THE DAILY CHRONICLE

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (UTC) | 06:00 UTC
"Peru ousts its president as US probes mount and Japanese markets swing, marking a tense day in politics and finance."
WORLD
tense
Peru ousts its president as Venezuela's new leader defies Trump. Syrian Alawite women recount abuse and an avalanche leaves skiers missing.
US
cautious
HUD probes bias at a Texas development, the FBI reviews a violent ICE arrest, Congress advances air safety reforms, and Trump park policies face suit.
BUSINESS
uneasy
Japan's bond market heats up as traders swarm JGBs and rules on insurer losses may ease. Palo Alto drops, Dexus soars, Trump touts Japan cash.
SCIENCE
hopeful
Scientists probe how bees shed flight heat and work to make cotton seeds safe to eat, opening paths to sturdier food supplies.
SPORTS
upbeat
Mike Evans eyes a 13th NFL season, Jaden Rashada ends his NIL lawsuit, and an Italian biathlete returns after a Nutella-linked doping ban.