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Australia February 19

Experts give up hope for 157 false killer whales stranded on remote Australian beach

Marine experts have given up hope of rescuing more than 150 false killer whales that became stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania.

Brazil February 18

Brazil’s prosecutor-general files charges against ex-President Bolsonaro over alleged coup plan

Brazil’s Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet has filed charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro, alleging he attempted a coup to stay in office following his 2022 election loss.

Asia February 18

Chinese navy helicopter flies within 10 feet of Philippine patrol plane over disputed shoal

A Chinese navy helicopter flew within 10 feet of a Philippine patrol plane over the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea; the plane did not have to alter its path to avoid a collision.

France February 18

French bill would ban headscarves in sport; Amnesty International says it's discriminatory

Amnesty International is urging French lawmakers to reject a bill to ban religious clothing and symbols, including headscarves, during competitions, saying it is discriminatory.

UN Human Rights February 18

UN human rights chief accuses Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo of killing, recruiting children

The U.N. human rights chief accused Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo of killing children and attacking hospitals and warehouses storing humanitarian aid.

Genetics Research February 18

Scientists link gene to emergence of spoken language

A new study links a particular gene to the origins of spoken language, proposing that a protein variant found only in humans may have helped us develop speech.

India February 17

At least 18 killed in stampede at New Delhi railway station in India as Hindu pilgrims travel to festival

In New Delhi, India, at least 18 people were killed in a stampede at a railway station. Many victims were Hindu pilgrims traveling to the Maha Kumbh festival.

Africa February 16

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels breach second major city in Congo's mineral-rich east

M23 rebels have reportedly "occupied" Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, positioning themselves at the governor's office and vowing to deviate from the "old regime."

Israel February 15, 2025

Marco Rubio arrives in Israel on first trip to Middle East as U.S. secretary of state

Marco Rubio has arrived in Israel on his first trip to the Middle East as U.S. secretary of state; he will reportedly discuss Gaza and the aftermath of the Hamas attack on Israel.

TAIWAN February 13, 2025

4 dead, 26 hurt in Taiwan food court explosion

Four people were killed and another 26 were injured following a Thursday explosion at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, Taiwan, according to authorities.

Latin America February 10, 2025

Ecuador's presidential election goes to runoff between conservative incumbent, leftist lawyer

Ecuador will choose its next president in a runoff election in April between conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González. Crime is a major issue for voters.