War

Diplomacy & Trade

Oil Prices Rise on US-Iran Tensions, Strait of Hormuz Fears

Brent crude futures rose 24 cents to $70.59 a barrel early Thursday, extending a more than 4% rally from the prior session. Traders cited risks of supply disruptions from escalating US-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.

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

Diplomacy & Trade

Russia’s Urals Crude Discount Hits $28/Barrel, Deepest Since 2023

Russia's Urals crude oil traded at a record $28 per barrel discount to Brent last week, the widest gap since April 2023. The plunge stems from slumping exports to India and Baltic Sea ice disruptions.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Amerikas

Kreise in Nova Scotia lernen aus Dürre 2025

Die Kreise Pictou und Antigonish in Nova Scotia prüfen Zuschüsse und Wasserprogramme. Sie wollen Bewohnern helfen, anfällige Brunnen zu ersetzen. Letztes Jahr trockneten Dutzende Haushalte aus.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Yankees Eyed for Kopech Free Agent Deal Amid Bullpen Velocity Push

New York Yankees officials showed interest in free agent reliever Michael Kopech during winter meetings, according to reports from MLB Network's Jon Heyman and analyst Julian Guilarte. The hard-throwing right-hander remains unsigned as pitchers and catchers report to spring training camps.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Crowley Starts at Flyhalf as Farrell Sticks with Form for Ireland vs England

Jack Crowley earns the starting flyhalf spot for Ireland's clash with England at Twickenham after strong substitute showings against France and Italy. Andy Farrell dropped Sam Prendergast from the squad entirely, opting to reward recent performers.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Dayton Stroke Survivor Brian Sharp Warns of Heart Risks at Any Age

Brian Sharp, a Dayton native who survived four strokes and a heart attack at age 39, urges people of all ages to prioritize heart health. He battles one of the world's rarest blood clotting disorders.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Konflikte & Sicherheit

Händler mit Cannabisbeutel um Hals entgeht Haftstrafe

Marian George Preda aus Bury St Edmunds erhielt eine 11-monatige Haftstrafe auf zwei Jahre Bewährung. Suffolk-Polizei fand bei einer Verkehrskontrolle auf der A14 nahe Risby fast ein Kilo Cannabis im Wert bis 10.000 Pfund.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Jozy Altidore invests in OKC soccer team, plans Sogility facility

Former U.S. soccer star Jozy Altidore has joined the ownership group of Oklahoma City's professional soccer team. He plans to open a tech-driven Sogility training facility in the city as part of a broader push to build a complete soccer ecosystem.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Yankees trade for reliever Chivilli from Rockies

The New York Yankees acquired right-handed reliever Angel Chivilli from the Colorado Rockies on Jan. 28 in exchange for minor league first baseman T.J. Rumfield. The 23-year-old Dominican pitcher now eyes a spot in the Yankees' bullpen after struggling at Coors Field.

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.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Windrose Pirate Survival Demo Draws 6,000 Players, 94% Positive Reviews

The demo for Windrose, a pirate survival game, hit over 6,000 concurrent players on Steam and secured a 94% positive rating from more than 400 reviews just two days after launch. Developers packed the free trial with up to six hours of gameplay.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

King Charles Funds £2.4M Coastal Upgrades in Argyll and Bute

Argyll and Bute Council will use £2.4 million from the Crown Estate to restore community centers, shopfronts and coastal landmarks across seven Scottish towns. The funding, tied to King Charles's holdings, targets places like Oban, Helensburgh and Campbeltown.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

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