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  • Friday, February 20th 2026 - 09:51 UTC

    UK begins implementation of Electronic Travel Administration for visitors

    If you're travelling on a non-British passport, you'll now need an ETA before you travel. Without a valid ETA, you won't be allowed to board transport to the UK.

    The UK is transitioning to a digital immigration system. These reforms are designed to enhance security, reduce reliance on physical documents, and streamline the traveller experience through automated checks undertaken by carriers against Home Office records. Effective 25 February 2026:

  • Friday, February 20th 2026 - 03:43 UTC

    Christine Lagarde: International order is “in danger”

    Without naming President Donald Trump, Lagarde argued that Washington started to lose confidence that the rules worked in its favor

    European Central Bank (ECB) president Christine Lagarde warned on Thursday in New York that the international order is “in danger” because the United States has begun to doubt the rules-based system it long supported, in remarks delivered as she received Columbia University’s Wolfgang Friedmann Memorial Award.

  • Thursday, February 19th 2026 - 23:43 UTC

    The rise and fall of Prince Andrew: Falklands war veteran, trade envoy and scandals

    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's life went from frontline military service in the Falklands War to a high-profile trade role and years of recurring controversy

    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor —until recently known publicly as Prince Andrew— was detained on Thursday in Norfolk and later released “under investigation” in a probe into suspected misconduct in public office linked to his association with Jeffrey Epstein, police said. King Charles III said in a statement that “the law must take its course” and that a “full, fair and proper process” should follow.

  • Thursday, February 19th 2026 - 03:58 UTC

    Brazilian Researchers Discover Endangered Lemon Sharks Preying on Freshwater Fish in Sueste Bay

    In a fascinating turn of events, researchers have documented endangered lemon sharks preying on invasive freshwater fish. Lemon sharks have been filmed hunting jaguar cichlids for the very first time, in Sueste Bay. The study has been published in the Environmental Biology of Fishes, with FAPESP offering its support for the study.

  • Thursday, February 19th 2026 - 02:54 UTC

    Trump weighs Iran strike options as U.S. builds up forces and pursues talks

    Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said there are “many reasons and arguments” for an attack, while stressing that “diplomacy is always his first option.”

    U.S. President Donald Trump has considered a timeline for potential strikes on Iran “in the coming days,” but no final decision has been made, CBS News reported, citing U.S. officials.

  • Wednesday, February 18th 2026 - 03:38 UTC

    Senate commission to review Cardama contract after Uruguay cancels ocean patrol vessel deal

    On 28 October, Orsi added that the previous administration had been “clearly” deceived in the Cardama case

    A pre-investigative commission will begin work on Wednesday in Uruguay’s Senate to examine the contract with Spanish shipbuilder Cardama for two ocean patrol vessels (OPVs), recently cancelled by President Yamandú Orsi’s government.

  • Wednesday, February 18th 2026 - 03:27 UTC

    Can Latin America's regulatory framework keep pace with digital finance?

    The rapid acceleration of financial technology in South America has created a distinct friction between market innovation and legislative capability. As 2026 unfolds, the region finds itself at a critical juncture where the speed of digital adoption is significantly outpacing the bureaucratic machinery designed to oversee it. While consumers and fintech unicorns push for instantaneous global connectivity, legislative bodies within the Mercosur bloc are grappling with the arduous task of harmonizing antiquated banking laws with the demands of a borderless digital economy.

  • Wednesday, February 18th 2026 - 03:12 UTC

    Argentina clears US oceanographic cruise in the South Atlantic as debate grows over “dual-use” data

    The authorization has triggered criticism in Argentine political and defence circles focused on the potential dual-use value of certain outputs

    Argentina’s Federal Fisheries Council (CFP) recorded that it had “no objections,” within its remit, to a United States request for a marine scientific research cruise by the R/V Roger Revelle inside Argentina’s Exclusive Economic Zone between March 5 and March 30, 2026. In the same document, the council asked for “all basic data” plus “preliminary and final reports” to be submitted to Argentine authorities prior to any publication of results.

  • Wednesday, February 18th 2026 - 02:01 UTC

    Why Free Slot Games Are Discussed on Casino Review and Information Platforms

    Casino review and information platforms often explain how free-to-play versions of slot games work, even when they do not host the games themselves. In the UK, this approach exists primarily for educational and transparency purposes rather than direct gameplay. Understanding why these free versions are referenced helps clarify the role of review sites and how they differ from licensed casino operators. This article explores why free slot formats are discussed across review platforms, what informational value they provide, and how UK-focused sites approach this topic responsibly.

  • Tuesday, February 17th 2026 - 23:37 UTC

    China showcases humanoid robots at its Spring Festival Gala with kung fu routines for a mass audience

    Organisers leaned on a familiar cultural symbol —kung fu— as a way to translate innovation into a language widely understood by domestic audiences

    China put humanoid robots front and centre at its Spring Festival Gala —the country’s biggest annual television event— featuring a choreographed martial-arts routine with traditional weapons such as swords and nunchucks, acrobatics and tightly synchronised sequences alongside human performers.