February 18, 2026

UK Experts Demand Suicides Linked to Domestic Abuse Be Proven as Homicides

UK politicians and experts urge police to treat suicides connected to domestic abuse as possible homicides. They want better police training to understand abuse's deep impact and stop ticking boxes. Official numbers likely understate the problem, with up to 1,500 cases yearly versus 98 reported.

February 18, 2026

Glencore to pay $2bn to shareholders amid profit dip and failed Rio Tinto merger

Glencore will pay $2bn to shareholders despite profits falling 6% to $13.5bn and a failed $260bn merger with Rio Tinto. The mining giant plans to boost copper output as coal prices tumble.

February 18, 2026

Fear of New War in Tigray as Ethiopia and Eritrea Clash Again

Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea rise, raising fears of renewed war involving Tigray. Displaced people flee as past horrors haunt the region. Leaders accuse each other; humanitarian crisis worsens.

February 18, 2026

France Arrests 11 Over Fatal Attack on Far-Right Activist in Lyon

French police arrested 11 people, including a hard-left MP’s assistant, for the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque during a violent protest in Lyon. The attack has escalated political tension ahead of key elections.

February 18, 2026

Mazda, Nissan, Subaru May Pay Millions in Fines for Missing Australia's Emissions Targets

Mazda, Nissan, and Subaru are at risk of paying millions in fines after missing Australia's new vehicle emissions standards. While 68% of carmakers beat targets, others lag behind. Electric vehicles made up 12% of sales, showing growth but still below global levels. The government and industry groups highlight progress and call for stronger targets.

February 18, 2026

Bitcoin Drops 3.2% Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Crypto Market Sentiment Weakens

Bitcoin prices fell as much as 3.2% to $66,604 on Tuesday due to rising geopolitical tensions and risk-off mood. Although institutions are adopting crypto, market sentiment remains bleak, trailing US stock movements.

February 18, 2026

Kerala Extends Bar Hours to Midnight, 5-Star Hotels Allowed Till 3 a.m.

Kerala government extends bar timings by 2 hours till midnight; 5-star hotels can serve till 3 a.m. The move to boost tourism sparks criticism from Kerala Catholic Bishops Council.

February 18, 2026

Ashfaq’s Fight Against Childhood Cancer Highlights Gaps in Pakistan’s Healthcare

Ten-year-old Ashfaq from Sindh beat acute lymphoblastic leukaemia with treatment at Karachi's National Institute of Child Health. His story shines a light on childhood cancer challenges in Pakistan, where under half of kids get necessary care. National efforts now aim to boost survival rates from 30% to 60% by 2030.

February 18, 2026

China's EV Surge: CATL’s Battery Innovation and Tesla’s AI Centre Power Market Growth

China claims Brazil’s top vehicle exporter spot, unveils sodium-ion battery tech by CATL, enforces price floors, and sees Tesla launch an AI training centre. These moves shape the fierce EV race with faster payments, flying cars, and battery swapping.

February 18, 2026

DGP Alok Kumar Probes Mobile Phone Use in Hindalga Jail, Calls for Tighter Security

Karnataka's DGP Alok Kumar inspects Hindalga Central prison after reports of inmates using mobile phones despite signal jammers. He demands strict action and stronger jail security.