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IMF Approves $8.1 Billion Loan for Ukraine, With $1.5 Billion to Go Immediately
Date: February 26, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said its executive board had approved an $8.1 billion, four-year loan for Ukraine, of which $1.5 billion would be disbursed...
Albanian PM Fires Deputy as Corruption Investigation Heats Up
Date: February 26, 2026
TIRANA, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama late on Thursday dismissed his deputy, Belinda Balluku, who faces accusations of manipulating public tenders, allegations that have sparked...

Russia Says It Downed 220 Ukrainian Drones Over Nine Hours
Date: February 26, 2026
Feb 26 (Reuters) - Russia's Defence Ministry said on Thursday its air defence units had downed 220 Ukrainian drones over a nine-hour period, including 24 headed for Moscow. The latest ministry...
Soccer-Arsenal Look for Back-To-Back London Derby Wins With City Breathing Down Their Neck
Date: February 26, 2026
Feb 26 (Reuters) - The last time Arsenal beat Chelsea three times in the same season was also the last time they won the Premier League, in 2003-04. And while one may not necessarily lead to the other...

Mexico Demands Paris Auction House Halt Sale of pre-Colombian Artifacts
Date: February 26, 2026
By Raul Cortes MEXICO CITY, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Mexico's government said on Thursday it has launched legal action to compel Millon, an auction house in the French capital, to halt this week's planned...
Nvidia Expects Gaming Chips Shortage to Last Until Year-End
Date: February 26, 2026
Feb 26 (Reuters) - A global shortage of gaming chips could last until the end of this year, an Nvidia executive has said, signaling more pain for the video game industry that is already buckling under...
