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Friday, 27 February 2026 09:45
EU: tensions flare as Hungary vetoes aid to Ukraine
Tensions flared in Brussels as Hungary vetoed both an emergency EU loan for Ukraine and a new sanctions package against Russia. Foreign minister Péter Szijjártó accused Ukraine of disrupting oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline for…
Friday, 27 February 2026 09:42
Russia: soldiers describe severe brutality and allege executions
Four Russian soldiers have described severe brutality within their own ranks during the war in Ukraine, including alleged executions of troops who refused orders. In a BBC documentary, two men said they witnessed commanders shoot soldiers…
Friday, 27 February 2026 09:39
USA: Trump’s tariff changes cause widespread global confusion
Only two days after Donald Trump, announcing Japanese-backed investments tied to a major trade pact, posted ‘America is WINNING again’, the Supreme Court ruled much of his tariff regime unlawful, angering Trump and creating huge uncertainty…
Friday, 27 February 2026 09:36
Nigeria: government paid huge ransom for kidnapped schoolchildren
An investigation has alleged that the Nigerian government paid a substantial ransom to secure the release of up to 230 children and staff abducted from a Catholic boarding school in November. The pupils were taken from…
Friday, 27 February 2026 09:33
Mexico: troops called in to curb violence after cartel leader killed
The government has deployed thousands of troops after deadly unrest followed the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho. Around 9,500 soldiers have been sent to western states, including 2,500 reinforcements to…
Friday, 27 February 2026 09:31
Panama: government takes over control of ports from Hong Kong company
The two key ports at either end of the Panama Canal have been taken over by the Panamanian government. This follows a supreme court ruling last month that the renewed 25-year concession given to Hong Kong…