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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Two Days of Verdi Strike: What You Need to Know About the Public Transport Warning Strikes

Public transport in Germany will face significant disruptions due to warning strikes called by the Verdi union on Friday and Saturday.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

Negotiations in Geneva, warships in the Persian Gulf: why the US is preparing for an attack on Iran

The US and Iranian officials are engaged in indirect negotiations in Geneva amidst heightened military preparations by the US regarding Iran, with Donald Trump threatening strikes if an agreement is not reached.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
World

Trump set a deadline for the end of the war

Former President Donald Trump has indicated a desire for the war in Ukraine to conclude within a month, amidst Russia's aggressive strikes against Ukrainian targets.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Metro: Work stoppage on Saturday, from the start of circulation until 9 in the morning

Workers of the Athens Urban Transport Organization will strike on Saturday morning to commemorate the anniversary of a railway tragedy.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

The Taliban in Afghanistan launch attacks against Pakistan and claim to have taken military posts

The Taliban in Afghanistan have initiated large-scale offensives against Pakistani military posts in response to recent airstrikes by Pakistan, marking an escalation in border disputes between the two nations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Make or break talks? Iran looks to sway Trump and avoid US strikes

Iran is negotiating with the US to prevent airstrikes, seeking to find common ground on its nuclear program while facing internal dissent.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

NATO country's fighters in the air โ€“ Reason: Russian strikes

Romanian fighter jets took to the air after a Russian drone violated Romanian airspace, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lightning strikes a junction in Araruama while resident warns about storm; VIDEO

A lightning strike was captured on video hitting a busy junction in Araruama, Brazil, just as a local resident was warning about the imminent storm and risk of electric discharges.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Analysts reveal aftermath of FP-1 drone strike on nitrogen fertiliser plant in Russia

Ukrainian drone strikes have caused significant destruction to a nitrogen fertiliser plant in Russia, according to analysts.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Lebanon says Israel killed teenage boy in its strikes

The Israeli army's airstrikes in eastern Lebanon resulted in the death of a Syrian teenager, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
World

Afghanistan has begun strikes against the Pakistani army along the common border

Afghanistan has initiated military strikes against the Pakistani army along their shared border.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

Afghanistan has struck Pakistan

The Afghan army has announced retaliatory strikes against Pakistan in response to air raids.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Israel Strikes Eight 'Hezbollah' Military Complexes in Eastern Lebanon

The Israeli Defense Forces conducted strikes on eight Hezbollah military complexes in Baalbek, Lebanon, despite ongoing ceasefire agreements.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Afghan Army says it has started intensive attacks against Pakistan

The Afghan Army has launched intensive strikes against Pakistani outposts in response to airstrikes on Afghan territory.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

US Navy reduces staff to 'mission critical' levels in Bahrain ahead of potential strikes on Iran: officials

The U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet in Bahrain has reduced its staff to mission-critical levels in anticipation of potential military strikes on Iran.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The air traffic controllers' union lifted today's and tomorrow's strike

The air traffic controllers' union has suspended a planned strike for February 26 and 27 amid ongoing negotiations with EANA, with strikes set to continue until March 2 if no agreement is reached.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

How will neighbors cope if a major crisis strikes? Over 4,000 villages in Finland received new guidelines

Finnish villages have received new guidelines to enhance community resilience in the face of possible crises.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:27 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‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Sales Losses: Munich Retailers Angry Over MVG Strike

Retailers in Munich are frustrated with planned strikes in public transport that will affect sales during the busiest shopping days of the week.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ukraineโ€™s reported Flamingo missile strikes may shift toward heavy strikes deeper into Russia, experts say

Experts suggest that Ukraine's increased use of Flamingo missiles may lead to more significant strikes within Russia's territory.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

US and Ukrainian negotiators meet in Geneva after night-time Russian strikes

US and Ukrainian negotiators, including key figures like Rustem Umerov and Jared Kushner, are meeting in Geneva to discuss peace talks amid ongoing Russian aggression.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russia Forced to Rely on Chinese Optical Fiber Imports After Ukrainian Strikes Halt Domestic Plant

Russia is now entirely dependent on Chinese imports for optical fiber after a domestic plant was damaged in Ukrainian attacks and has been offline since May 2025.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

March Strikes: What are the Dates and What You Need to Know

The article discusses the upcoming public transportation strikes in Italy during March, detailing the specific dates and impact on various transport sectors.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
World

2 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Western Russia

Ukrainian drone strikes resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to six others in border regions of western Russia, as reported by local authorities.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia strikes railway infrastructure and hits children's railway

Russia launched an attack on railway infrastructure in Ukraine, hitting a children's railway in Kharkiv Oblast as part of a larger assault on various cities.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian air defense downs Tsirkon anti-ship and 4 ballistic missiles, strikes recorded at 32 locations

Ukrainian air defense successfully intercepted multiple Russian missiles and drones during a recent attack, downing several Tsirkon anti-ship and ballistic missiles across various locations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Rain of fire on Ukraine: Moscow strikes with 420 drones and 39 missiles

A significant Russian strike on Ukraine involved the launch of 420 drones and 39 missiles, causing injuries and damage in multiple regions, including Kharkiv.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Tempi: Strikes and rallies across the country and abroad โ€“ The authorities' measures

A nationwide strike and protests are planned in remembrance of the victims of the 2023 Tempi train disaster, coinciding with the upcoming trial.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Damage and power cuts reported in Poltava Oblast, one person injured in Kirovohrad Oblast โ€“ photos

Russian military strikes have resulted in property damage and power outages in Poltava and Kirovohrad Oblasts, with one reported injury.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

17 injured in Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine

Russian missile and drone strikes in Ukraine injured 17 people, with significant damage reported in various regions including Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

USA: Trump accuses Iran of working on nuclear program again

President Trump has accused Iran of continuing its nuclear program despite ongoing talks with Washington, fueling speculation of possible further military strikes.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Fourteen injured in Kharkiv and nearby village after Russian strikes hit high-rise building and gas pipeline โ€“ photos, video

A Russian attack in Kharkiv resulted in fourteen injuries after missiles struck a residential area and damaged vital infrastructure.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Series of explosions from Russian raid in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities โ€“ Today's meeting with the USA in Geneva

A series of explosions were reported in central Kyiv due to Russian missile strikes amidst a declared air raid alert.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
World

Drone and missile attacks on Kyiv

Several explosions were heard in central Kyiv following warnings of imminent attacks, attributed to drone and missile strikes by Ukraine's military officials.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
Sports

Alexander Sรธrloth strikes back: โ€“ I think he got a little annoyed

Norwegian footballer Alexander Sรธrloth has made a significant impact by scoring a hat-trick while playing for Atlรฉtico Madrid in the Champions League, despite starting on the bench for many matches this season.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

If this disease strikes, life expectancy may be only 9 years

A recent Finnish study reveals that individuals diagnosed with dementia before the age of 65 typically have a life expectancy of just under nine years after diagnosis.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Three people injured after suspected lightning strikes during Perth storm

Three people, including a man and two teenage girls, were injured in Perth due to suspected lightning strikes during a storm, with some disruptions in train services across the city.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hospital and gym flooded, lightning strikes and destroyed streets: rains cause damage in the interior of BA

Heavy rains have caused significant flooding and damage in various towns in the interior of Bahia, Brazil.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Franceโ€™s Engie strikes deal to buy UK Power Networks for ยฃ10.5bn

Engie has announced its agreement to acquire UK Power Networks for ยฃ10.5 billion, marking a significant step in the company's growth strategy in energy transition.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Power outages and drone strikes push Ukraine's economy into a new crisis

Ukraine's economy is facing its worst period since the early months of Russia's full-scale invasion, compounded by power outages and the impact of drone strikes.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Between Negotiations and the Risk of War.. Iranians Hold Their Breath

Iranian citizens are anxiously awaiting the results of negotiations in Geneva, amidst fears of military strikes while life in Tehran continues normally.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Lebanon: Hezbollah will not intervene in case of 'limited' US strikes against Iran

Hezbollah has stated it will not intervene militarily if the US conducts limited strikes against Iran but considers any attack on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as a 'red line.'

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

How theft, strikes, and fraud at the Louvre exacerbate the greatest crisis in the museum's history

The Louvre is currently facing its largest crisis in history, marked by frequent strikes, a recent theft, and issues related to ticket fraud.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Source: Hezbollah would not react to limited strikes on Iran

Hezbollah stated it would not militarily respond to limited strikes by the U.S. on Iran, though a direct attack on Iranian leadership would cross a line.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

DR Congo govt forces launch attacks on multiple fronts against AFC/M23 troops

The DR Congo government launched multiple attacks against AFC/M23 rebels, particularly around the strategic mining town of Rubaya, utilizing drone strikes.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

France appoints new president at Louvre after jewellery heist, strikes and fraud scandal

Christophe Leribault has been appointed as the new president of the Louvre Museum following a series of controversies including a significant jewellery heist and operational challenges.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

DR Congo launches drone strikes on M23 at key coltan mine

The DR Congo has initiated drone strikes against the M23 rebel group at a significant coltan mining site, highlighting ongoing conflict in the region.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Lightning strikes house in Timon and damages ceiling and appliances; no injuries reported

A lightning strike caused significant damage to a house in Timon, Brazil, during a heavy rainstorm, but fortunately, no one was injured.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Hezbollah Will Not Intervene in Case of 'Limited' US Strikes Against Iran

Hezbollah has stated it will not militarily intervene if the US conducts limited strikes against Iran, but any attack on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would be deemed a 'red line.'

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

They revealed how 'Flamingo' missiles struck the 'Iskander' factory 1400 km away

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine executed precise strikes with 'Flamingo' missiles deep into Russian territory, hitting the 'Iskander' factory.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:44 UTC

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