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UN experts call for investigation into Epstein files, warn of possible crimes against humanity

UN experts call for investigation into Epstein files, warn of possible crimes against humanity

Independent probe urged after release of millions of documents allegedly detailing systematic sexual abuse, trafficking

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US social media company X suffers global outage, Downdetector reports
16.02.2026

US social media company X suffers global outage, Downdetector reports

Outage tracking site says over 40,000 users report problems accessing X

British premier says UK must 'go faster' on defense spending
16.02.2026

British premier says UK must 'go faster' on defense spending

'We want a just and lasting peace, but that will not extinguish the Russian threat, and we need to be alert to that,' says Keir Starmer

British premier pledges 'rapid' action on social media, under-16 ban
16.02.2026

British premier pledges 'rapid' action on social media, under-16 ban

‘Status quo is not good enough' says Keir Starmer, warning tech legislation has historically taken too long

UN rights council president says financial uncertainty, geopolitical divides to shape body's 61st session
16.02.2026

UN rights council president says financial uncertainty, geopolitical divides to shape body's 61st session

More than 100 dignitaries expected at opening segment of session where situation in Afghanistan, Sudan, occupied Palestinian territory, Ukraine and other crises will be examined

Morning Briefing: Feb. 16, 2026
16.02.2026

Morning Briefing: Feb. 16, 2026

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