20 February 2026, in sixty words

Ethan Slater, 17, and Cherish Bean, 15, died on Wednesday at Little Eden Holiday Park, close to Bridlington.

Britain has partnered with Germany, France, Italy, and Poland to manufacture autonomous drones and surface-to-air weaponry.

Officials are exploring new legislation to ban Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal succession line once a police inquiry ends.

A record-breaking fast food restaurant covering 2,000 square metres has officially launched at Disney Village in France.

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have secured the top spot on the UK singles chart with their duet, Rein Me In.

Musicians Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester faced massive costs after their son arrived seven weeks prematurely in Nashville.

Residents in Killin, a Perthshire village, were warned not to drink tap water on Friday after a diesel spill into the River Dochart.

NASA has targeted March 6 to send four astronauts on a journey around the Moon.

Eight restaurant groups, including the owners of KFC and Burger King, have abandoned the Better Chicken Commitment.

Police charged Patrick Sean Lacey and three other men on Thursday following a violent incident in Liverpool.

Two youths were detained for life after murdering Kamran Aman during a racist assault in Barry.

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing broad global tariffs under emergency powers, declaring them “illegal.” In a 6–3 decision, justices found the law used to justify the tariffs does not empower the president to unilaterally enact such wide-ranging import duties, potentially forcing billions in refunds and upending a key part of Trump’s economic agenda.

Disney and Pixar have released footage showing the gang facing a modern electronic rival named Lilypad.

Freestyle skier Eileen Gu responded to US Vice President J.D.

American freeskier Hunter Hess made an "L" sign after his Olympic halfpipe qualifying run in Livigno, Italy, on February 20, 2026.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced that a European intelligence alliance is under consideration.

Quentin Griffiths has passed away aged 58 following a reported fatal accident in Thailand.

Lord Mandelson reportedly played a key role in securing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as the UK’s trade envoy despite objections from then-Prince Charles, now King Charles III.

UK Athletics officially admitted to corporate manslaughter following the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei.

Brentford prepares to host Brighton at the Gtech Community Stadium this Saturday as the Premier League schedule resumes.

The interim coach admitted he wants to keep the Manchester United job permanently after a strong start.

The Office for National Statistics reported a surprising increase in British buying habits last month, beating economic forecasts of just 0.2 per cent.

Thames Valley Police released the King's brother from Aylsham station on Thursday evening following his arrest for suspected public misconduct.

The American performer, famous for roles in Euphoria and Grey's Anatomy, passed away on Thursday afternoon aged 53.

Stanford University scientists created a universal nose mist that blocks viruses, bacteria, and dust mite triggers.

The Office for National Statistics reported a £30.4 billion surplus for January 2026, the largest monthly figure since records began in 1993.

Professional services giant Accenture has reportedly informed staff that regular use of artificial intelligence tools is now mandatory for promotion to leadership roles.

With widespread unrest challenging decades of clerical rule, Iran faces a precarious future if Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is removed.

Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali has dismissed growing anxiety about the sport’s heavily revised 2026 cars, saying the current panic over energy-management challenges is premature.

France, Germany and Spain’s ambitious Future Combat Air System (FCAS) joint fighter jet initiative is imperiled by internal disagreements, particularly over leadership and military requirements.

The American actor famous for playing Dr Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy passed away on Thursday afternoon surrounded by loved ones.

A court handed Thomas P a five-month suspended jail term for gross negligent manslaughter following Kerstin G’s death in January 2025.

Stanford University scientists created a nasal spray that prevented various respiratory illnesses during animal testing.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was taken from the Sandringham estate before being fingerprinted and photographed by police.

Google has introduced a new feature within its Gemini application that allows users to generate custom musical tracks.

Google introduced its newest artificial intelligence model on 19 February 2026, designed for difficult problem-solving.

The Trump administration is assembling a large U.S.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has declared that Prime Minister Keir Starmer “must go” if his plan to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius harms the UK’s strategic alliance with the United States.

Ukraine aims to generate defence industry revenue of several billion dollars this year after authorising its first wartime foreign military sales, a senior official said.