UK

Medicine

Former Norwegian PM Thorbjørn Jagland Hospitalized Amid Epstein Scandal

Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland was rushed to the hospital after an alleged suicide attempt, just days after being charged with corruption linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Climate Change

UK Government Faces Criticism Over Housing Rules Favoring Builders Over Climate Goals

The UK government has been accused of yielding to housebuilder lobbying in proposed changes to housing regulations that could stifle efforts to build low-carbon homes.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Asia Pacific

Chinese Ambassador Invites Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to Visit Beijing

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit Beijing, underscoring the deepening diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Asia Pacific

INDIA alliance all will be gone: Mani Shankar Aiyar says Mamata Banerjee critical to bloc’s survival

Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has warned that the Opposition INDIA alliance could collapse without West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, reigniting political tensions within the bloc.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Hedge funds maintain momentum in January

LONDON — Hedge funds started 2026 on a strong note. They delivered an average return of 0.9% in January, extending a streak of 10 consecutive positive months, the global hedge...

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Markets

Small caps to watch: Earnings from MTY Food Group, Organigram’s German acquisition and more

Canada's S&P/TSX Small Cap Index climbed 64 percent over the past 52 weeks through Thursday's close, reaching a record 1,413.69 on Jan. 29. MTY Food Group reported fourth-quarter revenue that topped estimates and swung to a profit, driving potential activity in its shares.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Wicklow Councillor Calls for Boycott of US St Patrick’s Day Parades Over Deportations

A Wicklow councillor has called for a boycott of all US St Patrick's Day parades this year, citing concerns over deportations of Irish citizens and criticism of the US administration.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Celebrity

UK Scandal and Market Volatility Amid Political Turmoil

Peter Mandelson, a former UK government minister, was arrested in connection with a scandal involving the leaking of sensitive information, as the nation's political landscape faces mounting pressure.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Elections

Violence Against Women Linked to Systemic Failures, Campaigners Say

Campaigners are calling for a new law to recognize domestic abuse-related suicides as murders, citing a staggering underreporting of such cases in the UK.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Europe

Far-right March in Lyon Sparks Anti-Racist Protests in Paris Over Police Violence

A far-right demonstration in Lyon, France, featuring Nazi salutes and racist chants, sparked a counter-protest in Paris as thousands gathered in solidarity with El Hacen Diarra, a migrant worker who died after a violent police arrest.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

US Politics

Edinburgh Schools Phone Consultation Enters Final Week as Rollout Looms

Edinburgh's consultation on restricting mobile phone use in schools enters its final week, with officials urging widespread participation before potential policy implementation.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Middle East

BJP Criticizes Priyanka Gandhi’s Stance on Israel-Gaza Conflict, Calls for Moral Courage

The BJP has accused Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of selective outrage over the Israel-Gaza conflict, calling for political leaders to rise above votebank politics and exhibit moral courage.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Middle East

BJP Labels Priyanka Gandhi ‘Female Ghajini’ Over Gaza Remarks Ahead of Modi’s Israel Visit

The BJP has accused Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of 'selective outrage' over her comments on the Gaza conflict, calling her the 'Female Ghajini' in a sharp political clash ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Markets

Kepler Trust Intelligence: New Research | Company Announcement | Investegate

Kepler Trust Intelligence released fresh research praising Invesco Global Equity Income Trust Plc (IGET) for its excellent returns over the past five years. The report, available free to UK investors, serves as a detailed reference for long-term holders.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Australian bar shut over posters of Netanyahu and other leaders as Nazis, under post-Bondi law

Australian police declared a Canberra bar a crime scene and seized posters showing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump and others in Nazi uniforms. The action came under new federal hate symbol laws enacted after the December 14 Bondi Beach shooting that targeted a Jewish event.

WH News Feb 25, 2026