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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, […]

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

Georgia: Political Tensions Rise Amid Legislative Disputes and Economic Stability London, 7 February 2026 – The nation of Georgia finds itself at a critical geopolitical crossroads this week as the ruling Georgian Dream party advances controversial legislation despite significant domestic protests and international warnings. While the country continues to be a premier destination for European

Monaco Update: AS Monaco Exit Coupe de France Amidst Pogba Squad Omission London, 6 February 2026 – The Principality of Monaco remains a focal point of European sporting and economic interest this week. While the sovereign state continues to bolster its status as a premier global yachting hub, its primary football club, AS Monaco, faces

Guinea-Bissau Political Transition: Junta Releases Opposition Leaders Amid Regional Scrutiny London, 6 February 2026 – The Republic of Guinea-Bissau remains in a state of significant political flux following the military coup d’état on 26 November 2025. In a series of pivotal developments over the last week, the ruling military junta has begun releasing high-profile political

The Scars of Verdun: A Century of Remembrance on the Meuse VERDUN, 03 February 2026 — As the winter mist clings to the heights of the Meuse, the city of Verdun remains the world’s most poignant symbol of industrial warfare and Franco-German reconciliation. One hundred and ten years after the guns first opened fire in

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Gets April Release Date and Major Inclusive Update LONDON, 29 January 2026 – Nintendo has finally unveiled the full details for the long-awaited sequel to its quirky life simulation series. During a dedicated Nintendo Direct presentation today, the company confirmed that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream will launch exclusively for