Latest news bulletin | February 21st, 2026 – Midday
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Day: February 21, 2026
Supreme Court Ruling on Trump’s Tariffs Changes Little for Canada
The president’s tariffs that are inflicting the most harm to Canada’s economy are outside the scope of the Supreme Court case.
‘Dictator vibes’ as dear leader Trump puts name and face front and center
Banner at justice department just the latest example of how president has imposed himself on daily US lifeYou wouldn’t be alone if you feel that the US more closely resembles North Korea these days – with giant images of the dear leader scowling down o…
Decline in remote jobs risks shutting disabled people out of work, study finds
Research project warns fall in homeworking roles could undermine efforts to reduce unemploymentA decline in the number of jobs for people who need to work remotely, including those with disabilities, could undermine the government’s efforts to reverse …
Epstein files place renewed attention on US authorities’ failure to stop him
Files show accuser in 2011 provided extensive account of abuse as questions mount over why action was not takenThe Department of Justice’s release of millions of Jeffrey Epstein files has not only prompted questions about his crimes – but renewed atten…
Does Nigel Farage have a problem with women?
Critics say Reform leader’s patronising rhetoric is part of worrying trend. He says scrutiny is a two way street.When Nigel Farage told a journalist this week she should “write some silly story … and we won’t bother to read it”, it provoked an instant …
What Friedrich Merz is going to tell Xi Jinping – Financial Times
What Friedrich Merz is going to tell Xi Jinping Financial TimesHow Germany fell out of love with China The EconomistGerman business lobby warns of unfair trade practices by China ReutersMerz Will Struggle to Defy Econom…
Police continue searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s residences after release from custody
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Palace would not oppose move to remove Andrew from succession
Police continue searches at Mountbatten-Windsor’s former Windsor home after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public officeBuckingham Palace will not oppose plans to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession, the Guardian u…
How The H-1B Visa Debate Is Fuelling Racism And Hate Speech In US
A regular City Council meeting in Texas turned heated this month as residents clashed over the federal H-1B visa programme. Speakers in Frisco City Council in Dallas invoked racist tropes and conspiracy theories targeting the city’s Indian community.