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The shock admission, made in a submission to the Cranston Inquiry, revealed the scale of the rift between the UK and French Governments.
https://express.co.uk/news/politics/2172196/Migrants-France-asylum-Boris-Johnson-Emmanuel-Macron-London-Paris ANALYSIS: The Chancellor will be quaking in her boots at the thought of taking on a bitter opponent who could finish off her disastrous time at the Treasury
https://express.co.uk/news/politics/2172598/rachel-reeves-nightmare-rival-reform-UK Sir Keir 'is not a strong leader as his frequent flip-flops on multiple policies have demonstrated', said Stuart Crawford.
https://express.co.uk/news/politics/2172512/keir-starmer-rachel-reeves-defence-spending-russia New 'shadow chancellor' vows to end 'economic and moral disaster' as he declares that Nigel Farage's insurgent party is 'for workers'
https://express.co.uk/news/politics/2172693/robert-jenrick-reform-benefits-foreigners The latest UK & World Politics news, along with leading opinion and analysis. Stay informed with The Mirror.
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Economy
GLOBAL ECONOMY
https://foxnews.com/category/world/global-economy Garnier’s creator-led murder mystery, Chili's partnership with Jake Jonez for its Margarita of the Month Club and Pokémon's social media push are some of this week’s creator economy headlines.
https://adage.com/influencers-creators/aa-trends-garnier-chilis-pokemon-crocs/ In January, the employment and inflation numbers were both better than expected. Trump’s economy looks pretty good. Yet consumer sentiment is historically low.
https://vox.com/politics/479496/trump-economy-jobs-inflation-gas-prices-polls Concerns about electricity bills and local impacts are fueling bipartisan opposition to the massive data centers that power the digital economy, from cloud services to AI chatbots. In Wisconsin, as in other states, the tussles are...
https://csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0204/data-centers-AI-electricity-costs Recent votes on tariffs and blunt public criticisms signal a GOP that’s more willing to defy President Donald Trump – and worried about this fall’s midterm elections.
https://csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0213/trump-polls-economy-immigration-epstein
Tech
Microsoft says it is on track to invest $50 billion by the end of the decade to help bring artificial intelligence to lower-income countries, as concerns mount over the technology’s potential to deepen inequality.
https://cnn.com/2026/02/18/business/ai-impact-summit-microsoft-inequality-investment Mark Zuckerberg is set to take the stand Wednesday to testify for the first time before a jury about claims that his social media platforms harmed children and teens.
https://cnn.com/2026/02/18/tech/meta-mark-zuckerberg-testifies-social-media-addiction-trial Discover the best home internet services with our expert reviews and comprehensive guides. Find your ideal provider today.
https://usatoday.com/tech/internet/ Follow FRANCE 24’s coverage of events in Paris and across France, Corsica and the French overseas territories. An insider look at French politics, culture, society, technology and sport through on-the-ground…
https://france24.com/en/france/ FRANCE 24’s analyses of the economic events and technological innovations shaping our world, including economic trends, energy markets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and space exploration.
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Sports
Full coverage of the Milan Cortina Olympics, including the latest news, analysis, highlights, and opinion commentary from the 2026 Winter Games.
https://usatoday.com/sports/olympics/ Follow FRANCE 24’s coverage of the major sporting events from across the globe, including match results, portraits and interviews. From the Olympics to the World Cup to the African Cup of Nations, follow…
https://france24.com/en/sport/ Check the NY Daily News collection of photo galleries featuring sports photography, news photos, celebrities, autos and pics from around the world.
https://nydailynews.com/tag/photos-and-videos/ Latest US news, world news, sports, business, opinion, analysis and reviews from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice
https://guardian.co.uk/preference/edition/us Matt Sutton, senior VP and head of marketing at Columbia Sportswear, joins the Marketer's Brief podcast.
https://adage.com/ad-age-video-podcast/marketers-brief/aa-columbia-sportswear-matt-sutton/
Space
When Trump’s border czar Tom Homan held a press conference on February 12 to announce a dra
https://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/tim-graham/2026/02/18/column-no-space-homan-locating-missing-immigrant-children FRANCE 24’s analyses of the economic events and technological innovations shaping our world, including economic trends, energy markets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and space exploration.
https://france24.com/en/business-tech/ NASA prepares Artemis 2's SLS rocket for launch, hoping to fix persistent hydrogen fuel leaks once again.
https://pjmedia.com/vodkapundit/2026/02/18/fingers-crossed-nasa-is-about-to-try-fueling-the-worlds-leakiest-rocket-again-n4949634 This is where Africa’s AI tribe comes together! We’re building a vibrant, connected space for pros, enthusiasts, and learners to swap ideas, grow skills, and spark collaborations that power the continent’s AI revolution.
https://iafrica.com/category/community/ From breaking news to in-depth analysis and opinion on breakthroughs in science, medicine, space, and more, stay informed with the latest innovation news from The Daily Beast.
https://thedailybeast.com/category/innovation/
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