Trump threatens ‘bad things will happen’ to Iran in Board of Peace speech

Thursday, February 19, 2026

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President Donald Trump threatened 'bad things will happen' to Iran in his Board of Peace speech, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was pictured leaving a police station after properties linked to him were raided, and the FCC launched an investigation into The View over its James Talarico interview.

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1 | Trump threatens 'bad things will happen' to Iran... in Board of Peace speech

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2 | Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested latest: Former prince pictured leaving police station after properties raided

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3 | FCC launches investigation into The View over James Talarico interview

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4 | Morning Joe rips 'morally bankrupt' GOP for 'protecting' people in Epstein files as UK arrests former Prince Andrew

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5 | Mom of 7-year-old hospitalized with brain swelling from measles: 'I still wouldn't have given my son the vaccine'

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The Big Question 

Swedish brand IKEA plans to open 10 stores in the U.S. in 2026, the company announced this week. The new locations will add to its global roster of 504 stores, including 77 in North America.

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Vehicles arrive at Sandringham as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on his birthday

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$70 million

ICE is looking to purchase a luxurious $70 million jet equipped with a bedroom, showers and even a bar — claiming it's needed for cabinet officials' travel itinerary and deporting migrants, according to a report.

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"Honestly, I am still in shock." 

Residents of one New Jersey town are dealing with a chaotic situation after a dump truck sent to repair a sinkhole was swallowed by another nearby collapse, trapping the vehicle and prompting a state of emergency locally.

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