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Feb 20, 2026 - World

The separatist militant group, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), has claimed it has captured several Pakistani security forces personnel, challenging the reported denial by the Pakistani military that the men are its soldiers.

Feb 20, 2026 - World

Experts estimate that this year, core goods inflation in the United States may reach levels comparable to the 2008 financial crisis. And Trump's tariffs aren't helping.

Feb 20, 2026 - World

Conservative justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Brett Kavanaugh dissented in the 6-3 rulingFull report: Trump’s tariffs are illegal, supreme court rulesBusiness live: Stock markets rally after Trump tariffs lose in courtAccording to reporters at the supreme court, one box of opinions has been brought out.Typically, this means we can expect two decisions from the court. Continue reading...

Feb 20, 2026 - World

The arrest of the 66-year old former prince has sent shockwaves through the UK and abroad, with reaction rolling in from the US to AustraliaKing: ‘The law must take its course’Analysis: What’s next for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson?The family of Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving 20 years in prison for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls, responded last night to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest.“Astonished to see Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested today over alleged misconduct in public office linked to material from the so‑called Epstein ‘Files’,” they posted on an X account run by Maxwell’s siblings. Continue reading...

Feb 20, 2026 - World

Under Shabana Mahmood’s proposals, wait for settled status would double to 20 years if public funds used while in workFamilies claiming in-work benefits face giving them up and enduring hardship to avoid being “punished” under a planned government migration crackdown, experts have said.More than 200,000 people living legally in the UK are on the 10-year route to settled status, which requires legal migrants to renew 30-month visas four times – at a cost of £3,908.50 including healthcare costs per renewal – before they can apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR). Continue reading...