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South African Gold Fever: Illegal Mining Surge Grips Springs Township London, 18 February 2026 – A sudden and volatile gold rush has erupted in an informal settlement on the eastern fringe of Johannesburg, sparking both economic hope and regulatory alarm. Hundreds of fortune-seekers have descended upon a former cattle kraal in Gugulethu, near the city […]

Salman Mirza Replaces Shaheen Afridi in Crucial T20 World Cup Clash London, 18 February 2026 – In a significant tactical shift during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Pakistan has opted to drop star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi for today’s must-win fixture against Namibia. Left-arm seamer Salman Mirza has been drafted into the starting

Sanremo 2026: Music Festival Preparations and Cycling Classics London, 17 February 2026 – The Italian coastal city of Sanremo is currently the focus of international attention as it prepares for the 76th edition of its world-renowned music festival. Beyond the cultural festivities, the sporting world is also turning its gaze toward the Italian Riviera, with

British Airways Launches £2 Flights to Madrid Amidst Regional Travel Disruptions London, 17 February 2026 – British Airways has sparked a surge in travel interest by releasing “Avios-Only” flight seats to Madrid for the summer 2026 season, with cash components starting as low as £2. This promotional release comes during a week of significant operational

United States Federal Holidays 2026: Official Calendar and Observances London, 16 February 2026 – Today marks Washington’s Birthday, more commonly known as Presidents’ Day, across the United States. As a federal holiday, government offices, the United States Postal Service, and most banking institutions remain closed. This year, the American calendar features 11 statutory federal holidays,

Lyse Doucet Longlisted for 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction Amid Tehran Assignment London, 15 February 2026 – Lyse Doucet, the BBC’s Chief International Correspondent, has been named on the longlist for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction. The announcement comes as Doucet continues a high-profile reporting assignment in Tehran, marking the broadcaster’s first return to

Fergal Keane Announces Departure from BBC After 37 Years London, 13 February 2026 – One of the most distinguished voices in British and Irish broadcasting, Fergal Keane, has announced his departure from the BBC. After a career spanning 37 years with the corporation, the veteran foreign correspondent expressed “immense gratitude” for his time at the

High Court Rules UK Ban on Palestine Action Unlawful London, 13 February 2026 – The High Court has today delivered a landmark ruling declaring the British government’s decision to proscribe the activist network Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation to be unlawful. The judgment represents a significant legal defeat for the Home Office, which had

FAA Grounds All Flights at El Paso International Airport Amid Security Concerns London, 11 February 2026 – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency order halting all air traffic at El Paso International Airport and closing the surrounding airspace for a period of 10 days. The restriction, which took effect late on 10

Paris Flight Operations Face Significant Winter Disruptions London, 9 February 2026 – Travellers heading to the French capital this week are facing a period of intense operational volatility. A combination of severe winter weather and technical emergencies has resulted in hundreds of cancellations and diversions across Paris’s primary aviation hubs. While new regional routes are