February 20, 2026 – Global Headlines

1Trump vows $10 billion contribution to his own Board of Peace

Story gist: Donald Trump vowed a $10 billion contribution to his own Board of Peace. He heads to Georgia after securing pledges for Gaza relief funds.
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Trump vows $10 billion contribution to his own Board of Peace
— The Washington Post
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Center
Trump heads to Georgia after securing Board of Peace pledges for Gaza relief funds
— AP News
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like WaPo emphasize ‘his own Board of Peace,’ highlighting personal ownership to suggest self-interest. Center outlets like AP focus neutrally on securing pledges for Gaza relief and Trump’s Georgia trip, omitting ownership details. Right-leaning outlets omit the story entirely, absenting any perspective on Trump’s initiative.

2Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest prompts calls for justice in the US

Story gist: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, known as Prince Andrew, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest prompted calls for justice in the US, as King Charles stated the law must take its course.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest prompts calls for justice in the US
— The Guardian
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Center
Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office as King says ‘law must take its course’
— BBC
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian emphasize calls for justice in the US, framing the arrest with an international accountability angle. Center outlets like BBC neutrally report the charge and King’s procedural statement. Right-leaning outlets offer no coverage, absenting perspectives that might defend royals or question US demands.

3North Korea opens major party congress with Kim emphasizing economy

Story gist: North Korea opened a major party congress. Kim Jong Un emphasized the economy during the event.
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North Korea shows Kim Jong Un at the wheel of a mobile rocket launcher
— CNN
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Center
North Korea opens major party congress with Kim emphasizing economy
— AP News
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like CNN frame the story with an image of Kim Jong Un driving a mobile rocket launcher, emphasizing military displays over economic focus. Center outlets like AP use a neutral headline mirroring the event’s economic emphasis. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential angles on regime threats, aggression, or human rights concerns.