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Earth on track to become uninhabitable, scientists say: "Policymakers and the public remain largely unaware of the risks posed by what would effectively be a point-of-no-return transition": the long-term temperature is projected to rise about 9 degrees Fahrenheit above pre-industrial averages — which would be really bad. — 14 February 2026 (LINK)
Oman to host US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva next week, Switzerland says — 14 February 2026 (LINK)
TSA agents are working without pay at U.S. airports due to another partial government shutdown — 14 February 2026 (LINK)
WHO slams US-funded newborn vaccine trial as "unethical": CDC awarded $1.6 million for study birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine in Guinea-Bissau — 13 February 2026 (LINK)
UNICEF reports child recruitment by armed groups quadruples in Colombia over past 5 years — (LINK) ground.news: 17 media reports — 12 February 2026 (LINK)
Russian war losses now exceed recruitment: around 9,000 more than it was able to replace in January, Western officials say — 12 February 2026 (LINK)
The origin of life: new theories challenge our understanding of evolution: the classic "warm little pond" idea is being pushed aside by oceans boiling around volcanic vents, icy worlds orbiting distant stars, and even the possibility that life's spark came from outer space — 12 February 2026 (LINK)
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Three countries seeking to ban Israel from international social workers union: Ireland, Spain, and Greece accuse Israeli union of ethical breaches, say it should seek military service exemption for members or 'issue a call for peace' — 12 February 2026 (LINK)
Russian war losses now exceed recruitment: around 9,000 more than it was able to replace in January, Western officials say — 12 February 2026 (LINK)
Judge says Pete Hegseth is unlawfully retaliating against Sen. Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video — 12 February 2026 (LINK)
US: Republicans vote to end Trump's Canada tariffs in rare rebuke — 11 February 2026 (LINK)
Ukraine hits Russian city to knock out power, heating in the western Russian region of Belgorod — 11 February 2026 (LINK)
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 11, 2026 — 11 February 2026 (LINK)
UNDP begins clearing huge Gaza City waste dump — (LINK) ground.news: 15 media reports — 11 February 2026 (LINK)
George Clooney, Russell Brand and Debbie McGee's multi-million-pound homes are flooded after weeks of continuous rain caused River Thames to burst it banks — 14 February 2026 (LINK)
Russia killed Alexei Navalny with dart frog poison, UK and allies say — 14 February 2026 (LINK)
— The frog's poison is 200 times stronger than morphine, with Germany's foreign minister saying 'victims suffocate in agony'.
Thousands of costumes from Geneva's Grand Theatre opera house go on sale on 14 and 15 February — 14 February 2026 (LINK)
New FDA-approved device uses electric fields to treat pancreatic cancer — 14 February 2026 (LINK)
Goldman Sachs' top lawyer to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein — 13 February 2026 (LINK)
UK: Former Prince Andrew passed on classified Treasury briefing to banker friend — 13 February 2026 (LINK)
Powerful Dubai tycoon replaced after DOJ reveals sexually explicit emails with Epstein — 13 February 2026 (LINK)
Blatten landslide and aftermath: Avalanche cuts off traffic to Swiss Lötschental valley: Car transport operations also had to be suspended on the BLS Lötschberg rail service. — 12 February 2026 (LINK)
Trump, 79, accepts another made up award: like the "FIFA Peace Prize," the pro-coal award was given to him in its inaugural year — 12 February 2026 (LINK)
OpenAI's President gave millions to Trump. He says it's for humanity — 12 February 2026 (LINK)
Doctor at Jeffrey Epstein's post mortem makes jolting claim about how disgraced financier passed: claimed the findings did not fully support a s*icide ruling — 12 February 2026 (LINK)
One to two Starlink satellites burn up in Earth's atmosphere every day leaving behind metal pollution, debris, and growing concern about the future of Earth's orbit — 12 February 2026 (LINK)
The origin of life: new theories challenge our understanding of evolution: the classic "warm little pond" idea is being pushed aside by oceans boiling around volcanic vents, icy worlds orbiting distant stars, and even the possibility that life's spark came from outer space — 12 February 2026 (LINK)
3 wild Olympic scandals have already happened at the 2026 games — 12 February 2026 (LINK)
The war dead pictured on banned Ukrainian athlete's helmet — 12 February 2026 (LINK)
Recap: The 13 most unforgettable (and controversial) Olympic figure skating moments ever — 7 January 2026 (LINK)
Robot girlfriends are a reality as Chinese company creates $173,000 AI companion that emits body heat
— 14 February 2026 (LINK)
Thousands of costumes from Geneva's Grand Theatre opera house go on sale on 14 and 15 February — 14 February 2026 (LINK)
Road to the First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals being held in Geneva on 16 to 20 November 2026 — 11 February 2026 (LINK)
2 to 6 February 2026: >From Punta del Este to Geneva | First Session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution (ISP-CWP P1): at the Geneva International Conference Centre (CICG). (LINK) 12 January 2026
Feb 11: US to host meeting of Western Hemisphere defence chiefs — (LINK) ground.news: 26 media reports — 23 January 2026 (LINK)
Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026: Montreux Jazz sets the tempo in the city: the grand watchmaking salon will open its doors at Palexpo in Geneva from April 14 to 20, featuring many new developments. Eleven brands will be making their debut, including Audemars Piguet, which will be making a grand return, while in the city centre, a new venue will host the Montreux Jazz Festival for the very first time — 5 February 2026 (LINK)
— More than 6,000 retailers, 1,600 international journalists, and some 1,500 guests from around the world are expected to attend this major watchmaking event. Watches and Wonders Geneva will open its ticket office on February 10 on its website. With a brand new 600-square-metre space in the heart of the city, Quai Général-Guisan, the Montreux Jazz Festival will enliven the evenings with a music programme from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., including DJ sets and live performances.
25 to 27 October: UNCTAD World Investment Forum 9: in Doha — 22 January 2026 (LINK)
11 to 15 July 2027: International AIDS Society announces Geneva as host city for IAS 2027:: Around 5,000 people from more than 130 countries are expected to attend. Registration for IAS 2027 will open in November 2026 — 22 January 2026 (LINK)