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US School Employee Accused Of Having Sex With 2 Students After Husband Caught Her In The Act

The disturbing phenomenon of teachers engaging in illegal sexual relationships with students is a growing concern in the United States.

Published on: 17.02.2026 13:21
Opinion: Opinion | What ChatGPT Is Now Doing With Your Darkest 'Secrets'

For over three years now, millions across the world have treated ChatGPT like a confidante. And one company - OpenAI - holds the keys to this vast digital locker.

Published on: 17.02.2026 13:05
30 Minutes, 3 Warnings: Khamenei Targets Trump As US-Iran Talks Begin

Ahead of the US-Iran talks, Trump said he believed Iran was interested in reaching an agreement. However, recent statements by Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have taken a different tone.

Published on: 17.02.2026 12:22
Tarique Rahman Takes Oath As Bangladesh PM After BNP's Landslide Win

Rahman, who was in self-imposed exile in London for 17 years, had returned to Bangladesh in December following the death of his mother, Khaleda Zia

Published on: 17.02.2026 11:42
Iran Fires Missiles At Strait Of Hormuz As Nuclear Talks With US Begin

The US and Iran are holding their second round of talks about Iran's nuclear program Tuesday in Geneva as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds large-scale maritime exercises.

Published on: 17.02.2026 11:16
"Lot Of Amazing Ideas": Peter Steinberger, OpenClaw's Creator, Joins OpenAI

Austrian software developer Peter Steinberger, the creator of OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent framework, is set to join OpenAI.

Published on: 17.02.2026 10:56
Tarique Rahman's Oath-Taking Ceremony Live: Tarique Rahman Takes Oath As Bangladesh's New Prime Minister

Tarique Rahman's oath ceremony in Bangladesh: BNP has bagged 209 out of 297 seats, while right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami secured 68 seats in the 13th parliamentary elections.

Published on: 17.02.2026 10:49
Macron Meets PM Modi: AI Summit, Potential Rafale Contract On Agenda

French President Emmanuel Macron met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Tuesday, as he begins a three-day visit to India focused on artificial intelligence cooperation and a potential multibillion dollar fighter jet deal.

Published on: 17.02.2026 10:22
Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson, Aide Of Martin Luther King, Dies At 84

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who became a close associate of Martin Luther King, has died at age 84.

Published on: 17.02.2026 10:01
UK Princesses Beatrice, Eugenie Grapple With Parents' Epstein Scandals

Amid scrutiny swirling around the British monarchy, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have been named hundreds of times in the latest tranche of Epstein files.

Published on: 17.02.2026 09:45
Philippine Parents Sell 12-Day-Old Baby To Start Street Food Business; Face 20 Years In Prison

A young couple in the Philippines have been arrested after allegedly attempting to sell their 12-day-old baby for 27,500 Philippine peso to fund a street food business.

Published on: 17.02.2026 09:42
US Coast Guard Saves Man And Dog From Stranded Sailboat In Daring Rescue

The man and his dog were transported to Georgetown Airport, and there weren't any reported medical concerns.

Published on: 17.02.2026 09:09
Opinion: Opinion | Pak 'Impostors' To Jamaat Trolls: What's Going On With Bangladesh Social Media?

The largest single spends on social media were from DailyNews24, which masquerades as a news organisation but is, in reality, a Jamaat organ. The second and fourth spenders are also Jamaat sites.

Published on: 17.02.2026 08:38
Behind Trump's Global Tariff Strategy, A Low-Profile But Influential Lawyer

Jamieson Greer has emerged as a key figure in global trade policy, working closely with US President Donald Trump to roll out tariff measures.

Published on: 17.02.2026 08:32
Pet Dog Survives Miraculously As Owners Die In Tragic Plane Crash In US

Award-winning pilot Ron Timmermans and wife Barbara died in a plane crash in East Texas after declaring an emergency due to engine trouble; their dog survived.

Published on: 17.02.2026 08:15
In Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh To Get 1st Male PM In 35 Years: Top Points

After a landslide victory in the national election, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) lawmakers have formally elected their chief, Tarique Rahman, as the leader of parliament and the next Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

Published on: 17.02.2026 07:54
'No One Entitled To Visa': Marco Rubio Says 'Privilege' Can Be Withdrawn

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reiterated that visas are "not a right" and warned that the United States will revoke them if foreign visitors are found engaging in activities that threaten national security.

Published on: 17.02.2026 07:24
Canada Appoints Janice Charette As Chief Trade Negotiator To US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday the appointment of public servant Janice Charette as the next chief trade negotiator to the United States.

Published on: 17.02.2026 06:53
'That's Not Ghislaine Maxwell': Prison Video Sparks Body Double Allegations

Conspiracy theories involving Ghislaine Maxwell, the long-time associate of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, are gaining momentum online.

Published on: 17.02.2026 06:20
Australia To Promote National AI Plan At India AI Impact Summit 2026

Australia is stepping up its global engagement on artificial intelligence, with Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy Dr Andrew Charlton visiting India this week to participate in the AI Impact Summit.

Published on: 17.02.2026 06:16

News from Arabic Countries

The injustice in Chagos continues

Expressions of regret have not translated into enabling return or providing reparations.

Published on: 17.02.2026 13:22
Swiss commentator slams ‘Zionist’ Israeli bobsleigh team at Winter Olympics

Stefan Reina's commentary on the Israeli team's run in Cortina focused on the athletes' support of the genocide in Gaza.

Published on: 17.02.2026 13:15
Settlers repeatedly chasing Palestinians out of occupied West Bank homes

Israeli settler attacks are driving Palestinian Bedouins from their homes in the occupied West Bank.

Published on: 17.02.2026 13:11
Video: Humanoid robots take centre stage at China’s Lunar New Year show

Humanoid robots danced and performed martial arts on stage as China showcased its latest technology for Lunar New Year.

Published on: 17.02.2026 12:56
Israeli settlers displace 15 Palestinian families in West Bank: Official

Israeli settlers forced the families to dismantle homes in the Jordan Valley, a village leader tells Wafa news agency.

Published on: 17.02.2026 12:34
Iran’s Khamenei says US will not be able to destroy government

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has taken aim at Donald Trump.

Published on: 17.02.2026 12:06
Imran Khan must be given immediate medical attention, cricket legends say

A group of former captains has written to Pakistan's government, requesting immediate medical attention.

Published on: 17.02.2026 11:49
Australia refuses to repatriate ISIL relatives from Syrian camp

Australia is refusing to repatriate 34 women and children held in a camp in northern Syria.

Published on: 17.02.2026 11:24
Gaza aid figures

We compare and contrast the US ambassador to the UN’s claim that 4,000 trucks enter Gaza weekly with the actual numbers.

Published on: 17.02.2026 11:13
‘Jordan is next’: West Bank annexation signals ‘silent transfer’

Jordan warns of war as Israel's 'silent transfer' in the occupied West Bank becomes an operational reality.

Published on: 17.02.2026 10:58
Mapping forced displacements and settler attacks by Israel in the West Bank

Israeli military incursions and settler attacks forced more than 37,000 Palestinians to leave their homes in 2025.

Published on: 17.02.2026 10:51
Video: Millions celebrate Lunar New Year ushering in the Year of the Horse

Hundreds of millions of people around the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year.

Published on: 17.02.2026 10:35
Spain to probe social media giants over AI-generated child abuse material

Prime Minister ‌Pedro ​Sanchez pledges to end 'impunity' of platforms X, Meta and TikTok in promoting harmful content.

Published on: 17.02.2026 10:22
Iran and US open second round of nuclear talks in Switzerland

A second round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran is underway in Geneva. Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid explains.

Published on: 17.02.2026 10:09
Lunar New Year: Global celebrations welcome Year of the Fire Horse

From Beijing to Hong Kong to Moscow, people celebrate Lunar New Year with cultural events and vibrant displays.

Published on: 17.02.2026 10:07
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84

The civil rights leader and US presidential hopeful 'died peacefully' on Tuesday, his family said.

Published on: 17.02.2026 09:55
New Mexico lawmakers launch probe into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch

The 'truth commission' will interview victims who say they were abused at the sprawling property south of Santa Fe.

Published on: 17.02.2026 09:36
Year of the Fire Horse: Can Lunar New Year festival boost China’s economy?

China looks to boost domestic consumption during holidays as 1.4 billion people usher in the Year of the Fire Horse.

Published on: 17.02.2026 09:00
Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua’s car crash motivated his boxing return

Joshua accident in Nigeria that caused two deaths was 'biggest turning point' in Fury's decision to return to the ring.

Published on: 17.02.2026 08:55
Bangladesh PM-to-be and lawmakers sworn into parliament

Bangladesh’s prime minister-to-be Tarique Rahman and newly elected lawmakers have been sworn into parliament.

Published on: 17.02.2026 08:45
Once a popular wartime leader among Ukrainians, Zelenskyy’s shine fades

Russia's full-scale invasion saw Ukrainians rally around the president but a corruption scandal has dimmed his appeal.

Published on: 17.02.2026 08:40
How ICE uses facial recognition in the streets

Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains how ICE has effectively turned the US into a checkpoint society.

Published on: 17.02.2026 08:28
Hamas rejects Netanyahu aide’s 60-day ultimatum for group to disarm

Israeli minister issues 60-day ultimatum to Hamas, threatening renewed war if the group fails to disarm as demanded.

Published on: 17.02.2026 08:20
Imran Khan’s sister rejects Pakistan gov’t claim jailed ex-PM’s vision fine

Government board says jailed ex-leader's sight improved since he lost most vision in eye. But his family rejects claim.

Published on: 17.02.2026 07:36
Russia-Ukraine talks live: Sides ramp up attacks before US-led negotiations

The negotiations follow two rounds of talks held in the United Arab Emirates.

Published on: 17.02.2026 07:30