10 February 2026

Baku and Yerevan shift from confrontation to normalization - analyst

Azerbaijan–Armenia relations have entered a new phase that can be described as a period of preparation for peace. The military stage of the conflict has effectively ended, and the process has shifted toward political, legal, and psychological dimensions. The agenda of confrontation is gradually being replaced by normalization, with direct dialogue becoming more prominent.
Mark Smith, Vicksburg native and former NFL star, dies at age 51

Mark Smith, a Vicksburg native who played six seasons in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns, has died. He was 51.
161 Rwandan refugees repatriated from DR Congo

At least 161 Rwandan refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) returned home Tuesday in a process facilitated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), an official announced.
EU to blacklist former Russian Olympic chief, chess federation head

The European Union intends to include President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Arkady Dvorkovich and State Hermitage Museum Director Mikhail Piotrovsky in its 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions, EUObserver said, citing draft documents.
Poland seeks EU warrant for ex-minister in Hungary
Italy claims gold in short track mixed team relay at Milan-Cortina 2026

Italy captured gold in the mixed team relay of short track speed skating at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games on Tuesday, while the Netherlands clocked 2 minutes, 35.537 seconds to set a new Olympic record in Final B.
FBI releases images of masked person in hunt for Savannah Guthrie's mother - PHOTO

The FBI have released images of a masked person in the hunt for news anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother.
Venezuela exports its first oil shipment to Israel
Botnet-driven attacks hit Russian companies
Iraq breaks up terrorist cell, detains ISIS commander