Month: February 2026

Detective Constable Mark Luker was one of the first on the scene after the 2017 terror attack

Iran-US Tensions highlights: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said a draft counterproposal could be ready within the next two to three days as Donald Trump signalled he is considering limited military strikes. | World News

Rest of World News: A new report from the United Nations warns that humanity has entered an era researchers call “water bankruptcy.” In many regions, rivers and rainfall .

Around 3,200 people on Saturday participated in tribute rally in Lyon for slain far-right activist Quentin Deranque, who was fatally beaten in a street brawl between ultranationalist and anti-fascist…

Middle East News: Expect humid weather and foggy mornings across the UAE from Saturday to Wednesday. Motorists advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

India hosted one of the world’s biggest AI events this week, but it was marred by impossible traffic and a lack of organization.

For Mexico and Canada, the events provided more proof of the value of the tripartite trade deal, which was signed during Trump’s first term. | World News

Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh PM after BNP landslide; voters back constitutional reforms to strengthen democracy | World News

In the early hours of February 24 2022, standing on the freezing roof of a hotel in Kyiv, the idea that Russia would launch a full-scale assault on Ukraine, despite a troop buildup on the border, still seemed almost impossible to imagine.

Kenya’s intelligence service warns that over 1,000 citizens may have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, many under false pretenses.

Brazilian President Lula called the critical minerals and rare earths deal the ‘core of the pioneering agreement’.

Pakistan’s Information Ministry says the military has carried out strikes along the border with neighboring Afghanistan, targeting hideouts of Pakistani militants it blames for recent attacks inside the country.

Afghan Defence Ministry says the strikes hit a school and homes, killing and wounding dozens of people.

The US ambassador in Jerusalem, Mike Huckabee, has said it would be “fine” if Israel took control of a vast swathe of the Middle East.

Nadella said despite the risk, “it was not that hard to convince anyone.”

Business chiefs and government leaders are poring over the fallout of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that invalidated some tariffs by President Donald Trump’s administration and his response to it

Detective Constable Mark Luker has been fired for gross misconduct

The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor raises the question of why this has not also happened to Peter Mandelson. In addition, the reaction to his arrest al…

Rugby player Southwell crash a46

Leader Kenny MacAskill said the Alba Party may be unable to re-register with the Electoral Commission.

Hezbollah leader among dead as Israel says it hit militant command centres

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he had signed documents imposing a 10% tariff on imports from all countries. | World News

The former president was found guilty of leading an insurrection and sentenced to life imprisonment with labour, a punishment that some have called a ‘failure’

Floyd Mayweather is coming out of retirement and will return to professional boxing after his exhibition fight with Mike Tyson this spring, the 48-year-old announced Friday.

Authorities in California are conducting controlled explosions to mitigate avalanche risks while recovering bodies from a deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe. | World News

The 76th Berlin Film Festival draws to a close on Saturday after 10 days of what its director called “stormy seas” unleashed by a controversy over the war in Gaza,

Leyton Orient move out of the bottom four in League One as they beat relegation rivals Northampton.

Hezbollah warned Saturday that it would have no choice but to fight on after an Israeli strike on targets in Lebanon killed eight of its operatives.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday

Andrew was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Daniel Bennie and Richard Kone scored late goals to give QPR victory at Hull. Here’s how we rated each Rangers player in the 3-1 win. Joe Walsh: 6 Looked vulnerable when balls were put into his area in the first half, but produced a vital save early in the second when he got down quickly […]

Smethwick

Credit: Metropolitan PoliceThe Metropolitan Police have released a video detailing the events that led to the sentencing of Mohammed Ahmed for attempted rape…

Departments and agencies compete annually for assessment growth funding.

The Prince of Wales has already said ‘change is on my agenda’ when he comes to the throne.

Daniel Bennie’s brilliant late strike helped QPR to a superb away victory which keeps them in the thick of the battle for a play-off place. They took the lead through Paddy McNair’s own goal and were pegged back by Joe Gelhardt’s equaliser. Rangers appeared to be set for a fourth consecutive away draw. However, just […]

In one WhatsApp message, Detective Constable Mark Luker of British Transport Police used the term “dags”, referencing a scene from the Guy Ritchie film Snatch.

Shock poll shows Rejoin EU Party making strides in Gorton & Denton. Is Brexit’s impact influencing voters?

This follows Andrew’s arrest on Thursday (February 19)

A member of the public called the police after finding the body

A female-led start-up that is bringing strangers together from all over London

We spoke to Parish Council Chair David Truesdale MBE to get his views on what makes Haddenham such a desirable place

Extensive multi-agency operation in harsh winter conditions ends in tragedy as families are informed

Charles cover Andrew legal bill

Hungarian foreign minister accuses Ukraine of sabotage and says his country will block financial assistance for Kyiv until transit of Russian oil resumes. Ahead of a key election, Budapest ups its anti-Ukraine rhetoric.

President Donald Trump reacted to the Supreme Court’s ruling on tariffs, announcing an additional 10% global tariff under Section 122

“We are blocking the €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine until oil transit to Hungary via the Druzhba pipeline resumes,” Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Feb. 20.

“Must be nice.”

Trump praised the three conservatives who dissented, Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Brett Kavanaugh, whom Trump appointed. | World News

The UN Emergency Relief Coordinator arrived in South Sudan on Friday to visit one of the most under-reported humanitarian crises in the world, as clashes between government and opposition forces continue in Jonglei state.