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France Says Surprised by European Commission Presence at Board of Peace

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Danish Authorities Hold Iran-Flagged Vessel Over Registration Concerns

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Mandelson's Consultancy Firm Set to Enter Administration After Epstein Links

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Olympics-After Milano Cortina, Veneto's Former Governor Pushes Venice Bid for 2036, 2040 Games

Image for Hamas tightens grip in Gaza as Trump pushes peace plan

Hamas Tightens Grip in Gaza as Trump Pushes Peace Plan

Date: February 19, 2026

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Maayan Lubell CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Hamas is cementing its hold over Gaza by placing loyalists in key government roles, collecting taxes and paying salaries,...

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Mountbatten-Windsor's Arrest Marks New Low for Disgraced British Royal

Date: February 19, 2026

By Michael Holden LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor by police investigating whether he committed a crime by leaking government documents to Jeffrey Epstein marks a...

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Growing Clout of Top Suppliers Poses Risks to German Power Market, Cartel Office Says

Date: February 19, 2026

BERLIN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Changes in Germany's power market have increased the clout of top producers RWE, LEAG and EnBW, the country's cartel office said on Thursday, increasing supply risks and...

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At Board of Peace Debut, Trump Announces Global Commitments for Gaza Reconstruction

Date: February 19, 2026

By Steve Holland, Simon Lewis and Samia Nakhoul WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will preside over the first meeting of his Board of Peace on Thursday with unresolved...

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Explainer-What Is at Stake in Italy's Referendum on Judicial Reform?

Date: February 19, 2026

ROME, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Italy will hold a constitutional referendum on March 22–23 on a government overhaul of the justice system, which is stoking tensions between the judiciary and Prime Minister...

Image for Trump warns Iran of 'bad things' if no deal made, sets deadline of 10-15 days

Trump Warns Iran of 'bad Things' if No Deal Made, Sets Deadline of 10-15 Days

Date: February 19, 2026

DUBAI, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Russia warned against an "unprecedented escalation of tension" around Iran on Thursday and urged restraint amid a U.S. military build-up in the region that a senior American...