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BAFTAs 2026: The Best and Worst Moments

NYT Europe Feb 23, 2026

Alan Cumming forced fishy British snacks onto movie stars. Paddington Bear presented an award. And a racist slur and swearing.

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The European Union Hits Pause on Its U.S. Trade Deal

New York Times Feb 23, 2026

The E.U. isn’t throwing out the deal it agreed with the United States before President Trump’s tariffs were overruled, but European officials want more clarity first.

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EU Support for Ukraine Stumbles as Hungary Looks to Delay Aid

New York Times Feb 23, 2026

Hungary said that it would block both the latest sanctions package on Russia and a financial aid package to Kyiv worth about $106 billion.

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BAFTAs Guest With Tourettes Shouts Racial Slur During Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo’s Appearance

NYT Europe Feb 23, 2026

A racist slur, shouted involuntarily while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award, raised questions about how the show’s host and the BBC responded.

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Prince William and Kate Made a Pointed Appearance at BAFTA

NYT Europe Feb 23, 2026

After Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest, the Prince and Princess of Wales made a pointed BAFTA appearance.

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For Iran’s Rulers, Refusing U.S. Demands Is a Risk Worth Taking

New York Times Feb 23, 2026

The government in Tehran sees capitulating to Washington’s demands on uranium enrichment and ballistic missiles as riskier to its survival than going to war, analysts say.

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The Japanese Airport That Doesn’t Lose Bags

New York Times Feb 23, 2026

Kansai International Airport, which is located near Osaka, Japan, hasn’t lost a single piece of luggage since it opened in 1994. River Akira Davis, our Tokyo correspondent, visited the airport to understand how Japanese culture has influenced its success.

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The Ukrainian Bureaucrat Working to Squeeze Russia’s War Machine

New York Times Feb 23, 2026

Vladyslav Vlasiuk has spent the past four years pressing Western allies to squeeze the Russian economy through more sanctions. He hopes that 2026 will be the tipping point.

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Duterte’s Fans Rally in The Hague as the I.C.C. Weighs Evidence Against Him

New York Times Feb 23, 2026

The protests are a sign of the Philippine ex-leader’s ongoing influence, even as he faces a possible trial for the deaths of thousands during his war on drugs.

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Courting China Again

New York Times Feb 23, 2026

The German chancellor will travel to Beijing this week, the latest high-level visitor as Western countries pivot back to China.

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Tour Montparnasse is One of Paris’s Uglier Landmarks. It’s Getting a Makeover.

New York Times Feb 23, 2026

The Tour Montparnasse is one of Paris’s least-loved landmarks. After half a century, it’s finally being remodeled.

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12 Unforgettable Looks at the BAFTAs: Kate Middleton, Prince William and More

NYT Europe Feb 23, 2026

Swishy suits, mermaid skirts, skunk feet and more.

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Mexican Forces Kill ‘El Mencho,’ Nation’s Most-Wanted Cartel Boss

New York Times Feb 23, 2026

“El Mencho” was the longtime head of one of the nation’s most powerful cartels. Armed groups set fire to cars and buildings across Mexico in the wake of his death.

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‘The Waterfall’ Review: A Mother’s Blessing and a Daughter’s Burden

NYT USA Feb 23, 2026

Phanésia Pharel’s wistful two-hander starring Patrice Johnson Chevannes and Natalie Paul looks at a Haitian American family and questions of legacy.

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What to Know About the Killing of ‘El Mencho’

New York Times Feb 23, 2026

The Mexican government has killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the longtime leader of one of Mexico’s most powerful gangs, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

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Fans Pack Bars as U.S.-Canada Hockey Game Puts Rivalry on the Line

New York Times Feb 23, 2026

Canadians and Americans jammed bars that opened early on Sunday to watch the United States deal the Canadian team, and the country, a devastating blow in overtime.

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St. Francis’ Remains, Rarely Seen, Go on Display in Assisi

New York Times Feb 22, 2026

The bones of Italy’s patron saint will be shown to the public for a month, to mark the 800th anniversary of his death.

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Iran Students Protest for Second Day Despite State Crackdown

New York Times Feb 22, 2026

Student groups reported protests at universities in Iran’s two largest cities as the government grapples with domestic discontent and the threat of U.S. strikes.

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Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran, Followed by Larger Attack

New York Times Feb 22, 2026

The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran.

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Trump Tensions Turn U.S.-Canada Olympic Hockey Final Into a ‘Grudge Match’

New York Times Feb 22, 2026

The tensions between the Trump administration and Canada were largely cast aside at the men’s Olympic gold medal game, which the U.S. team won in overtime.

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2026 BAFTAs Winners: ‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Best Film, Besting ‘Sinners’

NYT Europe Feb 22, 2026

Paul Thomas Anderson’s comedy drama won six awards at the British equivalent of the Oscars. The best actor choice, however, was a surprise.

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