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A £50 million Wales Defence Growth Deal was signed to position Wales as a UK launchpad for autonomous and uncrewed systems and to expand testing access; the parties intend to establish a Defence Technical Excellence College by September 2027.

Research by the charity Sense reports many parents of disabled children are paying thousands a year for private therapies because SEND support and some Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are delayed or do not meet needs; the government says it will set out reforms in an upcoming schools white paper.

Laila Edwards assisted in Team USA's 2-1 overtime Olympic final win and celebrated with family who were able to travel to Milan after a GoFundMe that included a $10,000 contribution from Travis and Jason Kelce.

Eight MIT faculty members and 22 MIT alumni are among 126 researchers awarded 2026 Sloan Research Fellowships by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, with each fellowship providing two years of support and $75,000 to be used flexibly for research.

Prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he sent confidential UK government documents to Jeffrey Epstein; he was released the same day and has not been charged.

Court reports say Ryan Michelini exchanged indecent images and discussed the sexual abuse of a baby; an undercover police engagement on Telegram led to his arrest and he has been jailed after pleading guilty.

A study published in Science reports a nasal‑spray approach that leaves lung macrophages in a heightened state of readiness and, in animal experiments, reduced viral entry by about 100‑ to 1,000‑fold and lasted around three months.

Zoe Atkin led qualifying in the freeski halfpipe with a best score of 91.50 and will compete in Saturday's final; defending champion Eileen Gu qualified fifth after a fall.

The UK Health Security Agency reported 16 new measles cases in Enfield and 10 in Haringey this week, taking London's total to 88 so far this year. Most reported cases are in children under 10.

Nine UK police forces are examining links between Jeffrey Epstein and the UK after the release of his files; Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and police say inquiries are ongoing.

Hailey Bieber said a 2022 mini-stroke and later heart surgery made her more vigilant about her body and still leaves her feeling nervous.

A Las Vegas rescue group has been trying to capture Sam, a toucan that escaped from his cage in November and has been seen around the Los Prados neighborhood; rescuers report he now shows signs of poor condition and say they will take him to a veterinarian if he is caught.

Researchers analysed tumours and healthy tissue from nearly 500 pet cats across five countries and found genetic changes in several feline cancers that resemble those seen in humans, notably mammary carcinomas with frequent FBXW7 and PIK3CA alterations.

Mark Zuckerberg is set to give evidence in a landmark trial that examines whether Meta's platforms harmed children; the case stems from a lawsuit by a woman who says early social media use led to addiction and worsened her mental health.

Lane Johnson, 35, told the Philadelphia Inquirer he will play a 14th NFL season after missing the end of 2025 with a Lisfranc injury.

More than 60 health bodies and charities have written to Northern Ireland's leaders urging introduction of minimum unit pricing after official figures showed alcohol-specific deaths rose from 219 in 2014 to 397 in 2024, an increase of 81%.

Hereford Hockey Club is raising money to replace a 16-year-old pitch as part of a wider facilities project costing about £450,000; the fundraiser has passed £7,000 and the club needs to raise over £10,000 to unlock Sport England's pound-for-pound match funding.

A UN-mandated fact-finding mission reports the RSF seizure of El Fasher last October showed characteristics the mission described as 'hallmarks of genocide' and calls for thorough investigations; the US has imposed sanctions on three RSF commanders.

About one in three eligible women did not attend breast screening in 2024/25, and NHS England reports 19,291 breast cancers were detected through the programme that year.

Banqueting House in Whitehall will welcome hundreds from different backgrounds to break their fast for the first time in over 400 years as part of the Ramadan Tent Project’s Open Iftar 2026 programme, which brings people together across eight UK cities.

Scientific agencies report that global warming has accelerated since the mid‑2010s, with 2025 among the three hottest years on record and greenhouse gases at record levels.

An engineer at the University of Bristol has developed a 'smart shoe' with a sensor insole that provides real-time gait and pressure data to connected devices, and NICE figures show falls are a leading cause of injury death for people aged 75 and older in the UK.

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior said anyone in football found guilty of racism should face lifetime bans, speaking after Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior left a Champions League match alleging racial abuse; UEFA is investigating and the accused player has denied the claim.

A Northwestern study reported that avoiding food within three hours of bedtime improved heart-rate regulation and glucose measures in a small trial of obese adults, and biohacker Bryan Johnson highlighted the finding.

A Chicago man dove into Lake Michigan after a gust of wind pushed an eight-month-old's stroller into the water; the infant was taken to Lurie Children's Hospital and initially listed in good condition while the rescuer was also hospitalized for monitoring.

Nippon Steel's CFO said the company does not plan capacity cuts at U.S. Steel and expects the U.S. business to contribute to earnings in fiscal 2026, helped by stronger steel prices and technology transfers.

More than 170 cultural figures, including Salman Rushdie, have signed an open letter expressing concern after Devyani Saltzman announced she will leave the Barbican in May; the organisation says there are no plans to replace her.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund is providing more than £2.5m to conserve four historic buildings in Girvan — the McKechnie Institute and Museum, Stumpy Jail, a former Dalrymple Street bank and the Stair Park Bandstand — as part of the community-led 'Girvan's Story' project.

A reformed Taigh na Gàidhlig Mhealanais committee will host Furan, a day of Gaelic language, music and dance at Melness Community Centre on Sunday 22 February; language tasters are free while song and stepdance workshops cost £5.

A ground‑breaking ceremony in South Wootton marked the start of construction by Housing 21 on a 77‑apartment extra care scheme for people aged 55 and over, with grant funding from Homes England and Norfolk County Council.