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February 18

Russia gets Paralympic slots under national flag; Ukraine officials boycott over 'outrageous decision'

Ukrainian officials announced a boycott of the Paralympic Games after Russia and Belarus were awarded slots to compete under their national flags, sparking international controversy.

February 18

Eileen Gu says she's been 'physically assaulted' over representing China instead of US at Olympics

Olympic skier Eileen Gu claimed she has been "physically assaulted" and received death threats ever since she decided to represent China instead of the United States.

February 18

8 skiers found dead, 1 missing after massive Lake Tahoe avalanche

February 18

UN responds after Iran elected vice-chair of Charter committee

The exchange comes amid backlash from critics who argue Tehran’s record conflicts with the UN’s core principles.

February 18

UN Security Council moves up session on Gaza, West Bank ahead of Trump’s inaugural Board of Peace meeting

The U.N. Security Council will hold a meeting on Gaza’s fragile ceasefire and expanding Israeli operations in the West Bank earlier to avoid clashing with President Trump’s meeting.

February 18

American tourist killed in Thailand as love triangle turns deadly during violent confrontation: police

American allegedly killed in Thailand love triangle as ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend and others accused of fatal Bangkok attack over relationship.

February 18

Rubio: Iranian leaders 'make policy decisions on the basis of pure theology'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says theology of 'radical Shiite clerics' defines decisions by Iranian regime while speaking at a press conference in Budapest.

February 18

Olympian joins Michael Phelps in rare gold medal territory after winning 10th event

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway joined Michael Phelps as just the second Olympian with more than 10 gold medals, securing his fifth at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics.

February 18

US military bolsters presence in Middle East amid tension with Iran

Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst joins 'The Faulkner Focus' to discuss President Donald Trump's increased military pressure against Iran as negotiations to end their nuclear program remain ongoing.

February 18

Ukraine makes fastest gains in years as Russia talks stall, exploiting cracks in Kremlin command

Ukrainian forces exploit Russian communication disruptions to mount successful counteroffensive east of Zaporizhzhia, pushing back enemy advances.