February 15, 2026

Watchdogs Warn Trump’s 287(g) Immigration Push Risks Civil Rights with Less Oversight

Former Homeland Security watchdogs say Trump's rapid expansion of the 287(g) program to deputize local police for immigration enforcement is risky. With their removal and gutted oversight, civil rights violations may rise nationwide. Over 1,400 agencies now cooperate with ICE, up from fewer than 200 last year.

February 15, 2026

Two Die in Head-On Crash Between Two-Wheeler and Van on Kothagudem Flyover

Two people died instantly when their two-wheeler collided with a van on Kothagudem flyover in East Godavari. Wrong side riding caused the deadly crash. Police are investigating.

February 15, 2026

Hong Kong Court Grants Parenting Rights in Mainland Surrogacy Case

A Hong Kong court has given a local couple parental rights to two boys born through surrogacy in mainland China. The ruling comes after they failed to get ID cards for the children, who were born via illegal commercial surrogacy. The court acknowledged their ignorance of the law but the decision may not set a legal precedent.

February 15, 2026

Hong Kong Cyclist Dies After Crash on Notorious Bride’s Pool Road

A 49-year-old cyclist died after hitting a kerb on Bride’s Pool Road in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district. He lost consciousness and died at hospital. Police seek witnesses.

February 15, 2026

Home Office Cancels Private Deportation Flight After Man Swallows Vape Battery

A private Home Office deportation flight was cancelled after an Egyptian man swallowed a lithium vape battery. The man was treated in hospital and returned to detention, with an investigation now underway.