An Enemy’s Fall Frees Up South Korea’s Leader. Now Comes the Tough Part.
President Lee Jae Myung gained legitimacy from his predecessor’s conviction. But South Korea’s political polarization is caustic, and could get worse. Source link
Trump warns of ‘bad things’ if Iran doesn’t make a deal, as second U.S. carrier nears Mideast : NPR
This image provided Thursday Feb. 19, 2026 by the Iranian military and dated Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2025, shows navy ships conducting operations during a join drill by Iranian and Russian…
Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis
The actor, who also starred in HBO’s Euphoria, battled the most common form of motor neurone disease. Source link
An Antarctic Voyage
My colleague just spent two months on a research icebreaker. It changed his perspective on the world in ways he didn’t expect. Source link
Venezuela approves amnesty that may release of hundreds detained for political reasons : NPR
People who consider their detained family members to be political prisoners protest for their releases outside the United Nations office in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday Feb. 18, 2026. Ariana Cubillos/AP hide…
Mystery donor gives Japanese city $3.6m in gold bars to fix water system
Osaka’s mayor says he is ‘lost for words’ and that he has ‘nothing but appreciation’ for the gesture. Source link
Venezuela Passes Amnesty Bill Denounced by Some as ‘Unjust’
The bill may bring the release of hundreds of political prisoners. But many critics say the legislation, passed after major pressure from the Trump administration, raises concerns. Source link
Family of Virginia Giuffre reacts to arrest of former Prince Andrew
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sky and Amanda Roberts, family members of the late Virginia Giuffre, now that the former Prince Andrew has been arrested by police in the…
Have there been more this winter?
In general, though, resorts will not prevent tourists from going off-piste so instead they offer advice. Another French resort, La Plagne, for instance, tells skiers to get information about conditions,…
Austrian Man Found Guilty in Girlfriend’s Death on Mountain Hike
Thomas Plamberger was given a suspended prison sentence and fined in a case that tested the limits of personal responsibility in mountaineering. Source link