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February 23, 2026

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15 International News Stories You Missed In January

15 International News Stories You Missed In January Most global stories that reach American audiences fall into a few familiar buckets — things the US is directly involved in, elections that move markets, and crises dramatic enough to break through the noise. But many of the most consequential shifts happen elsewhere, like quieter policy decisions, regulatory fights, climate disruptions, and geopolitical hedging that rarely make the feed. This roundup collects 15 international stories from the past few weeks, organized by theme. Together, they trace how governments and institutions are adapting — or failing to — amid weakened US dominance, rising

February 23, 2026

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Trump raises ‘global’ tariff to 15%; EU postpones vote on US deal

The fallout continues from the Supreme Court’s ruling invalidating a broad swath of President Trump’s second-term tariff program, scrambling the US trade landscape just over one year into Trump’s second term. On Monday, the US Customs and Border Protection agency said that it will stop all collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as of 12:01 a.m. EST on Tuesday. The agency said in a message to shippers on its Cargo Systems Messaging Service that it will deactivate all tariff codes associated with President Trump’s IEEPA-related ‌orders. Elsewhere, European Union lawmakers postponed a vote to

February 23, 2026

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BREAKING: TRUMP’S GLOBAL TARIFFS STRUCK DOWN BY US SUPREME COURT 🚨🏛️

Supreme court rules 6-3 against Trump on tariffs. The Court rules that the President lacks authority under IEEPA to impose tariffs. IEEPA does not grant the executive power to levy such tariffs. There is no automatic decision to refund tariffs but the Supreme Court says importers can pursue claims through the US Court of International Trade. Supreme Court does not address eligibility for tariff refunds. Traders now see FED waiting until July to cut rates. US100 gains on this news; US dollar however ticks lower.  Link copied! ” aria-label=”Link copied!”> The content of this report has been created by XTB

February 23, 2026

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BREAKING: TRUMP’S GLOBAL TARIFFS STRUCK DOWN BY US SUPREME COURT 🚨🏛️

Supreme court rules 6-3 against Trump on tariffs. The Court rules that the President lacks authority under IEEPA to impose tariffs. IEEPA does not grant the executive power to levy such tariffs. There is no automatic decision to refund tariffs but the Supreme Court says importers can pursue claims through the US Court of International Trade. Supreme Court does not address eligibility for tariff refunds. Traders now see FED waiting until July to cut rates. US100 gains on this news; US dollar however ticks lower.  This content has been created by XTB S.A. This service is provided by XTB S.A.,

February 23, 2026

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Team USA Makes History With 11 Gold Medals

There’s a certain badassery built into a sport that entails hurtling headfirst on a tiny sled down a twisty track at speeds of up to 90 miles per hour. But Ro, the first American to medal in skeleton in 12 years at the IBSF World Championships in 2025, admittedly didn’t think it was for her at first. “The coach walks me to the line, lets me go, and all of a sudden, it’s going so fast, you cannot see anything, you cannot process anything,” she told The Athletic in December, recalling her first taste of the sport in 2016 after

February 23, 2026

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February 23, 2026

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TSA PreCheck still open as DHS walks back shutdown plan

Updated Feb. 22, 2026, 10:40 a.m. ET NEW YORK — The Department of Homeland Security said it was not immediately shutting down TSA PreCheck lanes after previously announcing it would temporarily suspend the program amid the ongoing partial government shutdown. “At this time, TSA PreCheck remains operational with no change for the traveling public. As staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case by case basis and adjust operations accordingly,” a Transportation Security Administration spokesperson told USA TODAY in a statement. “Courtesy escorts, such as those for Members of Congress, have been suspended to allow officers to focus on

February 23, 2026

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Team USA Wins Historic 11th Gold Medal at 2026 Olympics, Breaking Winter Games Record for American Athletes

NEED TO KNOW Team USA has 11 gold medals at the Milan Cortina Games, the most ever won by American athletes at a Winter Olympics The Team USA record of 10 was previously set in Salt Lake City in 2002 The record was broken by the freeski mixed team aerials athletes on Feb. 21 Gold sure looks good on Team USA. The United States’ gold medal tally at the 2026 Winter Olympics hit 11 on Saturday, Feb. 21, making history as the most golds ever won by American athletes at a Winter Olympics. The feat was accomplished with the help

February 22, 2026

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Man shot, killed at Mar-a-Lago by U.S. Secret Service agents, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputy

Man shot, killed at Mar-a-Lago by U.S. Secret Service agents, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputy I’M CALEB CALIFANO, COMING ON AIR WITH BREAKING NEWS. LAW ENFORCEMENT IS GIVING AN UPDATE ON AN OVERNIGHT INCIDENT AT MAR-A-LAGO. LET’S LISTEN IN. ASK FOR A COUPLE QUESTIONS. WE’RE NOT GOING TO TAKE A LOT, BUT I WANT TO WARN YOU RIGHT NOW, MAKE THEM RELEVANT TO EXACTLY WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT. RIGHT? NO. WHAT IFS. WHAT ABOUT THIS? DON’T GET OFF BASE, BECAUSE WE’RE NOT GOING TO ANSWER THAT. WE’RE GOING TO GIVE YOU WHAT WE KNOW AND WHAT WE CAN. ALRIGHT,

February 22, 2026

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Team USA wins gold: Breaking down Jack Hughes’ epic golden goal vs. Canada

Getty Images Team USA needed someone to make a play if it was going to beat Canada in overtime of the gold medal game. Jack Hughes delivered for his team and his country, taking his place in American hockey history forever. Hughes played an exceptional tournament from start to finish, so it was on natural that he made the game-winning play, which actually started in the defensive zone. Connor McDavid, the last person the Americans wanted to see zipping toward their net with the puck, looked determined to end the game. On an island with McDavid, Hughes bumped McDavid and