Faced with a severe energy crisis exacerbated by US sanctions, private companies in Cuba are attempting to import fuel after the island's government agreed to end its monopoly on the sector.
India say they can peak at the right time and play their "perfect game" in the Super Eights at the T20 World Cup, while playing down the abject form of opening batsman Abhishek Sharma.
Artificial intelligence must be accessible and inclusive, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told world leaders and tech CEOs on Thursday, at a summit focused on the fast-evolving technology.
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Sports
Former Italy prop Cherif Traore believes that a "hungry" Azzurri side can beat France in the Six Nations this weekend after an impressive start to the campaign.
February 19, 2026
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Somali militias terrorise locals after driving out Al-Qaeda
Politics
February 19, 2026
James Slipper will hit a new landmark this weekend when he becomes the first Australian to play 200 Super Rugby games, with ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham saying he was in some of his best form ever.
February 19, 2026
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Vast stretches of a once-verdant acacia forest south of Sudan's capital Khartoum have been reduced to little more than fields of stumps as nearly three years of conflict have fuelled deforestation.
February 19, 2026
Permits revoked, lawsuits filed, the threat of state takeovers. Deadly flooding in Indonesia has prompted unprecedented government action against companies accused of environmental destruction that worsened the disaster.
February 19, 2026
Coach Joe Montemurro pledged Thursday Australia will play an "entertaining" brand of football in their bid to win the Women's Asian Cup after naming a strong squad spearheaded by Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler and Steph Catley.
February 19, 2026
Economy
Barbers in Afghanistan risk detention for trimming men's beards too short, they told AFP, as the Taliban authorities enforce their strict interpretation of Islamic law with increasing zeal.
February 19, 2026
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South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol faces prison or even the death penalty when he appears in court Thursday on insurrection charges stemming from his 2024 bid to impose martial law.
A South Korean court will rule Thursday on insurrection charges against ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, weighing whether he should be sentenced to death for his failed bid to impose military rule.
Australia's Phillip Island will host its last MotoGP this year after nearly three decades with organisers Thursday announcing the race will move to a street circuit in Adelaide from 2027.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday gathers allies to inaugurate the "Board of Peace," his new institution focused on progress on Gaza but whose ambitions reach much further.
February 19, 2026
Economy
Fresh off of achieving a $1 trillion market value, Walmart will report earnings Thursday as markets look for signs the retail giant can accelerate growth with the aid of artificial intelligence.
February 19, 2026
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A prominent Australian television reporter apologised Thursday after slurring her way through a live broadcast from the Winter Olympics in a clip that went viral.
TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF) ("Polaris Renewable Energy" or the "Company"), is pleased to report its financial and operating results for the year ended December 31, 2025. This earnings release should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis, which are available on the Company's website at www.PolarisREI.com and have been posted on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The dollar figures below are denominated in US Dollars unless noted otherwise.
Datavault AI and Nelson Mandela Family Members, Re Mandela Dlamini & Manaway L.L.C., Announce Formation of Mandela Digital Ventures to Develop Digital Asset Products Aligned with the Legacy of Nelson Mandela
The USA and pre-tournament favourites Canada stayed on track to meet in the Olympic men's ice hockey final with quarter-final overtime wins on Wednesday.
February 18, 2026
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