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Europe

Prince Andrew Returns Norwegian Order of St. Olav

Britain's Prince Andrew has returned the Order of St. Olav, Norway's highest peacetime honor, nearly 40 years after receiving it. The Norwegian palace confirmed the move on Thursday without disclosing a reason.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Europe

Prince Andrew Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office

Police arrested Prince Andrew at his Wood Farm home on the Sandringham estate on his 66th birthday, detaining him on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his time as UK trade envoy. Thames Valley Police confirmed the arrest of a man in his sixties from Norfolk and are conducting searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.

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Europe

Starmer says ‘nobody above law’ as UK probes push Prince Andrew on Epstein ties

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared 'nobody is above the law' while urging Prince Andrew to cooperate with investigators examining his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Nine UK police forces are reviewing Epstein-related allegations of human trafficking and sexual assault as the royal turns 65.

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Olympics & More

Pakistan Hockey Captain Alleges Players Cleaned Toilets Before Matches

Pakistan men's hockey captain Ammad Shakeel Butt accused the Pakistan Hockey Federation of forcing players to clean toilets and wash kitchenware before games during the FIH Pro League Hobart leg in Australia. He spoke out at Lahore Airport on his return, calling the treatment mental torture unfit for national athletes.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Energy & Commodities

BP Renews Drilling Contract with Turan in Caspian Sea

BP has renewed its platform operations and maintenance contract with Turan Drilling & Engineering Company for eight offshore platforms in the Caspian Sea. The deal covers drilling services and maintenance at key Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli and Shah Deniz sites.

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Heritage

Igbo Women Assembly Plans 2026 Mother Tongue Day to Save Igbo Language

Igbo women from the Igbo Women Assembly will host Mother Tongue Day on February 20-21, 2026, at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, to combat the declining use of the Igbo language among youth. The group warns the language faces extinction without immediate action from families and leaders.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Trump Warns UK Against Ceding Diego Garcia to Mauritius

President Donald Trump urged Britain on Thursday not to hand over Diego Garcia to Mauritius, calling the planned sovereignty transfer a threat to a vital U.S.-UK military base. He posted on Truth Social that the strategically located island in the Chagos archipelago 'should not be taken away from the UK.'

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Corporate

Nigeria to Review MTN’s IHS Towers Acquisition

Nigeria's federal government will scrutinize MTN Group's acquisition of IHS Towers to protect consumers and ensure sector stability. Communications Minister Bosun Tijani announced the review Wednesday.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Europe

UK Bars Entry to Foreign-Born British Kids Without Passports from Feb 25

British children born overseas face denial of entry to the UK starting February 25 unless they carry a British passport or a £589 certificate of entitlement. The Home Office rule targets dual citizens, blocking use of the new £16 electronic travel authorisation available to foreigners.

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Travel

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Offers Steam Train Afternoon Tea

The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway launches Afternoon Tea specials on its historic steam trains through Brontë Country. Riders can book journeys featuring finger sandwiches, scones and cakes on the five-mile line from Keighley.

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Europe

London Gatwick Returns as Headline Sponsor for Crawley Community Awards 2026

London Gatwick Airport will serve as headline sponsor for the 2026 Crawley Community Awards, recognizing local volunteers, educators and sports contributors. The airport, which supported nearly 12,000 jobs in the borough last year, praised the event for honoring community heroes.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Football

Tottenham eyes Bournemouth’s Senesi as Romero replacement

Tottenham Hotspur have targeted Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi as a potential successor to captain Cristian Romero, who plans to leave this summer. The move comes amid Spurs' dismal season and interest from Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in the Argentine center-back.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Corporate

MyMarketr.io Sponsors Highworth Community Awards

MyMarketr.io, a Wiltshire digital marketing platform, will sponsor the Big Highworth Community Foundation Awards on March 28. The company aims to celebrate local volunteers and small businesses through the event at Wrag Barn in Highworth.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Conflicts & Security

British couple from Essex get 10-year sentences for spying in Iran

A British couple from East Essex face 10 years in an Iranian prison after conviction on espionage charges they deny. Lindsay and Craig Foreman learned of the sentence last week following a three-hour trial where they could not present a defense.

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Corporate

ICG Starts £316M Buyback for Amundi Partnership; Mortier Joins Board

ICG plc launched a share buyback program worth up to 316 million pounds to issue non-voting shares to Amundi S.A. under their strategic partnership. Amundi's Group Chief Investment Officer Vincent Mortier will join ICG's board as a non-executive director on March 31.

WH News Feb 20, 2026