Antonio Tejero Molina, 93, Dies; Spanish Colonel Led Failed Coup

He held Spain’s Parliament hostage for 18 hours on Feb. 23, 1981, before surrendering after it became clear that he had little support from the country’s armed forces.

Published: February 25, 2026, 10:43 pm

Greek Politician Is Prosecuted for Admitting Drug Use Decades Ago

The leftist party of Yanis Varoufakis, a former finance minister and critic of the conservative government, said he had been charged based on admitting he had tried ecstasy once.

Published: February 25, 2026, 9:55 pm

Trump’s speech gets a mixed reaction around the world.

Published: February 25, 2026, 8:03 pm

BBC and BAFTA Say They Are Investigating After Broadcast of Racist Slur

The awards organization and the broadcaster have ordered separate investigations into what led to airing the slur, which was shouted involuntarily during Sunday’s ceremony.

Published: February 25, 2026, 10:35 pm

45 Years After Failed Coup, Spain Declassifies Files About Why It Failed

Ending more than four decades of conjecture, the Spanish government moved to publish documents from a long-secret investigation of a failed 1981 coup.

Published: February 25, 2026, 11:39 pm

How the UK Could Remove Former Prince Andrew From the Royal Line of Succession

Despite his connections with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the former prince is eighth in line to the British throne. That could change.

Published: February 25, 2026, 4:55 pm

Blaming Tariffs, Aston Martin Will Trim 20% of Its Work Force

The luxury automaker said losses for 2025 had increased from the year before, as tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty took a toll on its operations.

Published: February 25, 2026, 5:51 pm

Pope Leo to Visit Africa, Signaling Continent’s Importance to Catholicism

The number of Roman Catholics is growing faster in Africa than anywhere else, according to the Vatican.

Published: February 25, 2026, 1:53 pm

A Seasoned French Museum Chief Takes Over a Louvre in Crisis

Christophe Leribault, who runs the Palace of Versailles, will replace Laurence des Cars, who resigned months after an audacious jewel heist.

Published: February 25, 2026, 8:11 pm

Thanks, Ukrainians Say, but Please Stop Calling Us Resilient

Ukraine must project strength to secure continued Western support. But its people want the world to know they are not superhuman.

Published: February 25, 2026, 8:12 pm

Ukraine Wants to Join the E.U. to Secure Peace. Here’s What to Know.

Negotiators agree that joining the bloc is critical to Kyiv’s future. But obstacles abound, and compromises might forever change how the union works.

Published: February 25, 2026, 10:00 am

Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest Is Met With Strong Reactions and Apathy in Windsor

“Her children have let her down,” said one woman, referring to Queen Elizabeth II. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s fall from grace drew strong reactions from some. Others said they just did not care.

Published: February 25, 2026, 5:01 am

Same War, Different Message: Trump Tonight vs. Biden Four Years Ago

President Trump issued no statement in support of Ukraine on the anniversary of the Russian invasion, four years after his predecessor laid out the stakes.

Published: February 25, 2026, 1:53 am

Wayve, an A.I. Driverless Car Start-Up in Europe, Raises $1.2 Billion

The London-based company is building a system that uses artificial intelligence to power autonomous vehicles.

Published: February 25, 2026, 12:01 am

International Booker Prize Nominees: 13 Books to Get You Talking

Novels by Daniel Kehlmann, Olga Ravn and Gabriela Cabezón Cámara are among the 13 titles nominated for the renowned award for fiction translated into English.

Published: February 25, 2026, 8:15 am