February 19, 2026

Refugee Groups Demand UK Home Office Age Board Be Scrapped Over Child Safety Risks

A coalition of refugee organizations urges the UK government to end the Home Office’s national age assessment board. The board's assessments harm refugee children’s mental health and risk placing minors in adult settings.

February 19, 2026

Man Dead, Teen Critically Injured in Northampton Skate Park Stabbing; Four Arrested

A man died and a teenage boy is critical after a stabbing at a Northampton skate park. Police arrested four people and launched a murder investigation. The community is urged to stay safe as police patrol the area.

February 19, 2026

China Surpasses US in Hypersonic Missile Tech with Long-Range CJ-1000

China has overtaken the US in hypersonic missile technology with its CJ-1000, the first land-based scramjet-powered missile. This long-range weapon could outsmart air defenses and shift global military power.

February 19, 2026

US Withdraws Forces From Syria as New Government Takes Control

The US is pulling its troops from Syria after a decade, as President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government takes charge. The Syrian army now controls the Al-Tanf base. Despite withdrawal, the US is ready to fight ISIS threats in the region.

February 19, 2026

Delhi High Court Seeks Government Reply on Criticism of DPDP Act Over Privacy and Executive Control

The Delhi High Court on February 18, 2026, issued notice to the Union government on a petition challenging the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The petition claims the Act allows unwarranted surveillance and excessive executive power, undermining judicial independence. The court has scheduled the hearing for April.