Armed conflicts and attacks

Afghani authorities announce attacks against Pakistani military positions along their shared border in response to Pakistani air strikes launched in the week prior. Pakistan, in turn, says its forces have responded. (Al Jazeera)

• https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2026/2/26/afghanistan-says-it-launches-attacks-against-pakistan

Disasters and accidents

The death toll from floods across Minas Gerais, Brazil, rises to 54, with 14 people still missing. (France24)

• https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260226-more-rain-lashes-southeast-brazil-as-death-toll-hits-54