X suffered a global outage on Feb. 16, 2026, disrupting access worldwide.

Reform UK names Robert Jenrick as shadow chancellor, unveiling a conservative leadership team focused on economic and migration policies ahead of 2029.

The BBC honors Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday with a week of new and classic nature documentaries and a live concert.

The Conservative Party proposes capping Plan 2 student loan interest at RPI, freezing repayment thresholds, cutting university places, and redirecting funds to apprenticeships and home savings.

Donald Trump, influenced by Lara Trump, now backs restricting teens' social media use over mental health concerns, aligning with a growing bipartisan push.

Trump slammed UK PM Starmer’s Chagos Islands move, calling it a "big mistake" and warning against "wokeism" in foreign policy.

Oxfordshire Council uses drones in Kidlington to fight illegal dumping after community complaints.

Two British skiers died in a French Alps avalanche; tributes follow.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Feb. 19, 2026, over Epstein ties, drawing scrutiny to his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson’s connections, though no charges have been filed.

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet attended the 2026 BAFTAs together, wearing coordinated black outfits and sharing affectionate moments despite not walking the red carpet together.