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UK prisons: overcrowding and reoffending – is the system broken?
Overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales has contributed to soaring reoffending rates, with staff too overburdened to help offenders prepare for life on the outside. 


UK care homes face ban on recruiting staff from overseas
After a drubbing in the local elections and with migrants continuing to cross the Channel in small boats, the government is set to unveil its plan to reduce migration numbers on Monday. 


Bradford Kashmiris on India-Pakistan conflict
The events in Kashmir have ramifications here in the UK, not least in Bradford, where more than a quarter of people identify as Pakistani. 


Reform out to dismantle UK diversity programmes
We report from Doncaster where the council is now controlled by Reform.


How significant was the Sycamore Gap tree?
Kevin Martin is the head of Tree collections at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew - he spoke to us earlier from a digital installation around one of their ancient oaks.

Albania News

Andover Advertiser

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Lorry driver caught 'speeding' at 72mph on A303 handed three points
A lorry driver who was caught speeding at 72mph on the A303 has been handed three points for and fined.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Boxing season has started for the Hare': Advertiser's Picture of the Week
The photo captures a moment in the countryside as three hares gather in a grassy field bathed in soft, golden light.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
IN THE DOCK: Late night abuser and Christmas Day drink driver among cases sentenced
These are the latest Andover cases at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court including a woman who harrassed another and a festive drink driver.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000
Home with 'plenty of scope to make your own mark' on the market for £399,500
The home sits on the north side of town and is said to be “beautifully presented” with “plenty of scope for a new owner to truly make their own mark”.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Motorist fined for 'speeding' at 36mph in 30mph limit near Andover
A man has been fined for speeding in his Jeep at 36mph in a 30mph limit near Andover and had his licence endorsed.

Anphoblacht

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:22:07 +0000
Sinn Féin decision on White House timely in light of Rubio speech
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald announced on Monday that party representatives will not participate in St Patrick’s Day events in the White House this year.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:55:09 +0000
Frank Stagg: 50 Years On – “We Are a Risen People”
Today marks fifty years since the death of Frank Stagg – the young Mayo man who gave his life on hunger strike in Wakefield Prison on 12 February 1976. Half a century later, his courage, his conviction, and his unbreakable belief in Irish freedom s...

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:11:02 +0000
The importance of Frank Stagg 50 years on
Derrin Ó Brádaigh tracks the links between Frank Stagg’s hunger strike 50 years ago and the Palestinian activists who spent 73 days on hunger strike this year.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:06:01 +0000
Frank Stagg – two governments could not silence him
Irish Republican Frank Stagg was in a battle for his rights and against brutal English prison conditions from the day of his arrest in Coventry in 1973 until the hour he died in Wakefield Prison on 12th February 1976. His death after 62 days on hunge...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:12:11 +0000
Hunger for Justice
50 years ago this week Proinsias (Frank) Stagg was on the last days of his hunger strike. His protest was to demand an end to the inhuman treatment to which he had been subjected as an Irish Republican prisoner in English jails, and for repatriation ...

Armenia News

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:29:49 +0400
Readers of the Year in the Spotlight of Armeconombank

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:02:19 +0400
Armenia, Eurasian Economic Commission officials confer on EAEU macroeconomic indicators

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:01:50 +0400
EU ambassadors fail to agree on 20th package of sanctions against Russia

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:45:39 +0400
Armenia may join Turkey-Azerbaijan energy cooperation, Turkish official says

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:32:42 +0400
Lavrov, Araghchi discuss situation with Iran nuclear program

Armenia Panorama

Armenian News

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:20:08 GMT
Dozhd journalist handed 8-year term over ‘fake news’
A Moscow court sentences Dozhd journalist Yekaterina Kotrikadze to eight years in absentia over alleged false reports about Russian army.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:40:38 GMT
Expert says AzTV edited Vance joke
“In fact, they understood the irony and did not like it, to the extent that they edited the speech,” Hayrapetyan wrote.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:50:14 GMT
FM says Iran values regional efforts to ease tensions
Araghchi said Baku and six other states have played a constructive role in supporting dialogue between Tehran and Washington.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:33:55 GMT
ASİMKOM calls on U.S. to pressure Aliyev on rights
“This situation constitutes a clear violation of Azerbaijan’s international obligations,” the statement says.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:31:05 GMT
U.S. urges citizens to leave Iran via Armenia, Turkey
U.S. State Department warns citizens to leave Iran immediately, citing security risks, potential detentions, and travel disruptions.

Azerbaijan Today

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:33:00 +0400
Poland bans Chinese cars from military facilities

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:24:00 +0400
China, Iran, Russia to hold Middle East drills

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:55:00 +0400
Sri Lanka proposes house arrest to reduce prison crowding

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:40:00 +0400
Crypto exchange suffers loss due to AI

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:25:00 +0400
Chinese PLA releases satellite images showing US military buildup near Iran

Azerbaijan Trend

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:25:28 +0400
Azerbaijan to build new structures to improve drinking water supply in Nakhchivan

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:16:55 +0400
Azerbaijan approves action plan to ensure efficient use of water resources in Nakhchivan for 2026-2030

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:03:40 +0400
Investment portfolio with Azerbaijan reaches $3.4b - Uzbek embassy official (Exclusive)

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:55:00 +0400
Initial normalization steps between Azerbaijan and Armenia led to improvements in regional connectivity – S&P

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:37:38 +0400
Azerbaijan's SOCAR creates shelters at Ukrainian gas stations (PHOTO)

Basingstoke Gazette

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'A few signs of spring' captured in our Picture of the Week
The photo shows a vibrant cluster of delicate purple and lilac crocuses emerging through fresh green grass, their petals glowing softly in the sunlight.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Attacker who kicked woman while she was on the ground jailed for a year
Reece Smith has been jailed after he attacked a woman and kicked her in the head while she was on the ground.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Lower speed limit proposed for main road into Basingstoke
A speed limit change from 60mph to 40mph on a main road into Basingstoke has been proposed by Hampshire County Council.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Basingstoke man runs 55km to support dad and prostate cancer charity
A man from Basingstoke has completed an ultramarathon in a moving show of support for his father.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hotel plans to replace tennis courts with six padel courts
A four star hotel in Basingstoke may replace three of its tennis courts with six enclosed padel courts.

BBC News Humberside

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:42:45 GMT
Man's 'uplifting' sculpture wins at US festival
Justin Scott says it is "absolutely amazing" to have won first place and plans to return next year.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:13:57 GMT
Tributes paid to teens who died at holiday park
Cherish Bean, 15, and Ethan Slater, 17, died at Little Eden Holiday Park on Wednesday, police say.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:28:54 GMT
Collapsed nuclear bunker to be left on beach
The Crown Estate says it will leave the bunker on the beach after carrying out a risk assessment.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:23:18 GMT
Burglar caught smuggling drugs into prison
A judge says drugs are a "misery" for those in prison as he jails a man for more than two years.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:34:38 GMT
Plans submitted for delayed school for SEND pupils
The school will provide education for 125 learners with special educational needs aged from four.

Belarus Belapan

Belarus Belta

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:45:00 +0300
BelCCI, Hong Kong Federation of Innovative Technologies to step up business ties
“We invite you to think about organizing an exhibition of the economic potential of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in Belarus at premises of the China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone,” the BelCCI deputy chairwoman stressed.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:37:00 +0300
Belarus U21 fall to Denmark in 2027 Euro qualifier
Belarus U21 started their match against Denmark in Gori, Georgia, with a narrow 0-1 defeat.  

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:11:00 +0300
Belarus, Kazakhstan target $1bn in bilateral trade
Aleksandr Turchin noted that the agreement to hold the meeting was reached during the recent visit of the Belarusian governmental delegation to Kazakhstan.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:08:00 +0300
Belarus’ border agency: Over 700 trucks are waiting to enter Poland 
The State Border Committee reported that there were no queues for passenger vehicles at the EU border as of 10.00 in the morning, 19 November.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0300
Belarus, Greece play out goalless draw in final FIFA World Cup qualifier
In Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, in what was considered their home game, Belarus played out a goalless draw with Greece. 

Belarus Digest

2023-05-26
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Borehamwood Times

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:20:00 +0000
High Street TV’s £1Million stock clearance sale is still on
With a wide range of products, High Street TV has everything for the home and garden and lots in between.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:34:00 +0000
Behind the scenes at 'inspiring' new studio forging the future of TV and film
The future of film and TV came to life for West Herts College students and Watford MP Matt Turmaine during a behind-the-scenes visit to Sky Studios Elstree.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:14:38 +0000
Nearly £5,000 raised to support family of cyclist who died of 'unexplained injuries'
Nearly £5,000 has been raised to support the family of a man who died of "unexplained injuries" in Borehamwood last month.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:14:31 +0000
Jeff Goldblum announces new UK shows part as part of his World Tour
Film star Jeff Goldblum has added new UK dates to his upcoming musical tour.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:20:35 +0000
Borehamwood teen created ‘library’ of extreme right-wing material
A Hertfordshire teenager created an online “library” of extreme right-wing material encouraging violent attacks on racial groups, a jury has found.

Bournemouth Echo

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:35:00 +0000
The carnival that saw nearly 100 floats in the parade
The big day in September 1998 saw an all-singing, all-dancing afternoon parade that filled the town and recreated the streets of Notting Hill.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000
Prospective candidates to discover how to stand in town council elections in BCP area
BCP Council is encouraging anyone wanting to stand for town council elections in May to attend briefing sessions.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000
'I can use my voice to protect others': Mum opens up about loss of daughter
A mother on a mission to turn her tragedy into a call for awareness has written a book discussing her grief, after the loss of her daughter in 2024.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Top 10 places in Dorset among the best to live in England and Wales for 2026
Merley, Bournemouth and Dorchester were among Dorset's top 10 places to live for 2026 according to Garrington Property Finders.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Dorset & Wiltshire Under 20s Rugby squad revealed ahead of Sunday's match
Dorset & Wiltshire U20 rugby squad face Berkshire U20 at Rams Rugby Club this Sunday at 3pm. Captain Rylee Westwood leads the team in this key fixture.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000
'We only had her for just short of 13 years - we called her 'our star'
A dad whose daughter was killed in a horrific car crash has called for graduated driving licences to be rolled out across the UK – after it was revealed they will be introduced in Northern Ireland.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000
Details emerge of fateful night as murder-accused makes first appearance in court
Details have emerged of the fateful night a man died in the Bradford district as another man charged with his murder made his first appearance in court.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000
'Will it happen in my lifetime?' - Councillor anger at huge delay to health hub
A councillor has been assured that a town centre health facility will be built after he slammed the lack of progress over several years.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000
Work begins on scheme aimed at speeding 'hotspots' on Bradford estate
A scheme to install four new pedestrian crossings at speeding “hotspots” on a Bradford estate is aimed at making neighbourhoods safer.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000
Plan to turn building with tragic past into 'Phat Spuds' restaurant is refused
Plans to turn a city centre building with a tragic past into a restaurant called “Phat Spuds” have been refused by Bradford Council.

Bridgwater Mercury

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater removals company applying for new operating centre
Luke Edwards Removals seeks HGV operator licence for one vehicle and one trailer at Unit 16A, Wireworks Estate, Bridgwater.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Love is in the air for camera club members
Members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking pictures which remind them of Valentines Day this week

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater dental practice expands to three surgeries
Supernova Dental in Bridgwater unveils its new Moonlight Treatment Suite, boosting appointment availability and family-friendly dental care. Book online now.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bridgwater pub seeks permission to serve alcohol until 1.30am
Admirals Landing pub in Bridgwater applies for licence to serve alcohol until 1.30am on weekends. Public comments open to Somerset Council until 25 Feb 2026.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bath-based firm joins forces with city rugby club in new partnership
Wealthtime partners with Bath Rugby as official club partner, uniting two Bath-based organisations to boost community, business, and sport.

Bridport News

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:36:08 +0000
Rescue of dog which fell off cliff takes 11 hours and involves more than 40 people
A DOG which tumbled over a cliff in west Dorset was rescued - in a major operation involving coastguard teams and firefighters lasting 11 hours over two days and involving more than 40 people.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:03:00 +0000
Relief as car park to get much needed repairs
Work to resurface a run-down car park in Bridport comes as a relief to residents after ‘many years of neglect’ says a councillor

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:31:00 +0000
‘Pointless’ or ‘better for safety’? – Locals and traders react to new 20mph limit
Residents and businesses of Lyme Regis have shared their opinions ahead of a new speed limit being introduced to much of the seaside town

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:03:00 +0000
Owners delighted to be honoured with best pub award
Owners of a family run pub in Bridport have thanked customers for their support through the years after winning a prestigious award

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:24:00 +0000
Elderly resident "fed up" with as lift at flats could be out of action for six weeks
An elderly resident who lives in a block of assisted-living flats where the lift is broke said she is “fed up” with the problems as full repairs are set to close the utility for six weeks

Bucks Free Press

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe pub licence proposal amid £277k revamp and rebrand
The Spindle and Thread High Wycombe pub has applied to change its licence amid a £277,500 transformation, revamp and rebrand.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
28-home proposal withdrawn for land behind pub after years of planning battle
A plan for a 28-home development on land behind a Great Missenden pub has been withdrawn after years of applications at the site.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks has been told to take 95k new homes — Now we’re fighting to protect our county
Buckinghamshire Has Been Told to Take 95,000 New Homes — Now We’re Fighting to Protect Our County

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks Camera Club members capture brilliant bright bird pics
For this week’s Bucks Camera Club spread, we have chosen six photos of the brilliant birds around us.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
DVLA £1,000 fine warning ahead of change coming to UK roads in March
The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Love is in the air for camera club members
Members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking pictures which remind them of Valentines Day this week

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bath company partners with city rugby side in fresh agreement
Wealthtime partners with Bath Rugby as official club partner, uniting two Bath-based organisations to boost community, business, and sport.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Film showings at Burnham-on-Sea's Ritz Cinema, February 20-26
Discover what's on at The Ritz Cinema, Burnham-on-Sea, 20–26 Feb: film times for Wuthering Heights, Hamnet, Scream 7, National Theatre Live and more.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:20:00 +0000
Somerset Council pledges to hear children's voices over future SEND spending
Somerset Council is implementing a deficit management plan to control future spending on children with special educational needs and disabilities

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:15:01 +0000
Family pay tribute to 'dearly loved' man who died after A38 crash
A family have paid tribute to a ‘dearly loved’ man who has died following a road traffic collision in Highbridge last month.

Chard and Ilminster News

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Love is in the air for camera club members
Members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking pictures which remind them of Valentines Day this week

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bath-based enterprise strikes new partnership with city rugby club
Wealthtime partners with Bath Rugby as official club partner, uniting two Bath-based organisations to boost community, business, and sport.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Adam Dance column: South Somerset's potholes are a huge issue
Somerset pothole crisis worsens as reports rise 250 per cent in a year. Adam Dance MP urges government for fair, long-term rural roads funding and repairs.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:20:00 +0000
Somerset Council pledges to hear children's voices over future SEND spending
Somerset Council is implementing a deficit management plan to control future spending on children with special educational needs and disabilities

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:05:00 +0000
Yeovil man jailed after pleading guilty to sexual offences against child
A 25-year-old man has been jailed after pleading guilty to a sexual offence against a child.

Chronicle Live

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:45:34 +0000
New contactless card payment rule less than a month away as banks warned
The technology is set for the first seismic shift since the pandemic

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000
DWP Universal Credit rules for going on holiday and how it affects payments
You could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you give wrong information or do not report a change in your circumstances, including travel

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:51:06 +0000
I met Newcastle Girls Club to see this local group at work forging friendships
The group meet several times a month to help fortify female friendships

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:35:00 +0000
Easy way to peel garlic in 10 seconds using little-known 'expert-approved' hack
Garlic can be a pain to peel - and it seems like it takes forever to do

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000
12 planning applications in County Durham - extensions, tree felling and heritage trails
Signage for a heritage trail, a number of extensions and alterations, and the felling of an apple tree are among the latest planning applications in County Durham

Coventry Telegraph

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:29:30 +0000
Concern grows for missing woman from Coventry
Kulsuma was last seen on Wednesday (February 18)

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Council takes action as demand soars for family social housing in Nuneaton and Bedworth
A spend has been approved

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Coventry's very own Luke Littler making a name in the world of darts
Jenson Walker, 19, from Exhall has risen to the top of the WDF rankings and has already defeated PDC world champion Luke Littler three times in their head-to-head battles

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000
The major changes set for Nuneaton's biggest park this year
It forms part of the proposed budget for 2026/2027

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000
'Jealous' Coventry thug jailed after trying to mow down ex-partner
Aaron Matthew Wright subjected his ex-partner to 18 months of abusive behaviour driven by 'excessive jealousy'

Czech Republic Ceske Noviny

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:25:00 +0100
Nebezpečí lavin v Krkonoších stouplo na druhý stupeň, na hřebenech 80 cm sněhu
Špindlerův Mlýn - Lavinové nebezpečí v Krkonoších dnes vzrostlo z prvního na druhý stupeň pětibodové mezinárodní stupnice. V polské části hor druhý lavinový stupeň platí již od středy. Druhý stupeň...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:20:00 +0100
Počet ukrajinských zdravotníků v ČR se od začátku války zvýšil o 55%
Praha - Počet ukrajinských zdravotníků s uznanou kvalifikací pracujících v Česku se od začátku války zvýšil o přibližně 55 procent. Celkově v oboru přibylo do konce roku 2025 téměř 2100 Ukrajinců včetně...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:12:00 +0100
Průzkum: Motoristé by teď do Sněmovny neprošli, hnutí Kuby má těsně pod 5%
Praha - Motoristé by se teď do Sněmovny nedostali. Pokud by se volby konaly nyní, dostali by těsně pod pět procent hlasů nutných pro zisk poslaneckých křesel. Stejný podíl hlasů jako Motoristé by mělo...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:38:00 +0100
Staněk se přesouvá z formule 2 do japonského seriálu Super Formule
Praha - Automobilový jezdec Roman Staněk po třech letech opustí formuli 2. V letošní sezoně bude jednadvacetiletý pilot závodit v japonském seriálu Super Formule za tým Kondo. Staněk to uvedl v tiskové...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:31:00 +0100
Skončila lhůta pro podání přihlášek na SŠ, uchazečů je teď méně než loni
Praha - Uchazečů o studium na středních školách je zatím méně než loni. Lhůta pro podání přihlášek skončila k páteční půlnoci. Na webu elektronického systému pro podávání přihlášek DiPSy bylo dnes...

Czech Republic Radio Praha

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:07:00 +0100
Menšík falls in Doha semi-final, Kopřiva reaches last four in Rio
Menšík falls in Doha semi-final, Kopřiva reaches last four in Rio

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Babiš places Agrofert shares in trust fund, says conflict of interest resolved
Babiš places Agrofert shares in trust fund, says conflict of interest resolved

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:56:00 +0100
Jaromír Jágr suggests his hockey career may be over
Jaromír Jágr suggests his hockey career may be over

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:55:00 +0100
Events across Czechia to mark anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Events across Czechia to mark anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:48:00 +0100
Czech Paralympians joins protest over Russian and Belarusian athletes
Czech Paralympians joins protest over Russian and Belarusian athletes

Daily Mail

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:57:01 GMT
Outcry as Green Party say they want to legalise ALL drugs - including crack cocaine, heroin and date-rape chemical GHB
Zack Polanski's party plans to create a 'direct partnership' between the Government and South American drug cartels to introduce a 'sustainable supply of coca and cocaine' to Britain, it adds.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:54:51 GMT
'He's hardly seemed bothered. He's done nothing but complain': Andrew's bovine lack of remorse for the damage he has inflicted ensures one thing, writes ROBERT HARDMAN
He has dragged the monarchy into the gravest crisis in a generation. He has left an indelible taint on the reign of his brother and the memory of his mother.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:51:49 GMT
Trump warns other countries they 'won't be dancing for long' as he slaps a 10 per cent global levy on the USA's trade partners after judges ruled his original tariff regime was unlawful
Donald Trump reacted with outrage last night after the US judges threw out his 'beautiful' tariff plan - but warned those celebrating 'won't be dancing for long'.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:36:27 GMT
Was panel of experts wrong to cast doubt on Lucy Letby's guilt? New medical research challenges their defence of killer nurse
Lucy Letby's defence team say new medical evidence has been submitted to the Criminal Cases Review Commission in a bid to have her convictions quashed.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:30:34 GMT
Will Charles cover his brother Andrew's legal bill? Bizarre twist means the King could fund case against Crown
The King is adamant that no cost should fall on the public purse as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces allegations of misconduct in public office.

Daily Star

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:55:11 +0000
K-Pop tribute dubbed 'cash grab' after UK arena show left 'kids crying'
A mother and her six-year-old daughter attended the K-Pop Forever Tribute Show at SSE Arena Belfast on Thursday night expecting a family-friendly performance but say the event fell far short of expectations

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:07:08 +0000
Paedo 'gentle Jeff' learns fate after 'systematically abusing' and raping young boys
Jeffrey Prest, 59, 'systematically sexually abused' three unsuspecting young boys, leaving them 'utterly traumatised' by the sordid crimes he committed, Hull Crown Court heard

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Adult creator 'never sent explicit photo' to a boyfriend before entering industry
She’s one of the UK’s top-earning adult stars, but Skylar Mae’s story is anything but typical, from caring for her sick parents to spending hours comforting a dying fan

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:48:48 +0000
Prince William and Kate Middleton warned to 'rebuild' royal family after Andrew arrest
PR expert says Prince and Princess of Wales must restore monarchy's integrity following Epstein scandal that led to Prince Andrew's arrest on suspicion of misconduct

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:42:45 +0000
Meet the lawyers representing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after wild birthday arrest
The former Duke of York has instructed a top legal team following investigations linked to Epstein files, after a wild arrest on the ex-Prince's birthday earlier this week

East London and West Essex Guardian

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000
A walk exploring the history of North Weald’s railway, woodlands and Essex Way
Dave Evans from West Essex Ramblers guides a 4.5‑mile North Weald walk taking in the heritage railway, ancient woodland and scenic Essex countryside.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Walthamstow maisonette has 'beautiful sense of character and warmth'
Warner-built one-bedroom maisonette for sale on Carr Road, Walthamstow, £400,000 with Central Estate Agents.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Work at reservoir among plans submitted to Waltham Forest Council
Latest planning applications in Waltham Forest: extensions, roof works, tree works and window replacements in Walthamstow, Leyton, Chingford and Leytonstone.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Men build permanent ‘buddy bench’ to tackle loneliness
A new “buddy bench” in Chingford High Street, built by Men’s Sheds for Mission: Shoulder to Shoulder, aims to tackle loneliness and boost community connection.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Live football match crowns care home residents' visit to club
Residents at Barchester’s Park View Nursing Home in Dagenham crowned a visit to Dagenham and Redbridge Football Club’s annual Diversity Day by watching a live match - something many had not been able to do in years.

El Pais (sp)

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 17:13:44 +0200
Un periodista que viajó a Milán para cubrir el Valencia-Atalanta, positivo por coronavirus
Se trata del segundo caso confirmado en la comunidad y el decimoquinto en España desde el lunes

Sun, 1 Mar 2020 15:16:43 +0200
Mapa de la expansión y claves para entender el coronavirus de Wuhan
Qué es, cómo se transmite, cuál es la población más vulnerable y dimensiones del contagio en el mundo

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:26:25 +0200
El turismo italiano se resiente; España mira expectante
La patronal hotelera del área de Venecia describe un sector “al borde del colapso”

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 19:26:43 +0200
“La magnitud del problema del coronavirus no será diferente a una gripe”
Ángel Gil de Miguel, catedrático de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública de la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, lanza un mensaje de tranquilidad

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:36:34 +0200
Seis italianos encerrados por partida doble
Los compañeros de viaje de los cuatro positivos en Canarias están aislados del resto en el hotel en cuarentena

Epsom Guardian

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Surrey village named in the top 20 best places to live in England
The north Surrey village of Ewell has been ranked among the top 20 places to live in England.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:17:24 +0000
Government to consider removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession
The government will consider a law to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession, it is understood.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:46:44 +0000
Britain’s State Pension Age 'ticking time bomb' as healthy life expectancy falls
Experts warn of a pension ticking time bomb as healthy life expectancy drops while the UK state pension age increases to 67.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:46:07 +0000
NHS urges people to avoid these 2 hot drinks with a meal to prevent health issues
The NHS is urging people to not drink cups of tea and coffee with meals as it could result in low iron and cause health issues such as headaches

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:53:19 +0000
All the UK police forces investigating Epstein-related accusations
Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office at his home on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk yesterday (February 19).

Estonia

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:52:18 +0200
Estonia will boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games
Officials from the Estonian Paralympic Committee will not participate in the official ceremonies of the Milano Cortina Winter Paralympic Games due to the participation of athletes from the aggressor states Russia and Belarus.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:30:20 +0200
An Israeli citizen living in Narva spied for the FSB for nine years
On Thursday, the Harju County Court sentenced Anatoli Privalov, an Israeli citizen residing in Narva, to prison for intelligence activities against Estonia. Among other things, last year he attempted, in cooperation with the Russian special services,...

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:02:52 +0200
PARTIES’ VOX POPULI ⟩ Virve Linder: despite colossal amounts of money, the local youth still respond to an address in the state language with «chyo?»
About a fifth of the students do not attend the Estonian language courses at the Ida-Viru County Vocational Education Centre on a regular basis. According to Narva mayor Katri Raik, this is partly the school’s own fault, but the school’s director...

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:43:34 +0200
TEET KORSTEN ⟩ Two opposing tanks in Ida-Viru’s educational landscape
Despite her own failure to do the necessary work, Narva mayor Katri Raik instead blames Hendrik Agur, who has by now carved his name into history as the one who has begun cleaning out the Augean stables of Ida‑Viru in the field of Estonian‑langua...

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:41:18 +0200
Fisherman discovered a balloon carrying illegal cigarettes on the ice of the Estonian–Russian border lake
On Tuesday, a fisherman discovered a balloon on the ice of Lake Peipus, the Estonian–Russian border lake. Attached to the balloon were boxes containing 30,000 illicit cigarettes.

Estonia Post Times

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:52:18 +0200
Estonia will boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games
Officials from the Estonian Paralympic Committee will not participate in the official ceremonies of the Milano Cortina Winter Paralympic Games due to the participation of athletes from the aggressor states Russia and Belarus.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:30:20 +0200
An Israeli citizen living in Narva spied for the FSB for nine years
On Thursday, the Harju County Court sentenced Anatoli Privalov, an Israeli citizen residing in Narva, to prison for intelligence activities against Estonia. Among other things, last year he attempted, in cooperation with the Russian special services,...

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:02:52 +0200
PARTIES’ VOX POPULI ⟩ Virve Linder: despite colossal amounts of money, the local youth still respond to an address in the state language with «chyo?»
About a fifth of the students do not attend the Estonian language courses at the Ida-Viru County Vocational Education Centre on a regular basis. According to Narva mayor Katri Raik, this is partly the school’s own fault, but the school’s director...

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:43:34 +0200
TEET KORSTEN ⟩ Two opposing tanks in Ida-Viru’s educational landscape
Despite her own failure to do the necessary work, Narva mayor Katri Raik instead blames Hendrik Agur, who has by now carved his name into history as the one who has begun cleaning out the Augean stables of Ida‑Viru in the field of Estonian‑langua...

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:41:18 +0200
Fisherman discovered a balloon carrying illegal cigarettes on the ice of the Estonian–Russian border lake
On Tuesday, a fisherman discovered a balloon on the ice of Lake Peipus, the Estonian–Russian border lake. Attached to the balloon were boxes containing 30,000 illicit cigarettes.

Euro Weekly

Europe

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:11:55 +0100
'Cuba's healthcare system is being pushed to the brink by US blockades,' says health minister
Cuba’s Health Minister says the country is headed to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, saying the US blockade of oil on his country is rendering hospitals helpless and puts thousands of lives at risk.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:27:30 +0100
Three people killed as US military strikes another alleged narcotics boat in the Pacific Ocean
The US military said it targeted a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean late on Friday which its intelligence identified as a drug-trafficking vessel, killing three people on board. The US Southern Command said the boat was using known narco-trafficking...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:00:33 +0100
Latest news bulletin | February 21st, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:24:39 +0100
Trump announces new 10% 'global' tariffs after US Supreme Court decision
Trump vowed to press on with tariffs — including a new 10% global levy — after the Supreme Court ruled his sweeping duties exceeded presidential authority.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:14:47 +0100
The Sagrada Família reaches maximum height after more than a century
With the addition of a 17-metre-high white cross now standing on top of the Tower of Jesus Christ, the Sagrada Família has reached its peak height. However, its full completion isn't expected for another decade.

Europe BBC

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:32:16 GMT
Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom
Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:22:28 GMT
In the army now: Pictures that show how ordinary Ukrainians have been shaped by war
Six Ukrainian men and women in uniform reveal how Russia's invasion in 2022 has changed them.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:46:40 GMT
Avalanches kill five in Austrian Alps, officials say
A man skiing with his son was among the victims on Friday, bringing the region's avalanche death toll this season to at least 21.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:35:35 GMT
UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies
The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:10:31 GMT
Austrian climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on mountain
The woman died of hypothermia during a climbing trip on the Grossglockner mountain in January 2025.

Evening Telegraph

Express and Star

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:51:30 +0000
Teenager stabbed to death outside Smethwick mosque and two others taken to hospital - LIVE UPDATES
Police have launched a murder investigation after a teenager was stabbed to death outside a mosque in Smethwick yesterday (February 20) - follow our live updates from the scene.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:14:42 +0000
Murder investigation launched after teenager stabbed to death outside Smethwick mosque
Police have launched a murder investigation after a teenager was stabbed to death outside a mosque in Smethwick yesterday (February 20).

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:56:18 +0000
More than 50 arrests made as weapons and drugs seized in crackdown on West Midlands youth crime
A specialist police unit has made more than 50 arrests and seized dozens of weapons and drugs as part of a renewed crackdown on knife crime and youth violence across the West Midlands.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:55:29 +0000
Road blocked as emergency services deal with crash in Bridgnorth
A south Shropshire road was blocked on Saturday morning as emergency services dealt with a crash near Bridgnorth.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'It just feels like home': Decade of fun and learning for staff and children at Wolverhampton youth centre as they talk about what the Way means to them
As an important anniversary is set to be celebrated by a Wolverhampton Youth Centre which has become a place to play, to learn, to make friends and to grow as people.

Finland Today

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:58:58 +0000
Snow Showers Sweep Across Southern Finland with Falling Temperatures and Blowing Snow Expected
Southern Finland is set to experience wintry weather this weekend, with clouds and scattered snow showers moving in from the west while daytime temperatures will hover between 0 and -4°C.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:44:49 +0000
GALLERY: Sofia and Yulia, Helsinki Zoo’s Sleepy Bears, Wake to the Sound of a Water Pipe
Two female bears at Helsinki’s Korkeasaari Zoo, Sofia and Yulia, recently ended a disrupted hibernation due to an early spring water pipe burst and mild winter weather.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000
Herola and Hirvonen Win Silver for Finland in Nordic Combined Team Event at the Milan-Cortina Olympics
Ilkka Herola and Eero Hirvonen concluded their competition by winning Olympic silver in the Nordic combined team event at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Thursday.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:20:49 +0000
Tuska 2026 Lineup Finalized: Loudness, Warmen and Caskets Join the Metal Festival
The Tuska 2026 festival in Helsinki has finalized its lineup.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:27:25 +0000
Finland Triumphs 3-2 in Overtime Thriller Against Switzerland to Advance to Olympic Semi-Finals
The Finnish men's national ice hockey team, known as the Lions, advances to the medal rounds in the Olympic tournament.

Finland Yle Uutiset

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:32:10 +0200
Hazardous driving throughout Finland during busy travel weekend
Many families are on the roads this weekend as school holidays end in parts of the south and begin in central Finland.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:31:51 +0200
Finns pick Kuusamo landscape photo as most beautiful stamp of 2025
The competition was arranged by Posti and garnered about 9,000 votes, with one third going to the winning image of a mill by the Myllykoski rapids.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:33:27 +0200
Leaking water pipe wakes Korkeasaari bears from winter hibernation
An unsettled start to their slumber, and the early-than-planned wake-up call, means the bears only caught about three weeks of uninterrupted sleep this winter.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:48:24 +0200
Finns Party's Wille Rydman appointed social affairs and health minister
At the same time, Kaisa Juuso (Finns) was released from her duties at the head of the ministry.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:11:47 +0200
Finnish police use new law to launch first probes into suspected FGM cases, paper says
Finland introduced a specific law banning the practice and preparation of female genital mutilation (FGM) at the beginning of last year.

France 24 Live News

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:46:03 GMT
US ramps up military buildup in Middle East amid talks with Iran
President Donald Trump said on Friday that limited strikes against Iran are possible even as the country’s top diplomat said Tehran expects to have a proposed deal ready in the next few days following nuclear talks with the United States. Trump's ...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:43:35 GMT
UK govt mulls removing ex-prince Andrew from line of succession
The British government on Friday mulled passing a law to remove former prince Andrew from the line of succession, as police stepped up investigations into his conduct, quizzing the disgraced royal's former protection officers. The former prince was ...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:39:09 GMT
US businesses welcome Supreme Court ruling overturning Trump's tariffs
Thousands of businesses won a hard-fought victory when the US Supreme Court ruled to overturn the White House's emergency tariffs, but the process of getting refunds has only just begun. In a decision that could ripple throughout the global economy ...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:33:12 GMT
Rain go away: Brook says England ready for Sri Lanka disruption
Unseasonal rain in Sri Lanka the past few days means Sunday's crucial match in Kandy could be reduced to as few as five overs per side. "I think you just have to prepare as if it is a T20," Brook told reporters. "I think you can sometimes go down ...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:32:02 GMT
Trump imposes extra 10% global tariff after Supreme Court setback
President Donald Trump imposed Friday an additional 10 percent tariff on imports into the United States after the Supreme Court struck down many of his sweeping and often arbitrary duties, delivering a stinging rebuke on his signature economic polic...

France RFI

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:10:27 GMT
Trump, once unstoppable, hits snag after snag ahead of major US address
Now, as the president prepares for his State of the Union address on Tuesday, he's weighed down with Supreme Court reversals on tariffs, souring public opinion on his immigration crackdown and mounting economic concerns. Trump is unlikely to back d...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:38:17 GMT
Timberwolves ace Edwards sends Mavericks to worst slump in decades
Fresh from winning MVP at last weekend's All-Star Game in Los Angeles, Edwards also managed six rebounds, while Rudy Gobert scored a double-double, with 22 points and 17 rebounds. Down by 18 points in the second quarter, the ailing Mavericks had n...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:00:34 GMT
France's Galthie lauds 'success story' Italy ahead of Six Nations clash
Gonzalo Quesada's team have impressed in the tournament this season, first edging out Scotland 18-15 in a drenched Rome before putting the wind up Ireland in Dublin a week ago before eventually succumbing to a 20-13 defeat. Only two years ago, Ital...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:00:33 GMT
Brumbies confident of snapping 26-year Christchurch drought
The Canberra-based side last won at Christchurch in 2000, losing their next 12 away games against the current Super Rugby champions. They meet again on Sunday and six-Test Wallaby Toole said they were brimming with confidence after opening their se...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:52:14 GMT
Penge and Bridgeman share Riviera lead with McIlroy in hot pursuit
England's Penge posted seven birdies without a bogey on the way to a 12-under par total of 130 at Riviera Country Club, where Bridgeman birdied the last three holes to join him. Northern Ireland star McIlroy, who completed his career Grand Slam wit...

French News Online

Gazette Live

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:42:16 +0000
Darlington council tax bills to rise by 4.99 per cent later this year
Darlington currently has the second-lowest tax rate in the North East, the council said

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:27:10 +0000
Hartlepool Council budget delayed to ask government for more funding
Council leader Councillor Pamela Hargreaves: 'I am devastated because the Labour government we were promised would stand up for us, has failed us'

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:09:18 +0000
£1m financial contribution promised as 234 home development gets green light
The Normanby High Farm site straddles three wards - Normanby, Teesville and South Bank

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Two plans for children's homes in Stockton and Ingleby Barwick under consideration by council
The two separate proposals, including one from Stockton Council, apply for a 'certificate of lawfulness' to change the homes' use

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Student accommodation, new salon and car park among Middlesbrough Council planning applications
Proposals for new HMOs and an extension to a primary school are amongst the latest planning applications in Middlesbrough

Gazette News

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:06:00 +0000
Two lanes in major Essex road closed as diesel spillage causing delays for motorists
Traffic control has reported that two lanes are closed on the M11 Southbound due to a diesel spillage and barrier repair works.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Colchester nursery excels with 'high quality' education and care
Chesterwell Day Nursery has received high marks by Ofsted for its strong standards in education and care.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Public outcry prompts council to make 'partial U-turn' on library funding cuts
Essex County Council reverses some library funding cuts after SOLE protests, but book reservation charges remain, sparking cost of living concerns.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
High-on-drugs teen left friends 'to die' after crashing car at roundabout
Billy Tatham appeared before Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday to receive his sentence for a string of offences he committed from the age of 17 onwards.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Essex countryside manor house among most top‑rated wedding venues in the UK
Many past couples return long after their wedding day and become part of what the Vaulty Manor team affectionately calls the “Vaulty family,”

Germany

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:16:00 +0100
Germany's Queen Mum: Nostalgia for the Merkel Era Alive and Well
With every blunder from Chancellor Friedrich Merz, longing for the purported good, old days of Angela Merkel grows in Germany. Many miss her tone, her presence. Has Germany's Queen Mum noticed?

Tue, 7 Oct 2025 10:53:00 +0200
Growing Anti-Semitism: How Jews in Germany Are Dealing with a Changed Reality
Life has changed for Jews in Germany since the Hamas terror attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Netanyahu's vicious war in Gaza has led to rising anti-Semitism and increased fear in the Jewish community. Three members of that community describe what...

Sat, 6 Sep 2025 16:19:00 +0200
Müllermilch Boss with Fringe Friends: A German Dairy Billionaire's Links to the Far Right
The dairy billionaire Theo Müller is friends with Alice Weidel, the co-leader of the right-wing extremist party Alternative for Germany. She and other fringe figures were invited to his extravagant birthday party.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:45:00 +0200
"Have We Done It?": How Is Germany Doing 10 Years after the Refugee Crisis?
In 2015, with hundreds of thousands of refugees from Syria and elsewhere marching toward Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel said: "We can do it." Ten years have since passed. How much progress has been made?

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:26:00 +0200
Merz Under Fire: German Conservatives Roiled by Chancellor's Decision on Arms for Israel
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz decided last week to partially suspend arms deliveries to Israel - a policy shift he made all on his own. Conservative lawmakers in the country are furious.

Germany European News

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:02:00 +0100
Gisèle Pelicot After the Rape Trial: "I Now Allow Myself to Be Happy Again"
The courage Gisèle Pelicot showed during the trial of her rapists made her a hero to women around the world. Here, she speaks about the difficult weeks in court and the source of her bravery.

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 17:40:00 +0100
Ongoing Interactions with Sailing Vessels: The Mysterious Behavior of the Orcas of Gibraltar
For the past several years, orcas off the coast of southwestern Europe have been ramming boats and sailboat rudders for no apparent reason. Why?

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:35:00 +0100
Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz: An Alliance of the Illiberal Right with Tech?
former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is traveling the world as a businessman. And he is making sure to maintain his close ties to those with power. Might he be considering a return to politics?

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:12:00 +0100
Fast Fashion Exploitation: How the Clothes-Hanger Wars Escalated in Italy
A double murder in Rome shook Italy's Chinese community. The trail led to Prato, the heart of the fast-fashion industry - where workers from Asia are exploited by ruthless companies.

Thu, 4 Dec 2025 14:04:00 +0100
Confidential Conference on Ukraine Peace: "We Must Not Leave Ukraine and Volodymyr Alone with These Guys"
DER SPIEGEL has obtained notes from a conference call involving EU leaders - including Germany's Friedrich Merz and France's Emmanuel Macron - showing just how little trust Europe has in Washington.

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Greek Reporter

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 17:46:35 +0000
Greece's exit from Schengen will not solve the refugee crisis
tsipras-tousk.jpg As stated by European Council President Donald Tusk after his meeting the Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at Maximou residence. ...

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 16:54:05 +0000
Incompetence fails SYRIZA’s governing
12715551_1021794801216661_3889761652356951816_n.jpg Иn his new book entitled "SYRIZA: The Failure of Populist Promises" to Cas Mudde, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University...

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 11:08:39 +0000
Pensions, taxes and non-performing loans hinder negotiations with creditors
imagehandler_10.jpg According to Mario Draghi, the fast completion of the monitoring is as important as carrying it under conditions of trust. read more

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 20:22:57 +0000
5.2 on the Richter scale rocked the Peloponnese
seismos_1.jpg The earthquake was felt shortly after 09:00 pm today, its epicentre was about 25 kilometres southeast of the town of Pyrgos at a depth of about 5 kilometres. read more

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 20:09:22 +0000
Christ crucified again ... in Crete
newego_large_t_1101_54634165_type13145.jpg Nikos Kazantzakis' novel has a contemporary resonance in relation to the refugee crisis and other problems of our time, said director Thodoris Papadou...

Harrow Times

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Harrow author uncovers childhood secrets and wartime trauma in new memoir
Harrow author Jean Pearson’s memoir, Caught Between Two Wars, reveals her childhood in wartime Britain, family secrets, loss, and post-war austerity.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:17:24 +0000
Government to consider removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession
The government will consider a law to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession, it is understood.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:46:44 +0000
Britain’s State Pension Age 'ticking time bomb' as healthy life expectancy falls
Experts warn of a pension ticking time bomb as healthy life expectancy drops while the UK state pension age increases to 67.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:46:07 +0000
NHS urges people to avoid these 2 hot drinks with a meal to prevent health issues
The NHS is urging people to not drink cups of tea and coffee with meals as it could result in low iron and cause health issues such as headaches

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:53:19 +0000
All the UK police forces investigating Epstein-related accusations
Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office at his home on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk yesterday (February 19).

Herald Scotland

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000
What has gone wrong with the M8 and will it ever be fixed?
More than 150,000 vehicles crawl along the M8 at Charing Cross in Glasgow each day and the road is bedevilled by roadworks and traffic jams. So what went wrong?

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +0000
HES reviews overseas travel after watchdog concerns about international trips
The government's troubled heritage agency Historic Environment Scotland has revealed it is reviewing staff overseas travel following concerns by the public spending watchdog Audit Scotland.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
SNP would be taking 'a huge step backwards' if it does a deal with Lib Dems
The SNP would be taking 'a huge step backwards' if it does a governing deal with the Lib Dems after the election, according to the Scottish Greens co-leader Ross Greer.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Most expensive imaginary card in history': Cost of scrapped digital ID plan revealed
The UK Government's scrapped mandatory digital ID scheme cost taxpayers £843,743 before ministers were forced into a U-turn.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:36:00 +0000
Taxpayer faces £70m loss as Scottish publicly funded space launch firm collapses
The public purse is facing a loss of over £70 million following the collapse of a Scottish rocket company

Hungary Budapest Business Journal

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:10:00 +0200
Lithuania Industrial Output Tumbles in June
Industrial production in Lithuania tumbled to 4.5% year-on-year in June from an upwardly revised 5% growth in the previous month, data from the Vilnius-based Statistics Lithuania (LS) on Tuesday show.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:10:00 +0200
Hungary Boasts Over 200 FinTech Companies
The number of FinTech companies in Hungary reached 212 in 2022, a report on the sector released by the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) on Wednesday shows.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:50:00 +0200
Number of Higher Education Applicants to Exceed 120,000
Thanks to the new admissions system, the number of applicants to higher education institutions this year will again exceed 120,000.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0200
Hungary's 1st Lipstick Bar Opens in the Heart of Budapest
Szabina Tomán has created the new Lipbar by Toman brand, a unique lipstick bar in Hungary, according to a press release sent to the Budapest Business Journal.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0200
EC Acknowledges Reforms, Notes Concerns in Rule of Law Report
The European Commission acknowledged the implementation of Hungary's 2023 judicial reform and the adoption of a new anti-corruption strategy but voiced concerns over media pluralism and state interventions affecting businesses in an ...

Iceland Monitor

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Man sentenced to 10 years for fatal assault at summer house
The Court of Appeal has sentenced Gedirninas Saulys to ten years in prison for a serious assault that led to a man’s death at a summer house in Kiðjaberg in spring 2024.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Healthcare Clinic staff test positive for tuberculosis bacteria
Two employees at the Miðbær Primary Health Care Clinic in downtown Reykjavik tested positive for tuberculosis bacteria during a staff screening.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Reported attempt to approach children being investigated
Police in the capital area are investigating an incident that occurred on Ash Wednesday at Smáralind, where a middle-aged man in a gray van allegedly attempted to lure several nine-year-old girls into his vehicle by offering them candy.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:55:00 +0000
New record in the Hvalfjörður Tunnel
A new record was set in the Hvalfjörður Tunnel last year, when 3.315 million vehicles passed through — the highest number ever recorded.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0000
Public sector sick leave is double compared to the private sector
Absence due to illness among public sector employees is twice as common as in the private sector, and the direct cost to the public sector from sick leave is significantly higher. This is among the findings of a new analysis by the Iceland Chamber...

Iceland Review

Iceland Reykjavik Grapvine

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:35:49 +0000
Reykjavík Preschool Plan Approved By The City Council
The Reykjavík Preschool Plan was approved by the City Council yesterday, reports RÚV. The changes include substantial adjustments to the... The post Reykjavík Preschool Plan Approved By The City Council appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:31:37 +0000
Tourists Walk 10 Kilometres To Call For Help
Rescue teams assisted four foreign travellers whose vehicle became stuck in heavy snow in Mælifellsdalur yesterday evening, reports RÚV. It... The post Tourists Walk 10 Kilometres To Call For Help appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:30:28 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Newcomer
For a city the size of Reykjavík, there’s definitely a lot going on (per capita, of course), and luckily for... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Newcomer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:24:28 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Event Space
For a city the size of Reykjavík, there’s definitely a lot going on (per capita, of course), and luckily for... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Event Space appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:21:23 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Cinema
For a city the size of Reykjavík, there’s definitely a lot going on (per capita, of course), and luckily for... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Cinema appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Impartial Reporter

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:28:06 +0000
Dentist speaks out after practice hit by cyber attack
A Fermanagh dentist who owns his own practice in Omagh has spoken out after his IT system fell victim to a cyber attack.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:58:33 +0000
Apprenticeship uptake in Fermanagh and South Tyrone shows strong growth
Apprenticeship participation among 16–19-year-olds across Northern Ireland has remained robust over the past five academic years, with figures showing a sharp post-pandemic rebound followed by stable high enrolment.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:22:08 +0000
Farmers visit RSPB Lough Erne to help boost curlew habitat
Farmers visited RSPB Lough Erne Islands Reserve in Northern Ireland with Ulster Wildlife, focusing on EFS habitat creation for Curlew and breeding waders.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:57:27 +0000
Young Tyrone estate agent is a 'rising star'
Dungannon-based estate agent, Michael Owens, left last night's Business awards event in Cookstown as Mid Ulster's "Rising Star."

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:42:00 +0000
Capper Trading to develop £6m renewable hub with help from Invest NI
Tamnamore animal feed and bedding manufacturer, Capper Trading, is investing £6 million to develop a renewable energy hub.

Inverness Courier

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT
Dramatic gorge is main attraction at award-winning volunteer-run woodland
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A nice forest walk takes John Davidson to a prominent feature in one of Ross-shire’s many fine woods

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Chief nurse learns about students’ experience during UHI visit
Scotland’s new chief nursing officer visited the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) to meet with nursing staff and student representatives.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:30:00 GMT
Three-figure fine for man who stole booze from Co-op
An Inverness man has been fined after he was caught shoplifting in a Thurso supermarket.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Man who had too much to drink assaulted a member of staff at a city pub and challenged another to a fight
A man who had too much to drink assaulted a member of staff at a city pub and challenged another to fight.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:02:42 GMT
Community councils to demand a stop to ‘chaotic’ energy project rollout
At Holyrood meeting energy secretary Gillian Martin they will warn ‘net zero rollout risks losing democratic consent’.

Ireland Headlines

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:21:00 +0000
Tattoo image released as two held in Dublin assault probe
Two men have been arrested as part of the investigation into a serious assault in Temple Bar in Dublin on Wednesday, as gardaí release an image of a tattoo they hope will help identify the victim.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:44:03 +0000
Democrats demand refunds after ruling on Trump tariffs
A number of US Democrats are demanding that President Donald Trump issue refunds after the Supreme Court ruled his tariffs are illegal.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
No SNA 'cliff edge' but schools still face uncertainty
Among the deluge of emails received by Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton this week and last on the issue of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) was one from the principal of one DEIS primary school, which included an invitation.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:37:01 +0000
Feet-finding Ireland face tough Twickenham task
Ireland head to Twickenham knowing they must win to keep their slim Six Nations title hopes alive, but England are in the same boat.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:51:00 +0000
Ukraine nears four years of war, no breakthrough in sight
Next Tuesday marks four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine by land, sea and air.

Ireland IrishExaminer

Italy

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:07:21 +0100
Inside Italy: Why are Italians still devoted to the old world of cash payments?
Card payments are becoming more common in Italy but you still need to carry cash everywhere, as The Local Italy’s editor Clare Speak was reminded this week.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:29:24 +0100
Six things to do and see in Italy in spring 2026
With the days getting longer and spring around the corner, we’ve got some ideas for places to visit and things to do around Italy.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:38:30 +0100
‘Horrific’: What it’s like applying for Italy’s residency permit
Italy’s foreign residents describe waiting years to receive their ‘permesso di soggiorno’ residency permits as the country’s administrative backlog worsens.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:25:09 +0100
Is Italy making it easier to revoke residency rights?
Cases in which residency rights are revoked in Italy are extremely rare, but there are concerns this may change as Italy's government plans to expand the list of crimes that could cost foreign residents their permits.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:26:51 +0100
Is life in Milan really becoming unaffordable?
With concerns that the "Olympic effect" and an influx of wealthy new international residents could make Milan too expensive to live in, we ask how much prices are rising and how it compares with other cities.

Krakow Post

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:58:31 +0000
I survived COVID-19 in Poland. Here’s what to do if you think you might have it
Coronavirus is on the rise in Poland again. Think you might have it? Follow our instructions to get tested, stay safe, and comly with Poland's pandemic regulations. The post I survived COVID-19 in Poland. Here’s what to do if you think you migh...

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:53:03 +0000
PHOTOS: Krakow Equality March 2020
Thousands of people from the LGBTQ community and their allies gathered on Krakow's Main Square Saturday for the 16th annual Equality March in support of their rights and in celebration of their identities. The post PHOTOS: Krakow Equality March 2020 ...

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 18:56:25 +0000
What is ‘LGBT ideology,’ and why are Polish people talking about it?
The phrase "LGBT ideology" makes about as much sense as "redhead ideology" or "left-handed ideology." The post What is ‘LGBT ideology,’ and why are Polish people talking about it? appeared first on The Krakow Post.

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 18:11:26 +0000
PHOTOS: Krakow Black Lives Matter march
This afternoon over a thousand people peacefully gathered in Krakow during sporadic rain in memorial of George Floyd, a black The post PHOTOS: Krakow Black Lives Matter march appeared first on The Krakow Post.

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 06:13:45 +0000
Sunday march for George Floyd to be held in Krakow
A peaceful march in memory of George Floyd, a black man recently murdered by US police, will be held in The post Sunday march for George Floyd to be held in Krakow appeared first on The Krakow Post.

Liverpool Echo

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:33:01 +0000
Investigators probing man's death in police stop obtain all bodycam footage
Community figures have called for openness and transparency in the investigation into Lain Estridge's death

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:26:26 +0000
Thousands of dental patients to get access to new appointments
Changes to the definition of 'urgent' dental care mean 900,000 appointments will now be accessible to more patients

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:59:33 +0000
21 Liverpool road closures as thousands expected for Chinese New Year
Roads will be closed on Saturday and Sunday

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:49:22 +0000
ITV Britain's Got Talent start time tonight and how to watch as new judge joins line-up
Everything to know as the new series kickstarts tonight on ITV1

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:30:13 +0000
An 'ugly brown box' or 'a catalyst for ambition'? Liverpool's next tall building is dividing opinions
Liverpool Council's planning committee signed off the 28-storey scheme despite questions over its viability

Macclesfield Express

Macedonian News Agency

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 19:52:38 +0000
KURIR.MK in the race for most popular web portal in the whole Balkan region
For the first time specialized web portal Media Daily introduced the section “selection of the most popular portals from the Balkan region”, and on the list among most read internet sites is found KURIR.MK. Only three Macedonian internet ...

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 14:13:05 +0000
VMRO-DPMNE’s EC holds its first meeting
The Executive Committee of VMRO-DPMNE held its first session, condemning the political persecution by the government, which through judicial authorities is committed against MPs, artists, police officers and other persons whose only sin is that they ...

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:53:05 +0000
New round of talks in New York: Nimetz believes Zaev wants quick solution to name issue
Matthew Nimetz, the UN mediator in the Macedonia-Greece name dispute told Greece’s state broadcaster ERT that there is no new name proposal and that he will put several ideas on the table in an upcoming meeting in New York on January 17, proposals ...

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:50:22 +0000
Ohrid named ‘world’s capital of humanism’ by World Organization for Social Integration
The World Organization for Social Integration has issued on its website an exclusive feature about Ohrid and Macedonia describing it as ‘the world’s capital of humanism in honor of St. Clement of Ohrid.’ Clement of Ohrid, a disciple of the sain...

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:45:12 +0000
Mickoski: With sporting courage and excellent strategy to another handball victory
Hristijan Mickoski, the leader of VMRO – DPMNE, congratulated Monday’s victory of the Macedonian handball players over the Montenegrin national team on Facebook. “Proof that with a strong will, honest approach and sacrifice everything is possib...

Malta Gozo News

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:43:46 +0000
Pastoral Letter: A call to selfless love, Pastoral letter on organ donation
In the Pastoral Letter entitled ‘A Call to Selfless Love,” the Bishops affirm that Lent is a “journey... The post Pastoral Letter: A call to selfless love, Pastoral letter on organ donation appeared first on Gozo News.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:52:59 +0000
Fresh Finds Gozo Artisan Mercato – Spring Edition returns next month
Fresh Finds Gozo Mercato has announced its 9th public market: the Spring Edition, taking place on Saturday, the... The post Fresh Finds Gozo Artisan Mercato – Spring Edition returns next month appeared first on Gozo News.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:05:10 +0000
Gozo pharmacies open in Victoria and Xewkija Sunday
There will be two pharmacies open for customers on Gozo tomorrow from at least 9am till midday and... The post Gozo pharmacies open in Victoria and Xewkija Sunday appeared first on Gozo News.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:08:17 +0000
Blood donation session Sunday at the Xewkija Community Clinic
This Sunday, there will be a blood donation session in Gozo. The National Blood Transfusion Service encouraged Gozitans... The post Blood donation session Sunday at the Xewkija Community Clinic appeared first on Gozo News.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:14:55 +0000
Holy See suppresses St Peter’s Monastery in Mdina
The Holy See’s Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life has informed the Archdiocese... The post Holy See suppresses St Peter’s Monastery in Mdina appeared first on Gozo News.

Malta Independent

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:40:00 +0100
Marmarà survey puts Labour ahead by 10 points, undecided vote remains key factor
A new opinion survey carried out by statistician Vince Marmarà between 13 and 19 February 2026 indicates that the Labour Party retains a solid lead over the Nationalist Party, though a significant bloc of undecided voters could still influence...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:34:00 +0100
'Cultural leave' proposal risks further distorting Malta’s labour market, chamber says
The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry said Saturday it firmly opposes the recent proposal made by Minister for Culture Owen Bonnici and PL MEP Daniel Attard to introduce additional "cultural leave" for public sector employees in rela...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:42:00 +0100
Politics make sense if it starts and finishes with people, Alex Borg says
Politics make sense if it starts from the people and finishes with the people, Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg said Saturday.Speaking at the opening of the PN’s national convention at the Excelsior Hotel, Borg said that the event will serve ...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:43:00 +0100
Keeping calm and carrying on, the royal family weathers worst crisis in generations
King Charles III' s brother was under arrest. Police were searching two royal properties, and news commentators were endlessly discussing the details of a sex scandal with tentacles that stretched to the gates of Buckingham Palace.So h...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:28:00 +0100
Manufacturing starts on infrastructure for second Malta-Sicily interconnector
Production is now underway on the critical high-voltage components for the Second Electrical Malta-Sicily Interconnector (IC2), marking a definitive step forward in this project of strategic national importance, InterConnect Malta said.  Th...

Malta Today

Sat,21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Malta shows slowest ageing rate in the EU, Eurostat data shows
Eurostat data shows Malta’s population is ageing more slowly than most of Europe, partly due to the younger profile of foreign-born residents

Fri,20 Feb 2026 18:18:13 +0100
600 tonnes of waste cleared as White Rocks clean-up gets underway
An extensive operation led by the Environment Ministry has removed more than 600 tonnes of accumulated waste from White Rocks in three days

Fri,20 Feb 2026 17:13:23 +0100
US Supreme Court strikes down Trumps global tariffs
In a 6–3 ruling, the US Supreme Court found that Donald Trump overstepped his authority by imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers

Fri,20 Feb 2026 17:01:35 +0100
Bormla panther: Police investigations into case still ongoing
Police spokesperson refuses to answer questions on whether black panther caught falling into Bormla street is in custody of its original owner

Fri,20 Feb 2026 16:57:43 +0100
Social media reform consultation in its final phases
Prime Minister Robert Abela says the question is not whether to act but how far to go with regulation

Northern Ireland BBC

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:59 GMT
Online pharmacies rapped for selling weight-loss jabs without full checks
Two online pharmacies are bringing in enhanced measures after it was found they were selling weight-loss injections without proper safeguarding checks.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:06:21 GMT
Parking 'grace period' costs Stormont quarter of revenue
The "grace period" for Lisburn and Newry's on-street spaces gives motorists an hour to return to their vehicles after their parking expires.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:49:57 GMT
Over 50 firefighters tackle blaze in County Armagh
The fire is at commercial premises at Ballyards Road in Milford, County Armagh.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:18:07 GMT
'Miserable after 42 days of rain' - behind the deluge at one of UK's wettest spots
Katesbridge is used to making headlines for cold weather, but this time it is the rain which is catching the attention.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:17:58 GMT
'Understandable anger' over MLAs' £14,000 pay rise
First Minister Michelle O'Neill says MLAs had "no part to play" in plans for an almost 27% pay rise.

Northwich Guardian

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Real Bread Week: Where to buy the best loaves in Cheshire
THIS week, February 21 – March 1, is Real Bread Week, which celebrates additive-free bread.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Delight for dads club as it marks milestone with two exciting events
The club is the creation of dad-of-two Rob Garner, from Davenham, who had the idea over a pint at the pub.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Petition cites road safety concerns over 325-home development in desirable village
Petition launched against 325-home development in Hartford

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Teen bands to battle it out for a chance to perform at major festival
Teen bands compete at Winsford’s Hive on February 28 for a chance to play DevaFest. Organised by The Nest Northwest with judges from Cheshire’s music scene.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bridge over River Weaver reopens ahead of schedule after essential repair work
Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge in North Cheshire reopens early after essential repairs. Canal & River Trust and council upgrade historic A56 River Weaver crossing.

Poland

Poland Krakow

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:58:31 +0000
I survived COVID-19 in Poland. Here’s what to do if you think you might have it
Coronavirus is on the rise in Poland again. Think you might have it? Follow our instructions to get tested, stay safe, and comly with Poland's pandemic regulations. The post I survived COVID-19 in Poland. Here’s what to do if you think you migh...

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:53:03 +0000
PHOTOS: Krakow Equality March 2020
Thousands of people from the LGBTQ community and their allies gathered on Krakow's Main Square Saturday for the 16th annual Equality March in support of their rights and in celebration of their identities. The post PHOTOS: Krakow Equality March 2020 ...

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 18:56:25 +0000
What is ‘LGBT ideology,’ and why are Polish people talking about it?
The phrase "LGBT ideology" makes about as much sense as "redhead ideology" or "left-handed ideology." The post What is ‘LGBT ideology,’ and why are Polish people talking about it? appeared first on The Krakow Post.

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 18:11:26 +0000
PHOTOS: Krakow Black Lives Matter march
This afternoon over a thousand people peacefully gathered in Krakow during sporadic rain in memorial of George Floyd, a black The post PHOTOS: Krakow Black Lives Matter march appeared first on The Krakow Post.

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 06:13:45 +0000
Sunday march for George Floyd to be held in Krakow
A peaceful march in memory of George Floyd, a black man recently murdered by US police, will be held in The post Sunday march for George Floyd to be held in Krakow appeared first on The Krakow Post.

Pravda Russian News

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:28:00 +0300
Russia Needs More High‑Tech Warships, Patrushev Says as Naval Tensions Rise
Russia needs more high‑technology warships in its naval fleet to respond to growing threats from NATO countries, Nikolai Patrushev, presidential aide and chairman of the Maritime Board, said in an interview with aif.ru. Patrushev on Naval Requireme...

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:50:00 +0300
Russian Parliament Passes Final Reading of Communications Restriction Bill
The State Duma has approved, in its third and final reading, a law that obliges telecommunications operators to suspend communications services at the request of the Federal Security Service (FSB). Telecom Operators Released From Liability The ado...

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:45:00 +0300
April 1 Blackout? Telegram Faces Possible Full Block in Russia as Rumors Swirl
The widely used messaging platform Telegram, whose operations already face official restrictions in Russia, may encounter a complete nationwide block on April 1, according to reports circulating in Russian media. The Telegram channel Baza cited sourc...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:18:00 +0300
Bank of Russia Lowers Key Rate to 15.5% Amid Inflation Debate
At its meeting on 13 February, the Board of Directors of the Bank of Russia decided to lower the key rate to 15.5%. The decision marked the sixth consecutive easing step in monetary policy. The current rate-cut cycle began in June, when the regulator...

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:51:00 +0300
Russia Cuts Government Debt-to-GDP Ratio Despite Higher External Debt
As of January 1, 2026, Russia's external debt increased by nearly 30 billion US dollars compared with the previous year, according to the press service of the Central Bank of Russia. In annual terms, the country's external debt grew by 10.4 percent, ...

Pravda World News

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:50:00 +0300
Azerbaijan Rejects Accusations After Washington Demonstration Disruption
The Washington Post reported that members of the security detail of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev allegedly confronted demonstrators in Washington. Several participants in a rally calling for the release of Azerbaijani political prisoners stated...

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:32:00 +0300
Biden’s Call to Putin: Intelligence Fears and the Diplomacy Behind the Scenes
Former US President Joe Biden placed a direct call to Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2021 after receiving intelligence reports that deeply unsettled the White House, according to The Guardian. Sources cited by the publication claim that American...

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:38:00 +0300
Unidentified Boeing from Andrews Base Traverses Russia, Carries 'Unusual Cargo'
An unidentified aircraft from the United States crossed Russian territory on the morning of February 20, when observers detected it over Murmansk Oblast. Officials did not release detailed information about the flight. The unusual route quickly fuele...

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:01:00 +0300
NATO Medical Aircraft Evacuate 200 Wounded Officers from Ukraine
Medical aircraft from NATO countries regularly arriving in the Polish city of Rzeszów near the Ukrainian border deliver medicines and equipment and evacuate seriously wounded Western military personnel, Russian honored military pilot Vladimir Popov ...

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:24:00 +0300
Multiple Medical Aircraft Arrive at Rzeszów Airport Near Ukraine Border
Over the past two days, at least four medical aircraft have arrived at Rzeszów Airport in Poland, located near the Ukrainian border. On the evening of February 17, a medical-configured Boeing 737 operated by Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) arrived from ...

Radio Poland

Richmond and Twickenham Times

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:17:24 +0000
Government to consider removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession
The government will consider a law to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession, it is understood.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:46:44 +0000
Britain’s State Pension Age 'ticking time bomb' as healthy life expectancy falls
Experts warn of a pension ticking time bomb as healthy life expectancy drops while the UK state pension age increases to 67.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:46:07 +0000
NHS urges people to avoid these 2 hot drinks with a meal to prevent health issues
The NHS is urging people to not drink cups of tea and coffee with meals as it could result in low iron and cause health issues such as headaches

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:53:19 +0000
All the UK police forces investigating Epstein-related accusations
Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office at his home on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk yesterday (February 19).

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:26:07 +0000
What happens next as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is released from police custody
The former prince was held by police on Thursday morning (February 19) and was in custody for around 11 hours.

Romania Agerpres





Cod galben de vânt și ninsori viscolite în mai multe județe; informare de precipitații și răcire până luni dimineața


Tenis: Argentinianul Cerundolo, primul favorit, în semifinale la Buenos Aires (ATP)


BTA: A cincea ediție a Festivalului Luminilor din Sofia va avea loc între 1 și 22 martie


Constanța: Pieton accidentat mortal, în timp ce încerca să traverseze strada prin loc nepermis

Romania Insider

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:11:43 GMT
Met asks Andrew's protection officers what they saw or heard in Epstein inquiry
Officers will continue searching Andrew's former Windsor home until Monday, the BBC understands.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:27:32 GMT
Government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession
The former Duke of York is eighth in line to the throne meaning he remains eligible to be King.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:21:02 GMT
Cash may be rotting after UK's biggest raid , say police
Twenty years after the notorious Securitas raid, Kent's top police officer looks back at the case.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:25:49 GMT
Mobile home park residents fear radiation from below
Health officials have said they think there is "suitable justification" to look again at Tollerton Park.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:35:35 GMT
UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies
The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme.

Romanian National News Agency





Gorj: Incendiu la acoperișul unei chilii monahale de la Mănăstirea Strâmba Jiu


Vreme nefavorabilă/Giurgiu: Camioanele sunt oprite la ieșirea din Ruse; autoritățile bulgare au decis închiderea traficului


BTA: Salata bulgărească Snejanka, pe primul loc în topul TasteAtlas al celor mai bune 50 de feluri de mâncare cu castraveți


Putin promulgă legea care permite FSB să întrerupă serviciile de telefonie mobilă pentru ruși

RT

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:28:57 +0000
Russian-Italian reporter detained in Türkiye
Russian-Italian reporter Andrea Lucidi has said that he had been detained in Türkiye and deported from the country Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:24:37 +0000
French right rallies over ‘lynching’ of activist: What to know
Right-wing activists plan a rally in Lyon following the death of Quentin Deranque, who was killed in a brawl involving a left-wing group Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:45:05 +0000
New dinosaur species unearthed in Sahara (PHOTOS/VIDEO)
Scientists have reported a new dinosaur species from Niger with a dramatic crest Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:55:48 +0000
Ukrainian forces exploiting Telegram data for battlefield intel – FSB
Ukrainian forces can exploit Telegram data for military purposes, Russia’s Federal Security Service has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:51:50 +0000
Western media pushing ‘one-sided narrative’ about Ukraine conflict – Russia
Russia has told the UN Security Council that Western media have not been covering the Ukraine conflict fairly Read Full Article at RT.com

Scotland BBC

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:27:10 GMT
Are MSPs undermining the rule of law in Scotland?
How a very political court case sparked a huge row - and questions about the separation of powers.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:21:16 GMT
Bond, bagpipes & controversial Canadians - why curling is must-watch
Curling might seem a strange choice for prime-time Saturday night viewing, but at 18:05 GMT - live on the BBC - millions will find themselves tuning in to see if Team GB can add a fourth gold medal of these Winter Olympics.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:18:52 GMT
Scotland's papers: Wind projects probe and 'Andrew's out of line'
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:28:47 GMT
From playing Glastonbury to running a cider festival
Grant Hutchison - who formed Frightened Rabbit with brother Scott - has left the world of music behind.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:48:36 GMT
Police search for missing Ben Nevis climber
Brian McGillicuddy was last seen in Fort William on Thursday before a planned hike up the mountain.

Scotland Herald

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000
What has gone wrong with the M8 and will it ever be fixed?
More than 150,000 vehicles crawl along the M8 at Charing Cross in Glasgow each day and the road is bedevilled by roadworks and traffic jams. So what went wrong?

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +0000
HES reviews overseas travel after watchdog concerns about international trips
The government's troubled heritage agency Historic Environment Scotland has revealed it is reviewing staff overseas travel following concerns by the public spending watchdog Audit Scotland.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
SNP would be taking 'a huge step backwards' if it does a deal with Lib Dems
The SNP would be taking 'a huge step backwards' if it does a governing deal with the Lib Dems after the election, according to the Scottish Greens co-leader Ross Greer.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Most expensive imaginary card in history': Cost of scrapped digital ID plan revealed
The UK Government's scrapped mandatory digital ID scheme cost taxpayers £843,743 before ministers were forced into a U-turn.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:36:00 +0000
Taxpayer faces £70m loss as Scottish publicly funded space launch firm collapses
The public purse is facing a loss of over £70 million following the collapse of a Scottish rocket company

Serbia News

Sky News

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:32:00 +0000
Trump announces global tariff after Supreme Court rebuke
Donald Trump has announced a global tariff after the US Supreme Court ruled that his previously imposed duties are illegal.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Over 1,000 councillors sign Palestine solidarity pledge amid claims of 'political opportunism'
More than a thousand local councillors have signed a pledge of solidarity with the Palestinian people.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:07:00 +0000
Britain's 'most notorious prisoner' pledges to 'expose unlawful sentence' ahead of parole hearing
The Parole Board has confirmed Charles Bronson's latest bid for release will progress to an oral hearing in the coming months, where he could be invited to make his plea for freedom.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:39:00 +0000
How Iran might be preparing itself for a potential US strike
Satellite images analysed by Sky News' Data and Forensics team show Iran has fortified its nuclear and defence facilities, alongside conducting live drills with Russian forces amid rising tensions with the US military.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Inside the lab that could be crucial for the future of women's rugby
In a white-walled university laboratory, four female student rugby players are strapped face-down onto what look like upside-down rowing machines.

Slovak Spectator

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:13:00 +0100
USA defeat Slovakia to reach Olympic final as Slovaks turn attention to bronze game
A dominant American performance built an early lead that Slovakia could not overcome.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:18:14 +0100
News digest: Hockey isn’t the only thing uniting Slovaks – bears are too
Croatia blocks transit of Russian oil, Slovakia to get Swedish infantry fighting vehicles, and a beheaded sheep on a Slovak farm cause alarm.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:19:55 +0100
New global (tax) disorder
The global 15 percent tax is breaking under geopolitics: the US on the sidelines, the EU in legal uncertainty.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:05:24 +0100
From street food to mocktails: Trenčín turns local memories into taste
New recipes, a signature mocktail and a special wheat beer are helping Trenčín capture its identity through flavour as European Capital of Culture 2026.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Giant forest canvases that make people stop, stare and wonder
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Slovakia News

Slovakia Spectator

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:13:00 +0100
USA defeat Slovakia to reach Olympic final as Slovaks turn attention to bronze game
A dominant American performance built an early lead that Slovakia could not overcome.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:18:14 +0100
News digest: Hockey isn’t the only thing uniting Slovaks – bears are too
Croatia blocks transit of Russian oil, Slovakia to get Swedish infantry fighting vehicles, and a beheaded sheep on a Slovak farm cause alarm.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:19:55 +0100
New global (tax) disorder
The global 15 percent tax is breaking under geopolitics: the US on the sidelines, the EU in legal uncertainty.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:05:24 +0100
From street food to mocktails: Trenčín turns local memories into taste
New recipes, a signature mocktail and a special wheat beer are helping Trenčín capture its identity through flavour as European Capital of Culture 2026.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Giant forest canvases that make people stop, stare and wonder
A selection of short feel-good stories from Slovakia.

Slovenia Times

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:50:00 +0100
Štajerska among top three European travel destinations for 2026
Štajerska, the wine region in northeastern Slovenia, has been voted Europe's third most desirable destination to travel this year, trailing only Madrid and Nicosia, according to a ranking compiled by the European Best Destinations portal. "This is a...

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:33:55 +0100
France honours State Secretary Frangež
Matevž Frangež, a state secretary at the Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport, has been decorated by French President Emmanuel Macron with the National Order of the Legion of Honour for his decisive role in reviving Slovenian-French trade and...

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:34:44 +0100
Snow causes massive power outages in NE Slovenia
Northeastern Slovenia has been hit by heavy and wet snow, which has caused massive power outages in particular in the Maribor area, as well as disruption to road and rail traffic and damage to trees. Other parts of the country have also been affected...

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:12:19 +0100
Transforming Knee Surgery: Columbia Asia Combines Expertise and Robotics for Better Outcomes
JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 February 2026 - Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau is advancing patient-centred knee care by offering a full continuum of treatment for osteoarthritis, ranging from Hyaluronic Acid (HA) injections to st...

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:20:56 +0100
Koper port operator sees profit surge
Luka Koper, the operator of Slovenia's sole seaport, saw its net sales revenue increase by 15% last year to €380 million as net profit surged 35% to €81.5 million. The company also reported another record in the number of containers handled. The ...

South Wales Argus

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:40:00 +0000
Man to stand trial after he denies sexually assaulting girl under 13
David Pearce set to stand trial in 2027 after pleading not guilty to allegations he sexually assaulted a girl under the age of 13

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
University to conduct evaluation of Welsh Ambulance Services for nearly £350,000
A university professor has been awarded nearly £350,000 to evaluate the clinical transformation model of the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
The two planets to spot around the moon in the night sky this week
This week sees a whole host of planets adorn the evening sky with mighty Jupiter playing a celestial dance with a quarter phase Moon, the brightness of both of those challenged only by Venus.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'Newport is home to one of the biggest caring organisations on these isles'
One of the great scandals of our modern national life is that hospice care is almost entirely paid for by fundraising. For St David’s that means having to raise around 70 per cent of its annual running costs of more than £9 million.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Camera club pictures showcase nature in the region
Beautiful nature pictures from members of the South Wales Argus Camera club.

St Albans Review

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Discover the 'absolute gem' bakery with the most 'incredible' cakes in Hertfordshire
Hertford Cake Co has been described by customers as an "absolute gem" and "incredible". Find out why.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Four-bed home close to 'outstanding'-rated secondary school up for sale at £1m
A spacious four-bedroom 1930s semi-detached home for sale in St Albans, Beechwood Avenue, near Beaumont and Oakwood schools.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000
£50k raised for St Albans farmer blighted by enormous fly-tip
An elderly Hertfordshire farmer who was facing potential prosecution over failing to clear a 200-tonne fly-tip said he is “blown away” after a public fundraising campaign raised £50,000 in three days.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:32:51 +0000
New figures reveal healthy life expectancy drop in Hertfordshire
New figures have revealed that the proportion of life people in Hertfordshire can expect to spend in good health has decreased.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:24:04 +0000
CCTV appeal after phone and bank cards stolen
An appeal has been launched after a woman's mobile phone and bank cards were taken from her pocket while shopping in Hemel Hempstead.

Swiss Info

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:08:33 GMT
Net immigration to Switzerland declined 10.5% in 2025
Switzerland saw fewer foreign arrivals into the permanent population last year and an increase in people leaving the country. Net immigration declined 10.5% in 2025 compared to 2024. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Some 1...

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:35:33 GMT
Derailed Swiss freight train restricts services in Winterthur
A freight locomotive has derailed near to Winterthur train station in northern Switzerland, resulting in disrupted services over the weekend. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Because points were damaged, there will now be ...

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:52:42 GMT
Bezos AI firm 'Project Prometheus' opening Zurich office
The recently formed artificial intelligence (AI) company, Project Prometheus, which was founded by Amazon entrepreneur Jeff Bezos last year, is setting up an office in Zurich. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Project Prome...

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:18:11 GMT
Swiss parliament signals division on size of federal budget cuts
Proposed multi-billion franc cuts to the Swiss budget should not be trimmed down, according to the finance committee of the House of Representatives. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The committee has recommended budget cu...

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:48:53 GMT
Salvage begins of Swiss train derailed by avalanche
The recovery of a Swiss train, which was derailed by an avalanche on Monday, is underway. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Railway company BLS hopes that the route between Goppenstein and Hohtenn in canton Valais should so...

The Argus

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man 'driven mad' after he finds home listed as coach station on Google Maps
A man has described his shock at finding Google Maps had labelled his home a coach station

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Seafront hotel to build new floor with a rooftop bar as plans approved
The Queens Hotel on Kings Road in Brighton, East Sussex, has won permission to add an extra floor and a rooftop bar

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
School 'discriminated against boy' following decision which shocked parents
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy discriminated against a child with special educational needs by failing to provide reasonable adjustments after its specialist unit closed, a tribunal found

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Healthy life expectancy falls across Sussex in new figures
New data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed the number of years of good health someone can expect to enjoy if they were born between 2022-24

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Fears colony of endangered birds could be 'devastated' by hospital works
Brighton residents are concerned that the city’s colony of swifts could be “devastated” by maintenance works at the Brighton General Hospital site

The Nordic Page

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 16:15:45 +0200
Reserachers in Norway Study Connection between Sunbathing and Corona Infection

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 21:15:16 +0200
Norway Postal Service Becomes the World's First To Use Electric Trucks

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 11:49:25 +0200
Worrying Trend in Norway: Young People Have the Highest Corona Infection Rate

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 13:55:21 +0200
Norway opens the borders for Europe on 15 July

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 18:58:07 +0200
Norway provides funding for UN Migration Trust Fund

Think Spain

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:30:28
The best places in Murcia for buying a home
Why buy property in Murcia? In 2026, the Murcia region will have shed its reputation as a mere budget alternative to become a premier investment destination. While property prices in major Spanish hubs have skyrocketed, Murcia remains roughly 35% mor...

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:09:01
Spain house prices hit record high in 2025 after 9.5% annual rise
Spain’s housing market closed 2025 at a new historic high, with the average declared house price rising 9.5% year-on-year, according to the latest Estadística Registral Inmobiliaria (ERI) published by the Colegio de Registradores.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00
Tax guide for expats in Spain 2026
Spain’s tax system can be daunting for expats unfamiliar with its complexities. Understanding your tax residency status, income obligations, and opportunities for deductions is crucial for staying compliant and optimising your finances. This guide ...

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:23:31
Island breezes and sea views: Apartments for sale in Mallorca with a balcony
The jewel of the Balearic Islands, Mallorca, is synonymous with turquoise waters, limestone mountains, and a sophisticated lifestyle. For many, buying property in Mallorca involves waking up to a sea breeze or enjoying an evening sunset from the priv...

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00
What visa do I need to retire in Spain in 2026?
If you’re planning to retire in Spain, one of the first questions you’ll face is whether you need a visa — and if so, which one. The answer depends mainly on your nationality.

This Is Local London

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:28:55 +0000
Killer still at large one week after teen stabbed to death in Peckham
No arrests have been made a week after an 18-year-old was stabbed to death in Peckham, police have confirmed.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:14:57 +0000
Busy central London station sees major delays for hours
A signalling fault at Staines has blocked all lines, causing cancellations, delays of up to 20 minutes and alterations to services between London Waterloo and Windsor & Eton Riverside, Weybridge and Reading.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Walthamstow maisonette has 'beautiful sense of character and warmth'
Warner-built one-bedroom maisonette for sale on Carr Road, Walthamstow, £400,000 with Central Estate Agents.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Work at reservoir among plans submitted to Waltham Forest Council
Latest planning applications in Waltham Forest: extensions, roof works, tree works and window replacements in Walthamstow, Leyton, Chingford and Leytonstone.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Harrow author uncovers childhood secrets and wartime trauma in new memoir
Harrow author Jean Pearson’s memoir, Caught Between Two Wars, reveals her childhood in wartime Britain, family secrets, loss, and post-war austerity.

Times of Malta

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:53:00 +0100
2026 ‘Happy Chinese New Year’
Year of the Horse: energy, independence and forward movement

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:25:00 +0100
Trump's 'desire' to own Greenland persists: Danish PM
Trump insists mineral-rich Greenland is vital for US and NATO security against Russia and China

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:53:00 +0100
Caring for our elderly in an ageing Malta
A continuum of care that prioritises strong community-based support

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:51:00 +0100
Teachers embrace mindfulness and resilience training in Dublin through Erasmus+
Experience directly supports St Monica School’s Development Plan

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:47:00 +0100
From secured to subordinated
Making sense of payment rank

Tottenham Independent

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:17:24 +0000
Government to consider removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession
The government will consider a law to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession, it is understood.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:46:44 +0000
Britain’s State Pension Age 'ticking time bomb' as healthy life expectancy falls
Experts warn of a pension ticking time bomb as healthy life expectancy drops while the UK state pension age increases to 67.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:46:07 +0000
NHS urges people to avoid these 2 hot drinks with a meal to prevent health issues
The NHS is urging people to not drink cups of tea and coffee with meals as it could result in low iron and cause health issues such as headaches

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:53:19 +0000
All the UK police forces investigating Epstein-related accusations
Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office at his home on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk yesterday (February 19).

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:26:07 +0000
What happens next as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is released from police custody
The former prince was held by police on Thursday morning (February 19) and was in custody for around 11 hours.

Turkey

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:50:30 Z
Trump imposes 10 pct global tariff after stinging court rebuke
President Donald Trump imposed Friday an additional 10 percent tariff on imports into the United States after the Supreme Court struck down many of his sweeping and often arbitrary duties, delivering a stinging rebuke on his signature economic policy...

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:20:03 Z
Trump says weighing strike on Iran as Tehran says draft deal coming soon
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran after ordering a major naval buildup in the Middle East aimed at heaping pressure on Tehran to cut a deal to curb its nuclear programme.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:51:00 Z
Erdoğan says renewables reach 62 pct of installed capacity
Türkiye has increased the share of renewables in its total installed electricity capacity to 62 percent by expanding wind and solar power, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Friday.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:45:00 Z
Türkiye ready to contribute to Gaza 'in every way possible': FM Fidan
 Türkiye is ready to contribute to Gaza "in every way possible," Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Thursday.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:58:17 Z
Türkiye and Saudi Arabia sign landmark solar power deal
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced that Türkiye and Saudi Arabia have signed a renewable energy agreement under which Saudi energy company ACWA Power will build solar power plants in Sivas and Karaman Taşeli.

UK BBC

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:11:43 GMT
Met asks Andrew's protection officers what they saw or heard in Epstein inquiry
Officers will continue searching Andrew's former Windsor home until Monday, the BBC understands.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:27:32 GMT
Government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession
The former Duke of York is eighth in line to the throne meaning he remains eligible to be King.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:21:02 GMT
Cash may be rotting after UK's biggest raid , say police
Twenty years after the notorious Securitas raid, Kent's top police officer looks back at the case.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:25:49 GMT
Mobile home park residents fear radiation from below
Health officials have said they think there is "suitable justification" to look again at Tollerton Park.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:35:35 GMT
UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies
The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme.

UK Daily Express

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:57:00 +0000
Labour's 'pure hypocrisy' on electric cars condemned - 'one rule for them, another for us'
New diesel and petrol cars will be banned from sale from 2030 but just a fraction of the vehicles hired by the Government run on electricity

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:52:00 +0000
Stabbing horror as teen dies outside Smethwick mosque - two other men rushed to hospital
Police have launched a murder probe following the stabbing.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:39:00 +0000
Woman's husband and brother died from Eric Dane's disease and had 'secret signs'
Carol Deytrikh-White lost her husband Alex and brother Brian to Motor Neurone Disease, sharing the early symptoms they experienced before their devastating diagnoses

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:37:00 +0000
Labour blasted as 'simpler' train tickets push prices up and millions lost in fare evasion
Critics say threat of higher fares at busy times has "blown apart" Labour promises to make train travel cheaper

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:22:00 +0000
Digital ID update as Keir Starmer's Labour 'U-turns on U-turn'
Opponents of compulsory digital identification warn of a 'backdoor attempt to deny employment to anyone without a digital ID'

UK Independent

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:54:22 GMT
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor latest: Starmer considering law to remove former prince from line of succession
Several politicians have called for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be removed from the line to the throne

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:49:02 GMT
British line of succession: Who will inherit the throne and is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor still in line?
From Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to Prince William and Prince Harry, here is everyone in line to be the next king or queen of Britain

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Analysis: Labour’s recent U-turn-gate shows just how difficult governing really is
“The prime minister recently said, ‘I feel like I pull these levers and nothing happens,’ and you think: wrench the lever off and whack someone over the head with it, Keir!”

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:28:04 GMT
Why this forgotten corner of Manchester could signal a turning point in British politics
A by-election in Gorton and Denton next week could see a new left and right emerge in British politics, as Dan Haygarth finds out

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:08:36 GMT
How the royal family is weathering its worst crisis in 90 years
The House of Windsor is fighting for survival as Andrew’s arrest threatens to undermine public support

UK Telegraph

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:30:49 GMT
Ambulance strike dates: When they are and what to do if you need emergency help

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:17:55 GMT
Mass flight cancellations at Heathrow as temperatures plunge to lowest in a decade

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:44 GMT
Nurses strike: Dates of NHS walkouts and which areas are affected

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:17 GMT
Teachers strikes: When will they take place, will all schools close and what will be disrupted?

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 04:49:32 GMT
Police hunt hit-run driver after six people hurt in North London crash

UK Times

Ukraine News

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:36:58 +0000
Kyiv Post Morning Memo – Everything You Need to Know on Wednesday, Dec. 7
Good morning from Kyiv where there’s something of a blizzard falling this morning with temperatures plunging to around -5C overnight. What’s happening today? Aside from a lot of forecast snow, many people in Ukraine – and around the world – w...

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:15:57 +0000
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 6
Key Takeaways The Kremlin directly responded to Russian rumors of a second wave of mobilization in an apparent effort to manage growing societal concern and recentralize information about the war with the Russian government and its authorized outlets...

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:12:01 +0000
British Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine – 07 December 2022
Russia has recently started extending defensive positions along its international border with Ukraine, and deep inside its Belgorod region. On 6 December 2022, the governor of Belgorod announced he was establishing local ‘self-defence units’. Tre...

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:04:37 +0000
EXPLAINED: Why the US Denies ‘Enabling’ Ukrainian Strikes Inside Russia
A series of daring drone strikes against targets deep inside Russian territory is sparking some delicate and very carefully worded diplomatic posturing on the part of Ukraine’s western allies. Which strikes are we talking about? On Dec. 6, a drone ...

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:47:48 +0000
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Russian Oil Depot
Earlier today, an allegedly Ukrainian drone struck a Russian oil depot located on a military base about 93 miles or 150 kilometers inside of Russia. The Dec. 6 strike, which led to a massive blast caught on tape, comes the day after two Russian milit...

Unian News Agency

Fri, 24 May 2024 17:00:00 +0300
The case of "contract killing": International Society for Human Rights emphasizes significant violations of Kolomoisky's rights as a suspect
Human rights activists published a report and pointed to a number of gross abuses by the prosecutor's office and the Pechersk District Court regarding the businessman's arrest.

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0200
Why Ihor Kolomoisky should be released immediately
In representing Mr Ihor Kolomoisky, I express my deep concern about the trials I witnessed during the hearings held in the Ukrainian courts in Kyiv in February 2024. Mr Kolomoisky has been unjustly detained...

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 15:11:00 +0200
"Poland has banned imports of Ukrainian grain. So what are Polish farmers protesting against?" - Executive Vice President of European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis
The Executive Vice President of the European Commission, Valdis Dombrovskis told in an interview with UNIAN what the unblocking of the Ukrainian-Polish border depends on, how soon Russian grain will be targeted by the EU sanctions, and about priority...

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:24:33 +0200
Zelensky shared the results of the latest negotiations: new defense agreements and packages
The partners promised Ukraine more artillery as well as joint production of weapons, the head of state said in an evening address.

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 04:11:00 +0200
Interpol blocked a search request for People’s Deputy of the 8th convocation Hranovskyi
The defense side notes that the former MP is not on an international wanted list, and NABU's request to Interpol was blocked.

Wales Online

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:07:04 +0000
Latest flood alerts in Wales as heavy rain falls
Heavy rain is falling across Wales today and there are a number of flood alerts in place

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:17:30 +0000
Major road closures in Wales today, Sunday, February 22
From the north to the south, closures affect towns, rural areas, the motorway and major cities

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:39:52 +0000
Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Saturday, February 21)
All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:02:00 +0000
Boy obsessed with washing machines 'turns home into launderette' - and dreams of working at Currys
Three-year-old Teddy became obsessed after watching a 40-minute cycle from start to finish

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Anyone buying olive oil from the supermarket urged to look for key sentence on the label
A gut health scientist has shared the key things to look for on the label when shopping for extra virgin olive oil, so that you always get the best stuff.

Wandsworth Guardian

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inside the huge tunnels housing 8km of cables between Wimbledon and Wandsworth
UK Power Networks has spent £12m upgrading Wimbledon & Wandsworth substations with eco-friendly XLPE cables, boosting electricity reliability.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The nurseries helping children read four books a day
Wandsworth nurseries join Busy Bees’ ‘Get the Reading Buzz’ campaign, aiming to boost children’s literacy by reading four books a day.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:20:00 +0000
Top 10 hair transplant clinics in Turkey: Istanbul’s best options
Top 10 hair transplant clinics in Turkey for Wandsworth readers seeking clear guidance, transparent pricing, and safe, informed hair restoration choices.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:15:01 +0000
Male taken to hospital after stabbing on street in Mitcham
A male has been taken to hospital following a stabbing in Mitcham.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:17:24 +0000
Government to consider removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession
The government will consider a law to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession, it is understood.

Watford Observer

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000
School redevelopment leads latest round of planning applications in Watford
Latest planning applications to Watford Borough Council: home extensions, tree works, school and business changes, including Watford Girls Grammar School.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:34:46 +0000
Door to home smashed in during burglary
The door to a Bovingdon home was smashed in during a burglary, sparking an appeal for information.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Discover the 'absolute gem' bakery with the most 'incredible' cakes in Hertfordshire
Hertford Cake Co has been described by customers as an "absolute gem" and "incredible". Find out why.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:30:00 +0000
Inside the viral 'whimsical' Hertfordshire book shop that's like a fairytale
Books On The Hill in St Albans has been described as "whimsical" and like stepping into a fairytale.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:41:00 +0000
Watford's best Indian restaurants according to Tripadvisor 2026
The Watford Observer rounds up the town's best Indian eateries according to Tripadvisor reviews.

Western Daily Press

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:53:55 +0000
Major route into South West blocked as overturned lorry sheds load
The lorry was carrying fruit and vegetables

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:12:46 +0000
Live: A303 closed due to 'serious' crash involving lorry
Traffic is blocked in both directions

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:39:49 +0000
Flooded A361 shuts one day after reopening
It had been closed for three weeks

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:01:00 +0000
Planned site of 46 homes near Somerset cemetery put up for sale
Would-be develpers have 6 weeks to make an offer

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:56:00 +0000
Fate of 1,700 Frome homes to be settled around Easter
The plans include a new school and medical centre

World Bulletin

York Press

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:45:00 +0000
Council admits to 'technical issue' after losing tribunal against York driver
A man from York has won a Traffic Penalty Tribunal against City of York Council after he said he was caught unawares by a “poorly signed” bus lane.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'I hear far too many sad and horrific stories' - North Yorkshire campaigner
NORTH Yorkshire author and knife crime campaigner Christina Gabbitas has been honoured with a top award.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:40:20 +0000
Serial shoplifters and sex offender sentenced at York Magistrates Court
Two serial shoplifters were sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court. One was jailed, the other was not.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:18:28 +0000
'Hug your children tonight you do not know how lucky you are'
‘Hug your children tonight you do not know how lucky you are’ - the words of one of the mothers of the two teenagers who died at an East Yorkshire holiday park earlier this week.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:58:28 +0000
Police find machete in York property during drugs raid
Police found a machete inside a property in The Groves when they executed a drugs warrant.

Your Local Guardian

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Surrey village named in the top 20 best places to live in England
The north Surrey village of Ewell has been ranked among the top 20 places to live in England.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New festival series coming to landmark Crystal Palace Bowl this summer
A new festival series, Palace Bowl Presents, will launch at Crystal Palace Bowl this summer, featuring Gospel Garden Festival and headline shows from Bastille and The Wombats.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inside the huge tunnels housing 8km of cables between Wimbledon and Wandsworth
UK Power Networks has spent £12m upgrading Wimbledon & Wandsworth substations with eco-friendly XLPE cables, boosting electricity reliability.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The nurseries helping children read four books a day
Wandsworth nurseries join Busy Bees’ ‘Get the Reading Buzz’ campaign, aiming to boost children’s literacy by reading four books a day.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:02:32 +0000
Croydon parks, high streets and community hubs set for revamp
Croydon Council will invest £1.5 million of Government Pride in Place funding into parks, high streets and community hubs, with potential £20 million long-term support for New Addington North.

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