Feb. 20 – 26, 2026
Month: February 2026
Paramount poised to acquire Warner Bros. after Netflix walks away
Paramount Skydance, run by pro-Trump technology heir David Ellison, was poised to take control of Warner Bros. Discovery on Thursday after Netflix said it would not raise its takeover offer,
‘Nobody understands’ Hungary’s Orbán, Estonian PM says
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal criticised the Hungarian premier for blocking a €90 billion loan that had been approved by all 27 EU member states in December and was intended to cover Ukraine’s financial and military needs for 2026 and 2027.
EU says social fund can be used for cross-border abortion access
The decision comes in reaction to a campaign launched by the citizens’ initiative “My Voice, My Choice”, which raised 1,124,513 signatures across all 27 EU member states asking for improved access to safe abortions in Europe.
QPR wait for news on Madsen injury and Poku appears close to return
Julien Stephan says QPR expect to know more about the extent of Nicolas Madsen’s hamstring injury next week. Madsen, a standout performer for Rangers this season, limped off during this week’s 5-0 defeat at Southampton. He will miss Saturday’s home match against Sheffield United. Head coach Stephan explained: “It’s a hamstring injury and we will […]
Legal challenge over plan to use military camp as asylum accommodation dismissed
The judge told a protest group they had ‘jumped the gun’.
The scandal of London councils’ spending black holes
Are boroughs squandering their budgets? Lee Nallalingham spent a year investigating and found not only profligacy, but also that many have no idea where the money goes
Tube strike hammerblow as RMT drivers back walkout over four-day week
No dates announced yet but passengers could face massive disruption on the London Underground in March
Israeli settlers violently attack foreign ‘solidarity activists’
Israeli settlers attacked a 71-year-old foreign woman and 51-year-old foreign man in the occupied West Bank.
The Green Party’s General Election manifesto at a glance
Here are some of the headline policy proposals from the Greens
London LGBTQ+ theatre launches new season – here’s what’s on
Queer Theatre, an LGBTQ+ production company and venue in London, has just announced its spring season – here’s what’s on.
London’s worst train station is about to get its awful ad boards back
Advertising will return to London Euston station’s board more than a year after a giant screen was switched off over the concourse.
Smear Campaigns Against Gaza’s Doctors
Al Jazeera’s Yasmeen Aboujabal looks at how smear campaigns are being used to discredit Palestinian health workers.
UK snack giant axes beloved range of crisps
The brand’s owners, KP Snacks, said the plans come after a slump in demand for the crisps range
Court rejects application to stop trial for murder of journalist Lyra McKee
The New IRA claimed responsibility for the shooting of Ms McKee in Londonderry in April 2019.
Fulham winger Kevin out for several weeks and faces surgery
Fulham’s record signing Kevin faces several weeks on the sidelines with a foot injury. The winger went off during the recent win against Sunderand and is likely to require surgery. Whites boss Marco Silva said ahead of this weekend’s game against Tottenham: “About Kevin, as the feeling was after the game, it looked serious, and […]
UK withdraws staff from Iran amid fears of US strikes
Expectations of imminent US strikes on the Tehran regime are growing
Forest Hill signalling fault disrupts services at London Bridge station
Live updates on Tube, rail and road disruption across London
James O’Brien gives his verdict after the Greens beat Reform and Labour in by-election
00:00 James O’Brien’s instant reaction to the Gorton and Denton by-election.04:12 Zack Polanski and Hannah Spencer’s victory speeches.06:29 James’ verdict on…
Inside London Fashion Week’s most exclusive soirées
Step behind the scenes with H! Fashion at AW26’s hottest parties – see more
Man charged with possession of offensive weapon after mosque incident
Darren Connor is due to appear before magistrates on Friday.
Ear pieces could be damaging the hearing of police officers, research suggests
It found ear piece use accompanied by immediate after-effects more than doubled an officer’s risk of having tinnitus.
Boy, 13, accused of stabbing 2 boys in neck at school in court as dad watches on
A timetable has been set for the case to be heard by a High Court judge at the Old Bailey later this year
605 student rooms and 50 new homes approved in South London town
The plans were unanimously approved by Lewisham councillors despite complaints existing residents would lose daylight
Man arrested after Churchill statue vandalised with ‘WAR CRIMINAL’ paint
A Winston Churchill statue has been vandalised overnight.The statue in London’s Parliament Square was defaced in the early hours of the morning with slogans …
Who is Hannah Spencer, the plumber who raved to by-election victory?
Ms Spencer, who at one point danced on the street in the constituency, gained the seat for the Green Party with a strong personal performance during her campaign
Put a spring in your step with colourful pairs from London Sock Co.
Enjoy the harmonious blend of comfort and style with colourful pairs from London Sock Company – certain to put a spring in your step
US citizens’ support for Israel at historic low over Gaza genocide
Backing for Israel hits historic nadir, with 41% now sympathizing more with Palestinians, Gallup poll reveals.
Man, 38, arrested after statue of Winston Churchill is vandalised
Phrases including ‘free Palestine’ and ‘globalise the intifada’ were sprayed on the statue
13-year-old accused of stabbing two boys at London school faces Old Bailey trial
The child, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, allegedly launched the attack at Kingsbury High School in Brent
TfL confirms when new DLRs will return after worrying moment
The first of the new fleet was withdrawn after a braking issue during rainy weather in November
CPS lose bid to overturn acquittal of man who burned Koran outside Turkish consulate
Hamit Coskun’s conviction for a religiously aggravated public order offence was previously overturned
Nigel Farage ERUPTS at ‘CHEATING’ as Greens win Gorton & Denton by-election
Nigel Farage warned the Gorton and Denton by-election was a “victory for sectarian voting and cheating”.Labour was pushed into third place in the former stro…
Shellfish population recovers after Highland loch given protected status
Researchers found the Loch Carron flame shell beds have been restored, after dredging damage was discovered in 2017.
BAFTA Fallout; London TV Screenings; Berlin Crisis
The BAFTA Film Awards controversy dominates this week’s International Insider.
‘You don’t know what people are going through’
Former England international Conor Coady says he tries to help people in “any walk of life”.
London dad dies two months after alleged Ireland attack as 22-year-old charged
A Londoner has died two months after he was allegedly assaulted in Dublin city centre
Oxford St bombshell: Sadiq Khan quango is ‘dangerous for democracy’
London mayor suffers another ‘red on red’ attack a day after giving go-ahead for traffic ban to begin this summer
Relegation scrapped as league switches to franchise-style model
The Prem aims to expand to 12 teams by 2029-30, but new entrants will be judged on a range of criteria, rather than winning promotion on the pitch.
Fergie begged Epstein to upgrade flight to NYC to see him after his prison release
Ferguson’s office contacted Epstein within hours of his release, asking him to ‘graciously’ cover the cost of the trip
Police urgently given special powers as ‘Red vs Blue’ school fights risk grows
Officers now have more powers to tackle anti-social behaviour and violence, forcing groups of young people to move on when ordered
Man charged with murder of UK tourist in Temple Bar
Anthony Herron died on October 25, two months after the alleged assault in Dublin city.
What does the Green Party’s by-election win mean for Labour in London?
The result challenges the narrative that Sir Keir Starmer’s party is the only viable left-wing option
Farage makes ‘cheating’ claim as ‘family voting’ concerns raised in Gorton and Denton
Concerns were raised about people forcing family members to vote in a certain way during the contest in Manchester
James fit for Arsenal game
Captain Reece James is available for Chelsea’s London derby at Arsenal on Sunday. Boss Liam Rosenior said James, who has played at right-back, right wing-back, centre-half and in midfield since Rosenior took over as head coach, is “absolutely fine”. There was also good news about midfielder Romeo Lavia, who could feature. “Romeo is getting stronger […]
Greens crush Labour at Gorton by-election but Starmer refuses to quit
The Prime Minister rejected calls to resign as he was accused of leading Labour into an electoral ‘Valley of Death’
No record of Jeffrey Epstein staying at Hillsborough Castle, according to trawl
Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said records of visits to Hillsborough Castle are ‘disposed of’ after three to six years.
London school wars ‘are the wild west of social media’
Social media posts encouraging violence among pupils in red vs blue ‘school wars’ are deeply concerning, the Technology Secretary has said.
‘Underdog’ Anas Sarwar insists Labour can win Scottish election in 10 weeks
He cautioned against using the party’s defeat in the Gorton and Denton Westminster by-election to forecast the outcome of the May 7 poll in Scotland.
Moment London police raid house in operation against £300,000 phone snatch gang
Four suspects were arrested in the early hours of Thursday by officers from City of London Police








