Month: February 2026

Taiwan shares a "rock solid" relationship with the United States, its president has insisted - despite talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping over the self-governed island's future.Source: feeds.skynews.comRead full article

Experts say Tom Homan’s charge, replacing Greg Bovino’s aggressive tactics, may change the tone, but not the missionIn his clearest attempt yet to “de‑escalate” tensions in Minneapolis, Tom Homan, Donald Trump’s “border czar”, announced on Wednesday that the administration will draw down 700 federal immigration officers as the statewide crackdown continues.The Twin Cities remain on edge, waiting to see whether the fear will ease. Continue reading...Source: www.theguardian.comRead full article

At least two cases confirmed at detention center for children and their parents in Texas At least two cases of measles have been confirmed at a major immigration detention center for children and their parents in Texas as cases of the dangerous virus in South Carolina, Arizona, Utah and other US states continue growing and alarming experts.In January alone, the US saw 25% of the total confirmed in all of […]

Elizabeth Caisaguano and her mother released from Texas facility hit by measles outbreak. Plus, the Epstein stories you may have missedGood morning.A 10-year-old Minnesota girl has been released from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after a month in detention in Dilley, Texas, school officials said, one of hundreds of children detained at the facility.What are the conditions like at the detention center? Federal officials have confirmed that Dilley, […]

PM says he is sorry for believing ‘lies’ told by former Labour minister when he appointed him US ambassadorUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has apologised to victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse as he sought to reboot his stuttering leadership after one of his most turbulent days in office.The prime minister said he was sorry for having believed what he said were “lies” told by Peter Mandelson at […]

Bank suggests cost-of-living measures in Rachel Reeves’s budget likely to pave way for rate cuts in months aheadBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation rises for first time in five months to 3.4% in DecemberBank of England policymakers have left interest rates on hold at 3.75%, amid concerns about persistent inflation.The central bank’s nine-member monetary policy committee (MPC) has decided to leave borrowing costs unchanged after cutting rates six times since […]