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Swiss say Oman to host US-Iran talks in Geneva next week
European states say Navalny poisoned with dart frog toxin in Russian prison
European states say Navalny poisoned with dart frog toxin in Russian prison

Five European states, including Britain, France and Germany, said Saturday that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed by a "rare toxin" from a dart frog and that the Russian state was the prime suspect in the death.

February 14, 2026

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Braathen hails 'drastic' changes after Olympic gold
Braathen hails 'drastic' changes after Olympic gold

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen hailed the "drastic" change of allegiance from Norway to Brazil for helping him to Olympic giant slalom gold in Bormio on Saturday.

February 14, 2026

De Minaur eases past inconsistent Humbert into Rotterdam final
De Minaur eases past inconsistent Humbert into Rotterdam final

Australia's Alex de Minaur Saturday cruised into the final of the Rotterdam Open, holding his nerve to overcome an error-strewn challenge from France's Ugo Humbert with a 6-4, 6-3 win.

February 14, 2026

Eurovision 70th anniversary live tour postponed
Eurovision 70th anniversary live tour postponed

The Eurovision Song Contest's first-ever tour, planned to celebrate its 70th anniversary, has been postponed, organisers said, citing "unforeseen challenges".

February 14, 2026

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Relatives of Venezuela political prisoners begin hunger strike after 17 freed
Relatives of Venezuela political prisoners begin hunger strike after 17 freed

Relatives of political prisoners in Venezuela launched a hunger strike Saturday outside a prison in Caracas after 17 other detainees were freed, as talks drag on over the adoption of a promised amnesty law.

February 14, 2026

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Brazilian Olympic champion Braathen is his own man - and Norway's loss
Brazilian Olympic champion Braathen is his own man - and Norway's loss

Brazilian showman Lucas Pinheiro Braathen bagged South America's first-ever Winter Olympic medal on Saturday, his giant slalom victory capping a dream for the self-proclaimed individualist.

February 14, 2026