February 18, 2026

Punjab Police Kill Over 900 Suspects in 8 Months: Human Rights Report

Punjab’s Crime Control Department killed 924 suspects in 670 encounters between April and December 2025, says Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. Families report abductions, instant deaths, and legal threats amid rising police violence in the province.

February 18, 2026

More Than a Dozen Groups Sue EPA Over Climate Rollback in High-Stakes Legal Battle

Over a dozen health and environmental groups have sued the EPA after it scrapped the key 'endangerment finding' that limits climate pollution. The move sparked heated debate as critics accuse the EPA and Trump administration of ignoring public health.

February 18, 2026

Minnesota Investigates ICE Officers Over Beating of Mexican Citizen With Eight Skull Fractures

Minnesota and federal teams probe a severe beating of Mexican man Alberto Castañeda Mondragón by ICE officers. He suffered eight skull fractures and brain injury after his arrest in Minneapolis. ICE claims he hurt himself, but hospital reports and eyewitness accounts dispute this. Authorities seek missing video footage amid ongoing investigations.

February 18, 2026

Cumbria's New Mosque Opens for Ramadan amid Far-Right Protests

Cumbria’s South Lakes Islamic Centre is opening for Ramadan prayers even though construction is unfinished. Locals face far-right protests but stay strong. This marks a big step for Barrow’s Muslim community.

February 18, 2026

UK May Slow Minimum Wage Rise for Young Workers Amid Soaring Youth Unemployment

UK ministers are thinking of slowing the planned rise in minimum wage for workers aged 18-20 due to rising youth unemployment. The move challenges Labour's promise to equalise wages by the next election. Officials and experts warn this could help save young jobseekers from long-term unemployment risks.