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At the first Board of Peace meeting, Donald Trump spoke of the Middle East rising from the ashes of war, but on the ground in Gaza, there is little hope.

Israel approves West Bank land claims unless Palestinians prove ownership, sparking ‘annexation’ accusations.The Israeli government has approved a plan to claim large areas of the occupied West Bank as “state property” if Palestinians cannot prove ownership, prompting regional outcry and accusations of “de facto annexation.” The move forces Palestinians to navigate complex legal hurdles after decades of occupation and displacement, amid continued Jewish settlement expansion. What could this mean for the future of Palestinian land?In this episode: Episode credits:This episode was produced by Noor Wazwaz and Melanie Marich, with Tamara Khandaker, Marcos Bartolomé, Maya Hamadeh, Tuleen Barakat, and our guest host,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democrats quickly applauded the Supreme Court’s decision Friday blocking President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy, calling the duties an unfair tax on Americans, even as some in the party have previously supported using tariffs as leverage in trade disputes.”The Supreme Court decision striking down the harmful Trump tariffs is a big victory for the American people. And another crushing defeat for the wannabe king,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said in a statement.”Trump’s illegal tariff tax just collapsed. He tried to govern by decree and stuck families with the bill. Enough chaos.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Hollywood is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Eric Dane.Best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan — “McSteamy” — on “Grey’s Anatomy,” Dane’s death Thursday marked the end of a chapter for fans and friends who saw not just a television heartthrob, but a devoted father, husband and advocate.His family confirmed the news to Fox News Digital.”With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS,” the statement began.STARS WE’VE LOST IN 2026 “Grey’s Anatomy” star Eric Dane died Thursday from ALS. (Bob…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Brett Favre believes there has been a change in the NFL’s engagement strategy.The Pro Football Hall of Famer discussed the issue during an appearance on Tomi Lahren’s OutKick show earlier this week, in which Lahren said she felt the NFL changed its approach to the way it appeals to fans “somewhere around Colin Kaepernick.”It was a sentiment that Favre agreed with.  Green Bay Packers quarterback (4) Brett Favre warms up before playing against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. (Tom Szczerbowski/USA TODAY Sports)”I think there probably is some truth to that. Why…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An illegal immigrant is behind bars after police say he ambushed a woman on a popular Florida beach and attempted to drown her before leaving her for dead in a late-night attack. Said Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez, a 26-year-old Venezuelan national, was arrested on Sunday for his alleged role in the “unprovoked” attack at Tiger Shores Beach in Stuart, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. “This is an extremely alarming case,” Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek told WEPC. “Random acts of violence like this are some of the most difficult crimes to solve —…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 20, 2026 12:18 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size An Ontario man accused of laundering hundreds of millions of dollars in assets for an international drug smuggling ring allegedly led by Ryan Wedding has been denied bail. Rolan Sokolovski sought to be released ahead of a hearing that will determine whether he’ll be extradited to the United States, where he faces charges over his alleged role in the organization.Sokolovski’s legal team proposed to have him live with three of his sureties if released on bail and be placed…

Playing only for pride after a wretched T20 World Cup campaign, Australia have at least signed off on an upbeat note with skipper Mitch Marsh taking out his frustration by helping smash his side to a nine-wicket victory over makeweights Oman in Sri Lanka.Looking unsurprisingly subdued in a match which had been pencilled in as a warm-up for their entry into the Super Eight stage but turned into a dispiriting ‘dead rubber’, Marsh’s already eliminated side at least couldn’t be faulted for professionalism as they bowed out in ruthless fashion in Pallekele on Friday.After Australia bowled out the Omanis for…

POSSIBLE APPEALS? Meanwhile, history suggests the legal battle may not be over. South Korea has a precedent of former presidents receiving heavy sentences only for them to be reduced or pardoned later.Former military ruler Chun Doo-hwan was sentenced to death in 1996 for his role in the 1979 coup and the violent suppression of pro-democracy protests. His successor Roh Tae-woo also received a lengthy prison term. Both sentences were later reduced on appeal, and the two men were pardoned in 1997 in what was described at the time as a move for national unity. More recently, former President Park Geun-hye was released early in…

new video loaded: Venezuela Releases Political Prisoners, With ConditionsSince Nicolás Maduro’s capture by the United States, Venezuela has released hundreds of political prisoners and approved a new amnesty law, although the restrictions on those freed have raised questions about whether this signals real change. Our international correspondent Simon Romero describes what’s happening.By Simon Romero, Leila Medina, Melanie Bencosme, June Kim, Patricia Sulbarán and Marian CarrasqueroFebruary 20, 2026