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The new year is less than two months in, but already more than 560 people have gone missing in the Mediterranean Sea while trying to reach Europe, making it on course to be one of the deadliest years on record. At least 500 of those were lost crossing from Libya, Tunisia and Algeria to a Europe that continues to attempt to force them back.The stories of those lost at sea, many of them travelling on boats that offer little protection from the waves, reveal the extent of their suffering.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listEarlier in February, 53 people,…

The Defense Department on Wednesday shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone in southwest Texas, federal officials confirmed.A U.S. official said a laser weapon was used to down the drone, which occurred in the area of Fort Hancock, a small community located on the U.S.-Mexico border.”This reported engagement occurred when the Department of War employed counter-unmanned aircraft system authorities to mitigate a seemingly threatening unmanned aerial system operating within military airspace,” the Defense Department, CBP and the FAA said in a joint statement late Thursday night. The Department of War is the White House’s preferred term for the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Mike Eruzione just wants everybody to “shut up” and celebrate.Forty-six years after Eruzione became the first true American hockey hero, Jack Hughes followed in his footsteps Sunday after scoring a golden goal in overtime against Canada at the Milan Cortina Games.As part of celebrating the first gold medal since Eruzione’s “Miracle on Ice” team in 1980, the 2026 team spoke to President Donald Trump, partied in Miami and attended Tuesday’s State of the Union address after visiting Trump in the Oval Office.  Former USA hockey player Mike Eruzione on the ice before…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here’s what you need to know to start your day …TOP 31. Bill Clinton faces high-stakes House grilling in Epstein probe 2. Savannah Guthrie’s $1M reward mirrors past kidnapping cases solved by cash3. Afghanistan launches military operation against PakistanMAJOR HEADLINESPAPER TRAIL — Bombshell report exposes billions in waste, fraud as group pledges to work with Trump. Continue reading …TRAGIC ACCIDENT — Bobby J. Brown killed in Maryland barn blaze after entering to start car. Continue reading …RENOVATION RULING — Judge…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 27, 2026 7:32 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A high-ranking police officer east of Toronto has been suspended after allegedly using a racially inappropriate term. Durham regional police say an unnamed deputy chief used offensive language during a meeting of the service’s Afro-Caribbean Canadian Internal Support Network. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Chief Peter Moreira says the language was not directed at anyone but that they “recognize the impact…

The European Union will go ahead with applying a contentious free trade deal with a South American bloc despite not having approval from the EU parliament.

The complainant reportedly decided to file a police report after reading news outlet Bloomberg’s report on MACC chief Azam and suspecting that it could be part of the alleged campaign against the government. IGP Khalid said the case is being investigated under Section 124B of the Penal Code for engaging in activities detrimental to parliamentary democracy.Those found guilty can be imprisoned for up to 20 years.The case is being handled by the Classified Criminal Investigation Unit of the federal police’s Criminal Investigation Department’s Prosecution and Law Division. IGP Khalid urged the public not to speculate on the case in the meantime.Malaysia’s Attorney General’s…

Britain once ruled over the largest empire in history. For many Britons, it remains a source of pride. Others argue its power was built on a legacy of brutality, colonial conquest and the enslavement of millions.Can Britain reckon with that past and make amends? Some say it shouldn’t have to.Mehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with author and Oxford professor emeritus Nigel Biggar on Britain’s colonial history, its slavery and the question of reparations.Joining the discussion:Kojo Koram – Professor of law and history at Loughborough UniversityLawrence Goldman – Fellow and tutor in modern history, St Peter’s College, OxfordGurminder Bhambra – Professor of…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump warned that Iran is working to build missiles that could “soon reach the United States of America,” elevating concerns about a weapons program that already places U.S. forces across the Middle East within range.Iran does not currently possess a missile capable of striking the U.S. homeland, officials say. But its existing ballistic missile arsenal can target major American military installations in the Gulf, and U.S. officials say the issue has emerged as a key sticking point in ongoing nuclear negotiations.Here’s what Iran can hit now — and how close…

Hello, this is Clint Bentley, the co-writer and director of “Train Dreams.” So this is actually the final scene of the movie, spoiler alert. This is Joel Edgerton as Robert Grainier, and he’s wandered onto an airfield where they’re giving airplane rides. This pilot is Amelia Hilsen, who’s a real pilot and amazing. She’s actually piloting this old plane. Grainier goes up in this plane for what he thinks is just going to be a joyride for $4, and ends up something much bigger happens. The way that we filmed this was actually really exciting. We did it in really…