UK

Corporate

Asos Co-Founder Quentin Griffiths Dies in 17th-Floor Fall in Thailand

Quentin Griffiths, co-founder of British online fashion retailer Asos, died after falling from the 17th floor of his apartment building in Pattaya, Thailand, on February 9. The 58-year-old British national's death appears to be a suicide, Thai police said Friday, with no signs of foul play.

WH News Feb 21, 2026

Climate Change

Letters Debate Pigeon Control in Norwich: Feeders or Birds?

Experts and residents clashed in letters to The Guardian over Norwich's pigeon problem, with some urging controls on people who feed the birds rather than the pigeons themselves. Others called for celebrating the birds' wartime heroism or letting peregrine falcons handle the population naturally.

WH News Feb 21, 2026

Corporate

OSB Group names Santander UK exec Enrique Alvarez Labiano as CEO

OSB Group PLC appointed Enrique Alvarez Labiano, current CEO of Retail and Business Banking at Santander UK, as its new chief executive officer on Friday. The move, subject to regulatory approval, follows a board-led search and sets up Alvarez Labiano to succeed retiring CEO Andy Golding.

WH News Feb 21, 2026

Asia Pacific

Modi Inaugurates Meerut Metro, Fastest in India, with Rs 12,930 Crore Projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Meerut Metro services between Meerut South and Modipuram on Sunday, marking India's fastest metro line. He rode the train to Meerut South station around 1 p.m. and dedicated development projects worth Rs 12,930 crore to the nation.

WH News Feb 21, 2026

Konflikte & Sicherheit

IPOB weist Vergleich von Nnamdi Kanu und Sunday Igboho zurück

Die Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) hat Vergleiche zwischen ihrem Führer Nnamdi Kanu und dem Yoruba-Aktivisten Sunday Igboho als irreführend zurückgewiesen. IPOB-Sprecher Comrade Emma Powerful gab die Erklärung am 18. Februar 2026 ab.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Seven Nations Urge Libya to Restart Political Process Amid Climate Risks

Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia, Liberia, Panama and the United Kingdom called on Libyan factions Wednesday to revive a political process stalled by deadlock. The joint statement, issued in New York ahead of a UN Security Council session on Libya, also pressed for climate risk integration into national planning and stronger disaster management.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Trump Slams UK Chagos Deal as ‘Big Mistake’ After State Dept Backing

President Donald Trump assailed Britain's planned handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius as a 'big mistake' in a social media post Tuesday. The criticism came hours after the U.S. State Department voiced support for the agreement.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Europe

Prince Andrew Arrested on Misconduct in Public Office Charge

Police arrested Prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct in public office, a rare charge against a senior royal. The king's brother faces questioning after officers searched his properties in Berkshire and central London.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Middle East

Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar meets Indonesia, Egypt at UNSC on Gaza crisis

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held talks with top diplomats from Indonesia and Egypt on the sidelines of a United Nations Security Council meeting. The discussions centered on the escalating crisis in Gaza and the West Bank.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Former UBA Chairman Israel Ogbue Dies at 99

Israel C. Ogbue, former chairman of United Bank for Africa, has died at age 99. The bank announced his passing on Thursday.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Policy & Law

Swinney Voices Absolute Confidence in Lord Advocate Amid Murrell Memo Controversy

Scottish First Minister John Swinney expressed absolute confidence in Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain during heated Holyrood exchanges over her sharing of a memo on embezzlement charges against former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell. The memo, sent in January, detailed accusations that Murrell embezzled nearly £460,000 from the party over 13 years.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Corporate

Temu OBD2 Scanner Tops Auto Express 2026 Test at £10

A cheap Temu OBD2 diagnostic scanner priced at £10.12 outperformed pricier rivals in tests on three cars, according to a new product review. The tool earned a 4.5-star rating for reading and resetting fault codes with ease.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Next’s €21 Pink Tulip Vase Sells Fast for Mother’s Day

Shoppers at Next are rushing to buy a €21 Pink 3D Tulip Ceramic Vase as a Mother's Day gift. The spring-inspired piece has drawn rave reviews for its elegant design and compact size.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

UK Police Arrest Prince Andrew Over Epstein Ties and Leaks

British police arrested Prince Andrew on Thursday over alleged misconduct during his public office tenure, as investigations into his links with Jeffrey Epstein intensify. The detention at his Sandringham estate came amid fresh claims he leaked confidential documents to the late financier.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Opinion Piece Claims US Founded on Sullivan Order Genocide

A Venezuelan news outlet argues the United States originated in systematic genocide under George Washington's 1779 Sullivan Order. The piece ties the Revolutionary War campaign to modern U.S. foreign policy.

WH News Feb 20, 2026