International There’s no hiding the schism that now lies between Trump and Israel In the Middle East, nothing is ever straightforward, and so it was. Source: feeds.skynews.comRead full article todayFebruary 13, 2026
International Enforcement of laws against polluters nearly non-existent in US, analysis finds EPA’s records show one environmental consent decree filed in last year – 26 were filed in year one of first Trump termEnforcement of environmental laws against major polluters has virtually ground to a halt under the Trump administration, a new analysis of Environmental Protection Agency records from January 2025 to January 2026 shows.Major polluters typically include companies that are among the largest in the oil, gas, coal and chemical industries. […] todayFebruary 13, 2026
International Boss of P&O Ferries owner DP World leaves over Jeffrey Epstein links Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem’s exit as group chair and CEO follows pressure after publication of emailsThe boss of P&O Ferries owner, DP World, has left the company after revelations over his ties with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein forced the ports and logistics company to take action.Dubai-based DP World, which is ultimately owned by Dubai’s royal family, announced Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem’s departure as the group’s chair and chief executive […] todayFebruary 13, 2026
International Meet the unlikely star of the bodice-ripping Wuthering Heights – Martin Clunes In Emerald Fennell’s BDSM-tinged film, critics have praised Clunes’s turn as the ‘devout misogynist’ Mr EarnshawIt has been billed as the sexiest adaptation of Wuthering Heights, with bodices ripped to shreds and a flirtation with BDSM. And yet the standout star of Emerald Fennell’s new film isn’t one of its smouldering young lovers, played by Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, but British television’s most affable grump – Martin Clunes.Clunes plays […] todayFebruary 13, 2026
International What is the new gender guidance for schools and colleges in England? Advice on how to respond to students questioning their birth gender has been updated. Here are the key changesMinisters have released updated guidance on how schools and colleges in England should respond to students who are questioning their birth gender. How is it different to the previous Department for Education (DfE) guidance, released under the Conservatives in 2023? Continue reading...Source: www.theguardian.comRead full article todayFebruary 13, 2026
International Arctic blast to bring snow, hail and icy conditions across UK this weekend Met Office issues new weather warning for potential travel disruption until Sunday morningAn Arctic blast of very cold air will this weekend bring snow, sleet, hail, freezing rain and icy conditions across most of the UK, forecasters have said.The Met Office issued new yellow warnings for wintry conditions and potential travel disruption lasting until Sunday morning. Continue reading...Source: www.theguardian.comRead full article todayFebruary 13, 2026
International World order as we know it ‘no longer exists’, Merz warns at Munich Security Conference – live German chancellor among key figures to speak as three-day security gathering opensIf you need a primer on what’s on the agenda for the next three days, I spoke with the MSC’s head of policy Nicole Koenig, the author of the European part of their security report published ahead of the meeting.I asked her what is most likely to be the focus of this year’s forum, will Rubio deliver a “JD […] todayFebruary 13, 2026
International Manchester United fans condemn co-owner’s immigration comments Manchester United supporter groups and ordinary fans have spoken out against comments by the club’s co-owner.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 13, 2026
International Merz, Macron to address Munich Security Conference amid disputes with US Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will also address the conference.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 13, 2026
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