A senior former Labour politician and ex-ambassador was detained in London on suspicion of misconduct in public office after documents showed closer ties to Jeffrey Epstein than previously disclosed
Germany is confronting a palpable China shock that has transformed a long-standing customer relationship into a strategic competition, pressuring SMEs and prompting calls to de-risk supply chains
Hong Kong has suspended imports of poultry and eggs from specific regions in Japan and Denmark to reduce the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza, with guidance for traders and travellers
The European Parliament has suspended its legislative work to implement the eu-us trade agreement after the united states introduced a new 15% tariff, prompting demands for legal certainty and consideration of countermeasures
El Mencho’s death after a joint operation has triggered widespread unrest and a possible leadership struggle within the Jalisco New Generation Cartel
A potent nor’easter produced blizzard conditions, record snow rates and extensive power outages across New York City and the Northeast on 23 Feb 2026
Canada wants 70 per cent of defence contracts to go to domestic suppliers, but foreign-owned subsidiaries, intellectual property and U.S. ties complicate the plan
As U.S. forces amass in the region, negotiators pursue a limited nuclear understanding while Iran demands sanctions relief and defends its right to enrichment
A 10% cap on credit card interest would give immediate relief to households, challenge high bank profits, and require active leadership from the White House and Congress
Senate Bill 52 would let houses of worship staff security with armed volunteers rather than licensed professionals, a move supporters call cost-saving and critics warn could raise safety and training questions
American visitors in Puerto Vallarta report seeing burned vehicles, looting and military units in streets after Mexican officials said they killed El Mencho of the CJNG
A small but vocal group of Republicans and former Republicans convened near Washington to warn about democratic erosion and to debate next steps as the party increasingly aligns with President Trump
As documents from the Epstein case circulate, Europe moves toward clearer legal steps while U.S. leaders show less unified pressure
Kim Jong Un was reaffirmed as secretary-general at the Ninth Workers’ Party of Korea congress, which also elected a new Central Committee and amended party rules
A major overnight barrage of missiles and drones struck Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and several regions, causing civilian casualties, widespread outages and diplomatic fallout
A man in his early 20s was killed by Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County deputy after he entered the secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago carrying a firearm and a fuel can; no protectees were on site and multiple agencies have opened investigations