Head of Russia’s Antidoping Agency Was Involved in 2014 Doping Scheme, Whistle-Blower Claims
The accusation surfaced as Russia tries to re-establish its Olympics eligibility. Source link
France honors last newspaper hawker in Paris with knighthood : NPR
Ali Akbar sells newspapers in the Latin Quarter in Paris in September 2025. The Pakistani-born 73-year-old is believed to be the last remaining newspaper vendor in the French capital, and…
Venezuelan opposition politician released after amnesty law passed
Juan Pablo Guanipa announces that he has been freed after “almost nine months” of imprisonment. Source link
What to Know About Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest and His Ties to Epstein
King Charles III’s brother, who had already been stripped of his royal titles over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, was detained for several hours on Thursday on suspicions of misconduct in…
Trump unveils big plans for Gaza at Board of Peace's first meeting
President Trump hosted the first ever Board of Peace meeting Thursday in Washington, D.C., with about 40 countries attending. Source link
Asos co-founder dies after Thailand apartment block fall
Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later. Source link
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