Australia Refuses Repatriation of 34 from Syrian Camps (18.02.2026)
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms Australia will not repatriate 34 women and children with alleged IS ties from Syria, citing no sympathy for those who joined the caliphate.
Category : Politics
Infantino Gets Lebanese Passport in Beirut, Defying Citizenship Norms
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has formally collected his Lebanese passport in Beirut, granted through a special exception to nationality laws that typically restrict such transfers.
Welsh FM's Slow Starmer Support Due to Busy Schedule
Cabinet minister Jo Stevens explains Baroness Eluned Morgan's delayed backing for Keir Starmer amid resignation calls, citing her demanding role as First Minister of Wales.
Sharon Stone Questions Ageing Fear at Hollywood Premiere
Sharon Stone, 67, showcased her ageless beauty at The Bluff premiere in Los Angeles, while speaking out against societal pressures to fear ageing and embrace cosmetic procedures.
Australia Blocks Citizen's Return from Syria Over IS Links
The Australian government has issued a temporary exclusion order preventing a citizen with alleged Islamic State ties from returning from a Syrian detention camp.
BAE Systems Profits Leap 12% Amid Defence Spending Boom
Europe's largest defence contractor, BAE Systems, reports record underlying earnings of £3.32 billion for 2025, a 12% increase, driven by heightened global security challenges and surging defence budgets worldwide.
JD Vance Criticises Fox News Polling, Defends Trump Economy
Vice President JD Vance dismissed a Fox News poll showing Democrats ahead in the 2026 midterms, calling it the 'worst' polling. He defended Trump's economic record and blamed sanctuary cities for immigration chaos.
Star Search Finale: Gellar, Teigen Glamour as TJ Salta Wins
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Chrissy Teigen dazzled at the Star Search live finale, where magician TJ Salta claimed the $500,000 prize. The Netflix reboot featured a new voting system and nostalgic nods.
RAF Chief Admits Arctic Operational Challenges in Strategic Shift
The head of the RAF has acknowledged Britain's air force would struggle in sub-zero Arctic temperatures, citing decades of focus on Middle East conflicts. This comes as the UK shifts focus to the High North amid geopolitical tensions.
Minister Denies Youth Wage Hike Causes Unemployment Amid U-Turn Claims
Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens insists plans to equalise minimum wage for young workers remain unchanged, despite rising youth unemployment figures and reports of a potential government U-turn.
Amsterdam Easiest European City for UK Relocation
New research reveals Amsterdam as the simplest European city for Brits to move to, with Berlin and Frankfurt following. UK emigration surged over 6% in 2025.
Radcliffe Urges Fans to Let New Harry Potter Cast 'Get On With It'
Daniel Radcliffe has called on Harry Potter fans and media to stop asking the new TV series stars about him, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, urging support for the fresh adaptation.
Air Force One Repainted in Trump's Preferred Colors
Air Force One jets are undergoing a repaint in a red, white, blue, and gold design, replacing the classic blue and white. The change, initiated during Trump's first term, includes VIP fleet aircraft.
How Reform UK's Policies Could Affect British Families
An analysis of Reform UK's key policy proposals reveals potential impacts on workers' rights, equality laws, benefits, and public services if the party gains power.
Prue Leith Stuns at London Fashion Week with Bake Off Support
Dame Prue Leith, 86, dazzled on the London Fashion Week catwalk, supported by Bake Off friends Matt Lucas and Alison Hammond, weeks after announcing her departure from the show.
Starmer Backs Trump's Gaza Peace Plan in Phone Call
Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated his support for Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan during a phone call, as Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper prepares to chair a UN Security Council meeting.
Zelenskyy Slams Trump Pressure in Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Donald Trump of unfair pressure in peace negotiations, as talks in Geneva enter a second day with low expectations for breakthroughs.
US Claims Progress in Tense Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
US special envoy Steve Witkoff reports meaningful progress in Donald Trump's efforts to end the Ukraine war, as tense six-hour talks in Geneva conclude without a breakthrough.
Jenrick's Reform Speech Slams Net Zero and OBR
Robert Jenrick, Reform UK's new Treasury spokesman, will criticise net zero as a Bank of England distraction and challenge OBR migration estimates in his inaugural speech today.
Trump's Aid Cuts: Congress Fights Back with $50bn Health Deal
President Trump signs a $50bn health aid package after congressional pushback, but analysis shows a 6% cut in global health funding, raising long-term concerns for HIV and maternal care.
Climber on Trial After Girlfriend Dies on Austrian Peak
A climber faces charges of gross negligent manslaughter after his girlfriend died of hypothermia on Grossglockner. Prosecutors allege he abandoned her in extreme conditions.
Lord Advocate Faces Calls Over Email to FM on Murrell Charges
Scotland's top prosecutor is under pressure after revealing she emailed First Minister John Swinney about Peter Murrell's embezzlement charges before they were made public, sparking Conservative accusations of special treatment.
BAE Systems Profits Soar in Defence Spending 'New Era'
Europe's largest defence contractor reports record earnings of £3.32 billion for 2025, with sales hitting £30.66 billion amid heightened global security concerns.
Human Remains Found at Echuca Park Redevelopment Site
Construction workers in regional Victoria uncovered human bones at the $13 million Victoria Park redevelopment in Echuca, prompting a police investigation and forensic testing.
Father Spared Jail for Throwing Kittens into Thames
Andrew Shephard, 59, avoided prison after drunkenly tossing three kittens into the River Thames from Twickenham Bridge. The court heard he shouted 'let them die' during the incident.
Red-Carded Players Who Won Man of the Match Awards
From Federico Valverde's tactical foul to Anthony Gordon's dismissal, explore instances where footballers were sent off but still named player of the match. Plus, symmetrical scorelines and Scottish title winners.
Italy Wins Gold in Speed Skating Team Pursuit at Winter Olympics
Italy's Davide Ghiotto, Andrea Giovannini, and Michele Malfatti shattered expectations by defeating the United States to claim gold in the men's team pursuit, marking Italy's first Olympic title in this event since 2006.
Populism's Meaning Lost as Left and Right Diverge in Power
Populism, once the defining political term of the 2010s, now fails to capture the diverging fates of left and right movements, as its vague nature obscures deeper institutional struggles and power dynamics in neoliberal societies.
Murder Charge After Mental Health Patient Flees Care Before Stabbing
A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder after allegedly escaping from a mental health facility and carrying out a random stabbing attack in Merrylands, Sydney, leaving one dead and several critically injured.
Pope Snubs Trump's Board of Peace Amid Epstein Flights Probe
Pope Leo rejects Donald Trump's Board of Peace invitation. UK police investigate Epstein-linked flights at Stansted Airport. Inflation drops to 3%, sparking rate cut hopes.
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