International

Friday, February 27th 2026 - 10:51 UTC
European Commission announces provisional entry into force for the trade pillar of the EU-Mercosur deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday announced the provisional application of the trade part of the EU-Mercosur association agreement, following parliamentary ratification in Argentina and Uruguay. The move activates trade commitments ahead of full conclusion of the treaty, which still requires the European Parliament’s consent.
Friday, February 27th 2026 - 10:50 UTC
U.S. ambassador in Israel urges staff: leave “TODAY” amid security risks

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee urged embassy staff and family members who want to depart the country to do so “TODAY,” according to an email whose contents were reported by U.S. and Israeli media.
Thursday, February 26th 2026 - 22:41 UTC
Uruguay and Argentina ratify the EU-Mercosur deal, leaving entry into force to Brussels

Uruguay and Argentina ratified on Thursday the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, becoming the first founding members of the South American bloc to complete parliamentary approval. Whether the treaty begins to apply now hinges on decisions inside the EU, as a separate legal review process continues following moves in the European Parliament.º
Thursday, February 26th 2026 - 13:38 UTC
UK government says “no pause” in the Chagos Islands ratification process in Parliament

The UK Parliament is in the process of ratifying to turn control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, but there has been some confusion following different government officials statements.
Thursday, February 26th 2026 - 12:46 UTC
UK government actions to help families with impact of the cost of living

UK Labour government is taking action to help families with the cost of living, “We know that families across the country are feeling the impact of the cost of living - it’s the number one issue impacting working people.
Thursday, February 26th 2026 - 11:58 UTC
Royal Navy Type 31 frigates landmark, HMS Active rolls out and steel cut for HMS Bulldog

A major landmark has been reached in the construction of two of the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 frigates as one was rolled out of the build hall while the first steel was cut the other. Forces.net is reporting that HMS Active, the second vessel in the Inspiration-class, came out of her build hall at Rosyth Dockyard in Fife.
Thursday, February 26th 2026 - 03:10 UTC
Best Real Money Casinos for UK Players

The UK has never been shy about its love of gaming. From old members’ clubs in Mayfair to giant resort-style complexes in Birmingham, real money casinos here still pull in crowds. There’s just something about walking through the doors, hearing chips stack, seeing roulette spin in real time. It feels alive.
Wednesday, February 25th 2026 - 12:43 UTC
UK Speaker says he shared information with police amid claims Mandelson planned to flee abroad

House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said on Wednesday he passed information “in good faith” to the Metropolitan Police after receiving what he considered relevant intelligence suggesting former Labour minister Peter Mandelson might flee the UK, as police examine allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
Tuesday, February 24th 2026 - 12:14 UTC
Trump’s tariff uncertainty adds pressure on the dollar after Supreme Court ruling

A fresh round of tariff moves announced by U.S. President Donald Trump has reintroduced market volatility and added pressure on the dollar, as investors and banks debate whether the currency is losing part of its traditional safe-haven role.
Tuesday, February 24th 2026 - 03:17 UTC
Brazil’s VP Alckmin backs workweek cuts as a global trend

Brazil’s Vice President and Industry and Trade Minister Geraldo Alckmin said on Monday that shorter working hours are a “global trend” and that Brazil should debate the issue in depth, as business leaders push to delay discussion of ending the widely used 6x1 work schedule.