Ukrainian civilian casualties rose by 26% in 2025, researchers say | First Thing

16/02/2026 11:49 The Guardian

Figures said to reflect increased Russian military targeting of cities and infrastructure. Plus, the week the Cuban crisis got realDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Civilian casualties in Ukraine caused by Russian strikes surged by 26% in 2025, reflecting increased Russian targeting of cities and infrastructure in the country, according to a global conflict monitoring group.What did the AOAV say about the figures? Iain Overton, executive director of AOAV, said the figures showed “Ukraine fits a wider collapse of restraint that is now visible across multiple wars”, and respect for the distinction of proportionality in war “has broken”.Does her father still face deportation? Days before Ofelia died, a judge ruled that Torres Maldonado’s deportation would be blocked, due to the hardship it would bring his family, opening the door to a potential pathway to permanent residence and eventual citizenship. Continue reading...

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New rules on social media could target ‘doomscrolling’ and ban for under-16s, Starmer says – UK politics live

Prime minister says outcomes of consultation on social media ban should be implemented quickly as technology minister says Australia-style ban is not inevitableIn his Q&A with journalists, Keir Starmer was also asked to respond to a report by the BBC’s James Landale saying he is looking at pla...

16/02/2026 13:24 The Guardian

Cyprus appeals to residents to reduce water use as ‘every drop now counts’

Island’s reservoirs hit record lows even before tourist season starts during worst drought in living memoryEurope live – latest updatesAuthorities in Cyprus have urged residents to reduce their water intake by 10% – the equivalent of two minutes’ use of running water each day – as Europe...

16/02/2026 13:21 The Guardian

Trump is ‘deeply committed to your success’, Rubio tells Orbán during Hungary visit – Europe live

Rubio says relationship with Orbán is ‘vital for US national interests’ ahead of Hungarian elections in AprilBack to Budapest now. Marco Rubio and the Hungarian foreign minister, Peter Szijjarto, appear to be signing an agreement to facilitate cooperation on a civilian nuclear programme.We’ll...

16/02/2026 13:20 The Guardian

Ukraine and Russia to meet for second round of talks as fourth anniversary of war looms

Hopes of success remain low after Trump points finger at Zelenskyy and as Russia keeps up hardline demands Europe live – latest updatesSenior Ukrainian and Russian officials are to meet this week in Switzerland for a second round of talks brokered by the Trump administration, days before the fourt...

16/02/2026 12:56 The Guardian

Germany calls on France to increase defence spending

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16/02/2026 11:57 The Guardian

Warner Bros Discovery weighs new sale talks after fresh Paramount offer

Board considering whether to re-engage in move that could prompt a second bidding war with NetflixBusiness live – latest updatesWarner Bros Discovery (WBD) is reportedly weighing reopening sales talks with Paramount Skydance, in a move that could spark a fresh bidding war with Netflix for the Holl...

16/02/2026 09:57 The Guardian

Japan and Switzerland both avoid falling into recession – business live

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16/02/2026 08:17 The Guardian

‘Life requires cash’: Gaza’s jobs crisis leaves people struggling to afford basics

Fresh fruit and other items now available but at high prices in territory where unemployment is estimated at 80%Every morning, Mansour Mohammad Bakr sets out from the small rented room in Gaza City he shares with his pregnant wife and two very young daughters. The 23-year-old walks past the port and...

16/02/2026 07:00 The Guardian

BoM warns of ‘classic fire spike day’ for Victoria – as it happened

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16/02/2026 06:29 The Guardian

EU’s deportations plan risks ICE-style enforcement, rights groups warn

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16/02/2026 05:00 The Guardian

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16/02/2026 03:49 The Guardian

British and German military chiefs press ‘moral’ case for rearmament

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15/02/2026 18:02 The Guardian

More flood warnings as UK’s wet weather set to continue

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15/02/2026 17:41 The Guardian

UK considers new Russia sanctions after Navalny frog toxin finding

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15/02/2026 16:52 The Guardian

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15/02/2026 16:23 The Guardian

Offer to join Trump’s new era is met with growing sense of European steeliness

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15/02/2026 16:03 The Guardian

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15/02/2026 15:16 The Guardian

Australian man died in Bali after consulate refused to assist with medical transfer

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15/02/2026 14:00 The Guardian

Social media misleads young on gender transitioning, says UK review leader

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15/02/2026 12:51 The Guardian

Reform and Greens undermining UK commitment to Nato, Cooper says

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15/02/2026 12:29 The Guardian

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15/02/2026 12:08 The Guardian

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15/02/2026 12:00 The Guardian

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15/02/2026 09:29 The Guardian

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14/02/2026 15:00 The Guardian

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