February 22, 2026 – Global Headlines

1Pakistan carries out strikes in Afghanistan, ‘killing and wounding dozens’

Story gist: Pakistan conducted strikes on militant hideouts along the Afghanistan border. The action followed a surge in attacks and resulted in dozens killed and wounded.
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Pakistan strikes militant hideouts on Afghan border after surge in attacks
— The Guardian
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Pakistan says militant hideouts struck along Afghan border
— DW.com
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian emphasize the strikes as a response ‘after surge in attacks,’ providing context that justifies Pakistan’s action. Center outlets like DW.com neutrally attribute claims with ‘Pakistan says,’ focusing on official statements without added context. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting a perspective that might highlight Pakistan’s security needs or criticize Afghan militants more aggressively.

2Huckabee’s Israel land remarks condemned as ‘dangerous’ as controversy rumbles on

Story gist: Mike Huckabee made remarks about Israel land. The comments were condemned as ‘dangerous’ amid ongoing controversy.
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Huckabee’s Israel land remarks condemned as ‘dangerous’ as controversy rumbles on
— The Guardian
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No major center-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian frame Huckabee’s remarks critically, headlining condemnation as ‘dangerous’ and emphasizing persistent controversy. Center- and right-leaning outlets provide no coverage, omitting defenses of Huckabee’s pro-Israel stance, biblical interpretations, or critiques of the condemnations.

3Hundreds march in Lyon to protest far-right activist’s killing as Macron urges calm

Story gist: Hundreds marched in Lyon, France, to protest the killing of a far-right activist. President Macron urged calm amid rising tensions.
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Death of far-right activist in France sends tensions soaring and draws US criticism
— CNN
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Hundreds march in Lyon to protest far-right activist’s killing as Macron urges calm
— AP News
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A Far-Right Activist’s Killing Deepens Divisions in France
— The Wall Street Journal
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Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN highlights soaring tensions and U.S. criticism, emphasizing escalation tied to the far-right activist’s death. Center AP neutrally reports the Lyon march and Macron’s call for calm without added drama. Right-leaning WSJ stresses how the killing deepens France’s divisions, focusing on societal fractures while omitting U.S. reaction.

4Hungary’s foreign minister says country will block key EU loan to Ukraine until Russian oil shipments resume

Story gist: Hungary’s foreign minister stated the country will block a key EU loan to Ukraine until Russian oil shipments resume. Ukraine accused Hungary and Slovakia of blackmail over threats to cut electricity supplies.
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Ukraine accuses Hungary, Slovakia of ‘blackmail’ over threats to cut electricity
— CNN
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Hungary’s foreign minister says country will block key EU loan to Ukraine until Russian oil shipments resume
— PBS
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Ukraine’s Neighbors Threaten to Cut Off Energy Supplies
— The Wall Street Journal
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Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN emphasizes Ukraine’s ‘blackmail’ accusation against Hungary and Slovakia, focusing on electricity threats with sympathetic tone toward Ukraine. Center PBS neutrally reports Hungary’s loan-blocking condition linked to Russian oil. Right-leaning WSJ frames Hungary and Slovakia as neighbors threatening Ukraine’s energy supplies, omitting loan and oil details while highlighting aggression against Ukraine.

5The Queen Stuck by Prince Andrew. King Charles Is Pulling Away

Story gist: Queen Elizabeth supported Prince Andrew amid controversies. King Charles is distancing himself from his brother, as detailed in New York Times reporting. Reuters published an explainer on potential charges following Prince Andrew’s arrest.
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The Queen Stuck by Prince Andrew. King Charles Is Pulling Away
— The New York Times
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Explainer: What charge might King Charles’ brother face after his arrest?
— Reuters
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like NYT emphasize royal family tensions, contrasting Queen’s loyalty with Charles’ withdrawal in a narrative highlighting accountability. Center outlets like Reuters offer neutral legal explainers, focusing on factual charges without drama. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential defenses of Andrew or monarchy critiques of prosecutions.