February 19, 2026

Two Female Inmates Accuse Ex-Cook of Rape at California Prison

Two women in a California prison accuse Marcus Johnson, a former supervisory cook, of raping them in 2020. One claim was substantiated; prosecutors are reviewing the case. The women demand justice to stop future abuse.

February 18, 2026

Two killed, three injured in car crash on NH-44 near Shadnagar

Two men died and three were hurt when their car hit a heavy vehicle on NH-44 near Shadnagar early Wednesday. The victims were returning from a pilgrimage.

February 18, 2026

12 Dead in Hubei Firework Explosion Days After Similar Blast Hits Jiangsu

Twelve people died in a deadly firework shop explosion in Hubei, China, just days after eight died in Jiangsu. Authorities blame unsafe firework handling and vow tighter controls during Lunar New Year.

February 18, 2026

Gadchiroli Police and CRPF Demolish 44 Maoist Monuments in Major Operation

Gadchiroli Police and CRPF demolished 44 Maoist monuments across several Maoist strongholds. The operation involved 800 personnel and aimed at ending insurgent symbols and boosting peace.

February 18, 2026

Spanish Man Hacked Hotel Booking System, Reserved Luxury Rooms for One Cent

A 20-year-old man in Spain hacked a hotel booking site to reserve luxury rooms priced up to €1,000 per night for just one cent. Police caught him after losses hit over €20,000 during multiple stays, including a 4-night stay costing €4,000 in Madrid.