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Diplomacy & Trade

Flyers prospect Oliver Bonk savors first NHL call-up after injury delay

Philadelphia Flyers prospect Oliver Bonk joined the NHL club's practice this week for the first time, a brief call-up from the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms after an injury sidelined him through training camp. The 20-year-old defenseman called the experience 'cool' and exactly where he wants to be.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Exmouth Murder Trial Nears End as Two Defendants Skip Testimony

The jury in the Exmouth murder trial of five men has heard all evidence after two defendants opted not to testify. Denva Smith, 23, died from a single stab wound to the arm on May 31, 2025.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Ex-Prince Andrew Arrested on Misconduct Charge Over Epstein Documents

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, once Britain's Prince Andrew, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office for allegedly sending confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein. The 66-year-old former royal, brother to King Charles III, faces scrutiny after a U.S. Justice Department release of Epstein-related files spotlighted their ties.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Royalist urges King Charles to name William co-monarch amid Andrew scandal

A prominent royal commentator called on King Charles to publicly appoint Prince William as co-monarch to overhaul the British Crown amid the deepening Jeffrey Epstein scandal involving Prince Andrew. The demand comes as police investigate allegations of women trafficked to Andrew's Royal Lodge estate.

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Fußball

J&K-Trainer Ajay Sharma: Ranji-Trophy-Finale durch Selbstvertrauen und Fleiß

Jammu & Kashmir-Trainer Ajay Sharma feierte mit seinen Spielern das erste Finaleinzug im Ranji Trophy. Der 61-jährige Ex-Indien-Spieler betonte Selbstvertrauen und harte Arbeit nach dem Halbfinalsieg gegen Bengal.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Gardener Shot at Bellarmine Mugabe’s Hyde Park Home; Son Questioned

A 23-year-old gardener was shot and hospitalized Thursday morning at the Hyde Park residence of Bellarmine Mugabe, son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe. Gauteng police have detained two men, ages 24 and 33, for questioning, with sources indicating Bellarmine Mugabe is among them.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Chiefs’ Chris Jones tells ex-NFL GM Mike Tannenbaum to ‘Shut Up’ on Kelce

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones fired back at former NFL executive Mike Tannenbaum's call to cut Travis Kelce, posting a blunt 'Shut Up' on social media. Tannenbaum said on ESPN's SportsCenter that Kelce's best days are behind him despite the tight end's strong 2025 season.

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Movies

Luhrmann’s EPiC Captures Elvis Majesty but Skims Depths

Baz Luhrmann's new documentary EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert revives 59 hours of lost 1970s footage from MGM archives, blending restored concert clips with rare audio of the King himself. The 96-minute film dazzles with Presley's stage charisma yet glosses over the complexities of his personal life.

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Innovation

LEGO Unveils SMART Bricks Launching March 2026

LEGO Group plans to release SMART Bricks on March 1, 2026, embedding lights, sounds and motion sensors into standard-looking bricks to enhance play without apps or screens. The debut sets feature Star Wars builds like a Millennium Falcon and TIE Fighter with interactive engine noises and lightsaber effects.

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Climate Change

South Africa Faces Floods, Fires and Drought as Climate Disasters Converge

South African property owners grapple with simultaneous floods, wildfires and water shortages this summer. Government declarations of two national disasters within weeks highlight the crises, with 45 deaths from flooding in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, nearly 3,750 homes damaged, and 132,000 hectares burned in the Western Cape.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Greece Teams with Germany, Others on African Migrant Deportation Hubs

Greece is coordinating with Germany, the Netherlands, Austria and Denmark to set up migrant deportation centers in Africa. The plan targets asylum seekers whose claims have been rejected, according to Greek Migration Minister Thanos Plevris.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Basketball

Georgia’s Mike White Credits Execution, Physicality in 86-78 Win Over Kentucky

Georgia coach Mike White pointed to sharp offensive execution and renewed defensive intensity after the Bulldogs snapped a five-of-six skid with an 86-78 victory over Kentucky on Tuesday. The return of leading scorer Jeremiah Wilkinson fueled the turnaround against the host Wildcats.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Movies

Avengers: Doomsday 10 Months Out, Lacks Endgame-Style Hype Buildup

Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters December 18, 2026, but fan excitement remains muted just 10 months away. Recent teasers and upcoming projects fail to generate the momentum that propelled Avengers: Endgame to massive success.

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AI

Bill Gates Cancels AI Summit Speech Amid Epstein Email Fallout

Bill Gates abruptly withdrew from India's AI Impact Summit hours before his keynote on Thursday, citing a need to keep attention on the event's priorities. The cancellation follows the U.S. Department of Justice's release of 2013 emails linking the Microsoft co-founder to Jeffrey Epstein.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Europe

Athens Airport Radar Fails, Leaving Controllers with One Screen

Air traffic controllers at Athens International Airport lost contact with a key radar on Thursday, dropping from three operational screens to just one. The Association of Greek Air Traffic Controllers blamed a data link failure to Merenta Hill for the breakdown.

WH News Feb 20, 2026