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Feb 12, 2026 - World

Officer alleged to have had ‘romantic relationship’ with ‘daughter’ of man ‘listed as his brother’ in investigationA federal immigration supervisor who allegedly lived with his undocumented girlfriend has been charged with harboring an undocumented person, Texas federal prosecutors said on Wednesday.Andres Wilkinson’s alleged “romantic relationship” with this woman caught the eye of authorities last spring. Authorities later received information “indicating” the woman was Wilkinson’s niece, according to a criminal complaint. Continue reading...

Feb 12, 2026 - World

Elbridge Colby tells meeting in Brussels that US plans to reduce conventional forces in Europe but remains committed to Nato allianceThe Pentagon’s policy chief, Elbridge Colby, has told European Nato defence ministers in Brussels that they need to step up their combat capabilities and take the lead in protecting their continent from the Russian threat.The influential undersecretary for war, sent by the White House in place of his boss, Pete Hegseth, said the US would reduce conventional forces in Europe but insisted Washington remained committed to the military alliance. Continue reading...

Feb 12, 2026 - World

Wormald steps down ‘by mutual consent’ after a year in post with Antonia Romeo expected to succeed himKeir Starmer has forced out his cabinet secretary, Chris Wormald, with Antonia Romeo likely to succeed him and become the first woman in the job.The prime minister announced on Thursday that Wormald was stepping down “by mutual consent” after just over a year in the job. He is likely to receive a significant payout, with his salary having been about £200,000 a year. Continue reading...

Feb 12, 2026 - World

Russia has blocked the popular messaging service WhatsApp over its failure to comply with local legislation, the Kremlin said Thursday, urging its 100 million Russian users to switch to a domestic alternative.

Feb 12, 2026 - World

Monaco-based Manchester United co-owner responds to politicians’ and football fans’ anger at ‘disgraceful’ wordsUK politics live – latest updatesThe Monaco-based billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has said he is sorry his “choice of language has offended some people in the UK and Europe” after a fierce backlash over his comments that the UK was being “colonised” by immigrants.The Manchester United co-owner faced a barrage of criticism on Thursday after citing inaccurate immigration statisticsin comments labelled hypocritical and reminiscent of “far-right narratives”. Continue reading...