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University receives royal award for tackling violence against women and girls

A London Metropolitan University research unit has been working on ways to tackle gender-based violence for 40 years.

Evening Standard · Feb 24

Bangladesh President on Yunus era: Don't know if anyone could endure the storm I survived

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has accused former interim government chief Muhammad Yunus of plotting to overthrow him and destabilize the country. Shahabuddin alleged a secretive Bangladesh-US trade agreement and credited the military and BNP leadership for his presidency during Yunus's tenure. Separately, a Yunus-appointed prosecutor was replaced amid ongoing legal…

The Times of India · Feb 23

Prince William unveils India as host for Earthshot Prize 2026, calls it 'important force for climate and nature'

In a video released on February 17, 2026, Prince William revealed the next host of his famous Earthshot Prize. He announced the global environmental awards will be taking place in Mumbai in November, taking the event to India for the first time.

The Times of India · Feb 18

Funding cuts will devastate the next generation of scientists

Letters: Physics research drives technological innovation, from medical imaging to data processing, write Dr Phil Bull and Prof Chris Clarkson; plus letters from Tim Gershon and Vincenzo Vagnoni, and Prof Paul Howarth

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12

‘Bringing them to justice’: Bangladesh seeks UN help to probe killing of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi

Bangladesh's interim government has formally requested UN human rights assistance for a fair probe into student leader Sharif Osman Hadi's killing. Hadi, a prominent protest figure, died after being shot during an election event. Dhaka police filed charges against 17, alleging political vengeance linked to the Awami League, a claim…

The Times of India · Feb 8

Norway investigates former prime minister over Epstein ties

Norway has opened an aggravated corruption investigation into former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland

The Independent UK · Feb 6

Don't lecture: Heated exchange between Polish PM, US ambassador over Trump Nobel row

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and US ambassador to Poland Tom Rose engaged in a heated social media exchange after the US envoy announced that US would blacklist Polish parliamentary Speaker Włodzimierz Czarzasty because he said President Donald Trump does not deserve a Nobel Prize.

The Times of India · Feb 5

Donald Trump Accepts Nobel Peace Prize Medal From Venezuelan Leader But Struggles With Name

Donald Trump accepts a Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado during a White House meeting but appears to struggle to recall her name while speaking to reporters.

International Business Times UK · Jan 20

Trump 'Looks Kind of Silly' Accepting Nobel Prize from Venezuelan Opposition Leader, Says Democratic Senator

Senator Mark Warner questioned Trump's plans for Venezuela following its ousting of Maduro, and says taking Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Prize is 'silly.'

International Business Times UK · Jan 18

Trump's Acceptance of Nobel Medal From Maria Machado Called 'Absurd' By Norwegian Officials

Political figures in Norway like, Kirsti Bergstø, Trygve Slagsvold Vedum, and Raymond Johansen have all criticized Machado's decision to give Trump the Nobel peace prize medal.

International Business Times · Jan 16