UK

Corporate

JD Sports to Shut Final Hip Stores in Manchester and Leeds by June 2026

JD Sports plans to close its last two Hip Store locations in Manchester and Leeds before the end of June 2026. The Manchester outlet on Thomas Street will shut on June 28, with the Leeds branch closing soon after.

WH News Feb 22, 2026

Leaders

Amit Shah: 2,270 CRPF Jawans Sacrificed Lives for India’s Security

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said more than 2,270 Central Reserve Police Force jawans have laid down their lives to protect India. He made the remarks during the CRPF's 87th Raising Day celebrations in Guwahati, Assam.

WH News Feb 22, 2026

Elections

Slovenian Greens and Party of Generations Unveil Joint Manifesto

The Greens of Slovenia and the Party of Generations unveiled their joint election manifesto and candidate slate at a convention in Vrhnika on Saturday. Party leaders stressed sustainable development as the foundation of their alliance ahead of the general election.

WH News Feb 22, 2026

US Politics

Congress Demands India Halt US Trade Deal After Supreme Court Ruling

India's main opposition Congress party called on the government Saturday to suspend an interim trade agreement with the United States and renegotiate its terms following a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down President Donald Trump's global tariffs. Congress leaders warned the deal threatens Indian farmers by easing imports of American agricultural products like cotton, soybeans and fruits.

WH News Feb 22, 2026

Markets

Three Arrested at Manchester Anti-Migration Protest Amid Counter-Demonstration

Three people were arrested at an anti-migration protest in Manchester on Thursday as counter-protesters gathered nearby. Greater Manchester Police enforced a 10-hour dispersal order in the city center until 8 p.m.

WH News Feb 22, 2026

Leaders

Amit Shah Pledges to End Naxalism, Remove Illegal Immigrants by 2026

India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah vowed Saturday to wipe out Naxalism across the country by March 2026 and clear illegal immigrants from electoral rolls within five years. He made the pledge during a visit to Assam, where he attended the 87th CRPF Day Parade and laid a foundation stone for a new police campus.

WH News Feb 21, 2026

KI

Remote-Sicherheit bei Expansion gefährdet

Unternehmen eilen bei der Freigabe umfassender Fernzugriffe während der Covid-19-Pandemie in die Sicherheitsfalle. Experten warnen vor zu breiten Netzwerkberechtigungen, wie Hacks bei TJ Maxx und Target zeigen.

WH News Feb 21, 2026

Internet & Apps

Cloudflare Outage Hits Millions, Downs Microsoft, Uber Sites

A widespread Cloudflare outage knocked dozens of major websites offline Thursday, disrupting service for millions of users across the UK, US and beyond. Microsoft, Outlook and Uber ranked among the high-profile casualties.

WH News Feb 21, 2026

Policy & Law

Reform UK Leaders Push Traditional Views on Marriage, Abortion

Senior Reform UK figures including Nigel Farage, Danny Kruger and Dr. James Orr have voiced support for heterosexual marriage as the ideal for child-rearing and criticized Britain's 24-week abortion limit. The comments, resurfaced amid the party's poll surge, highlight tensions over family policy as Reform prepares for elections.

WH News Feb 21, 2026

US Politics

Yogi Adityanath Inspects Meerut Site for Modi’s Metro Flag-Off

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inspected preparations Saturday at Shatabdi Nagar station for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to launch the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat train. Officials said he checked security, cleanliness and traffic plans ahead of Sunday's events.

WH News Feb 21, 2026

US Politics

Over 200 Panjab University Students Join BJP in Chandigarh

More than 200 students from Panjab University joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Chandigarh on Saturday. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini presided over the induction ceremony alongside senior party leaders.

WH News Feb 21, 2026

Elections

Macron Orders Review of Violent Activist Groups After Lyon’s Far-Right Death

French President Emmanuel Macron ordered a review of violent activist groups linked to political parties Saturday after 23-year-old far-right militant Quentin Deranque died from a beating in Lyon. He urged calm ahead of far-right marches under heavy police watch.

WH News Feb 21, 2026

Climate Change

Horsey Beach Ranks 13th in Europe on Tripadvisor’s 2026 List

Horsey Beach in Norfolk has landed at No. 13 on Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Best of the Best beaches for Europe in 2026. The ranking beats white-sand spots in Ibiza, Rhodes and Sardinia.

WH News Feb 21, 2026

Unternehmen

Asos-Mitgründer Quentin Griffiths stirbt nach Sprung aus 17. Stock in Thailand

Quentin Griffiths, Mitgründer des britischen Modehändlers Asos, stürzte am 9. Februar aus dem 17. Stock seines Apartments in Pattaya, Thailand. Die thailändische Polizei schließt Fremdeinwirkung aus und geht von Suizid aus, teilte sie freitag mit.

WH News Feb 21, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Haryana CM Saini Slams Congress for Insulting Institutions, Demands Strict Action

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini accused the Congress party of weakening democracy by insulting constitutional institutions and tarnishing India's global image. He called for strict action against those responsible for disruptive protests at an international summit in New Delhi.

WH News Feb 21, 2026