#theguardian.com. × Countries that do not embrace AI could be left behind, says OpenAI’s George Osborne. Without AI you will be a ‘weaker and poorer nation’, says former UK chancellor two months into job at US firm
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Turmoil at US constitution museum as leader exits ahead of 250th anniversary. Leadership disputes claim of political motive for ousting Jeffrey Rosen, who was praised for non-partisan approach
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Labour to be ‘annihilated’ in Lancashire after local elections U-turn, party fears. County has highest number of reinstated elections following decision not to delay them for 30 English councils
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × An offer of friendship – but on white, Christian, Maga terms. Marco Rubio’s soothing tone in Munich masked a familiar message: Europe can remain America’s ally – but at a cost
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Reform UK would restore two-child benefit cap, Jenrick says in policy U-turn. Treasury spokesperson says disability benefits would also be limited under Reform, but Bank of England would stay independent
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Zelenskyy accuses Russia of ‘trying to drag out’ process as Ukraine talks end without breakthrough. Latest round of US-mediated peace negotiations come to close in Geneva with war set to enter its fifth year next week
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Federal MPs accept free sport tickets from gambling companies amid calls to restrict wagering ads. Tabcorp and Sportsbet provided tickets to at least six Liberal and Labor politicians, register of interests shows
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Jenrick says Reform UK would only allow British nationals to claim benefits – UK politics live. Reform UK’s Treasury spokersperson announces party’s plans to cut welfare spending
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × CBS accused of ‘corporate capitulation’ amid row over Colbert interview with Democrat – US politics live. Stephen Colbert said the network told him not to air an interview with a Texas Democrat running for Senate
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × First Thing: Obama, Clinton and Biden lead tributes to Jesse Jackson, ‘one of America’s greatest patriots’. Democratic former presidents and Donald Trump respond to the death of the civil rights leader at the age of 84. Plus, how worried should we be about China’s dancing robots?
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Boss of BAE Systems urges ministers to publish delayed military spending plan. CEO of UK’s biggest defence company says delay is holding back investment as BAE posts record sales
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte announces 2028 presidential bid. Sara Duterte, daughter of a former president who is facing charges of crimes against humanity at the Hague, pledged to offer her ‘life, strength and future’ in service of the Philippines
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Victorian attorney general lambasts integrity expert over ‘unfounded claim’ CFMEU corruption cost taxpayers $15bn. Rotting from the Top report author Geoffrey Watson says ‘personal attacks’ from Labor government ministers have ‘crossed a line’
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Race commissioner calls on Pauline Hanson to apologise amid condemnation of ‘reprehensible’ Muslim comments. One Nation leader’s statements about Muslims also labelled ‘bigoted and wrong’ by NSW minister for multiculturalism
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Radio Free Asia resumes broadcasts to China after Trump cuts forced near closure. CEO said services have restarted after termination of grants led to criticism that US was ceding ground to China
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Trump officials sued over effort to ‘erase history and science’ in national parks. National Park Service also sued for removing rainbow Pride flag from Stonewall national monument in New York
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Judge declares mistrial in Texas ‘antifa’ protest case over attorney’s T-shirt. Lawyer for defendants accused of terrorism at ICE protest decried by Trump appointee over shirt’s potential for ‘bias’
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Brazilian butt lifts should be banned in UK amid ‘wild west’ industry, MPs say. Lack of regulation leading to procedures being carried out in sheds, hotel rooms and public toilets, committee finds
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Peru’s president ousted in ‘express impeachment’ after just four months. Interim president José Jerí voted out by country’s congress amid scandal concerning secretive meetings
#Feb.17.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Marco Rubio’s warm words to Viktor Orbán reinforce EU fears that US seeks disunity in Europe. Secretary of state spoke of ‘golden age’ of US-Hungary relations at time of tense transatlantic relations with traditional allies
#Feb.17.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Norfolk council leader pulls out of long-awaited devolution deal over election U-turn. Kay Mason Billig accuses Steve Reed of forcing council to agree to poll delay in return for extra funding and powers
#Feb.17.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton among those to condemn Berlinale’s ‘silence’ on Gaza. At least 80 film-makers and stars sign open letter after German festival jury president Wim Wenders says they should keep out of politics
#Feb.17.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Keir Starmer buys personalised silver cufflinks given by Trump on state visit. Official rules say government should keep gifts worth more than £140 unless ministers pay the value over that limit
#Feb.17.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × ‘One of America’s greatest patriots’: US political leaders pay tribute to Jesse Jackson. Kamala Harris, Al Sharpton, Donald Trump and more react to the death of the civil rights leader at the age of 84
#Feb.17.2026 ×
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