Trump’s EPA to roll back rule limiting hazardous mercury from coal plants

Environmental groups warn that weakening air toxics and mercury standards will lead to higher health-related costsThe Trump administration announced on Friday it will roll back air regulations for power plants limiting mercury and hazardous air toxics at an event in Kentucky, a move it says will boost baseload energy but that public health groups say will harm public health for the most vulnerable groups in the US.Donald Trump’s EPA has said that easing the pollution standards for coal plants would alleviate costs for utilities that run older coal plants at a time when demand for power is soar

Au sein de l’armée russe, les « annulations » ou exécutions sommaires de militaires récalcitrants

Le média russe indépendant « Viorstka » a recueilli les témoignages de soldats ayant assisté au meurtre, aux humiliations ou au passage à tabac par leurs supérieurs, d’autres militaires refusant d’obéir à leurs ordres.

Дмитриев пошутил о размере мозга Стубба

Senegal football federation denounces verdict in Morocco against fans

Eighteen Senegal fans were detained following the AFCON final in Morocco on January 18 and were sentenced on Thursday.

Droits de douane de Donald Trump : pourquoi la décision de la Cour suprême est cruciale ?

La Cour suprême a tranché : le président américain ne pouvait pas imposer seul des taxes à l’importation à ses partenaires commerciaux. En les jugeant illégales, elle fragilise un levier central de sa diplomatie.

Аліса Мілано зворушливо попрощалася з екранним коханим Еріком Дейном

Актор називав її просто "Мілано".

Police urge Andrew’s protection officers to come forward with what they ‘saw or heard’ – live updates

Metropolitan Police also working with US counterparts to establish whether London airports had been used to ‘facilitate human trafficking and sexual exploitation’King: ‘The law must take its course’Analysis: What’s next for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson?The family of Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving 20 years in prison for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls, responded last night to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest.“Astonished to see Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested today over alleged misconduct in public office linked to material from the so‑call

«Новые люди» выдвинули Булгакову в ЦИК

Она может стать первым представителем партии в комиссии

Democrats revel in supreme court decision curbing Trump’s tariff spree

Schumer says ‘overreach failed’ after court rules president cannot bypass Congress’s power to taxUS politics – follow liveDemocratic lawmakers are rejoicing after the supreme court ruled that Donald Trump overstepped his authority by imposing steep tariffs on global imports, toppling one of the president’s most aggressive assertions of executive power.The 6-3 ruling found that a 1977 emergency powers law did not provide legal justification for most of the administration’s sweeping tariffs, a ruling the Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, framed as a win for “American consumers” and an examp

Con le cuffiette vicino ai binari, diciassettenne travolto e ucciso dal treno

È accaduto a Campobello di Mazara in provincia di Trapani

Кремль заганяє росіян у месенджер племінника Путіна

"Драма Телеграма" на "болотах" то набирає обертів, то затихає – то його "скоро заблокують", то "ніхто не чіпатиме", то знов заблокують, "але не скоро – з 1 квітня". Армії ботів запевняють росіян, що це...

Iran says US military build-up ‘unnecessary and unhelpful’, deal achievable

Top Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi says US 'has not asked' for zero uranium enrichment in nuclear talks.

Stockport man in court accused of plot to drug and rape his wife

Man in 60s also faces charges of raping and sexually assaulting his wife over period of 20 yearsA man has appeared in court accused of conspiring with other men to drug his wife and rape her while she was unconscious.The man, in his 60s, from the Stockport area of Greater Manchester, also faces charges of raping and sexually assaulting his wife over a period of 20 years. Continue reading...

Pourquoi la décision de la Cour suprême sur les droits de douane de Donald Trump est cruciale

La Cour suprême a tranché : le président américain ne pouvait pas imposer seul des taxes à l’importation à ses partenaires commerciaux. En les jugeant illégales, elle fragilise un levier central de sa diplomatie.

Former Mail on Sunday journalist denies being PI ‘handler’ at high court

Ex-investigations editor Paul Henderson says allegation he was link for corrupt private investigators is an ‘absolute lie’A former Mail on Sunday journalist has denied being the “handler” of a private investigator alleged to have bugged homes and tapped the phones of his targets, the high court has heard.Paul Henderson, who was the Mail on Sunday’s investigations editor and briefly its news editor, said it was surreal to be described as having a close relationship with Gavin Burrows, a private investigator whose disputed confessions provide the most serious accusations of unlawful information

A tale of two brothers: could the Andrew crisis bring down King Charles?

Former prince’s arrest was most damaging event for the family firm in centuries – and the questions keep comingLondon fashion week was probably the last public place King Charles III wanted to be on Thursday, admiring the suits and costumes that no one he knows would dream of buying, and making light conversation with designers he would have difficulty in recognising at a royal garden party.Charles must have been contemplating the crumbling of all his plans and hopes for his reign. He always knew it would be short, even before his cancer diagnosis, but he probably never thought it would be upe

Trump illegally used executive power to impose global tariffs, supreme court rules

Ruling is blow to Trump’s bold assertions of authority and topples key pillar of aggressive economic agendaUS politics live – latest updatesThe US supreme court declared many of Donald Trump’s tariffs illegal on Friday, in a sharp rebuke that topples a key pillar of the president’s aggressive economic agenda.In a 6-3 ruling, the court decided that a 1977 law designed to address national emergencies did not provide the legal justification for most of the Trump administration’s tariffs on countries across the world. It is the first time the court has overruled one of Trump’s second-term policies

Olimpiadi in diretta: Lollobrigida giù dal podio dei 1500. Italia a caccia di medaglie nello short track

Gare e risultati del 20 febbraio

Police quiz Andrew’s protection officers over Epstein links

Former and serving officers asked whether ‘anything they saw or heard’ may be relevant to review of Epstein filesFormer close protection officers to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are being asked to “consider carefully whether anything they saw or heard” may be relevant to the Metropolitan police’s review of the Epstein files, the force said.In a statement, the Met said it was identifying and contacting former and serving officers who may have worked closely, in a protection capacity, with Mountbatten‑Windsor. Continue reading...

Police to question Andrew’s former protection officers over his Epstein links

Officers being asked to ‘consider carefully whether anything they saw or heard’ may be relevant to review of Epstein filesFormer close protection officers to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are being asked to “consider carefully whether anything they saw or heard” may be relevant to the Metropolitan police’s review of the Epstein files, the force said.In a statement, the Met said it was identifying and contacting former and serving officers who may have worked closely, in a protection capacity, with Mountbatten‑Windsor. Continue reading...

Росіяни видають старі розробки протитанкової ракети за сучасні інновації, - аналітики

Ракета "Хризантема-М" з моменту розробки мала б бути надзвуковою.

Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon

Nasa sets the launch date following a successful "wet dress rehearsal" of the Artemis II mission.

NZZ изобразила Путина и Трампа рядом с политиками-карликами из Европы

Les marchés pétroliers fébriles face au risque d’une escalade militaire en Iran

Vendredi, le cours du baril de brent a brièvement atteint son plus haut niveau depuis six mois sur fond de menaces des Etats-Unis contre la République islamique.

«Газпром» и «Србиягаз» расширяют хранилище газа «Банатски-Двор»

Лютий 2026 за місячним календарем: сприятливі та несприятливі дні

В останньому місяці зими ми побачимо перше в цьому році сонячне затемнення.

Police urge Andrew’s protection officers urged to come forward with what they ‘saw or heard’ – live updates

Metropolitan Police also working with US counterparts to establish whether London airports had been used to ‘facilitate human trafficking and sexual exploitation’King: ‘The law must take its course’Analysis: What’s next for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson?The family of Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving 20 years in prison for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls, responded last night to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest.“Astonished to see Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested today over alleged misconduct in public office linked to material from the so‑call

Чехія слідом за Україною заявила про бойкот Паралімпійських ігор-2026 через повернення РФ

Чеська делегація підкреслила, що не згодна з участю росіян і білорусів в Іграх.

Не просто наука, а попередження: що Хокінг говорив про кінець людства

Він багато разів говорив про те, що людству потрібно підготувати запасний варіант, де жити крім Землі.

Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump's second-term agenda

The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Le Borse oggi 20 febbraio. I mercati brindano allo stop sui dazi. ll Pil Usa cresce sotto le attese

Sui mercati pesano i dati macro dagli Usa e le tensioni sempre più accese con l’Iran

Угорщина заблокувала 90 мільярдів євро кредиту ЄС для України

Посол Угорщини в ЄС виступив проти залучення коштів для кредитування України.

Угорщина заблокувала 90 мільярдний кредит ЄС для України, - FT

Посол Угорщини в ЄС виступив проти залучення коштів для кредитування України.

I tre giudici conservatori della Corte Suprema che hanno “tradito” Trump

John Roberts, Neil Gorsuch e Amy Coney Barrett, due dei quali nominati proprio dal tycoon, hanno detto no ai dazi del presidente. Ecco chi sono

A rare 'no' for Trump, but not necessarily an end to tariffs

If you think the Supreme Court ruling heralds a return to pre-Trump business as usual - think again.

Trump tariffs ripped up global trade order. What now?

If you think the Supreme Court ruling heralds a return to pre-Trump business as usual - think again.

Letters to the Editor dated February 20, 2026

‘The costs could rise’: Austria conviction could impact climbing across Europe

Amateur climber’s manslaughter conviction over girlfriend’s death could put people off activity, say expertsClimber convicted of manslaughter after leaving girlfriend on Austria’s highest peak to seek helpThe decision of an Austrian court sitting in Innsbruck to convict an amateur climber of manslaughter after he had left his girlfriend behind to die on an Alpine peak in winter is certain to be examined closely throughout Europe.In his decision, the judge, Norbert Hofer – a climber, and an expert in Austrian law relating to the mountains – ruled that the “galaxies-wide” disparity in experience

‘The costs could rise’: Austria manslaughter ruling could alter climbing in Europe

Amateur climber’s conviction over girlfriend’s death could put people off activity, say expertsClimber convicted of manslaughter after leaving girlfriend on Austria’s highest peak to seek helpThe decision of an Austrian court to convict an amateur climber of manslaughter after he had left his girlfriend behind to die on an Alpine peak in winter is certain to be examined closely throughout Europe.In his decision in Innsbruck, the judge, Norbert Hofer – a climber, and an expert in Austrian law relating to the mountains – ruled that the “galaxies-wide” disparity in experience and skills between T

Editorial. Capital move

Curbs on leveraged derivatives trading are a prudent move

Schlein replica a Meloni: “Referendum, il fango lo gettano loro. Basta guardare i social di FdI”

La segretaria del Pd a Firenze per la seconda tappa della campagna “L’Italia che riparte”: “Costante attacco e delegittimazione dei giudici”

Большинство пошлин Дональда Трампа признаны незаконными

Президент США Дональд Трамп не имеет права вводить пошлины в отношении иностранных государств на основе Закона о чрезвычайных международных экономических полномочиях (IEEPA) 1977 г. Об этом говорится в решении Верховного суда США, опубликованном на сайте инстанции 20 февраля. 

Donald Trump dit « envisager » une frappe limitée contre l’Iran en l’absence d’accord avec les Etats-Unis

Alors que les deux pays ennemis ont tenu des pourparlers en début de semaine, le président américain a dit se donner « dix » à « quinze jours » pour décider si un accord avec Téhéran était possible, ou s’il allait au contraire recourir à la force.

Exporters relieved, confused as US court strikes down Trump tariffs

Trade experts say India should leverage the development to get a better trade deal

Sovereign AI means building trusted partnerships, not isolation: Canadian Minister

Evan Solomon outlines the scope for Indo-Canadian cooperation, balancing rapid AI adoption with risk mitigation and the preservation of national digital autonomy

Chacko M Jose takes over as new chief of BPCL Kochi Refinery

Prior to the new appointment, he was the head of Bina Refinery of BPCL

Tamil Nadu revenue for FY23 at ₹2.5 lakh crore: CAG report

Out of this, tax revenue accounted for ₹1,50,223 crore and non-tax revenue of ₹17,061 crore

Українці висловили думку, яким має бути сьомий президент України – дослідження

Опитані громадяни України воліли бачити, аби наступний президент України був схожий на таких відомих політиків минулого як Вінстон Черчилль, Маргарет Тетчер або Голда Мїр. Громадяни України, які брали...

As trade clarity boosts orders, Sri Lanka to drive growth for SP Apparels Ltd

SP Apparels’ Sri Lanka platform has reached an installed capacity of about 1,650 machines and is on track to achieve normalised operations from the first quarter of FY27

Green hydrogen vital for India’s energy security, net zero goals, says BEE DG

Fertilizer sector, which uses carbon-intensive fuels such as natural gas and grey ammonia for production, can use green ammonia

Pourquoi autant de personnalités ont-elles continué à fréquenter Jeffrey Epstein, malgré sa condamnation en 2008 ? Comprendre en trois minutes

Aux Etats-Unis, l’ancien financier avait été condamné pour prostitution de mineure, à la suite des accusations de trente-trois victimes. Ces plaintes et ce verdict avaient été largement rendus publics à l’époque.

‘A joyful day’: final piece of Sagrada Familia’s central tower put in place

Completion of glass cross brings Antoni Gaudí’s church to maximum final height of 172.5m, 144 years after work beganThe final piece of the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia has been laid in place, bringing the church to its maximum final height 144 years after work began.After several days when it has been too windy to work, the upper section of the 17 metre-high four-sided steel and glass cross was winched into position at 11am on Friday, completing the tower dedicated to Jesus Christ. At 172.5m the Sagrada Familia, to which the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí devoted the later part

Andhra Pradesh govt to complete trunk roads in Amaravati by March 2027

The state government has mobilised ₹40,887 crore from various financial agencies

Gold, silver firm up on West Asia tension

Escalating geopolitical crisis revive haven demand for gold, silver

ДТЕК Ахметова отримав дозвіл суду США на стягнення з РФ понад $300 мільйонів за захоплені кримські активи

фото ua.depositphotos.comАмериканський суд дозволив компанії ДТЕК Ріната Ахметова розпочати процес у США щодо примусового виконання арбітражного рішення на понад $300 млн за захоплення кримських активів...