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Quick Checklist for Installing an eSIM for Your China Trip

17 February 2026 @ 10:46 am

Travel in China often depends on reliable mobile access for maps, payments, and bookings. Installing an eSIM before departure helps avoid airport SIM lines and last-minute setup delays. A clear checklist keeps the process smooth from purchase to activation, so let’s explore. Device Compatibility Check China eSIMs work only on devices that support embedded SIM […] By Nathan Spears

Stormont health minister’s drugs trial ban plays political games with trans lives

17 February 2026 @ 10:35 am

transLGBTQIA+ advocacy group The Rainbow Project (TRP) have “unequivocally” condemned Northern Ireland Executive health minister Mike Nesbitt’s decision to further perpetuate the discrimination of trans people. Nesbitt has chosen to suspend the region’s participation in a clinical trial of puberty blockers. In a statement, TRP said: This decision runs contrary to the Executive’s stated agreement […] By Robert Freeman

UN Israel lobby group created fake Francesca Albanese video

17 February 2026 @ 10:04 am

francesca albaneseThe fake video a number of European governments are using to demand the resignation of Palestinian rights champion Francesca Albanese was created by a UN-accredited Israel lobby group. The Orwellian-named ‘UN Watch’ claims to exist to hold the UN to its charter. In fact, it is an outright Israel lobby group – but one with […] By Skwawkbox

Starmer denies knowing about spying on journalists — but his office is knee-deep in it

16 February 2026 @ 11:42 pm

Starmer responds to Labour together ‘spy’ scandalKeir Starmer has denied knowing that the shady ‘Labour Together’ sabotage outfit that put him into Labour’s top seat was spying on journalists. But his office and front bench were knee-deep in it. And the details keep coming out. Labour Together goes after Murdoch hacks Labour Together’s spying on journalists has been public knowledge for […] By Skwawkbox

Reform candidate Goodwin took fat salary from Hungarian far-right

16 February 2026 @ 10:41 pm

Goodwin paid handsomely by Hungarian far-right“We want are country back” may be the regular refrain of the British far right, but it seems their candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election in Manchester, Matthew Goodwin, isn’t afraid of a bit of foreign cash. Or a lot of foreign cash. British far-right, courts Hungarian far-right According to a new exposé by the […] By Skwawkbox

Draft trans guidance for schools treats vulnerable kids as a threat

16 February 2026 @ 10:07 pm

Labour targets trans kidsOn 12 February, the government announced that it will soon publish guidance for schools regarding trans pupils. The press release states that schools must take a “very careful approach” when a pupil “asks to socially transition”. ‘Social transition’ refers to the non-medical aspects of transitioning. It can include changing one’s name, wearing different clothes, and […] By Alex/Rose Cocker

Why did sex trafficker Epstein insert himself into polio jabs in South Asia?

16 February 2026 @ 9:00 pm

Epstein involvement in polio eradicationThe fallout from the Epstein files has been relentless. Those implicated in the dirty saga include UK Royals, members of our political class, the mainstream media, the “broligrachy,” and others. Still, one area corporate media coverage has ignored is the convicted sex-trafficker’s feigned interest in polio eradication in the Global South. But why would a […] By The Canary

Protesters prepare to fight back against Reform-run council’s brutal budget cuts

16 February 2026 @ 7:28 pm

West Northamptonshire Council Cabinet Reform Council cutsPressure group Northants Crips Against Cuts has told us of an upcoming protest against Reform-led West Northamptonshire Council. Despite promises of tax cuts, the local manifestation of Nigel Farage’s constantly chaotic outfit is planning to raise council tax and slash services. Campaigners will protest in Northampton on Saturday 21 February from 2pm at the top […] By The Canary

Former staff accuse psychotherapy education institute of institutional racism

16 February 2026 @ 5:06 pm

Outside shot of the Metanoia Institute in West LondonOne of the leading institutes for the training of psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors is facing a raft of claims from former members of staff. They accuse it of victimisation, whistleblowing and constructive dismissal because they stood up to racism. The Metanoia Institute in West London has 1,500 students in its undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes. […] By The Canary

Polanski commits to going to war under NATO

16 February 2026 @ 4:58 pm

polanskiGreen leader Zack Polanski says a Green government would sign up to NATO’s Article 5 and go to war if necessary. A Sky News interviewer challenged Polanski in an attempted gotcha rather reminiscent of the Corbyn-era. Polanski told interviewer Trevor Phillips that he took national security very seriously: That’s the first job of a prime […] By Joe Glenton