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16,010 storiesApple Inc. announces the iPhone 16e, discontinuing all remaining Lightning port iPhones and the home button
2020s European re-armament — Apple Inc. announces the iPhone 16e, discontinuing all remaining Lightning port iPhones and the home button third-generation iPhone SE. [https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/19/apple-just-d
The United Nations Security Council holds an emergency meeting in response to rapid territorial gains made by
M23 campaign — The United Nations Security Council holds an emergency meeting in response to rapid territorial gains made by M23 rebels, with U.N. special envoy for Congo Bintou Keita saying the
Rwanda suspends a humanitarian aid pact with Belgium after Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot criticized
Belgium–Rwanda relations — Rwanda suspends a humanitarian aid pact with Belgium after Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot criticized Rwanda's military support for the M23 rebel movement in Kivu, Democrati
Puntland police capture several IS–Somalia militants accused of involvement in extortion and bombings in
Puntland counter-terrorism operations — Puntland police capture several IS–Somalia militants accused of involvement in extortion and bombings in Bosaso, the capital of the Bari Region, amid ongoing military operations in

Twenty-two people are killed after a boat carrying refugees capsizes in Lake Edward, Democratic Republic of
Boko Haram insurgency — Twenty-two people are killed after a boat carrying refugees capsizes in Lake Edward, Democratic Republic of the Congo. [https://apnews.com/article/congo-boat-capsizes-m23-rebel-adv

Two light aircraft, a Lancair 360 MK II and a Cessna 172S, collide midair at Marana Regional Airport near
Boko Haram insurgency — Two light aircraft, a Lancair 360 MK II and a Cessna 172S, collide midair at Marana Regional Airport near Tucson, Arizona, United States, killing two people. [https://www.nbcnews.c
Brazilian minister of mines and energy Alexandre Silveira announces that the country will join OPEC+.
German economic crisis — Brazilian minister of mines and energy Alexandre Silveira announces that the country will join OPEC+. [https://apnews.com/article/brazil-oil-opec-cop30lula-3437780649f1d02bb041bd78
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels advance on the city of Butembo, North Kivu, and capture Kamanyola in South Kivu,
M23 campaign — Rwandan-backed M23 rebels advance on the city of Butembo, North Kivu, and capture Kamanyola in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo after defeating Congolese forces. Local
A joint Egyptian-British archaeological mission announces the discovery of the tomb of King Thutmose II.
Tomb of Thutmose II — A joint Egyptian-British archaeological mission announces the discovery of the tomb of King Thutmose II. [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/egypt-discovery-king-thutmose-ii-ancient-roya
German automotive parts company Continental AG announces it will lay off over 3,000 research and development
German economic crisis — German automotive parts company Continental AG announces it will lay off over 3,000 research and development positions and end operations at its factory in Nuremberg, Bavaria, by 2
The death toll from flooding in Kentucky, United States, rises to 14, amid the threat of an imminent winter
February 2025 North American storm complex — The death toll from flooding in Kentucky, United States, rises to 14, amid the threat of an imminent winter storm in the region. [https://www.nbcnews.com/weather/winter-weather/dea
Peace negotiations in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia–United States relations
February 2025 North American storm complex — Peace negotiations in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia–United States relations
Over 124 people have been killed over the last six weeks from consuming bootleg alcohol, with dozens still
2025 Istanbul alcohol poisonings — Over 124 people have been killed over the last six weeks from consuming bootleg alcohol, with dozens still hospitalized. Twenty-eight people are arrested in connection with the pro
The United States Senate confirms businessman Howard Lutnick as the Secretary of Commerce in a 51–45 vote.
Second cabinet of Donald Trump — The United States Senate confirms businessman Howard Lutnick as the Secretary of Commerce in a 51–45 vote. [https://apnews.com/article/howard-lutnick-trump-tariffs-commerce-departm
NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies announces that the chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth
Second cabinet of Donald Trump — NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies announces that the chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth on 22 December 2032 has increased to 3.1% (1-in-32) following further ob
Burundi initiates the withdrawal of its military forces from the eastern DRC following M23 advances.
M23 campaign — Burundi initiates the withdrawal of its military forces from the eastern DRC following M23 advances. Between 10,000 and 15,000 Congolese civilians cross into Burundi to avoid viole
Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 amasses a total box office of ¥12.3 billion (US$1.69 billion), surpassing
Tomb of Thutmose II — Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 amasses a total box office of ¥12.3 billion (US$1.69 billion), surpassing Inside Out 2 as the highest-grossing animated film globally. [https://www.r
The United States and Russia start talks in Saudi Arabia about the war in Ukraine without European or
February 2025 North American storm complex — The United States and Russia start talks in Saudi Arabia about the war in Ukraine without European or Ukrainian participation. [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/world/europe/us-r
The Welsh Government announces a ban on Greyhound racing in Wales following cross-party calls for a ban on
Animal welfare in the United Kingdom — The Welsh Government announces a ban on Greyhound racing in Wales following cross-party calls for a ban on the sport which has been criticized for its animal cruelty. [https://www.
Hamas accuses Israel of carrying out at least 266 attacks in the Gaza Strip since the agreed ceasefire on
2025 Gaza war ceasefire — Hamas accuses Israel of carrying out at least 266 attacks in the Gaza Strip since the agreed ceasefire on January 19, killing at least 132 Palestinians and wounding 900 others. [ht
The delegations agree to start the negotiating process for ending the war, create high-level teams, and
February 2025 North American storm complex — The delegations agree to start the negotiating process for ending the war, create high-level teams, and normalize diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries. [https://a
An Iranian court charges a British couple who were arrested and jailed last month with espionage.
Iran–United Kingdom relations — An Iranian court charges a British couple who were arrested and jailed last month with espionage. [https://www.dw.com/en/iran-says-jailed-british-couple-charged-with-espionage/a-71
American airline company Southwest Airlines announces it will lay off 1,750 jobs, 15% of its corporate
Mexican drug war — American airline company Southwest Airlines announces it will lay off 1,750 jobs, 15% of its corporate workforce, for cost reduction. This is the company's first mass layoff since
Ten people are killed and eight others are injured when a three-story residential building collapses in
2025 Kerdasa building collapse — Ten people are killed and eight others are injured when a three-story residential building collapses in Cairo, Egypt. [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/17/egypt-buildin
European leaders gather in France for a summit on Ukraine after the U.S.
Peace negotiations in the Russian invasion of Ukraine — European leaders gather in France for a summit on Ukraine after the U.S. administration announced the opening of peace talks with Russia on ending the Ukrainian war without Europea