18 February 2026, in sixty words

Apple’s upcoming iOS 26.4 update automatically enables its Stolen Device Protection feature for all iPhones, eliminating the need for users to turn it on manually.

Miley Cyrus is filming a programme for Disney+ to celebrate twenty years since her hit sitcom began airing.

The Royal Shakespeare Company will premiere a production titled The Mad King in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Premier League leaders Arsenal hold a 1-0 advantage over bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers at the interval at Molineux.

An avalanche near Castle Peak in California has killed eight people, while one person remains lost.

NHS bosses report some joint surgeries face delays due to a medical cement shortage.

A message created by the former monarch between ages 10 and 12 is being sold by Hansons Auctioneers.

US President Donald Trump used social media to criticise Britain's intention to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos archipelago to Mauritius.

Spanish officers arrested a 20-year-old male for allegedly hacking a reservation site to secure luxury accommodation.

The Facebook co-founder attended a California court on Wednesday to give evidence in a case concerning child safety.

On Tuesday, Anthropic released its latest mid-sized system to all users on free and paid plans.

The Meta chief executive entered the Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday morning to give evidence.

A handwritten note by the late monarch, penned between 1936 and 1940, will be sold by Hansons Auctioneers in Kent on 27 February.

Ethiopia has witnessed electric vehicles dominate the local market following a strict government ban on importing fossil-fuel automobiles.

The Environment Agency and Met Office warn the UK faces ongoing flooding, particularly in southern and central England.

Inflation in the UK dropped to 3% during January, according to the ONS.

On Wednesday, a 19-year-old Japanese athlete secured the gold medal in the women's slopestyle competition during the Milano Cortina Games.

Officials from Moscow, Kyiv, and Washington finished discussions in Geneva with no major agreement secured.

Heraeus Medical has stopped making bone cement for two months following a critical machine failure.

The Environment Agency and Met Office predict heavy rain will last four more weeks.

The Metropolitan Police has begun assessing the conduct of officers who previously protected Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Team GB secured a victory against the United States, finishing with a final score of 8-7.

The UK's advertising watchdog has blocked a promotional video for Black Ops 7 following complaints from nine viewers.

The overall figure dropped from 3.4% in December, reaching the lowest level seen since last March.

Several people were injured after two double-decker buses collided on Newington Causeway in Southwark, London, prompting a major emergency response.

Silicon Valley leaders including Sundar Pichai and Sam Altman are gathering in India this week for the AI Impact Summit.

Emergency services responded to a collision between two buses on Newington Causeway in south London shortly after 8am.

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez is attempting to balance loyalty to her socialist base with intense pressure from the United States.

Real Madrid’s match against Benfica paused for ten minutes when players walked off following an allegation of racism.

Thomas P appears in court charged with gross negligent manslaughter after his partner, Kerstin G, died from hypothermia on Austria’s highest mountain.

The Prince of Wales joined a Radio 1 panel to advocate for better male representation in mental health discussions.

Ministers are considering a delay to the election promise of paying 18 to 20-year-olds the same rate as older employees.

Reform UK won seven out of eight seats in east Durham's mining villages during the council elections last May.

A recent analysis reveals that developers constructed 11% of properties in England within regions vulnerable to water damage between 2022 and 2024.

Red Bull Racing has confirmed that Craig Skinner, its chief designer for the past two decades, has left the team with immediate effect just weeks before the 2026 Formula 1 season begins.

Starting 25 February, citizens holding two nationalities must present a UK passport or digital certificate to enter the country.

A senior US official has outlined fresh accusations that China carried out a clandestine underground nuclear explosion in June 2020, citing seismic readings deemed inconsistent with natural causes, according to Washington Post reporting.

A yellow cold weather alert affecting most of England has been issued by the country's health protection agency.

The video referee system helps officials in European competitions such as La Liga and Germany's Bundesliga correct clear mistakes during fast-paced matches.

The Premier League implemented a "Captains Only" rule for the 2025/26 campaign to limit player interactions with referees.

Real Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Benfica in a Champions League playoff overshadowed by controversy.

The United States and Iran have begun indirect negotiations in Geneva aimed at resolving their protracted dispute over Tehran’s nuclear programme, with both sides under pressure to avoid escalation.

Google's video platform experienced a worldwide failure, affecting the main site and TV services.

Vinícius Júnior has spoken out forcefully against racism after claims of discriminatory abuse during Real Madrid’s Champions League win over Benfica.

Sir Keir Starmer has committed £14bn to modernise rail infrastructure across Wales, calling it a once-in-a-generation upgrade.

One of the UK’s most notorious and longest-incarcerated inmates is awaiting a pivotal Parole Board decision that could see him freed or transferred to a lower-security setting.

Tributes have poured in from across the US political spectrum after veteran civil rights campaigner Jesse Jackson died aged 84.