South Korea’s trade minister, Kim Jung-kwan, said uncertainty may worsen if the Trump administration continues imposing new tariffs under alternative laws. The Supreme Court said the president lacked the legal authority to institute his sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs. Trump is moving forward on other avenues to place more permanent tariffs on countries and industries.
The ex-US ambassador had been under investigation over allegations he shared market-sensitive government information with Jeffrey Epstein. He was a government minister at the time of the alleged meetings. He has denied the allegations and says he was acting in the national interests of the United States. He is due to appear in court again next month on charges relating to the meetings.
Study identifies long-term health risks in testicular cancer survivors treated with contemporary chemotherapy. Study highlights differences in renal function, cardiovascular risk, and the overall burden of chronic health conditions among survivors. "Our findings show that while today's standard chemotherapy regimens are highly effective at curingtesticular cancer, they're associated with meaningful long- term health risks," said Sarah L. Kerns, Ph.D., MPH.
The 2026 BAFTA Film Awards celebrated cinematic excellence. The red carpet was nothing short of a fashion spectacle. The Prince and Princess of Wales showed up to celebrate this year's BAFTAs. See the full list of winners from the 2026 film awards below. For more BAFTA news, visit CNN.com/BAFTA.
The National Weather Service warns of potential heart attacks from snow shoveling. There are five main stressors on the heart when shoveling snow, Dr. Barry Franklin, retired American Heart Association expert, said in a news release. The association also advises people with any heart or musculoskeletal conditions - such as known or suspected heart conditions, high blood pressure or high cholesterol or impaired balance - to take extra care.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may be removed from the line of succession to the British Royal Family under proposals reportedly being discussed by the British Government. Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed suppor on Monday, Feb. 23, in a letter to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. "I am writing to confirm that my government would agree to any proposal to remove him," he wrote.
The two men were arrested last Thursday after a shooting at their Johannesburg home. Police have been unable to recover the firearm used in the shooting. The pair were also charged with obstructing justice after police could not find the firearm. A state prosecutor said at the hearing on Monday that the gun had not yet been found.
ESCOM has issued a bold call to action for power utilities across East and Southern Africa, appealing for collaboration to improve stable power supply in the region. ESCOM is currently undergoing a radical transformation to move past its historical challenges, aiming to become a regional leader in affordable and inclusive electricity. The conference is a working laboratory to rescue the region’s energy future.
Prosecutors will present evidence against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. They will detail his alleged involvement in dozens of killings as part of his so-called war on drugs. In a move that human rights activists say was aimed at escaping accountability, he announced a month later that the Philippines would leave the court. Judges rejected a request from his legal team to throw out the case.
The ex-US ambassador had been under investigation over allegations he shared market-sensitive government information with Jeffrey Epstein. He was a government minister at the time of the alleged meetings. He has denied the allegations and says he was acting in the national interests of the United States. He is due to appear in court again next month on charges relating to the meetings.
The European Parliament's largest political blocs plan to withhold legislative approval until they have clarity as to what Trump's tariff strategy actually is. The E.U.-U.S. trade deal, negotiated last summer between Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, would have seen a 15% tariff rate on most E.u. exports to the U.S., while stripping tariffs on American industrial goods headed into Europe.
A dangerous mismatch in perceptions between Iran and the United States is why efforts to negotiate a deal over Iran’s nuclear and military capabilities look increasingly fragile, experts say. “Avoiding war is indeed a high priority, but not at any cost,” said Sasan Karimi, a political scientist at the University of Tehran.
The Senate’s $79.4 billion budget proposal pairs $2.3 billion in new spending on health care and public services with a future tax on income over $1 million. The Senate plan includes $1.6 billion in transfers, including $750 million from the state's rainy day fund.
Anti-government student protests spread to more Iranian universities. Protests in Tehran and across the country continue for a second day. BBC confirms footage of protests at eight universities in Tehran, as well as universities in the major cities of Mashhad and Isfahan. The protests began on Saturday, a month after a series of deadly protests.
President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff has said that Trump is ‘curious’ as to why Iran has not yet ‘capitulated’ and agreed to curb its nuclear program. In response, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on Sunday: “Curious to know why we do not capitulate? Because we are IRANIAN”
U.S. ambassador to Israel said Israel has a right to much of the Middle East. Mike Huckabee said Israel isn’t trying to take over Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, or Iraq. He added that Israel is trying to protect its own people. US Embassy said Sunday that Huckabee’s comments were taken out of context.
The US Customs and Border Protection agency said that it will stop all collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as of 12:01 a.m. EST on Tuesday. The fallout continues from the Supreme Court's ruling invalidating a broad swath of President Trump's second-term tariff program.
President Donald Trump called on Netflix to fire board member Susan Rice. Trump described Rice as “purely a political hack” with “no talent or skills” He warned the streaming giant would face ‘consequences’ if it did not remove Rice. The president's remarks followed comments Rice made on the “Stay Tuned with Preet” podcast.
Hungary, seen as the most pro-Russian member of the EU, threatened on the weekend to hold up both the sanctions and a major loan meant to help Kyiv meet its military and economic needs for the next two years. European diplomats had been scrambling to finalize new sanctions on Russia and a massive new loan for Kyiv.
Anti-government protests continued for a second consecutive day across several university campuses in Iran's two largest cities, Tehran and Mashhad. Students demonstrated around memorials for thousands of people killed in a crackdown on previous nationwide demonstrations about six weeks ago. Iran’s government has not commented on the latest protests.
Crews recover bodies of 9 backcountry skiers days after California avalanche. Six of the nine people who died in the avalanche were part of a group of eight friends. First responders rescued six survivors and discovered eight deceased skiers. The six other fatal victims were women who were close-knit group of friends.
The U.S. men's hockey team beat Canada 2-1 in overtime. It is the first time the U.A. has won the gold medal in men’s hockey since the 1980s. The win was the second gold medal for the United States in men's Olympic hockey.
The U.S. men's hockey team won the gold medal against Canada on Sunday. President Donald Trump called the team to congratulate them. He also posted a congratulatory message on his Truth Social account. In February 2025, Trump addressed the same players before the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game.
In Yelets you'll find signs of war in unlikely places. "Where the foot of a Russian soldier steps, that's ours," he declared in St Petersburg last year. "We've had to raise prices," says owner Anastasiya Bykova, "because our utility bills, rent and tax bills have all gone up"
A 21-year-old North Carolina man drove through Mar-a-Lago’s secure perimeter with a shotgun early Sunday and was shot and killed by Secret Service. Martin raised a shotgun at two Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy who then opened fire “to neutralize the threat,” said Sheriff Ric Bradshaw.
For the first time in eight centuries, the mortal remains of St. Francis of Assisi are being exposed for an extended period of public veneration. “We are experiencing an event of extraordinary grace,” Cardinal Artime said. For 21-year-old seminarian Gregory Maloney, the moment was an opportunity to ask for the gift of a deeper conversion.
Pakistan claims to have killed at least 70 militants in strikes along border with Afghanistan. Afghan defence ministry says it will deliver a ‘calculated response at an appropriate time’ Pakistan possessed ‘conclusive evidence’ that recent attacks were carried out by militants acting on the ‘behest of their Afghanistan-based leadership and handlers’
Arab and Muslim nations are condemning recent remarks by Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel. He claimed that Israel has a right to expand into most of the Middle East. "It is a wake-up call that the Zionist project does not target Palestine alone, but threatens the geography, identity, and stability of the entire region," the group said.
158 juvenile hybrid tortoises released on Floreana to restore the ecosystem. The species vanished more than 100 years ago after the island was overrun with cats and rats. “They are large enough to be released and can defend themselves against introduced animals such as rats and cats,” said Fredy Villalba, director of the breeding center.
Punch, a Japanese macaque, was born last July at Ichikawa zoo in Japan. He was dragged in a circle by a larger monkey before hiding behind a rock. The zoo said the behaviour of the other monkeys was not abnormal. It added that the baby monkeys are likely to need to be nursed back to health.
"El Mencho," whose real name is Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, was the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) During the operation, troops came under fire and killed four people at the location. The cartel is one of the most powerful in Mexico with a presence in all 50 U.S. states.
The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs. Within hours of the ruling, Trump moved to replace the struck-down ta. The president's ability to impose these tariffs is likely to be challenged again in the courts. The move comes after the Supreme Court ruled that only Congress can impose tariffs, raising questions about the president's authority.
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is one of Mexico's most powerful drug cartels. Oseguera, 59, led the CJNG, which began operating around 2009. The Jalisco cartel has been one of the most aggressive cartels in its attacks on the military. The embassy noted that roadblocks have impacted airline operations.
London police arrested former UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson on Monday as part of a misconduct probe over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Police earlier this month began a criminal investigation into Mandelson after Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government passed on communi on the case.
President Trump has consistently refused to rule out potential strikes against Iran, while stressing that no final decision has been made. The fact that more talks are being lined up suggests that the U.S. government is more confident that Iran will demonstrate that it’s not seeking to develop a nuclear weapon. The Iranian government remains worried that, despite apparent progress being made on the nuclear issue, the Trump administration may still sanction an attack.
Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits. Conservative-majority court agreed to take up a case from Boulder, Colorado. One of multiple lawsuits alleging companies deceived public about how fossil fuels contribute to climate change. President Donald Trump’s administration weighed in in the case.
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide on the legality of the Helms-Burton Act. The law allows for compensation for property seized by the government of a foreign country. In this case, the law applies to property confiscated by the Cuban government in the 1960s and 1970s. The case will be heard by the Supreme Court of the United States, which will decide if the law is valid.
Six people have been charged with intentional homicide and criminal conspiracy. The seventh person is charged with criminal conspiracy to commit intentional homicide. The charges are related to the death of U.S. ambassador to France, Jean-Claude Junker. Junker was killed in a car crash in France earlier this month.
Mexico’s most-wanted drug leader, Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, died following a Mexican military operation in the western state of Jalisco yesterday. Mexican forces obtained a concrete tip that lead to the operation that resulted in the death of the feared drug lord.
The Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) was introduced in November to determine eligibility for aged care services and funding levels. The way it assesses home support eligibility has become a central concern. The shadow minister for health and aged care, Anne Ruston, said her office is hearing “increasing concerns from nurses and frontline aged care professionals that the IAT tool is producing inaccurate assessments”
Bitcoin fell to $64,270 from $67,700 shortly after midnight UTC before recovering to $66,300. Bitcoin slipped back to $65,400 during U.S. trading Monday after it failed to hold a modest overnight rebound. The crypto market experienced a rare period of volatility during Asia hours on Monday.
Cannon, who was overseeing the prosecution of Mr. Trump in the documents case, ruled in July 2024 that Smith was unlawfully appointed special counsel. Cannon said releasing Smith's report "would cause irreparable damage to former defendants from disclosure of non-public" material that was exchanged between Smith's prosecution team and defense lawyers.
Road blockades have cut off some of the region’s most important freight corridors. The Port of Manzanillo was closed for containers coming in or out. Trucking capacity in western Mexico tightened quickly as carriers hesitated to send drivers into high-risk areas. Anything touching western Mexico is likely to be affected, FreightWaves says.
So far, AI has not led to mass unemployment, and society’s use of the technology is nuanced and complex. But we should also stop treating AI as an unstoppable force, and start treating it as something that can be shaped by society. And the greatest risk may not be that AI replaces everyone overnight, but that it damage personal dignity and economic stability.
Ali Larijani is a former nuclear envoy and influential strategist. He has been entrusted with the central role of crisis management, steering the regime through its most critical hour. As Iran faces the aftermath of a 12-day conflict with Israel, he emerges as the key channel for diplomatic engagement with President Donald Trump.
The Toowoomba conducted a routine transit through the Taiwan Strait on Feb 20 and Feb 21. Malaysian man nabbed while trying to steal railway cables has 28 prior criminal records. Philippine senator calls out China in visit to disputed island of Thitu Island. North Korean movie about assassination attempt of leader aired on TV.