Post World News
Feb 08, 2026

Japan's firebrand prime minister pulls off victory in snap election
There is widespread enthusiasm for Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, and polls appeared to affirm an appetite for her "Japan First" approach.

Washington Post World News
Feb 08, 2026

Vatican announces Pope Leo will not visit U.S. this year
Pope Leo's decision not to visit the U.S. in 2026 reflects his desire to emphasize the importance of other parts of the Catholic world.

Washington Post World News
Feb 08, 2026

Japan's firebrand leader on track for big election win, exit polls show
There is widespread enthusiasm for Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, and polls appeared to affirm an appetite for her "Japan First" approach.

Washington Post World News
Feb 07, 2026

At Winter Olympics, protest over cost and ICE ends in clash with police
After left-wing groups rallied against the cost and environmental impact of the Winter Games in Italy, some protesters set off fireworks and hurled bottles.

Washington Post World News
Feb 07, 2026

Zelensky says Russia is proposing huge economic deals with U.S.
The Ukrainian president said the Trump administration was pushing for a June deadline to end Russia's war.

Washington Post World News
Feb 07, 2026

Zelensky says U.S. is readying huge economic deals with Russia
The Ukrainian president said he had intelligence indicating that the U.S. and Russia were readying $12 trillion in economic agreements some involving Ukrainian interests.

Washington Post World News
Feb 06, 2026

U.S. accuses China of secretive nuclear test as arms-control agreements lapse
Top U.S. nuclear official accuses China of conducting a secret nuclear test in 2020 and confirms plans to restart U.S. nuclear testing, citing a need to match covert detonations by Beijing and Moscow.

Washington Post World News
Feb 06, 2026

Winter Olympics, spread across north Italy, open with Milanese flair
The Opening Ceremonies of the 2026 Winter Olympics will have four simultaneous events in four locations marking what organizers say is the most spread out Games in history.

Washington Post World News
Feb 06, 2026

U.S. and Iran hold nuclear talks amid threats of regional war
The negotiations over Tehran's nuclear capabilities come against a backdrop of deadly protests inside Iran and a buildup of U.S. military assets in the region.

Washington Post World News
Feb 06, 2026

Top Russian general shot in Moscow as talks stall on Ukraine ceasefire
Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, the deputy head of the GRU, Russia's main foreign military intelligence agency, was targeted at his home in Moscow, officials said.

Washington Post World News
Feb 06, 2026

U.S. and Iran in Oman to discuss Iran's nuclear program
The anticipated negotiations over Tehran's nuclear capabilities come against a backdrop of deadly protests inside Iran and a buildup of U.S. military assets in the region.

Washington Post World News
Feb 06, 2026

Epstein built ties to Russians and sought to meet Putin, files show
Justice Department files show that Jeffrey Epstein sought help from a Russian official after claiming a woman from Moscow was blackmailing "powerful businessmen" in New York.

Washington Post World News
Feb 06, 2026

Young people in China have a new alternative to marriage and babies: AI pets
Cute fluffy AI-powered "pets" are providing emotional companionship to an increasing number of lonely, tired Chinese — and a digital ear for tech giants.

Washington Post World News
Feb 05, 2026

U.S., Russia to resume high-level military talks
A U.S. official called the deal a by-product of ongoing efforts to end the Ukraine war. It came as a key nuclear treaty between Washington and Moscow expired.

Washington Post World News
Feb 05, 2026

The treaty limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear arms expired. What to know.
U.S. lawmakers have expressed concern that the end of New START could lead to "a dangerous and costly arms race" between the world's biggest nuclear powers.

Washington Post World News
Feb 05, 2026

In northwest Nigeria, U.S. confronts a growing terrorist threat
Post reporters ventured to northwest Nigeria, where fighters affiliated with the Islamic State are on the offensive despite December airstrikes ordered by President Trump.

Washington Post World News
Feb 05, 2026

As West goes after Russia's oil fleet, Moscow fears for its war funding
New European measures to crack down on Russia's shadow fleet could severely hurt its economy at a time when it is looking increasingly vulnerable.

Washington Post World News
Feb 04, 2026

Trump touts ‘very positive' call with Chinese leader Xi
The president noted plans to visit China in April, as Beijing sends a warning to White House over Taiwan arms sales.

Washington Post World News
Feb 04, 2026

Andrew, ex-prince linked to Epstein, moves out of royal residence
Buckingham Palace announced in October that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor would vacate Royal Lodge, though he was photographed there on horseback just this week.

Washington Post World News
Feb 04, 2026

On a paradise island in the Pacific, meth and HIV epidemics rage
International criminal syndicates have been using Fiji as a transshipment point for drugs originating in Southeast Asia and Latin America.

Washington Post World News
Feb 04, 2026

Ahead of the Winter Olympics, Milan wins gold in gentrification
Some advocates say the Winter Games are driving up property prices and exacerbating income inequality.

Washington Post World News
Feb 04, 2026

The treaty limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear arms is expiring. What to know.
U.S. lawmakers have expressed concern that the end of New START could lead to "a dangerous and costly arms race" between the world's biggest nuclear powers.

Washington Post World News
Feb 04, 2026

A year after aid cuts, the image of American power shifts under Trump
The Trump administration's America First strategy has trickled down to what's left of the government's humanitarian apparatus, potentially leading to millions of deaths by 2030.

Washington Post World News
Feb 03, 2026

U.S. shoots down Iranian drone that approached aircraft carrier
The White House said the aircraft was "acting aggressively" when it approached the USS Abraham Lincoln, which was sent to the Middle East amid renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Washington Post World News
Feb 03, 2026

Iran's killing of protesters reached level rarely seen, emergent count shows
Even in the scale of global attacks on civilians and crackdowns on dissent, the magnitude of Iran's violence against protesters stands out.

Washington Post World News
Feb 03, 2026

When his family was swept out to sea, boy swam and ran miles to save them
Austin Appelbee is being hailed as a hero after he rescued his family. "I couldn't feel how tired I was," the 13-year-old said of his hours-long feat.

Washington Post World News
Feb 03, 2026

Russia delivers worst attack this year to Ukraine's power sector
The president said he persuaded Russia's Vladimir Putin to stop striking Ukraine's energy grid during a frigid period, but missiles fell on Kyiv hours later.

Washington Post World News
Feb 03, 2026

Stepson of Norwegian crown prince stands trial on rape, other charges
The stepson of Crown Prince Haakon is accused of 38 offenses, including four counts of rape, domestic violence, assault and drug possession between 2018 and late 2024.

Washington Post World News
Feb 03, 2026

Israeli military tech start-ups cash in on two years of war
While Israel has faced sharp criticism over its war in Gaza, start-up executives say foreigners are eager to buy systems developed and tested on the battlefield.

Washington Post World News
Feb 03, 2026

Russia attacks Ukraine's power sector again despite Trump's call for pause
The president said he persuaded Russia's Vladimir Putin to stop striking Ukraine's energy grid during a frigid period, but missiles fell on Kyiv hours later.

Washington Post World News
Feb 02, 2026

U.S. and Iran plan talks in Istanbul, as Trump warns of ‘bad things'
Regional powers are working to bring together high-level negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, in hopes of staving off war.

Washington Post World News
Feb 02, 2026

Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopens after nearly two years
Israeli troops seized the Rafah border crossing in May 2024. The reopening marks progress toward the second phase of the U.S.-backed ceasefire deal.

Washington Post World News
Feb 02, 2026

U.S. and India seal trade deal after months of diplomatic tensions
The United States and India finalized a trade agreement Monday, helping stabilize a relationship that had been in decline during Trump's second term.

Washington Post World News
Feb 02, 2026

U.S. and India seal trade deal, Trump says, after months of tensions
The United States and India have finalized a trade agreement, Trump said in a Truth Social post Monday, steadying a relationship that had been in decline.

Washington Post World News
Feb 02, 2026

Germany arrests five, saying they violated sanctions against Russia
Prosecutors said the suspects ran an export network that sent more than 16,000 shipments worth more than $30 million to Russian customers, including arms manufacturers.

Washington Post World News
Feb 02, 2026

Lord Mandelson, ex-ambassador to U.S., resigns from Labour over Epstein
He acknowledged that the weekend's revelations further entangled him in the "understandable furor" surrounding convicted sex offender.

Washington Post World News
Feb 02, 2026

Rafah crossing between Israel and Egypt reopens after nearly two years
Some Palestinians were able to enter and exit Gaza via the crossing for the first time since May 2024. The reopening marks progress toward the ceasefire deal's second phase.

Washington Post World News
Feb 02, 2026

Olympic ceasefire calls lay bare the scale of global conflict
The U.N. and IOC are asking for a pause in wars, an ancient Olympic tradition, amid the Winter Games. Athletes from countries beset by violence are set to compete.

Washington Post World News
Feb 02, 2026

Kenyan job seekers were lured to Russia, then sent to die in Ukraine
The Post spoke to four Kenyans who fought in Ukraine and relatives of nine other recruits, as a secret pipeline funnels young Africans to Russia's military.

Washington Post World News
Feb 02, 2026

Coca-Cola, cat food, tampons. The missing goods of military-run Myanmar.
Myanmar's military regime has tightened import restrictions, exacerbating the country's economic crisis and sparking widespread hardship among the people.

Washington Post World News
Feb 02, 2026

Coca-Cola, cat food, tampons: The missing goods of military-run Myanmar
Myanmar's military regime has tightened import restrictions, exacerbating the country's economic crisis and sparking widespread hardship among the people.

Washington Post World News
Feb 02, 2026

In Venezuela, change is coming fast. Relief is taking more time.
Washington and Caracas have moved quickly to open Venezuela's oil sector to U.S. investment. Ordinary Venezuelans will wait longer to feel any benefit.

Washington Post World News
Feb 02, 2026

In Gaza, an ‘apocalyptic wasteland' foretold
Seen two years later, a suppressed U.S cable warning of a "wasteland" in northern Gaza, as reported by Reuters, is a small footnote of history.

Washington Post World News
Feb 01, 2026

Russia strikes Ukrainian energy sector after Trump push for pause
A Russian attack on coal mining facilities in Ukraine Sunday killed at least 12 miners, according to DTEK, the country's largest private energy company.

Washington Post World News
Feb 01, 2026

Iran's missiles pose deadly threat, Gulf allies warn, as Trump weighs strikes
Even after a 12-day war with Israel, Iran retains the arsenal to hit U.S. allies and bases. U.S. strikes would lead to "regional war," Iran's supreme leader said.

Washington Post World News
Feb 01, 2026

Iranian missiles pose deadly threat to region, gulf allies warn U.S.
Iran retains munitions that can reach U.S. interests in the Persian Gulf, including more than a dozen military bases and tens of thousands of troops.

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