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1. Eric Dane death latest: Euphoria creator and Ashton Kutcher lead tributes after Grey’s Anatomy actor dies age 53

   Grey's Anatomy's Eric Dane has died after a ‘courageous battle with ALS,’ his family announced

2. F35s, tankers and the world’s largest warship: Trump’s forces build up ahead of potential Iran strike

   Reports suggest Donald Trump could launch attacks on Iran within days after weeks of growing tensions with Tehran

3. Russian-run areas of Ukraine face water, heat and housing woes

   Nearly four years into its full-scale invasion, Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory

4. Japan's traditional kimonos are being repurposed in creative and sustainable ways

   The kimono is getting a vibrant remake in Japan

5. A traditional sausage in the shape of a horseshoe is 'ironed' for dryness in southeastern Serbia

   A traditionally crafted spicy sausage in the town of Pirot in southeastern Serbia is said to lift both a person’s energy and spirits, especially during the long winter months

6. Trump directs release of government files ‘related to alien and extraterrestrial life’

   Trump has accused Obama of sharing ‘classified information’ after the former president spoke about aliens on a recent podcast

7. Alaska to replace Black Veterans Memorial Bridge, saving part as tribute to Alaska Highway builders

   A historic bridge in Alaska named for segregated Black soldiers who battled extreme weather and terrain to help build the first road link between Alaska and Canada needs to replaced

8. Carnival, Ash Wednesday and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

   Feb. 13-19, 2026

9. Horned ‘hell heron’ fossil found in Sahara upends what we knew about iconic Jurassic Park dinosaur

   Researchers say find represents new phase of evolution for fish-eating Spinosaurus

10. Russian-run areas of Ukraine face water, heat and housing woes — and hunts for the disloyal

    Four years into its full-scale invasion, Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory, where an estimated 3 million to 5 million people live