Morning Rundown: Trump warns Starmer of 'big mistake' and Zuckerberg at landmark trial

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Thursday 19 February 2026 06:43, UK

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Trump warns Starmer of 'big mistake' over Chagos

Donald Trump has launched a fresh broadside on the UK's Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius, saying Sir Keir Starmer is "making a big mistake".

Trump's Chagos post 'should be taken as policy'

Pubs can stay open late for World Cup

Pubs will be allowed to stay open until 2am during the World Cup knockout stages this summer - but only if any of the home nations have got that far.

Zuckerberg appears at landmark trial

Facebook's founder testified in LA over whether social media platforms deliberately addict and harm children - part of what some are saying could be the industry's "tobacco" moment.

Man dead and teen critical after stabbings at skate park

A man is dead and a teenage boy is in a critical condition after being stabbed at a skate park in Northampton.

Epstein stole from my family, says billionaire mogul

A billionaire mogul behind retailers including Victoria's Secret and Abercrombie & Fitch has said paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein stole vast sums from his family.

Who is Les Wexner, Epstein's billionaire former friend?

What's in the papers?

The US president's warning to the prime minister over his Chagos deal features on a number of the front pages.

And in sport…

The Premier League title race has been blown wide open after leaders Arsenal surrendered a two-goal lead against bottom side Wolves. It gives Manchester City the chance to close the gap at the top to two points.

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