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It was an unequivocal warning from an intelligence source that the war would start that night. Emma remained in Kyiv, part of our team covering the initial Russian attack on the capital. Four years later, millions of Ukrainians have been forced to adapt to the grim reality of living in a war zone. Behind-the-scenes intelligence gamesView image in fullscreen President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to the media in Bucha, outside Kyiv in 2022. Two totally different starting pointsView image in fullscreen A poster of Putin being used as target practice in Ukraine’s Luhansk region in early 2022.

February 25, 2026 20:05 UTC

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Bild: keystoneKI für Kriegszwecke: US-Regierung will Firma zwingen, jeglichen Schutz aufzuhebenDas amerikanische Verteidigungsministerium verlangt uneingeschränkten Zugriff auf leistungsfähige KI von Anthropic. Der nun eskalierte Streit zwischen der US-Regierung und dem Privatunternehmen dreht sich um die Sicherheitsvorkehrungen («Guardrails»), die Anthropic in seine KI-Sprachmodelle integriert hat. Zudem droht die Trump-Regierung, Anthropic auf eine schwarze Liste zu setzen, mit der Einstufung als «Risiko für die Lieferkette». Bis diese Woche sei jedoch Anthropics Claude das einzige grosse Sprachmodell (LLM) gewesen, das für den Einsatz in den geheimen Systemen des Militärs zugelassen war. Also genau der KI-Chatbot, der wegen der Erstellung nicht einvernehmlicher, sexualisierter Bilder von Frauen und Kinder in der Kritik steht.

February 25, 2026 19:19 UTC

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February 25, 2026 18:08 UTC

The former ambassador to Washington was arrested on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office and later released on bail. Lord Mandelson, who has been accused of passing sensitive information on to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during his time as business secretary, has been bailed until May. In a statement to the Commons, Sir Lindsay said: “Members will be aware of comments in the media regarding the arrest of Lord Mandelson. Lord Peter Mandelson outside his home in north-west London (PA)There he heard information which he felt he had to share with the police in the UK about Lord Mandelson. Lord Mandelson was taken into custody after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest last week, also on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after allegations he shared sensitive information with Epstein during his time as the UK’s trade envoy.

February 25, 2026 18:05 UTC

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February 25, 2026 17:46 UTC

The lung infection primarily affects people with immune systems weakened by alcohol and drug dependence, rough sleeping or living in damp overcrowded accommodation. “The important thing to remember is that TB is treatable with medicine and no-one should feel reluctant about asking for help. “We see a lot of latent cases, where outwardly healthy people emigrate to the UK without realising they are carrying TB. Historical note: Mount Vernon Hospital in Northwood offered a breath of fresh air for Londoners recovering from the White Plague. TB receded with advances in public health and medical care and was replaced by the threat of cancer.

February 25, 2026 17:29 UTC

Germany arrests suspect in Madrid killing of ex-Ukrainian politicianSpanish–German Police CoordinationArrest in Germany Linked to Madrid KillingMADRID, Feb 25 (Reuters) - A person suspected of killing a former Ukrainian politician outside a school in a wealthy Madrid suburb in 2025 has been arrested in Germany by Spanish and German police, Spain's National Police said on Wednesday. Portnov’s Political BackgroundAndriy Portnov was a senior aide to a pro-Russian former Ukrainian president, Viktor Yanukovich, who was ousted in a popular uprising in 2014. Heinsberg Arrest and Suspect RoleThe Spanish police released no details about the detained suspect, saying only that the investigation points to them as the person who fired the shots. Investigations in UkrainePortnov left for Russia in 2014 and later faced investigations in Ukraine on accusations of treason and embezzlement. He was placed under European Union sanctions, though both the charges and sanctions were eventually dropped.

February 25, 2026 17:25 UTC

[Photo/ CiberCuba ]Editor’s Note This report is published in conjunction with Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Democratic Spaces, and Human Rights Action Group. As of December 2025, Cuba had 1,192 political prisoners in arbitrary detention (Prisoners Defenders 2025). Canadian government statements have occasionally criticized Cuban human rights violations, but these statements lack consequences. This selective application of principles undermines Canada’s credibility as a defender of human rights and democratic governance. Teich is an international human rights lawyer, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and co-founder and president of Human Rights Action Group.

February 25, 2026 17:21 UTC

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February 25, 2026 16:34 UTC

JOE Wilkinson and Joe Marler have rekindled their bromance in a tongue in cheek advert that playfully mirrors the modern beginnings of a new romance. Opinions were also divided on sending memes and videos, with 21 per cent of Gen Z and Millennials believing it’s an affectionate gesture, versus just five per cent of Boomers. AdvertisementNearly nine in 10 (89 per cent) respondents agreed mobile phones are more important than ever for staying connected to loved ones. Two thirds (67 per cent) of Gen Z respondents said their mobile phone has improved their relationships and connections, compared with just 33 per cent of Boomers. AdvertisementAnd 13 per cent confessed to video calling a partner from the toilet, with Gen Z most likely to do so (24 per cent).

February 25, 2026 16:29 UTC