February 19, 2026

Brazil Imposes High Duties on Chinese Steel Amid Dumping Probe

Brazil hits Chinese steel imports with duties up to $670 per tonne after finding they are sold below fair prices. The move aims to protect local steelmakers from financial losses.

February 19, 2026

Trump Warns UK PM Starmer Against Losing Control of Diego Garcia in Chagos Deal

US President Donald Trump called the UK’s plan to lease the Chagos Islands a 'big mistake.' He urged PM Keir Starmer not to lose control of Diego Garcia through a 100-year lease. This comes weeks after Trump praised the deal as Starmer's best option.

February 19, 2026

Trump’s Immigration Policies Hurt US Hospitality and Tourism, Causing 98,000 Job Losses

Trump’s strict immigration rules scared workers and tourists alike. Nearly 98,000 hospitality jobs vanished in a year. Tourism revenue fell by $1.2bn. The biggest US hospitality union warns this could hurt the economy more.

February 19, 2026

Avalanche in California Sierra Nevada Kills Eight, One Still Missing

A heavy avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada mountains has killed eight people with one still missing. Six skiers rescued, rescue efforts slow due to a winter storm.

February 19, 2026

Supreme Court Rules Injured Children Can Claim Lost Earnings, Raising NHS Costs

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that children injured at birth can claim compensation for future lost earnings. This historic decision will increase NHS spending on childbirth negligence lawsuits, with liabilities already at £60bn, said lawyers and patient safety experts.

February 19, 2026

Nearly 200,000 UK Students Demand Compensation Over Pandemic Tuition; UCL Settlement Reported at £21m

Nearly 200,000 students from UK universities claim compensation for disrupted education during COVID-19. University College London reportedly pays £21m in a confidential settlement, sparking a wider legal fight.

February 19, 2026

Man sentenced to 10 years for sexually assaulting minor in Tirthahalli

A 28-year-old man from Tirthahalli convicted of abducting and sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl. He got 10 years rigorous jail and ₹1.3 lakh fine. Court ordered ₹4 lakh compensation for the survivor.

February 19, 2026

SC Rejects Classifying Crime by Race, Cites Danger of Polarisation After Anjel Chakma Case

The Supreme Court said crimes should not be labelled based on race or region, warning it could divide society. The court asked Attorney General to review a plea for hate crime laws after the tragic attack on Anjel Chakma.

February 19, 2026

Tony Burke Slams Coalition “Silly Hypocrisy” on IS-Linked Families Returning from Syria

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke called out the Coalition for pressuring to block 34 Australian wives and children of IS fighters from Syria from returning. He reminded that under previous Coalition governments, many had returned. The government recently barred one woman from entering Australia for two years.

February 19, 2026

Hong Kong welcomes 10% more visitors on Day One of Lunar New Year

Visitor numbers in Hong Kong jumped 10% on the first day of Lunar New Year, with over 120,000 arrivals from mainland China. Crowds crowded border crossings and hiking trails, signaling a strong start to the holiday season.