Prince William pays tribute to army medic found dead in barracks 22. February 2026 (19:51) Investigation under way regarding death of Cpl Lucy Wilde, 25, who prince said ‘served with courage and distinction’Prince William has paid tribute to a young army medic found dead in her barracks who “served with courage and distinction”.Cpl Lucy Wilde, 25, who posted videos on TikTok documenting her daily life in the army, was found dead in her barracks in Warminster, Wiltshire, on 5 February. An investigation is under way, the Ministry of Defence said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Nigel Farage accused of ‘Maga stunts’ for saying he was denied access to Chagos Islands 22. February 2026 (19:51) Reform UK leader flew to the Maldives for a day despite not having permit to visit nearby archipelagoNigel Farage has been accused of “performing Maga stunts” after claiming the British government stopped him from travelling to the Chagos Islands on a humanitarian mission.The Reform UK leader said he had flown to the Maldives to join a delegation bringing aid to four Chagossians who are trying to establish a settlement on one of the archipelago’s islands to protest against Britain’s plans to transfer control of the territory to Mauritius. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US north-east braces for heavy snow and ferocious winds amid blizzard warnings 22. February 2026 (19:41) East coast scrambles to prepare for storm forecast to bring major disruption to more than 35 million peopleBlizzard conditions were forecast to bring major disruption across the north-eastern United States on Sunday and well into Monday, with a dangerous combination of heavy, wet snow and ferocious winds gusting up to 70mph.Residents along the east coast scrambled to prepare for the late-winter storm that spurred blizzard warnings from Maryland to Massachusetts, affecting more than 35 million people. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US tariff policy ‘hasn’t changed’ despite supreme court ruling, trade chief says 22. February 2026 (19:41) Jamieson Greer also said US won’t pull out of deals with UK, EU and others after court declared Trump tariffs illegalTop US trade negotiator Jamieson Greer insisted on Sunday that US policy on tariffs “hasn’t changed”, two days after the supreme court declared many of Donald Trump’s tariffs illegal.The ruling issued on Friday by the highest US court was a sharp rebuke to the Republican president that toppled a key pillar of his aggressive economic agenda – even as it prompted Trump to announce a new global tariff using different statutes, albeit temporary. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Homeland security reverses course on TSA PreCheck suspension 22. February 2026 (19:37) DHS official reportedly says Global Entry program would remain halted amid partial government shutdownThe Department of Homeland Security partially reversed course Sunday morning on an order that had suspended the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a result of staffing shortages caused by the partial government shutdown.“TSA PreCheck remains operational with no change for the traveling public,” the Transportation Security Administration said in a social media post. “As staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case by case basis and adjust operations accordingly.”Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Mexican security forces reportedly kill drug cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ 22. February 2026 (19:12) Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was one of world’s most wanted drug traffickersOne of the world’s most wanted drug traffickers – the Mexican cartel boss known as “El Mencho” – has reportedly been killed by his country’s security forces.The drug lord, whose real name is Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, was killed on Sunday in the western state of Jalisco, Mexican newspapers reported, citing government sources. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Three dead and four injured after County Armagh multi-car collision 22. February 2026 (17:55) Condolences given to families of two men and 23-year-old woman killed near Moy on Saturday nightThree people died and four others were injured in a multi-car collision in County Armagh on Saturday night.Emergency services dispatched three rapid response paramedics, seven emergency crews and one hazardous area response team after the Armagh Road crash was reported near Moy, in south-east County Tyrone. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Secret Service shot and killed armed man who breached Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence 22. February 2026 (17:46) Authorities say agents confronted a white male, who has not been identified, carrying shotgun and gasoline canThe US Secret Service shot and killed an armed intruder who breached the perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump’s Florida residence and private club in Palm Beach, early on Sunday.Although the US president often spends weekends at the oceanfront resort, he was at the White House in Washington during this incident, as was first lady Melania Trump. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Norway (population: 5.7m) beats US (342m) to top Winter Olympics medal table 22. February 2026 (17:24) Country wins most golds (18) in Winter Games historyUSA, GB and Australia also set team recordsNorwegians put emphasis on participation Norway has once again topped the Winter Olympics medal table, surpassing countries with far larger populations.The Scandinavian country won more gold medals (18) and more total medals (41) than the US, who came second in both categories (12 golds and 33 total medals). Norway’s 18 golds were the most by a country in Winter Olympics history, while their cross-country skiing hero Johannes Høsflot Klæbo accounted for six golds on his own, more than the all but seven other countries at this year’s Games. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Russia fires scores of missiles at Ukraine as Hungary threatens to block EU sanctions 22. February 2026 (17:12) ‘Moscow continues to invest in strikes more than diplomacy,’ says Zelenskyy, as logistics and energy facilities targetedRussia has fired scores of missiles and drones at targets across Ukraine, flattening a residential house in the capital, two days before the fourth anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion.Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Kremlin had launched 297 drones and nearly 50 missiles on Sunday, in the latest in a wave of overnight strikes. He said “a significant proportion” had been shot down as he called on allies to strengthen the country’s air defences against enemy attacks. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
