Prof Michael Wooldridge says scenario such as deadly self-driving car update or AI hack could destroy global interest
Month: February 2026
Putin Aide Openly Mocks EU State’s Nuke Might; Britain Sounds Alert
Russia has dismissed Britain’s nuclear umbrella as offering no additional security guarantees to NATO allies, intensifying debate over Europe’s strategic fut…
Was Liz Truss right?
The latest unemployment figures are even worse than might be immediately apparent. Clearly the economy is not working, and needs fundamental change. Perhaps …
Drill rapper Dsavv escapes prison for second time after deportation threat
Drill rapper Dsavv escapes prison for second time after deportation threat
Four London women arrested and £3,000 of stolen groceries found
Four women from London have been arrested after £3,000 of stolen goods were uncovered in Faversham, Kent.
‘Dangerous’ robber on the run AGAIN after Lewisham hospital escape
A convicted robber and drill rapper has gone on the run after escaping police custody while receiving treatment at a Lewisham hospital.
Knife robbery drill rapping prisoner has escaped prison again
A manhunt is underway
Dangerous prisoner escapes police custody again just days after being caught
Daniel Boakye, 21, was jailed for a series of knifepoint robberies in London
‘Devastating’ swan death in London park as residents battle wildlife crime surge
The attack also comes against the backdrop of a wider spike in cruelty towards wild birds across London
Police release image after teen robbed at ‘knife-point’ on Piccadilly line train
Police have released images of a man who they think could help with their investigation
Stirling becomes third university to face threat of strikes amid cuts row
UCU members at Heriot-Watt and Aberdeen universities have also voted in favour of walkouts in separate disputes over job cuts.
Major wrestling event set to return to Wembley
All Elite Wrestling will return to Wembley Stadium on August 30, 2026, for AEW All In: London, with tickets going on sale in March.
Three-bed house in desirable area of Dartford on the market for £460k
Three-bedroom semi-detached house for sale on Raeburn Avenue, West Dartford, £460k, near Dartford Grammar Schools, with off-road parking and garage.
Who’s affected and will interest rates fall?
The UK’s unemployment rate has increased again – to the highest level in nearly five years, according to new official figures.Sky’s Ed Conway’s assesses the …
Men arrested after more than 60 ‘stolen’ tools found in van
The two men were arrested and multiple tools along with balaclavas, gloves, and nitrous oxide cannisters were found
Igor Tudor says it is ‘no time for excuses’ as he looks to address ‘unacceptable’ form
New Tottenham Hotspur interim manager Igor Tudor says “nobody can accept” the club’s current position.
Prolific Greggs thief nicknamed ‘Hamster’ by staff took nearly £2,000 of food
The amount he stole is equivalent of 1,817 sausage rolls from the popular bakery chain.
Popular beer to disappear from UK supermarket shelves as brewery goes bust
Fans of the craft beer company took to social media to mourn the ‘very sad’ news
Catford man among two charged after burglary at Dartford shopping centre
A man from Catford has been charged after a burglary at a shopping centre in Dartford.
Elizabeth line disruption extended till 5
Elizabeth Line trains face delays and cancellations due to a Stratford-Maryland signalling fault. Disruption affects London services until 17:30;…
Recap as busy road in Canary Wharf closed due to ‘police incident’
Trafalgar Way in Canary Wharf was closed due to a police incident and detours are in operation for bus routes D3, D8, SL4.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 17, 2026
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Council slammed for ‘traumatising’ families with SEND children in unsafe housing
Families trying to get onto Hackney’s social housing waitlist have criticised the way the council reviews their vulnerable children’s medical evidence
You can travel to this London airport for just £3
Arriva launches the 723 express bus linking Harlow and London Stansted Airport from 22 February, offering fast, direct and affordable £3 airport…
campaigners want C-charge to apply after 6pm
56% more cars between 6pm-7pm than between 8am-9am, warn campaigners
Latest measles map shows London hotspots as children hospitalised
Parents are being urged to catch up on missed vaccinations
The new development in east London offering homes with rooftop views
Corner Place, a new development near Bethnal Green station, is offering shared ownership and private sale apartments with rooftop views across…
London pub faces sanctions for THIRD time after one man complains about noise
The Globe, opposite Baker Street station, last faced restrictions when the neighbour complained about hearing ‘faint giggles’ from customers
Golden eagles face ‘unacceptable risk’ from wind turbine plans, charity says
Restoring Upland Nature is urging councillors to reject plans for a wind farm in the Scottish Borders.
St Pancras services disrupted after person reported on tracks
Train delays between London St Pancras and Luton after a trespass incident near Cricklewood. Thameslink and East Midlands Railway services affected.
Europe’s best cable car rides with mountain views, and ‘coffin cabins’
Europe has some incredible cable cars, from London to the Swiss Alps. Here, Metro has rounded up some of the best, including the scariest.
Did Royal protection officers ‘turn a blind eye’ on Epstein’s island?
James O’Brien hears from LBC’s Crime Correspondent Andy Hughes as The Metropolitan Police looks into claims that close protection officers assigned to Andrew…
US Iran
FILE – The Pentagon, the headquarters for the U.S. Department of Defense, is seen from the air, Sept. 20, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, FIle)
EU Iran Talks
FILE – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi looks on during a meeting with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi, and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty,
Iran Talks
In this image provided by Sepahnews of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard on Feb. 16, 2026, shows troops standing at attention during the guard’s drill in the Persian Gulf on Monday,
Copper powers profit surge at Australia’s BHP
Australian resources giant BHP reported Tuesday a jump in half-year net profit boosted by demand for copper to meet the world’s need for electrical power.
Madagascar hunger crisis, Colombia aid appeal, Cuba fuel shortages
Back-to-back cyclones in Madagascar have left more than 400,000 people in need of food assistance, according to estimates by the UN World Food Programme (WFP), while roads, power lines and homes have been severely damaged.
Frederick Wiseman, documentarian of America’s institutions, dead at 96
US documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman died Monday, a representative confirmed to AFP. He was 96 years old.
AOC’s ‘unpreparedness’ mocked after ‘Venezuela below the equator’ geography blunder on world stage
AOC faces backlash for incorrectly stating Venezuela is below the equator during a discussion in Germany.
U.S. Ally Humiliates Trump by Degrading Him on Presidents Day
A massive parade in Germany known for political satire coincided with Presidents Day in the U.S.
Lunar New Year 2026 live
The Year of the Fire Horse is here – and millions are celebrating with prayer, family and food.
Indonesia capital faces ‘filthy’ trash crisis
Garbage-choked streets, overloaded landfills and the fear of trash avalanches haunt greater Jakarta, as the world’s most populous metropolis grapples with a waste crisis.
Australia rules out repatriating citizens from Syrian camp
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese refused help for Australians linked to suspected IS fighters who are trying to return home from Syria’s Roj detention camp.
Oil prices rise as Trump ramps up Iran threats
Oil prices rose Tuesday after US President Donald Trump ramped up threats towards large crude producer Iran, as the two countries met in Geneva for talks over the Islamic republic’s
Person in hospital after crash on major Romford road
A person has been taken to hospital after a crash on Victoria Road in Romford.
EU privacy investigation targets Musk’s Grok chatbot over sexualized deepfake images
X faces a new EU privacy investigation after its Grok chatbot generated nonconsensual deepfake images on the platform
Deaf woman lay dying as killer ‘Nasty’ detained by police nearby, court told
Zahwa Mukhtar suffered fatal injuries after she was thrown out of a car and attacked on a quiet street in east London, the Old Bailey heard.
London borough will get vote on leaving capital under Reform, Farage rally told
Romford MP Andrew Rosindell told the Reform UK event that Havering residents would get a choice to remain Londoners or rejoin Essex
London schoolchildren face learning from home amid alarming measles outbreak
Warning to parents as 60 suspected cases reported across seven schools and nursery in Enfield as area battles one of lowest vaccine uptake rates in country
‘Idiotic’ for John Swinney to attack other groups as ‘dodgy’, Anas Sarwar says
The Scottish Labour leader told the SNP the party had ‘huge questions to answer themselves’ as they attacked a Labour think tank.








