International Ratcliffe says immigrants cost too much, while Ineos lobbies for state funding Billionaire’s business has in recent years claimed UK and EU support for refineries and chemicals plants worth about €800mJim Ratcliffe apologises for ‘choice of language’ after saying immigrants were ‘colonising’ UKThe backlash against Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments about immigrants to the UK “costing too much” for the state comes at an awkward time for his loss-making Ineos business.The billionaire industrialist’s sprawling empire, which ranges from chemicals to car making, has […] todayFebruary 12, 2026 1
International Italian PM vows to secure borders and approves bill allowing naval blockades Legislation is latest step in Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government’s crackdown on irregular migrationItaly’s prime minister has said her government will deploy every tool at its disposal to “guarantee the security of our borders” after approving a bill authorising naval blockades to stop boats from arriving in Italy during periods of “exceptional pressure”.The bill is the latest step in Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government’s crackdown on irregular immigration, which has included tough […] todayFebruary 12, 2026 1
insert_link International Minnesota immigration enforcement surge is ending, Trump border tsar says Two US citizens were killed in Minneapolis during the crackdown dubbed "Operation Metro Surge". Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 12, 2026
International Bangladesh election results live: Vote counting in race between BNP, Jamaat The landmark election determines the country's leadership and return to democracy following a 2024 student-led uprising.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 12, 2026
International Italy stun Nepal for historic first T20 World Cup win Tournament debutants Italy claimed their first-ever World Cup victory with a shock upset against Nepal in Mumbai.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 12, 2026
Local Prudential Bank, Nita Travels launch epic business trips to Korea, Turkey & China Prudential Bank (PBL) and Nita Travels and Shipping Ventures Limited are set to take their valued customers on exclusive business trips to Korea, Turkey, and China, as part of their ongoing efforts to foster business growth and international partnerships. The tours come off at the back of a successful one held in 2025 where customers […] The post Prudential Bank, Nita Travels launch epic business trips to Korea, Turkey & […] todayFebruary 12, 2026
insert_link Local Ghana AIDS Commission to distribute condoms nationwide on February 13 ahead of Val’s Day Ghana’s fight against HIV is receiving fresh attention this Valentine’s season, as the Ghana AIDS Commission prepares to distribute thousands of condoms and HIV test kits across the country.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 12, 2026 1
insert_link Local Voting in The Hague: Chemical weapons and principles At the end of November 2025, the 30th Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention took place in The Hague. Ukraine was once again elected to the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), while Russia, for the third consecutive time, received the lowest level of support. Why has Russia lost these elections three times in a row? And […] todayFebruary 12, 2026
insert_link Local Keta Municipal Assembly intensifies community clean-up exercise with strong public participation The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Keta, Wisdom Seade, has reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to improving environmental sanitation following a successful large-scale community clean-up exercise held across several communities within the Keta Municipality.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 12, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
