Trump says he’s sending a hospital boat to Greenland. Nobody knows why Trump did not say when the ship will arrive or how long it could stay The Independent UK · Feb 22
Trump's new tariff call may narrow Aussie export edge Australian exporters may lose their competitive edge in the US market if Donald Trump's global 15 per cent tariff plan goes ahead. AAP · Feb 22
US deports gay asylum seeker to another country where homosexuality is illegal Same-sex relationships are punishable in Cameroon by up to five years in prison The Independent UK · Feb 22
After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlement When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine surpassed 1,418 days last month, it officially exceeded a historic milestone — the same span of time it took Moscow to defeat Nazi Germany in World War II The Independent UK · Feb 22
Homeland Security suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a partial government shutdown continues The Independent UK · Feb 22
Trump’s CIA pulls 19 intelligence reports, including analyses of white nationalism and LGBT+ issues The reports ‘failed to be independent of political consideration,’ according to agency The Independent UK · Feb 22
'So it's a loss then?': Moment Donald Trump learnt of Supreme Court's tariff blow mid-meeting Supreme Court dealt a significant blow to President Trump's global tariff policy, striking it down in a 6-3 decision. Trump, reportedly seething, called the ruling a "disgrace" and "unpatriotic," criticizing even his own appointees. This marks a major policy reversal for the administration, potentially forcing a new legal strategy for… The Times of India · Feb 22
A long-acting HIV drug arrives in Zimbabwe for some at highest risk Zimbabwe is one of the world's first countries to roll out lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention drug that is administered only twice a year The Independent UK · Feb 22
The Epstein scandal has battered Britain’s political establishment. Can the radical-right Reform party benefit? The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office will heap yet more pressure on the beleaguered government of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The Conversation · Feb 22
Watch: Donald Trump, Melania Trump host governors' dinner at White House President Trump attended the Governors' Dinner amid controversy, with several Democratic governors boycotting due to exclusions from a prior White House session. The event, attended only by Republican governors and officials, concluded early after the Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariff policy, a significant blow to his agenda. The Times of India · Feb 22
Nicki Minaj reveals her ‘most meaningful’ gift – a Bible signed by Trump Rapper Nicki Minaj has revealed what she described as one of the most significant presents she has ever received – a Bible bearing the signature of Donald Trump. The Times of India · Feb 22
Lindsey Graham frets that Trump's advisers oppose Iran strike Graham urged Trump to ignore them and pull the trigger. Axios · Feb 22
Australia will ‘examine all options’ to avoid new 15% tariffs announced by Donald Trump Trade minister Don Farrell says Australia has ‘consistently advocated’ against the ‘unjustified tariffs’, after the US president announced new levies The Guardian - AU · Feb 22
'It's on the way': Donald Trump is sending 'great hospital boat' to Greenland President Trump announced plans to send a hospital boat to Greenland to aid those reportedly not receiving adequate care. This initiative follows Trump's repeated assertions of Greenland's strategic importance and his past proposals to purchase the Arctic island, which Denmark and Greenland officials have consistently rejected. The Times of India · Feb 22
The Independent UK · Feb 22 Ofgem price cap – what is happening to my energy bill? Changes following a promised £150 average cut to domestic bills mean households should become familiar with how much they pay per unit of energy.
The Independent UK · Feb 22 Price cap: Energy bills set to plummet from April – what it means for you Rachel Reeves said last November that £150 would be cut from the average household bill from April
The Conversation · Feb 22 Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues US President Donald Trump has announced the United States will increase baseline tariffs on imports from all countries to 15%, as the fallout continues from a seismic Supreme Court ruling on Friday.
The Times of India · Feb 22 US planning to kill Khamenei and his son? What report reveals The United States is weighing military options against Iran that could go far beyond strikes on nuclear facilities, with one scenario reportedly involving the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his son Mojtaba Khamenei. The discussions come as President Donald Trump considers limited military action even while nuclear negotiations…
Reason · Feb 22 Andrew McCarthy on "Why Trump's Section 122 Tariffs Are Illegal" The prominent conservative legal commentator outlines the case against Trump's latest tariff power grab.
AAP · Feb 22 Inflation to stay on hold in first data post rates hike The first round of inflation data released after the Reserve Bank chose to lift interest rates will be handed down.
The Guardian - US · Feb 22 Trump news at a glance: President condemns ‘anti-American decision’ and pursues new tariffs avenue Donald Trump doubles down on aggressive tariff policy with 15% global tax – key US politics stories from 21 February 2026 at a glance
The Independent UK · Feb 22 Epstein survivor slams Les Wexner’s ‘abhorrent’ testimony Maria Farmer says she ‘suffered abuse at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’ at Wexner’s estate
Evening Standard · Feb 22 Financial Times editor says journalism faces a ‘pivotal’ and ‘existential’ time Roula Khalaf said the industry is facing three core challenges, including that freedom of the media is under threat in more countries.
Fortune · Feb 21 Trump's sudden decision to hike his new tariff rate to 15% is 'something of an eff you' to the U.K., which thought it had a better deal for 10% "It also means some of America’s biggest trading partners, like the EU and Japan, will find themselves exactly back where they were last week."
The Independent UK · Feb 21 Brother tracked down sister swept up in Utah avalanche but wasn’t able to save her 11-year-old girl died in the hospital, police say