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YouTube boxer Logan Paul sets auction record for rare Pokémon card

Logan Paul has made history by selling a rare Pikachu Illustrator card for a record $16.5 million in one of the most hyped auctions in history.

16/02/2026

Tech News

Creator of viral OpenClaw AI company to join OpenAI

Peter Steinberger said his next step is to build an AI agent that his mum can use and he believes that OpenAI is the best place to do that.

16/02/2026

Cuba

Cuba postponed its annual cigar fair due to fuel shortages

Habanos S.A. cited a need to maintain quality standards. No new date has been set for the event's 26th edition.

15/02/2026

Venezuela

Hunger strike of relatives for the quick release of Venezuelan disside

Ten people began a hunger strike in Venezuela to demand the release of the remaining 33 political prisoners at Zona 7, while 17 were freed on Saturday. Relatives continue to protest for an amnesty law.

15/02/2026

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Brazil’s iconic carnival opens in Rio with Carmelitas street party

Rio’s Carmelitas parade draws thousands to Santa Teresa, with samba, costumed revellers and a nod to a runaway nun legend.

14/02/2026

Tech News

Why you should beware of ChatGPT’s AI caricature trend

Images uploaded to AI chatbots could be retained for an unknown amount of time and, if in the wrong hands, could lead to impersonation, scams, and fake social media accounts.

14/02/2026

USA

In upcoming vote, Republicans have a Texas problem — as do Democrats

With less than nine months until the midterm elections, Donald Trump's party is in trouble. The president's policies and actions are unpopular, Republicans keep losing special elections, and now even have to defend once-solid seats in Congress. One state has become a focal point: Texas.

14/02/2026

Cuba

Fuel shortages tighten grip on Cuba as US blockade deepens energy crisis

Cuba is rationing fuel as aviation authorities warn of limited jet fuel supplies. While Havana’s airport remains operational, long-haul flights face disruption. Public transport has stalled, banks reduced hours, and Mexico pledged diplomatic efforts to help resume oil shipments.

13/02/2026

Tech News

UN approves 'first-ever' AI panel despite US objections

Antonio Guterres, the UN's secretary-general, said the panel is a 'foundational step toward global scientific understanding of AI.'

13/02/2026

Economy

Aluminium prices slip as Trump weighs tariff rollback

The metal fell in morning trade alongside zinc, nickel, and lead as investors digested reports the White House could ease duties ahead of November’s midterms.

13/02/2026

Mobility

Waymo turns to humans to close robotaxi doors

Human help is still needed to keep Waymo’s driverless taxis moving when passengers leave vehicle doors open.

13/02/2026

Earth News

Studies show health dangers of climate change. Trump calls it a 'scam'

As the US rolls back the endangerment finding, what impact could it have on citizens' health?

13/02/2026

Business

Goldman Sachs' top lawyer to resign over close Epstein ties

Kathy Ruemmler will resign this summer as email releases show her close ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, whom she named “Uncle Jeffrey”.

13/02/2026

Nature

Climate change is making frog love songs sound ‘sexier’ - study

Rising temperatures are having a direct impact on male frogs’ mating calls, and females are taking note.

13/02/2026

USA

Trump scraps key EPA climate finding, dismantling US emissions rules

Donald Trump’s EPA scraps the landmark 2009 climate "endangerment finding", gutting US greenhouse gas rules and triggering fierce legal and political backlash.

13/02/2026

Cuba

Mexico sends aid ships to Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisis

The ships arrived two weeks after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country selling or providing oil to Cuba, prompting the island to ration energy.

12/02/2026

Space

Ariane 6 rocket launches with 32 satellites for Amazon Leo network

The Ariane 6 programme is backed by 13 nations, all members of the European Space Agency and building the rocket requires the expertise of around 600 subcontractors led by ArianeGroup.

12/02/2026

USA

Minnesota immigration enforcement operation ending, border czar says

While the Trump administration called those arrested in Minnesota "dangerous criminal illegal aliens," many people with no criminal records, including children and US citizens, were detained.

12/02/2026

Tech News

AI or human? Question rise over who’s posting on social site Moltbook

Moltbook claimed to be the exclusive social media site for autonomous agents, but a new study suggests there might be humans behind the posts.

12/02/2026

USA

US general attorney clashes with lawmakers amid Epstein files furore

Pam Bondi faced fierce criticism in the US Congress over redaction errors in Epstein documents, clashed with lawmakers and did not directly apologise to survivors during a heated hearing on Wednesday.

12/02/2026

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Clashes erupt outside Argentine Congress over Milei labor reform

Clashes erupted outside Argentina’s Congress as thousands protested labour reforms backed by President Javier Milei.

12/02/2026

Economy

US House votes to overturn President Trump's tariffs on Canada

Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to block the tariffs in a 219 to 211 vote. Trump is expected to veto the measure.

12/02/2026

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Canada in shock after Tumbler Ridge high school mass shooting

Residents of Tumbler Ridge, a remote town in western Canada, gathered near the high school for a vigil honouring the eight victims of the mass shooting.

12/02/2026

Canada

Suspect, 18, in British Columbia mass school shooting identified

The suspect of the Tumbler Ridge school mass shooting, which left seven victims plus the shooter dead, has been identified as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar.

12/02/2026

Travel News

Travel groups denounce US proposed changes to ESTA

Travellers may soon need to share social media handles, selfies and extra personal details under proposed US travel rule changes.

12/02/2026

Culture news

'Dawson's Creek' star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48, family says

Van Der Beek made a string of film and TV appearances after the hit teen drama "Dawson's Creek" came to an end in 2003.

11/02/2026