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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

France characterizes Russia's claims about the transfer of nuclear weapons to Ukraine as unfounded

France has dismissed Russia's claims that Ukraine seeks to acquire a nuclear weapon or dirty bomb with support from the UK or France, calling it yet another instance of Russian disinformation.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Decisive nuclear meeting between the US and Iran paused after 3 hours and will resume later today, says agency

A crucial round of nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran was paused after three hours, with plans to resume later the same day amid rising tensions and the potential for military escalation.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

Europe enjoys an American nuclear umbrella. But it also wants one of its own

European leaders, attending the Munich Security Conference, expressed a desire for more independent defense capabilities alongside reliance on the American nuclear umbrella.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Rio on Thursday, February 26, 2026

Various news highlights from Brazil include the CNJ investigating a judge for sexual abuse, increasing death tolls due to rain in MG, and implications of a CEO's resignation from the Economic Forum amid scandal.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Exclusive Interview with Abbas Araqchi Before the Third Round of Talks in Geneva

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi criticized the U.S. understanding of Iran, attributing misconceptions to the Israeli lobby, and outlined Iran's readiness to enhance trust in its nuclear program, contingent on the lifting of U.S. sanctions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning PE, Thursday, February 26, 2026

A report on various news including sexual abuse allegations against a judge in Brazil, ongoing heavy rain in Minas Gerais, a murder case in Sรฃo Paulo, and significant political revelations regarding economic forums and nuclear discussions with Iran.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

The head of the IAEA participates in indirect talks between Iran and the United States in Geneva

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, is participating in indirect discussions between Iran and the United States in Geneva as a technical observer.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Source close to negotiations: IAEA chief joined US and Iran talks

The head of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi, has joined indirect negotiations in Geneva between the United States and Iran regarding Iran's nuclear program.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Tricks to Make Nuclear Power Cheap

The article critiques a claim about the economic viability of nuclear power in Norway, highlighting unrealistic income assumptions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Shock as AI reaches for nukes and refuses to surrender in global war games

A new study reveals that AI systems are more likely than humans to advocate for nuclear weapon use in conflict scenarios, undermining the long-standing nuclear taboo.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

For Trump, a military attack on Iran could have a symbolic purpose

President Trump considers selective military strikes against Iran to target its nuclear and missile facilities, yet the ultimate objective remains unclear.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

With Trump focused on Iran, Kim speaks of increasing North Korea's nuclear arsenal

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un announced plans to expand the country's nuclear arsenal and stated that improvements in relations with the United States depend solely on Washington's stance.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Kim Jong-un assures that he will continue to strengthen North Korea's nuclear capabilities

Kim Jong-un announced plans to enhance North Korea's nuclear capabilities while expressing a willingness to negotiate with the U.S. if it withdraws its 'hostile policy.'

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary #1876: Justice in MG acquitted 41 defendants for vulnerable rape in 4 years; Heavy rain returns to the Zona da Mata in Minas Gerais; Iran and the USA have a decisive meeting regarding the nuclear agreement

A summary covering judicial acquittals, severe weather conditions, and international diplomatic negotiations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

ExplaiN: What Will Happen with Iran - War or Deal with the US for Nuclear and Oil?

The crisis with Iran is reaching a critical phase, with the Middle East on the brink of escalation as Washington considers military action while Tehran explores diplomatic alternatives.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

"Politico": After 10 years, European nuclear missiles may become worthless against Russia

The article discusses concerns that Europe's nuclear deterrents could become ineffective against Russia within a decade due to advancements in Russian missile defense systems.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

With negotiations with Iran beginning, the US aircraft carrier 'USS Gerald R. Ford' set sail from Crete

The USS Gerald R. Ford has departed Crete as indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran regarding Iran's nuclear program have commenced in Geneva.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Hillary Clinton to testify in House Oversight Committeeโ€™s Epstein investigation โ€“ US politics live

US and Iranian negotiators are set to engage in a crucial round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, amid escalating tensions in the region.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Chubu Electric President Promises to 'Promptly Submit' Data on Fraud Following Regulatory Committee's Indication

Chubu Electric's president acknowledged the insufficient documentation during a press conference and pledged to provide necessary records regarding the fraudulent data concerning earthquake motion standards used for the Hamaoka nuclear power plant.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Plaintiffs 'merely take the regulator's judgment at face value' - Request to suspend operations at Shikoku Electric's Ikata Nuclear Power Plant rejected

The Yamaguchi District Court has dismissed a request from local residents to suspend the operations of the Ikata Nuclear Power Plant, leading plaintiffs to criticize the reliance on the nuclear regulator's safety judgments.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Negotiations and super-jets USA. Last resort for Iran

US diplomacy ramps up pressure on Iran with military deployments and new sanctions ahead of nuclear program negotiations in Geneva.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Negotiations between the USA and Iran resume; understand the crisis

Negotiators from the USA and Iran have resumed discussions mediated by Oman in Geneva, aiming to advance an agreement regarding Iran's nuclear program amid growing tensions and threats of military action from the US.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

American military deployment in the Middle East: USS Gerald Ford leaves Crete at the beginning of indirect talks about Iran

The USS Gerald Ford has departed from Crete amidst renewed indirect talks between the US and Iran concerning Tehran's nuclear program.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Tension between Iran and America over nuclear program rises again, see the world today

Tensions between Iran and the United States over the nuclear program have escalated once more as indirect negotiations resume in Geneva.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Important Nuclear Meeting Between Iran and the United States in Geneva

An important meeting regarding the nuclear agreement between the United States and Iran is set to take place in Geneva, with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi attending.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un's Diverging Strategies Toward the South and the US, and Nuclear Policy... The Key Phrase is 'Safety and Development of the North Korean Regime'

Kim Jong-un emphasizes the necessity of nuclear armament and erecting barriers between North and South Korea while hinting at the future need to reconcile with the US for North Korea's development.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] North Korea, Again Claiming 'Break in Relations', Should Not Give Up Efforts to Restore Trust

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declared at the 9th Congress of the Workers' Party that there is no possibility of engaging in discussions with South Korea, reaffirming a hostile stance against the South.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Surprising attachment to America / Merz does not want a German nuclear bomb - and prohibits even considering it

The article discusses Europe's search for nuclear alternatives amidst doubts about NATO's commitment, focusing on Poland's desire for its own nuclear weapons and Germany's hesitant approach under Friedrich Merz.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Trumpโ€™s Iran ultimatum enters decisive stretch after State of the Union

President Trump has issued a 10 to 15-day ultimatum to Iran regarding a nuclear agreement, emphasizing that military action could follow if they do not comply.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

US and China have achieved 'strategic stability' in the relationship, says Rubio

Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, announced that the US and China have reached a form of 'strategic stability' ahead of President Trump's visit to China.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Third Round of US-Iran Negotiations Held; US Military Preparedness and Iran's Nuclear Proposal Under Review

The US and Iran held a third round of high-level negotiations in Geneva amid heightened military readiness by the US and expectations from Iran for sanctions relief in exchange for nuclear limitations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

Iran insists not seeking nuclear weapon ahead of US talks

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian asserted that the country is not pursuing a nuclear weapon ahead of crucial talks with the United States in Switzerland.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

North Korea pledges further nuclear build-up

North Korea's Kim Jong-un has declared the country's commitment to further expanding its nuclear arsenal as part of a long-term strategy amid ongoing tensions with the United States.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Iran issues chilling warning as war threat with US continues to escalate

Iran's foreign minister warns of the potential for a devastating regional war due to escalating tensions with the US, as indirect talks are set to take place in Geneva.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Iran: focus will be solely on the nuclear issue

Iran is focusing its negotiations solely on nuclear issues while seeking the lifting of sanctions and asserting its right to peaceful nuclear energy usage.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Iran: Focus will be on the nuclear issue

Discussions surrounding the negotiations will be focused on Iran's nuclear issue, according to spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

US and Iranian negotiators meet for crunch nuclear talks โ€“ Middle East live

The third round of U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations has commenced in Geneva, mediated by Oman, as both sides prepare to discuss terms regarding Iran's nuclear program.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Hauck & Bauer: Today 20 Years Ago

The first Bavarian intermediate storage facility for nuclear waste commenced operations on February 27, 2006, in Grafenrheinfeld.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

The Secret 'State Within a State'. How Ayatollah Khamenei Rules Iran from a Underground Bunker

The article explores the hidden power structure in Iran under Ayatollah Khamenei's leadership, focusing on the role of the Supreme Leader's Office, known as Bayt, in controlling the military, nuclear program, and economy.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

Iran warns of a 'devastating war' if no agreement is reached with the US

Iran has indicated that a military intervention by the US would lead to a 'devastating war,' while both sides continue negotiations in Geneva regarding Iran's nuclear program.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

'It's a disgrace' โ€” Russian workers turn occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant into 'resort'

Russian workers at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant have transformed sections of the facility into living quarters, raising safety concerns.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Iran is "not at all" seeking nuclear weapons, according to its president

Iran's President Massoud Pezeshkian stated that the country is not pursuing nuclear weapons, emphasizing the doctrinal prohibition issued by the Supreme Leader.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Iranian President Before Talks with the U.S.: Tehran Does Not Seek Nuclear Weapons

Iranian officials reiterate that the country does not pursue nuclear weapons ahead of negotiations with the United States.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Iran and the United States negotiate in Geneva today.. Is it the last chance?

Iran and the United States are engaged in indirect negotiations in Geneva, viewed by some as a final opportunity to reach an agreement amid rising tensions and military posturing.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

Iran and the US begin a crucial round of negotiations in Geneva

Iran and the US are entering the third round of indirect negotiations focused on Iran's controversial nuclear program, with Oman mediating the discussions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

FT Report: Economic 'Bait' from Iran to Trump to Avoid Military Conflict

Iran's leadership is reportedly offering significant economic incentives to Donald Trump to prevent a U.S. military operation against Iran, according to the Financial Times.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
World

Kim Jong Un warns North Korea could 'completely destroy' South if threatened

Kim Jong Un escalates threats towards South Korea, saying the North could completely destroy the South if its security is threatened, amid increased military posturing.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

Iran reminds that the country has a ban on nuclear weapons

Iranian President emphasizes the country's ban on nuclear weapons amidst ongoing tensions with the USA.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

They intend to invest in their nuclear and missile plans

Kim Jong Un states that North Korea's relationship with the United States depends on the U.S. accepting their nuclear ambitions, while also emphasizing an increase in nuclear weapons and missile capabilities.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Iran: Tempts the US with 'Venezuelan-style energy deal' to avoid attack

Iran is reportedly considering an extensive economic package for the United States aiming to secure an agreement on its nuclear program and prevent a potential US attack.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:54 UTC

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