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geneva AP — An October “campaign of destruction” by Sudanese rebels against non-Arab communities in and around cities in Sudan’s western Darfur region exhibits “characteristics of genocide,” UN-backed human rights experts reported Thursday, a dramatic finding in the country’s devastating war. The Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan reported that rapid support forces committed mass killings and other atrocities in El Fasher after an 18-month siege, during which they imposed conditions “calculated to cause physical destruction” on non-Arab communities, particularly the Zaghawa and Fur communities. United Nations officials say RSF has taken control of El Fasher, the only remaining Sudanese military…
Kelly Clarkson reveals why she’s leaving talk show after 7 seasonsIt didn’t take long for Kelly Clarkson to decide whether to stay or go. In fact, the decision to end the Kelly Clarkson show after seven seasons was made much easier after the death of her ex-husband and father of her children, Brandon Blackstock (who passed away in August after a battle with cancer). “I think everyone’s timing is right,” Kelly, who shares 11-year-old River and 9-year-old Remington with Brandon, told Today in an interview on February 20. “The momentum of our family life has shifted a little bit, and…
Manchester United owner Jim Ratcliffe has apologized if anyone was offended by his comments about Britain’s “immigrant colonization”.listen to this article | 2 minutesinformationPublished February 20, 2026February 20, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareManchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has recalled his “responsibility as a participant in English football” after sparking a storm of criticism for claiming the UK was “colonized” by immigrants.However, the English Football Association will not prosecute Ratcliffe over his comments, which were widely condemned by politicians and club supporters, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listA person familiar with…
The European Union flag flies outside the EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on December 19, 2025. (Photo: Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Null Photo | Null Photo | Getty ImagesLONDON—European stock markets rose on Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a significant portion of U.S. President Donald Trump’s global tariffs.pan-european Stocks 600 The stock closed 0.8% higher after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to abolish the tariff policy. All major stock exchanges and most sectors in the region moved into positive territory in afternoon trading.More European companies reported earnings on Friday, including: air liquid, Danone, deer, British American, and…
london — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest on Thursday marks a rare disqualification for the former prince, and it all hinges on a notoriously difficult-to-prosecute law that experts criticize as lacking in clarity. Police arrested Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office, which is a common law offense in England, meaning it was established by a prior court decision rather than by law. The sentence dates back hundreds of years and carries a maximum sentence of life in prison. Later that day, Andrew was photographed leaving the police station. Thames Valley Police said he had been “released following investigation”. Police have…
Amber Glenn’s sister comes to her defense. Brooke Glenn criticized criticism of the decorated figure skater, who won gold with Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics. “As I cheer on my sister Amber Glenn in her first Olympics, I am so proud of her as a person and as an athlete,” Brooke wrote in a Feb. 19 op-ed for Teen Vogue. “And of course, with that love comes a fierce desire to protect her from the ugliness and hate she sees online.” As Brooke explained, the hate started “storming” towards Amber after she said during an Olympic press conference…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on February 19, 2026 in New York City, USA.Brendan McDiarmid | Reuters U.S. markets were volatile on Thursday, weighed down by escalating tensions between Washington and Iran and renewed concerns about private credit. US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would decide within 10 days whether to attack Iran. Concerns over oil supplies in the event of military action in Iran pushed oil prices up nearly 2% in U.S. trading, rising further in Asian time.meanwhile, blue owl capital The sale of $1.4 billion in loan assets…
Super early bird pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ends on February 27th at 11:59pm PT. This is the last period to lock in this year’s lowest ticket prices. If Disrupt is on your must-attend list, now is the time to take action. Enjoy up to $680 off with a pass or up to 30% off with a community pass. Register now before prices go up. Why founders, VCs, and operators keep coming back to Disrupt From October 13th to 15th, San Francisco’s Moscone West will become a global technology hub. Disrupt is a curated three-day experience built to maximize signal…
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Happy Friday. I’ve spent the last 24 hours going back and forth on whether or not I should jump on the “dad shoe” trend.Stock futures were little changed this morning. Major indexes continue to have declining days.Here are five important things investors need to know to start their trading day.1. Is it darkest before dawn?A blue owl sign outside the Seagram Building at 375 Park Avenue in the Midtown East neighborhood of New York City, USA, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Bing An | Bloomberg |…
london — Leaning forward in the back seat of his car, eyes wide and shaken, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor heads home from the police station. The image appeared in nearly every British newspaper on Friday morning, the day after King Charles III’s brother was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Police have not said what led to Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest, but he served as Britain’s trade envoy for 10 years. British authorities previously announced they were considering claims that he shared confidential information with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while head of the British government. Mr Mountbatten-Windsor has…