An American tourist survived a violent attack in Puerto Vallarta after a Mexican raid killed cartel leader El Mencho, sparking retaliatory violence.

Pakistan struck militant camps in Afghanistan, blaming them for recent attacks, after Taliban failed to act.

Peter Mandelson, former UK cabinet minister, was arrested Feb. 23, 2026, on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Prince Andrew was arrested for 11 hours in Feb 2026 over misconduct linked to Epstein, sparking a major royal crisis.

A bus crash in Nepal killed 18 and injured 25–28 on the Prithvi Highway near Dhading.

Louvre director resigns after rare jewels stolen in 2026 breach, no arrests made.

An Oregon woman and family flee to western Mexico amid deadly clashes after a military raid on cartel leader El Mencho, causing at least 73 deaths and widespread chaos.

Fidel Felix-Ochoa, a top Sinaloa Cartel leader, faces life in prison after being charged with running a major fentanyl and cocaine trafficking ring into the U.S.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte faces ICC charges over alleged drug war killings, with trial eligibility to be decided in 60 days.

Nick Reiner, 32, appeared in L.A. court on Feb. 23, 2026, charged with murdering his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.