Trump warned Iran has ‘nothing to lose’ as he rushed warships to the Middle East
EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump’s looming airstrikes will not provide a workable solution and are likely being done for political effect, suggested Tobias Ellwood.
Day: February 19, 2026
Sweden allocates €1.2bn military aid package to Ukraine
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Former prince Andrew arrested: What we know so far
Britain’s former prince Andrew was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct during his time as a trade envoy, as UK police investigations into allegations emerging from the Jeffrey Epstein files gathered pace. France 24’s Angela DIffley takes a lo…
‘Made in Europe’ EU industrial strategy could hit supply chains, UK minister warns
Nick Thomas-Symonds says move could also create unnecessary UK-EU trade barriers and increase costsBusiness live – latest updatesA British minister has warned that the EU’s “Made in Europe” industrial strategy could hit supply chains, increase costs an…
Residents told not to drink tap water in flood-hit western France
With floodwaters submerging much of the southwest of France, residents of multiple areas have been told not to drink the tap water, with sediments, sewage and runoff from the floodwaters potentially posing a health risk. Instead, many towns have had t…
Italian broadcaster’s sports chief quits after series of Olympics on-air gaffes
RaiSport chief Paolo Petrecca quit after a series of blunders during the Milano-Cortina Olympics opening ceremony sparked revolt and possible strikes by RAI journalists.
Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says – BBC
Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says BBC1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, intelligence report says NPR1,000 Kenyans Recruited Into Russia Army As Families Demand Help&n…
Amsterdam-based Stacks, which builds AI software to automate accounting workflows, raised a $23M Series A led by Lightspeed, after a €10M seed in 2025 (Ryan Lawler/Axios)
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Amsterdam-based Stacks, which builds AI software to automate accounting workflows, raised a $23M Series A led by Lightspeed, after a €10M seed in 2025 — Stacks, which builds AI software to automate accounti…
Arrest of former prince Andrew: ‘An enormous embarrassment’ for the monarchy
Britain’s King Charles III said Thursday “the law must take its course” after police arrested his brother, the former prince Andrew, on suspicion of misconduct over allegations he sent confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew Mount…
Washington intensifies military buildup in Middle East as Trump considers strikes on Iran
President Trump could order strikes on targets in Iran as early as this weekend, reports this week indicated, as the Pentagon continues a massive military buildup in the region and U.S. negotiators continue diplomatic talks with Iranian officials.