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Mammals cannot be cloned infinitely, mice study discovers

There is a limit on how many times a mammal can be cloned before suffering "mutational meltdown", Japanese scientists have discovered, after making 1,200 clones over two decades that started off with a single mouse.

Residents recount guilt, chaos in hearing on deadly Hong Kong fire

Survivors who escaped the massive blaze that killed 168 people at a Hong Kong housing estate last year told a public hearing Tuesday they still blame themselves for failing to save their neighbours.

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Los Angeles sues Roblox over child exploitation claim

Officials in Los Angeles said Thursday they are suing Roblox, alleging the popular online platform exposes children to sexual content, exploitation and online predators.

UK police hold ex-prince Andrew for hours in misconduct probe

Britain's royal family was thrown into crisis Thursday after former prince Andrew was arrested by police and held for hours, in a blow to the monarchy unprecedented in modern British history.

Peru's brand-new president under fire for child sex comments

Barely hours into the top job, Peru's eighth president in a decade found himself under fire Thursday over past utterances on child marriage, and graft allegations.

UK police hold ex-prince Andrew for hours in unprecedented blow

Britain's royal family was thrown into crisis Thursday after former prince Andrew was arrested by police and held for hours, in an unprecedented move against the monarchy in modern British history.

UK pubs to stay open late if home nations reach World Cup knockouts

UK pubs will be allowed to stay open until 2:00 am if home nation teams reach the knockout stages of the football World Cup, the government said Thursday.

Argentine workers go on strike to protest Milei's labor reforms

Shops and supermarkets closed, public transport was scarce and garbage went uncollected Thursday as Argentine workers staged the fourth general strike of President Javier Milei's term, this time to protest labor reforms.

UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew in historic blow to royal family

Britain's former prince Andrew was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct during his time as a trade envoy, as UK police investigations into allegations emerging from the Jeffrey Epstein files gathered pace.

Ex-South Korea leader Yoon gets life in prison for insurrection

A South Korean court declared former president Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid in 2024 an insurrection, sentencing the disgraced leader to life in prison on Thursday.

At least 16 killed after building collapses in Pakistan following blast

A building collapse caused by an explosion in Pakistan's southern megacity of Karachi killed at least 16 people on Thursday, including children, officials said.

Pea soup, veggie mash contest warms up Dutch winter

In an industrial kitchen in the Netherlands, two dozen chefs are hard at work chopping vegetables and stirring pots at the World Snert and Stamppot Championships.

Elections under fire: Colombia endures deadliest campaign in decades

A presidential candidate has been assassinated, rebels have pipe‑bombed a major city and a third of the country is considered unsafe for candidates -- all making Colombia's 2026 election campaign one of the most violent in decades.

South Korea court weighs death sentence for ex-president Yoon

A South Korean court will rule Thursday on insurrection charges against ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, weighing whether he should be sentenced to death for his failed bid to impose military rule.

Peru picks Balcazar as interim president, eighth leader in a decade

Peruvian lawmakers picked Jose Maria Balcazar as the country's new interim president on Wednesday, making him the country's eighth leader in a decade after Jose Jeri was impeached on graft allegations.

Newsmax Renews Carl Higbie, Greg Kelly for Top Shows

BOCA RATON, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) ("Newsmax" or the "Company") through its subsidiary Newsmax Broadcasting, today announced the renewal of two of its leading primetime hosts, Carl Higbie and Greg Kelly, in new agreements that reinforce the Company's commitment to delivering compelling, independent news and analysis to audiences nationwide.

During 2025, Grupo Nutresa Recorded Sales of COP 20.6 trillion and an Adjusted EBITDA of COP 3.45 trillion

At the end of the year, Grupo Nutresa's consolidated sales of COP 20.6 trillion, a growth of 10.7% compared to 2024.International revenues reached COP 8.3 trillion, reflecting a growth of 11.9%. In dollars, they amounted to USD 2.2 trillion, reflecting a 31.3% increase.Sales in Colombia reached COP 12.3 trillion, registering a 9.9% growth.The company continues to advance in its transformation efforts toward a more flexible, competitive, and global operation. As a result, Grupo Nutresa's annual EBITDA adjusted for non-recurring expenses, reached COP 3.45 trillion. During the fourth quarter, adjusted EBITDA was COP 1.02 trillion with a margin of 19.3%.Net income, excluding non-recurring expenses, was COP 1.7 trillion, a 126.6% increase.Accounting profit, including non-recurring restructuring expenses, was COP 1.2 trillion.

Pop Up Mob Produces YSL Beauty Pop-Up at The Grove in Los Angeles

One-day gym-themed activation drew 1,500+ visitors and drove product trial and Sephora purchases for the launch of YSL Lash Latex Mascara

Aspire Biopharma's Buzz Bomb Caffeine Company Names ChicExecs as Public Relations Agency of Record

ESTERO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Aspire Biopharma Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASBP) ("Aspire" or the "Company") today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Buzz Bomb Caffeine Company - marketer of a proprietary caffeine supplement - has named ChicExecs as its public relations agency of record.

Moderna to Present at Upcoming Conferences in March 2026

CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Moderna, Inc. (Nasdaq:MRNA), today announced its participation in the following upcoming investor conferences:

US lingerie magnate says was 'conned' by Epstein

Retail tycoon Les Wexner told US lawmakers Wednesday he was "conned" by Jeffrey Epstein and denied any knowledge of his crimes, as Democrats pressed him over his decades-long relationship with the notorious sex offender.

Eight skiers missing in California avalanche found dead

Eight of the nine skiers missing in California after an avalanche have been found dead and one remains missing in horrific blizzard conditions, police said Wednesday.

French far-right leader accuses Macron, allies of strengthening hard-left after activist killed

France's far-right leader Jordan Bardella on Wednesday accused President Emmanuel Macron and his allies of helping strengthen the hard-left as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed shock at the fatal beating of a far-right activist blamed on the ultra left.

Zuckerberg tells jury regrets slow progress on spotting under-13s on Instagram

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday said he regretted the slow progress his company made in identifying underage users on Instagram as he testified at a landmark social media addiction trial in Los Angeles.

Desperate search for nine skiers missing in California avalanche

Rescuers were conducting an "all-hands" search Wednesday for nine backcountry skiers who went missing after an avalanche in the mountains of California, where a huge storm has dumped several feet of snow.

Peru set for eighth president in a decade

Peru's Congress is set to name a new president Wednesday -- the country's eighth in a decade -- after Jose Jeri was impeached on graft allegations barely four months into his term.

'Utterly absurd': Kosovo ex-president denies war crimes as trial closes

Kosovo's former president and guerrilla leader Hashim Thaci called the war crimes charges against him "entirely untrue and utterly absurd" Wednesday on the final day of his marathon trial in The Hague.

Man missing in floods as France hit by record 35 days of rain

A man has gone missing in the Loire River in the flood-hit west of France, an official said, as the country on Wednesday marked a record-breaking streak of 35 consecutive days of rain.

French hard left reports 'bomb threat' after far-right activist killing

France's hard-left party said it had had to evacuate its national headquarters over a "bomb threat" Wednesday, after prosecutors confirmed 11 arrests over the fatal beating of a far-right activist last week blamed on the ultra left.

Greek taxis kick off two-day strike against private operators

Taxi drivers in Greece on Wednesday kicked off a two-day nationwide strike over new rules which they say excessively favour private vehicles for hire.

Peru to elect interim leader after graft scandal ousts president

Peru's Congress is set to elect an interim president on Wednesday to replace Jose Jeri, who was impeached in a graft scandal just four months after taking office.

Congolese rumba, music caught between neglect and nostalgia

Each weekend, dancers stoked on music and alcohol sway to the old hits on the decrepit rooftop terrace of Kinshasa's venerable La Creche bar like little has changed in the Congolese capital since the 1980s.

Ten skiers missing in California avalanche

A frantic search was underway Tuesday for ten back-country skiers missing in an avalanche in the mountains of California, where a huge storm has dumped heavy snow.

TRNR Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Ergatta, Increasing 2026 Pro Forma Revenue Guidance by 50% to More than $30m

Ergatta's 2026 Revenue is expected to exceed $10 million with approximately 30% EBITDA marginPerformance-linked transaction valuation ensures attractive acquisition multiple and structure generates immediate cashflow for TRNRDeal expected to close in Q1; TRNR expected to generate more than $30 million in 2026 Pro Forma Revenue

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