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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Hits Belarus with New Sanctions Over War Aid

Ukraine has added a new set of restrictions on Belarus’s leader, Alexander Lukashenko. The aim is to punish Minsk for helping Russia in its conflict with Kyiv. Belarus has been a key launch pad for Russian forces and drones that attack Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the country will st

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Europe’s Quiet Reckoning Over Post‑Soviet Peace

The U. S. ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, told a Washington broadcast that Europe’s relaxed stance after the Soviet collapse is now at odds with the reality of war in Ukraine. He said European leaders are not worried about U. S. support, but rather the growing danger on their own continent as

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Canada Helps Ukraine Fix and Modernise Energy

Canada has decided to give a big boost to Ukraine’s energy field, especially after Russia’s attacks on power plants and gas lines. In a Paris meeting, the two governments announced a new partnership that will bring Canadian oil and gas gear to Ukraine on cheaper terms. The plan also encourages Canad

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Braces for More Attacks as Peace Talks Begin

Ukraine is on high alert. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy shared that intelligence suggests Russia is planning more attacks on energy sites. He believes these strikes are a tactic to complicate peace efforts. Zelenskiy made this clear in his nightly video address. Peace talks are happening in Geneva.

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Feb 16 2026POLITICS

Ukraine's Fight for Support: Allies Step Up

Ukraine is in the middle of a tough fight. Russia is attacking both on the ground and from the air. This is making life hard for people in Ukraine, especially as winter brings freezing temperatures. The country's energy system is taking a big hit, leaving many without power. President Volodymyr Zel

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Urges EU to Set a Membership Date, But Leaders Say No

At the Munich Security Conference, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told a panel that European governments are not ready to give Ukraine a concrete membership date, even though Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has asked for one as part of a peace deal with Russia. Zelenskiy reiterated o

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Ukraine’s President Calls Russian Leader a “War Slave”

Zelensky delivered a sharp message at the Munich Security Conference, calling Russia’s president a “slave to war” and warning that the conflict will not end by giving up territory. He compared current negotiations to the 1938 Munich Agreement, where European powers gave in to Hitler before World War

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Feb 15 2026WEATHER

Rain and Snow Coming to the Dry West

The western United States is about to get a lot of rain and some snow. A big change in the weather pattern has made this possible. Early Saturday, a storm will move across the Pacific Ocean and reach northern California and parts of Oregon. It will bring heavy rain to those areas. By Sun

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Olympics Schedule Clash Leaves Top Freeskier Feeling Short‑Spoken

Eileen Gu, the 22‑year‑old Chinese athlete who won silver in slopestyle earlier this week, expressed disappointment after the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) refused to adjust her training timetable for the halfpipe event. She is the only woman competing in all three freestyle di

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Feb 15 2026SCIENCE

Brain‑Speed Games Cut Dementia Risk by a Quarter

A long study followed almost 3, 000 older adults for twenty years. Only one type of brain exercise stood out: “speed training. ” These games asked participants to spot and move on visual clues quickly. Those who did the initial five‑week program and then had refresher sessions at about one

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