An unrealistically massive overbuild of homes over the next two decades would barely put a dent in housing affordability. Policy makers need to be more focused on “the distribution of the housing that is produced, rather than the overall numbers” says Christian Nygaard, a professor of housing economics at the UNSW.
Iran says it will close the Strait for several hours as it holds live fire military exercises. This is the first time that Iran has closed parts of the Strait since the U.S. began threatening Iran with military action. The United States is ramping up its military forces in the region. Iran and the United States are holding second round of talks about Iran's nuclear program.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson has died aged 84, his family has said in a statement. The civil rights icon twice ran for president of the United States. Members of the public have continued sharing heartfelt messages eulogizing the influential pastor’s legacy. Trump and Harris lead tributes to 'good man' and 'great patriot'
Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall died on Sunday at the age of 82. Al Pacino pays tribute to actor, saying his "phenomenal gift will always be remembered" The Godfather co-star Marisa Tomei: "He was my friend. Rest in peace my friend"
Prince William's pioneering Earthshot Prize is heading for Mumbai. Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis said sustainability and climate action remain top priorities for Maharashtra. Prince William said: 'We must continue to look to the future with urgency and optimism, which is why I am delighted that Mumbai will host The Earth shot Prize 2026'
Pelicot's new book, A Hymn to Life, details her ordeal. She says she is still searching for answers about what happened to her. She claims she was drugged and sexually assaulted by a man she met online. She also claims she has been sexually assaulted in the past.
Netflix granted a waiver for Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount to reopen talks, with a WBD shareholders meeting set for March 20th. Netflix granted seven-day waiver to explore "deficiencies" in Paramount's offer to buy the entirety of WBD. Warner Bros reopens takeover talks with Paramount after receiving a waiver from Netflix.
Khan is widely-viewed as Pakistan’s best-ever cricketer. He led the nations to its first-ever Test series victories in India and England in 1987. His lawyer said he had lost 85 percent of the vision in his right eye because of delayed treatment while in custody.
The White House insists it has done more for Epstein's victims than Democratic presidents did. Millions of new files relating to the late sex offender Epstein were released by the US D. The White House insisted that by releasing the files they had done "more for the victims than Democrats ever have" It added that by calling for investigations into Epstein's "Democrat friends," the administration has done 'more for victims than Dems ever have'
Beijing has been piling on the pressure in a wide range of ways. Japan has a greater appetite to stand firm especially with Takaichi's huge electoral win. Analysts warn that both sides will find it difficult to de-escalate - and the China-Japan relationship will continue to deteriorate.
Iranians began commemorating the end of a traditional 40-day mourning period for loved ones killed at the peak of the government’s bloody crackdown on nationwide protests. For weeks before the memorials began, security forces sought to intimidate some families against holding public memorials, rights groups and relatives of slain protesters said.
Ancient bone may prove legendary war elephant crossing of Alps. It would be the first concrete proof of the legendary Carthaginian General Hannibal’s troop of battle elephants, according to academics. It is thought he took soldiers and animals from Carthage through Spain and France to invade Italy, crossing the Alps with 37 elephants in 218 BCE.
Safe Parking LA now oversees 143 parking spots across the city. The first safe parking site in L.A. launched in 2018. “Safe parking is not a strategy that fits into traditional boxes of homelessness services,” executive director says. City Administrative Officer’s report: Citywide homelessness spending reductions of up to 15% are needed.
The partial government shutdown entered its fourth day Tuesday. ICE operations are unlikely to be significantly affected by the lapse in DHS funding. The Senate inched closer to striking a compromise on a Homeland Security (DHS) funding deal as the partial government Shutdown entered its 4th day on Tuesday. Democrats sent a counteroffer on overhauling immigration to the White House late Monday night.
Yoon declared martial law and attempted to use military force to paralyse the legislature, arrest political opponents and seize control of the national election commission. In Yoon’s last court appearance, he characterised the investigation as a ‘political conspiracy’ South Korea has now impeached two presidents in under a decade.
Reform UK is the only party with a majority of privately educated MPs. Five Reform UK MPs were elected in 2024, and 60% of them were privately educated. Fewer than a quarter of MPs from the three largest Britain-wide parties are privately educated, a record low and down from over a third in 2015.
Jesse Jackson, the pioneering civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, has died at 84. He leaves behind a legacy that reshaped US politics and expanded the modern movement for racial justice. His support for marriage equality and for LGBTQ+ people affirmed a simple, powerful truth: Our liberation is bound together.
Protesters are calling for an end to the Iranian government's crackdown on dissent. More than 3,000 people have been killed since the unrest began in 2009. The Iranian government has vowed to crack down on the protests. The protests are being led by the Iranian-American community in Toronto.
The National Civil Rights Museum is located on the site of the former Lorraine Motel where King was assassinated. Sen. Raphael Warnock: “With an eloquence and rhythmic rhetoric all his own, Jesse Jackson reminded America that equal justice is not inevitable; it requires vigilance and commitment.”
The U.S. advances to the quarterfinals, where it will face the winner of Sweden and Latvia, while Germany will take on France in the play-off round. Canada would most likely face either Switzerland or Czech Republic. If Slovakia beats Germany, however, the US would get Slovakia and Canada would get Finland in the semifinals.
Petrosian is the latest star produced by Tutberidze, who revolutionized women's skating a decade ago. The 18-year-old has only skated one senior competition outside of her homeland. Petrosian has landed quadruple jumps in Russian national events, and is one of the oldest women's skaters she has coached.
Figure skating has been an Olympic event for longer than there have been Winter Olympics. The men’s hockey quarterfinals are nearly set as the qualification playoffs take place on Tuesday. The U.S. improves to 5-2 and sits in second place after seven games. The women's hockey team is currently in third place.
AI influencer marketing tools are platforms that use artificial intelligence to help brands find influencers, plan campaigns, create content, and analyze results. In 2026, the best AI influencers marketing tools focus on: Smart discovery, not just large databases. Clear audience insights and fraud detection. Campaign planning support.
Anthropic on Tuesday rolled out Claude Sonnet 4.6, its second major artificial intelligence model launch in less than two weeks. The startup said the model is better at using computers, coding, design, completing knowledge work tasks and processing large amounts of data. Anthropic was founded by a group of former OpenAI researchers and executives in 2021.
India’s Adani Group said on Tuesday it will invest $100 billion in the development of renewable energy-powered, AI-ready data centers by 2035. The company said in a statement this investment aims to make India a leader in AI. This will create $250 billion worth of AI infrastructure in India over the next decade, the company stated.
Spain has ordered criminal investigations into X, Meta, and TikTok over AI-generated child sexual abuse material. The probes are part of wider European regulatory crackdown on big tech companies over platform safety and content moderation. Spain previously proposed banning social media for users under 16 as part of child protection initiatives.
Olympic Broadcast Services, whose global feed is used by NBC Sports, has used dron. Executive Producer & President of NBC Olympics Production, Molly Solomon, raved about the drones in advance of the Games. As a beloved Winter Olympics drone, you are performing a valuable image-repair service for all the other drones out there.
France releases suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker after multimillion-euro penalty. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said in a post on X that the tanker Grinch is to leav. French naval forces boarded another oil tanker off the French Atlantic coast that President Emmanuel Macron also linked to the shadow fleet.
Ukrainian and Russian officials planned to meet on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Switzerland for a new round of U.S.-brokered peace talks. The Russian delegation is headed by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s adviser Vladimir Medinsky. The fate of Ukrainian-held territory in the east is expected to dominate the talks.
Iran has described the latest round of indirect talks with the US as “more constructive” than a previous set earlier this month. Iran says agreement had been reached on “general guiding principles” that could lead to a further meeting to discuss its nuclear programme. President Donald Trump warned of potential consequences for Iran if a deal is not reached.
Ezra Acayan/Getty ImagesDragon dancers perform during Lunar New Year celebrations at Binondo district, considered the world's oldest Chinatown, on February 17, 2026, in Manila, Philippines. The city is home to one of the oldest Chinatowns in the world, dating back to the 19th century.
Hotel magnate Thomas Pritzker will step down as the executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels. Details of his affiliation with Jeffrey Epstein were revealed in documents related to the burgeoning investigation of ties between the notorious sex trafficker and the elite and powerful. Pritzkers says he deeply regrets association with Epstein.
Australian IS families in Syria camp turned back after leaving for home. 34 Australian women and children who have been held in a camp in northern Syria for nearly seven years due to their links to the Islamic State (IS) group were released on Monday to head home. But they then returned to the camp for "technical reasons"
Butler served as the head of public affairs for the Joint Chiefs when Gen. Mark Milley was chairman. He worked as the public affairs officer for Gen. Scott Miller when he was Joint Special Operations Command commander from 2016 to 2018. He also served in Afghanistan when Miller deployed there from 2018 to 2019.
Reverend Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84, his family announced on Tuesday. He was best known as a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. and a leading voice for civil rights, economic equality, and an advocate for racial justice. He also ran for president in 1968 and 1992.
Morrison channeled the Black experience to extraordinary effect. Her stories defamiliarize worlds we think we know. She uses the uncanny to make real, rather than abstract. She is difficult to teach, and it's a wonder she's written so many novels. She's a master of the black experience.
Michel was deported from the U.S. to Cuba in January of this year. He is now waiting to be reunited with his family in Mexico. He says he is waiting to see if he will be able to return to the United States. He also wants to apply for permanent residency after five years.
Iran and the United States reached an understanding on Tuesday on main "guiding principles" in talks aimed at resolving their longstanding nuclear dispute. But that does not mean a deal is imminent, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said. A US official told the Jerusalem Post that while progress was made, gaps still remained between the US and Iran.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke at the Munich Security Conference. Rubio drew Europeans closer to the destiny of the U.S., outlining the contributions from European countries to the construction of the New World. Last year's lecture on free speech and democracy from Vice President Vance left many European leaders shocked.
The United States transferred 5,700 detainees held for alleged ISIS affiliation from Northeast Syria to Iraq. The detainees are at risk of enforced disappearance, unfair trials, torture, ill-treatment, and violations of the right to life, Human Rights Watch said today. The U.S. began transferring the detainees on January 21, 2026, amid a Syrian government military offensive.