Stories for February 23rd 2026

Monday, February 23rd 2026 - 13:26 UTC
Plot to kill Argentine security minister and two federal justice officials in Punta del Este

Argentine authorities are investigating an alleged plot to kill Entre Ríos’ Security and Justice Minister Néstor Roncaglia and two federal justice officials — Judge Leandro Ríos and prosecutor José Ignacio Candiotti — in attacks that case files described as planned for Punta del Este, using Uruguayan hitmen for about US$40,000.
Monday, February 23rd 2026 - 12:41 UTC
Italy seeks “clarity” from the US, urges calm amid renewed tariff uncertainty

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Monday he would seek “clarity” from the United States during a G7 videoconference on international trade and urged restraint as Washington’s latest tariff moves inject fresh uncertainty into transatlantic commerce.
Monday, February 23rd 2026 - 04:48 UTC
IMF flags risks of outdated inflation metrics in fast-changing economies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging countries to modernize how they measure inflation and other key indicators, integrating point-of-sale and online data to reduce “blind spots” that, the institution argues, are widening as the economy becomes more digital and traditional surveys lose accuracy.
Monday, February 23rd 2026 - 04:20 UTC
Falklands, end of active service for RFA Argus, last ship to have served in the conflict

Royal Fleet Auxiliary Argus will depart Portsmouth naval base this Monday 23 February for the final time, bringing more than four decades of service with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary to a close, the Royal Navy has confirmed. Her departure marks the end of service for the last active ship to have served in the Falklands conflict, pointed out UKDJ.
Monday, February 23rd 2026 - 04:06 UTC
Lula meets South Korea’s Lee to deepen trade and defence ties

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva began the official programme of his state visit to South Korea in Seoul on Monday, ahead of talks with President Lee Jae-myung expected to strengthen cooperation on trade, defence and other strategic areas.
Monday, February 23rd 2026 - 03:20 UTC
Falkland Islander appointed new Communications Regulator of the Islands

The Falkland Islands Government has welcomed Mark Pollard as the incoming Communications Regulator. He will join the regulatory team as of Monday, and take on the role fully in April when the current incumbent, Chloe Freeman, steps down.
Monday, February 23rd 2026 - 01:12 UTC
Argentina reports theft at Labour Secretariat offices in central Buenos Aires

Argentina’s government said on Sunday it had reported a theft of IT equipment and other items from offices linked to the Labour Secretariat in central Buenos Aires, launching both a federal court case and an internal probe.
Monday, February 23rd 2026 - 00:45 UTC
What Is Success in Life for Gen Z And Why Traditional Definitions No Longer Fit

For decades, success followed a pretty clear script. You studied hard, got a stable job, bought a place to live, started a family and slowly worked your way “up.” That version of adulthood made sense in a world with predictable careers, affordable housing and linear progress.
Monday, February 23rd 2026 - 00:24 UTC
“El Mencho” killing triggers roadblocks and cartel violence across Mexico

The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), triggered a wave of violence on Sunday marked by road blockades, vehicle burnings and armed incidents across multiple parts of Mexico, with Jalisco at the center and spillover into neighboring and other states.
Monday, February 23rd 2026 - 00:12 UTC
The Economic Impact of International Football Tournaments

International football tournaments arrive like travelling capitals: new signage, new security perimeters, a sudden shortage of hotel rooms. A World Cup or continental championship compresses years of planning into a few weeks of matches, but its financial footprint is wider than any fan zone. Economic impact is never one clean figure. It is a bundle of spending choices, revenue streams, and after-effects: what gets built, who captures visitor money, how media rights flow, and which habits stick once the final has been played.