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Allegations in Epstein files may amount to 'crimes against humanity,' UN experts say
By Jasper Ward Feb 17 (Reuters) - Millions of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein...
17th February, 2026
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Finance
Over 80 Berlin Film Festival alumni sign open letter urging organisers to take stance on Gaza
BERLIN, Feb 17 (Reuters) - More than 80 actors, directors and other artists who have taken part in t...
17th February, 2026
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US envoys juggle two crisis talks, raising questions about prospects for success
By Matt Spetalnick, Olivia Le Poidevin and Parisa Hafezi WASHINGTON/GENEVA/DUBAI, Feb 17 (Reuters) -...
17th February, 2026
Finance
Olympics-Bobsleigh-Swiss broadcaster pulls commentary questioning presence of Israeli athlete
By Julien Pretot and Mitch Phillips CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Swiss broadcaster R...
17th February, 2026
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Talks on Ukraine war settlement were tense, to continue, source tells Russian agencies
Feb 17 (Reuters) - U.S.-mediated talks in Geneva with Russian and Ukrainian negotiators on a settlem...
17th February, 2026
Finance
Lithuania's Vilnius airport resumes operations after suspected balloons force traffic restrictions
HELSINKI, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Operations at Lithuania's Vilnius airport were halted at 6:30 p.m. GMT...
17th February, 2026
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Eleven held in France over killing of far-right activist
PARIS, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Four people, including an aide to a French hard-left lawmaker, have been a...
17th February, 2026
Finance
Iraq approves 'amicable settlement' with Russia's Lukoil over transfer of operations of giant field
CAIRO, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The Iraqi cabinet approved on Tuesday an "amicable settlement" with Russia...
17th February, 2026
Finance
Russian official acknowledges Starlink systems down for two weeks
Feb 17 (Reuters) - Starlink terminals used by the Russian military have not been in operation for tw...
17th February, 2026
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Three dead, four injured in French Alps avalanches
PARIS, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Two separate avalanches in the French Alps killed three people and left fo...
17th February, 2026
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Spain, backed by France, dismantles crime gang and big fake-perfume factory
Feb 17 (Reuters) - Spanish law enforcement agencies backed by French customs agents have dismantled...
17th February, 2026
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Independent UN body condemns 'vicious attacks' on UN expert on Palestinian rights
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Feb 17 (Reuters) - An independent United Nations body on Tuesday conde...
17th February, 2026