Sanremo • 12:41
Sanremo Festival opens with tribute to Pippo Baudo; Conti hosts fifth edition
The 76th Sanremo Festival began Tuesday with Carlo Conti as host for the fifth time, Laura Pausini making her conducting debut, and Turkish actor Can Yaman co-hosting the opening night.
Middle East • Feb/21
Israeli strikes kill at least 12 in Lebanon, including senior Hezbollah official
Politics • Feb/20
Trump directs government to release files on UFOs and aliens
The French striker is unlikely to feature Wednesday due to ongoing left knee discomfort sustained since December.
Politics • 12:45
Larry Summers to resign from Harvard University over Jeffrey Epstein ties
The former Treasury secretary and Harvard president will step down from teaching and administrative roles by the end of the academic year following a university review of Epstein-related documents.
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Spain
Julio Iglesias sues Spanish vice president Yolanda DÃaz over sexual abuse accusations
The 82-year-old singer filed a reconciliation demand against DÃaz after she publicly commented on allegations filed by two former employees, which were dismissed in January.
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Football
Carlo Ancelotti's contract renewal with Brazil's national team nears completion
CBF president says Italian coach's new deal awaits only bureaucratic and legal adjustments before signing, extending through 2030 World Cup.
New York
New York City mayor declares travel ban as historic blizzard approaches
Mayor Zohran Mamdani ordered a citywide travel ban and state of emergency Sunday as up to 24 inches of snow threatens the five boroughs.
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Sports
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Feb/17
Federica Brignone declines Sanremo 2026 appearance after Olympic gold medals
The Italian skier, who won two golds at Milan Cortina, said she prefers to remain focused on skiing rather than perform at the festival.
Perú
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Feb/17
Peru's Congress removes interim President José Jerà after four months in office
Peru's Congress voted to remove interim President José Jerà on Tuesday following investigations into undisclosed meetings with Chinese businessmen, marking the eighth presidential change in a decade.
U.S.
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Feb/17
US military strikes kill 11 on alleged drug boats in Pacific and Caribbean
American forces attacked three vessels in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean on Monday, marking the deadliest day of the Trump administration's five-month campaign against suspected drug smugglers at sea.
Entertainment
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Feb/17
Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested in New Orleans after street fight during Mardi Gras
The 39-year-old "Transformers" star faces two counts of simple battery following an altercation outside a Royal Street bar early Tuesday.
New York
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Feb/17
Mamdani threatens 9.5% property tax increase if state doesn't raise taxes on wealthy
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed raising property taxes by 9.5 percent unless Governor Kathy Hochul approves higher income taxes on the rich.
U.S.
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Feb/17
US judge blocks re-detention of wrongfully deported Salvadoran Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration cannot re-detain Abrego Garcia, finding the 90-day detention period expired and no viable deportation plan exists.
World
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Feb/17
Russia and Ukraine begin third round of U.S.-brokered peace talks in Geneva
Delegations met in Switzerland as Russian strikes killed at least three people overnight, with both sides maintaining hardline positions on territory and security guarantees.
Politics
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Feb/17
Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of slow-walking Epstein files release
Former secretary of state says Justice Department is deliberately delaying document disclosure; Clintons scheduled to testify before Congress next week.
Argentina
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Feb/17
Argentina's main labor union calls general strike against Milei's labor reform
The CGT has convoked a 24-hour national strike for the day the Chamber of Deputies debates the president's labor bill, already approved by the Senate.
Sports
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Feb/16
Tyler Reddick wins Daytona 500 in Michael Jordan-owned car
Reddick secured 23XI Racing's first Daytona 500 victory on the final lap, with Jordan celebrating as co-owner after a dramatic finish.
Perú
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Feb/16
Cuba faces deepening crisis as government announces emergency measures
Cuban President Miguel DÃaz-Canel announced reduced work weeks, fuel rationing, and remote work policies amid acute shortages and viral outbreaks.
Italy
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Feb/16
Thousands protest in Italy against sexual violence bill over consent definition
Feminist groups and anti-violence centers across Italy demonstrated against the Bongiorno bill, objecting to a shift from "absence of consent" to "proof of dissent" in rape law.