Politics

Thursday, February 26th 2026 - 13:14 UTC
Cuba says it foiled ‘terrorist’ infiltration after shootout with Florida-registered speedboat

Cuba said on Thursday that a civilian speedboat departing from the United States was attempting “an infiltration for terrorist purposes” when it was intercepted in Cuban territorial waters, in an incident that left four people dead and six wounded among the boat’s occupants, as well as one injured Cuban officer.
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 - 08:43 UTC
Venezuela attorney general Tarek William Saab resigns, takes interim ombudsman role

Venezuela’s National Assembly, dominated by the ruling bloc, on Wednesday 25 February accepted the resignation of Attorney General Tarek William Saab and Ombudsman Alfredo Ruiz, and immediately named temporary replacements: Saab will serve as acting ombudsman and lawyer Larry Devoe was appointed acting attorney general.
Thursday, February 26th 2026 - 07:49 UTC
Brazil: Brazão brothers sentenced to 76 years for ordering Marielle Franco killing

Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) on Wednesday convicted brothers Domingos Inácio Brazão and João Francisco Inácio Brazão — known as Chiquinho — of ordering the 2018 assassination of Rio de Janeiro city councillor Marielle Franco and her driver, Anderson Gomes. The court imposed 76 years and three months in prison on each brother, in a unanimous ruling in one of the country’s most high-profile political violence cases.
Thursday, February 26th 2026 - 06:53 UTC
Cuba says four killed on Florida-registered speedboat after shootout in territorial waters

February 25, 2026. Cuba said its border guard forces killed four people and wounded six others during an exchange of fire with a civilian speedboat registered in Florida that, according to Havana, entered Cuban territorial waters and failed to comply with an order to stop.
Wednesday, February 25th 2026 - 14:19 UTC
Falklands, review and challenges for FIGAS, the Islands Air Service

A review of the Falkland Islands Government Air Service, FIGAS, and its current challenges will be taking take place, it has been revealed by members of the Executive Council. It comes as ExCo were updated on the latest progress regarding the ongoing Britten-Norman Islander aircraft replacement project, which has encountered several delays.
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.
Wednesday, February 25th 2026 - 12:25 UTC
Trump delivers longest recorded State of the Union amid polarization, with tariffs and foreign policy under scrutiny

US President Donald Trump delivered the longest recorded State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, speaking for 108 minutes before a joint session of Congress, as Washington enters a highly charged political stretch ahead of the midterm elections.
Wednesday, February 25th 2026 - 03:30 UTC
Petro signs petition sheet backing a constituent assembly push in Colombia

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday signed one of the official sheets being used by a left-leaning citizens’ committee to collect signatures in support of calling a National Constituent Assembly. The move came during a Cabinet meeting livestreamed on the presidency’s social media channels, 12 days before congressional elections.