February 19, 2026

Nearly 200,000 UK Students Demand Compensation Over Pandemic Tuition; UCL Settlement Reported at £21m

Nearly 200,000 students from UK universities claim compensation for disrupted education during COVID-19. University College London reportedly pays £21m in a confidential settlement, sparking a wider legal fight.

February 19, 2026

Nearly 200,000 UK Students Demand Compensation Over Pandemic Tuition; UCL Settlement Reported at £21m

Nearly 200,000 students from UK universities claim compensation for disrupted education during COVID-19. University College London reportedly pays £21m in a confidential settlement, sparking a wider legal fight.

February 19, 2026

Hong Kong welcomes 10% more visitors on Day One of Lunar New Year

Visitor numbers in Hong Kong jumped 10% on the first day of Lunar New Year, with over 120,000 arrivals from mainland China. Crowds crowded border crossings and hiking trails, signaling a strong start to the holiday season.

February 19, 2026

US Factory Output Rises 0.6% in January, Biggest Gain in Nearly a Year

US factory production jumped 0.6% in January, the strongest monthly rise since February 2025. The boost brightens prospects for a manufacturing sector hit by tariffs and interest rates.

February 19, 2026

VIT Chennai Students Revive Tent Kottai Cinema Experience at Vibrance 2026 Fest

At VIT Chennai's Vibrance 2026, students recreated a traditional tent kottai screening of Aayirathil Oruvan, giving a glimpse of rural cinema culture. The four-day fest features 30,000 participants and 200 events.