- Trump declares a national emergency to build border wall February 15, 2019Trump signs a national emergency order for the border, setting up an expected legal battle with Democrats.
- Top US court to decide if 2020 census can ask about citizenship February 15, 2019Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump administration appeal of ruling blocking a citizenship question on 2020 census.
- Woman gives birth to septuplets in a first known case in Iraq February 15, 2019The six girls and one boy were all delivered naturally at the al-Batoul Hospital in Diyala, Iraq.
- Thousands of UK students skip school for climate change February 15, 2019Nationwide protests take place in multiple UK cities, with schoolchildren demanding urgent action on climate change.
- US may trim more than 1,000 troops from Afghanistan February 15, 2019The US military's Central Command said decision to reduce troop numbers was not linked to peace efforts.
- US-backed militia vows to 'end' ISIL in eastern Syria February 15, 2019A few hundred ISIL members are now boxed into an area of about one square kilometre in Baghouz.
- 'The victory was so strong': Afghans celebrate Soviet pullout February 15, 2019Afghans who fought against Soviet forces remember the USSR's withdrawal with pride, 30 years on.
- Rapper 21 Savage 'targeted' over lyrics about border: Lawyer February 15, 2019The UK-born rapper, who was detained by US immigration authorities, has lived in Atlanta since he was seven years old.
- Venezuela in crisis: All the latest updates February 15, 2019Latest updates as Venezuela plunges into a major crisis amid a growing row over Nicolas Maduro's presidency.
- Climate change: UK children demand government action February 15, 2019The demonstration is part of a global movement Schools 4 Climate Action, which has grown quickly on social media.
