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.

February 18, 2026

Reform UK Drops Lancashire Libraries from Free Refugee Support Scheme Over Costs

Reform UK has ended Lancashire libraries' participation in the free Libraries of Sanctuary program, citing taxpayers' money concerns. The move, which surprised many, drew sharp criticism from other parties as libraries offer vital refugee support.

February 18, 2026

Air Force One to Get New Gold, Red and Navy Paint Inspired by Trump

The US presidential jet Air Force One is being repainted with gold, deep red, and navy blue colors influenced by Donald Trump’s preferences. A new Boeing 747 donated by Qatar will also sport the fresh colors as the fleet undergoes maintenance.

February 18, 2026

Bone Cement Shortage Threatens NHS Hip and Knee Surgery Wait Times

A global bone cement shortage is forcing NHS hospitals to delay non-urgent hip and knee operations. Main supplier Heraeus Medical halted production due to a packaging fault. Hospitals must prioritize urgent cases, affecting patients waiting months for surgery.

February 18, 2026

Junior Film Actor Shefeeq Ummer Arrested with 52 Litres of Illegal Liquor in Malappuram

The Excise arrested junior film actor Shefeeq Ummer in Malappuram for illegally selling 52 litres of liquor. He sold alcohol after midnight using a network of youth and taxi drivers, police say.

February 18, 2026

Pakistan's 5G Spectrum Auction Set for March 10, Expected to Fetch $300-$700 Million

Pakistan's PTA announced its 5G spectrum auction on March 10. Authorities expect $300-$700 million from selling 597 MHz of spectrum, boosting mobile data speeds and service quality.

February 18, 2026

Austrian Mountaineer Faces Manslaughter Charges After Girlfriend Dies Near Großglockner Summit

An Austrian climber is accused of gross negligent manslaughter after his girlfriend died of hypothermia near Austria's tallest peak. The court will examine his decisions during the risky climb that ended in tragedy.

February 18, 2026

37 Miners Die in Suspected Carbon Monoxide Leak at Nigerian Mine

At least 37 miners died from a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a lead and zinc mine in Plateau state, Nigeria. More than 20 miners were rescued and rushed to hospital. The mine is now sealed as an investigation begins amid local security concerns.

February 18, 2026

Global Shark Attacks Rise in 2025, Florida's Volusia County Tops Shark Bite List

Unprovoked shark attacks surged worldwide in 2025, with 65 cases and 12 deaths. Australia saw a sharp rise, but Florida's Volusia County remained the shark bite capital. Great white sharks played a big role. Despite the rise, fatality averages stayed steady globally.

February 18, 2026

ED Attaches $55.69 Million in Winzo Gaming Fraud Case, Total Assets Frozen ₹1,194 Crore

The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached $55.69 million in foreign bank accounts linked to Winzo Pvt Ltd for alleged fraud in real-money gaming. The total frozen assets now reach ₹1,194 crore as the agency continues its crackdown on the firm's operations involving BOT gaming.