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Floods in western France leave two dead and 81 departments on alert

Western France faces record flood alerts, widespread power cuts and at least two deaths after weeks of relentless rain saturate soils and rivers.

16 February 2026

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North Korea opens homes for troops killed in Ukraine

North Korea opens a Pyongyang housing district for families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, as Kim Jong Un vows to honour “martyrs”.

16 February 2026

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France crowns seagull cry champion at quirky Dunkirk carnival

Dunkirk’s World Seagull Cry Championship sees feathered contestants screech on stage.

16 February 2026

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Streets of Ivrea explode with flying oranges in a three-day carnival revolt

In Ivrea, Italy’s Battle of the Oranges turns streets into a citrus battlefield, in three‑day carnival ritual.

16 February 2026

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Nepal: Watch cannabis rituals unfold during Shivaratri in Kathmandu

Crowds thronged Kathmandu’s Pashupatinath Temple for Shivaratri, where worship, music and a rare legal tolerance of marijuana marked the festival.

15 February 2026

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More than 200,000 in Munich rally for Reza Pahlavi and regime change in Iran

Reza Pahlavi addressed the Munich Security Conference, where 200,000-250,000 protesters rallied for regime change in Iran and urged global leaders to intensify pressure through sanctions and intervention.

14 February 2026

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Turkey: Unusual footage shows water buffaloes soaking in hot springs

In eastern Bitlis, farmers lead water buffaloes and horses into 40-degree Budakli thermal springs to bathe, heal and keep milk quality high during sub-zero winter temperatures.

14 February 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 February 2026

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Ukraine: Mass Russian drone strike hits Odesa port and energy sites

Mass Russian drone strikes hit Ukraine’s Odesa region overnight, killing one and injuring six, damaging port and energy sites and disrupting basic city services.

13 February 2026

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Valentine's Day: Can Benin's Venice still compete with dating apps?

In Benin, the lakeside village of Ganvié is seeing a quiet shift: its once discreet meeting spots are fading as young couples swap secret night encounters for smartphones and social media.

13 February 2026

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Serbian 'iceman' defies sub-zero extremes for mental reset

Vladimir Stevanovic braves Serbia’s icy lakes and snowy ridges in shorts, using extreme cold as daily meditation that slows his mind and resets his body.

13 February 2026

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Japan: Akiba Festival draws crowds despite winter cold

Japan’s Akiba Festival in Niyodogawa features samurai parades and fire rituals, preserving a 200-year-old prayer for protection from disasters.

13 February 2026

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Vienna Opera Ball dazzles 5,500 guests at Austria’s grand gala

Austria’s Vienna Opera Ball returned to the Vienna State Opera in glittering style, bringing together politics, business and culture as around 5,500 guests gathered in Vienna for one of Austria’s most prestigious charity evenings.

13 February 2026

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Morocco floods: 150,000 now displaced as waters keep rising

Severe floods in northern Morocco force over 150,000 to flee, with four dead and one missing as evacuees shelter in tents near Kenitra.

9 February 2026

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Chad’s Saharan cultures festival brings together desert nations

Chad hosts the sixth International Saharan Cultures Festival in Amdjarass, uniting artists from across the Sahara to celebrate shared heritage.

9 February 2026

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Pokémon theme park opens in Japan as tourism boom drives demand

Japan welcomed a new attraction in Tokyo on Thursday with the opening of PokéPark Kanto, Pokémon’s first permanent theme park.

6 February 2026

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Senegal surf school in Dakar brings girls back to class

In a Dakar fishing village, a surf academy run by Black Girls Surf swaps waves for school, helping 20 girls return to education.

6 February 2026

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Spain searches for missing woman as Storm Leonardo floods south

Spain searches for a missing woman swept away in a Malaga river as Storm Leonardo batters Andalusia, forcing evacuations and road closures.

6 February 2026

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Portugal hit by worst floods in decades as Storm Marta looms

Boat evacuations in Alcácer do Sal followed the Sado River overflow, leaving one person dead during Portugal’s seventh storm this year. Another system, Storm Marta, is due on Saturday with winds up to 120 km/h and waves reaching 13 metres.

6 February 2026

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Ukraine and Russia swap 157 prisoners each in first exchange in months

Ukraine and Russia swap 157 prisoners each after talks in Abu Dhabi, the first exchange in five months, with families finally welcoming loved ones home.

6 February 2026