Alphabet won’t talk about the Google-Apple AI deal, even to investors
Alphabet CEO skipped an analyst's question about Apple on the company's earnings call.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-02-04
Why a global Korean craze is making seaweed more expensive
Black, crispy, often flat and square, dried seaweed is growing in popularity - but also in price.
bbc.com
Google’s Gemini app has surpassed 750M monthly active users
Google revealed a significant milestone for it's Gemini app, announcing over 750 million monthly active users as it competes with ChatGPT and Meta AI.
techcrunch.com
Ukraine says first day of peace talks with Russia ‘productive’
Zelenskyy expects negotiations to soon lead to another prisoner exchange.
aljazeera.com
'I understand Pep's frustration' | Why Semenyo can play in the final and Guehi can't
Micah Richards and Shay Given debate the changing of this season's eligibility rules in the Carabao Cup, as Antoine Semenyo can play in the final against Arsenal whereas fellow January signing Marc...
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Son of Norway's Crown Princess gives evidence as rape trial continues
The BBC's Paul Kirby reports from outside the court in Oslo, where Marius Borg Høiby denies rape and many other serious charges.
bbc.com
The Wayback Machine debuts a new plugin designed to fix the internet’s broken links problem
WordPress is helping the non-profit fight the scourge of "link rot."
techcrunch.com
US Supreme Court rejects challenge to California redistricting effort
Redrawing of electoral maps along partisan lines taken in response to similar measures in Republican-led states.
aljazeera.com
Holders Newcastle crash out as Man City brush past with ease
Highlights of the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg match between Manchester City and Newcastle United.
skysports.com
Man convicted of trying to assassinate Trump to serve life in prison
Judge says Ryan Routh engaged in 'premeditated' plot to kill Trump several months before the US presidential election.
aljazeera.com
NASA, University of Texas Expand Research and Workforce Development
NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston and the University of Texas System (UT System) announced the signing of a collaborative Space Act Agreement on Jan. 9, 2026. The agreement expands research an...
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AIPAC-linked PAC ups pressure on ‘moderate’ US Democrat in new strategy
Critics claim AIPAC spending aims to intimidate candidates questioning unconditional US support for Israeli policies.
aljazeera.com
Blanche Marvin, 100, Dies; Critic Was, Maybe, ‘Streetcar’ Inspiration
She was a ubiquitous presence at London theaters and claimed to have inspired the name — and final words — of Tennessee Williams’s Blanche DuBois.
nytimes.com
Fearing Russia will seize her town, war widow moves husband's grave to Kyiv
Russia's gains on the battlefield have forced Natalia to rebury her husband in Kyiv.
bbc.com
Dodds stars as GB curlers start Winter Olympics with win
Jen Dodds stars alongside Bruce Mouat to get Team GB's Winter Olympics off to a winning start in the mixed doubles curling against Norway.
bbc.com
Elon Musk’s SpaceX company town is getting a police department
The new department will have up to eight police officers and could be up and running in a few months.
techcrunch.com
AI SRE Resolve AI confirms $125M raise, unicorn valuation
The two-year-old startup confirms that it closed a Series A led by Lightspeed at $1 billion valuation.
techcrunch.com
Colombia’s EGC suspends Doha peace talks over Petro-Trump meeting
The criminal group suspended talks in response to reports that the US and Colombia would target its leader for arrest.
aljazeera.com
Amazon to begin testing AI tools for film and TV production next month
Amazon MGM Studios will reportedly begin a closed beta program in March to test its AI tools to help with film and TV production.
techcrunch.com
Wizards acquire Davis from Mavericks in eight-player trade
The Washington Wizards are acquiring Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks in an eight‑player trade that also sends multiple draft picks to Dallas, according to a person close to the deal.
skysports.com
GB's Richardson wins historic European track gold
Matt Richardson becomes the first British man to win the sprint title at the European Track Cycling Championships in Turkey.
bbc.com
Google adds $55bn to capex plans as it boosts AI spending
Search giant reported second straight quarter of more than $100bn in revenue
ft.com
Babies, Robots and Climate Change
It’s often assumed that lower birthrates could help slow climate change and A.I. disruption. The reality is more complex.
nytimes.com
Measles Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children in South Carolina
In the ongoing measles outbreak in South Carolina that has infected more than 800 people, some children have developed a rare but serious complication called encephalitis.
wired.com
Russia criticises US as final nuclear warhead treaty set to expire
Experts have warned that the expiry of the US-Russia New START treaty could spark a fresh nuclear arms race.
aljazeera.com
'It doesn’t seem fair' - Rahm questions rules of LIV Golf's ranking boost
Jon Rahm has welcomed LIV Golf League events finally being awarded world ranking points but believes "there's work to be done" to address a ruling that "doesn't seem fair".
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IOC must 'be better' on climate change - Coventry
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry says it must "be better" on climate change after receiving a petition signed by more than 21,000 people who want to stop fossil fuel compan...
bbc.com
'Do I join Sky Sports?' Saints' Jordan discusses NFL future
Cam Jordan is braced for uncharted territory as a free agent for the first time in his NFL career, but the New Orleans Saints stalwart insists he is not done sacking quarterbacks just yet.
skysports.com
Russian Comedian Accused of Making a Joke About Veterans Gets Prison Time
The Russian comedian Artemy Ostanin, standing during a court appearance last year in Moscow, said his joke did not mention soldiers.
nytimes.com
A16z just raised $1.7B for AI infrastructure. Here’s where it’s going.
Andreessen Horowitz just raised a whopping new $15 billion in funding. And a $1.7 billion chunk of that is going to its infrastructure team...
techcrunch.com
Wes Streeting to offer resident doctors bigger pay rise to end dispute
Health secretary to increase pay offer and guarantee working conditions for resident doctors only Wes Streeting is to offer resident doctors a bigger pay rise than other NHS staff as part of a new...
theguardian.com
Some in Israel question its influence over US as Iran war decision nears
Israelis wonder whether US will favour its own geopolitical priorities over Israel in its decision over Iran attack.
aljazeera.com
Crown of Blood review – Macbeth’s deadly hurly-burly rooted in mythic Yoruba landscape
Crucible, SheffieldThe supernatural is all-encompassing in Oladipo Agboluaje’s reframing of Shakespeare’s power play in 19th-century west AfricaEvery time the court historian turns up, he has a new...
theguardian.com
Mouat and Dodds get Team GB off to winning start
Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds overcome a power cut and the loss of the first end to get Team GB's Winter Olympics off to a winning start in the mixed doubles curling against Norway.
bbc.com
White House seeks critical minerals trade zone to curb China’s dominance
Effort marks rare instance of Trump administration aiming to collaborate with global allies on trade
ft.com
Station Nation: Erin Edwards, Deputy Branch Chief for Crew Operations and Capsule Communicator
As a member of the Crew Operations Office, Erin Edwards and her team manage astronaut candidate training schedules, including field medical exercises, land survival, and underwater o...
nasa.gov
Mandelson’s links with US tech firm Palantir must be exposed, campaigners warn
Government faces call for transparency on former peer’s involvement amid fears he may have leaked more sensitive informationPeter Mandelson’s involvement with the US tech company Palantir must be e...
theguardian.com
Mickey Lolich, Hero of the 1968 World Series, Dies at 85
Mickey Lolich was on the mound for the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of the 1968 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
nytimes.com
'The rebuild of myself' - Wilder opens up on mental health struggles
Former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder opens up about his mental health struggles, and says he's now "at peace" before his fight against Derek Chisora on 4 April at London's O2 Arena.
bbc.com
Russia jails stand-up comic Artemy Ostani over war joke
Artemy Ostanin sentenced to more than five years in a penal colony after joking about a 'legless' war veteran.
aljazeera.com
A New AI Math Startup Just Cracked 4 Previously Unsolved Problems
Axiom says its AI found solutions to several long-standing math problems, a sign of the technology’s steadily advancing reasoning capabilities.
wired.com
Israeli strikes kill more than 20 in Gaza, shatter ‘ceasefire’ myth
Israeli strikes killed at least 23 Palestinians, many of them children, in widespread attacks on Gaza on Wednesday.
aljazeera.com
Nigel Farage’s two-day trip to Davos cost more than £50,000, documents reveal
Reform UK leader who received two guest passes from Iranian-born billionaire declares attendance at event on register of MPs’ interestsNigel Farage’s two-day trip to Davos cost more than £50,000 af...
theguardian.com
'Taylor is best' - Littler plays down Humphries' 'greatest-ever' compliment
Reigning world champion Luke Littler says Phil Taylor is the greatest darts player of all-time after being branded the best ever by Luke Humphries.
bbc.com
Killing of Saif Gaddafi removes alternative to Libya’s rival governments
Death of former dictator's son removes symbolic alternative to Libya's entrenched political deadlock, analysts say.
aljazeera.com
Tinder looks to AI to help fight ‘swipe fatigue’ and dating app burnout
Tinder is testing AI recommendations and insight from your Camera Roll for better matches.
techcrunch.com
UK delays worker protections against ‘fire and rehire’ practices
Government consulting on softening the impact of new laws on employers
ft.com
Top NHL prospect McKenna charged with assault
Penn State forward Gavin McKenna, a top NHL prospect, has been charged with felony aggravated assault and other counts, according to Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court documents.
espn.com
Littler targets even more Premier League records with nine-darters in his sights
Luke Littler had a record-breaking campaign in the Premier League last year but he has his sights set on stepping things up even further in 2026.
skysports.com
ARMD Research Solicitations (Updated Feb. 4)
THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED ON FEBRUARY 4, 2026 This Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) solicitations page compiles the opportunities to collaborate with NASA’s aeronautical innovators and/o...
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Hackers publish personal information stolen during Harvard, UPenn data breaches
The prolific cybercrime group ShinyHunters took responsibility for hacking Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania, and published the stolen data on its extortion website.
techcrunch.com
Canadian snowboarder McMorris stretchered off
Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris, a three-time bronze medalist, crashed during big air training at the Winter Olympics and was taken off the course on a stretcher.
espn.com
The who, what, and how of the new Trump Accounts
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Ron Lieber, financial columnist for The New York Times, about the ins and outs of the newly created Trump Accounts.
npr.org
John Steenhuisen, South African Party Leader, to Step Down
John Steenhuisen votes for the speaker of the National Assembly in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2024.
nytimes.com
Swansea Council say they 'were told Ospreys wouldn't exist'
The local authority where Ospreys play start legal action against Cardiff owners the WRU and Y11, who currently own Ospreys.
bbc.com
Ron DeSantis lashes out at ‘harmful’ AI in break with Trump’s White House
Florida’s Republican governor criticises attempts by administration to ‘kneecap states and let Big Tech write the rules’
ft.com
Not all software faces the same threat from AI
From security services to those able to reinvent themselves, many may survive the AI armageddon
ft.com
Israel Launches Deadly Strikes on Gaza, Saying Militants Attacked Its Soldiers
Members of the civil defense inspecting the site of a strike on a tent camp in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Could Mandelson face jail time over Epstein ties? – The Latest
Peter Mandelson faces a criminal investigation over allegations he leaked Downing Street emails and market-sensitive information to the child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2009. The Metropolitan...
theguardian.com
NASA Armstrong Contributions Propel Artemis, Deep Space Innovation
NASA is leveraging expertise, capabilities, and partnerships across its centers to make Artemis campaign and deep space exploration safer, more reliable, and efficient. At NASA’s Armstrong Flight R...
nasa.gov
Goofy! Unvampy! Pouty! Implausible! With nine films on the go, can Charli xcx act?
She’s the edgy British brat who conquered the world with her hard-partying, electro-banging aesthetic. But can the star now go where Beyoncé and Harry Styles stumbled – and smash the silver screen?...
theguardian.com
Sources: Jazz acquire Lonzo, trade away Landale
The Jazz acquired Lonzo Ball from the Cavaliers and also traded Jock Landale to the Hawks, sources told ESPN.
espn.com
How Anthropic achieved AI coding breakthroughs — and rattled business
New AI-powered tools reduce time and cost of software development, threatening industries from law to advertising
ft.com
Boy, 14, stabbed art teacher because he had 'too much hatred', he tells police
The teenager allegedly took a knife from his kitchen with the plan to attack the 60-year-old, the prosecutor says.
bbc.com
'Inhuman World Cup contract decision left us emotionally damaged'
Scotland players tell BBC Sport their mental health suffered after they were told their contracts would end following the World Cup.
bbc.com
Russian shelling kills seven in Ukrainian market, clouding Abu Dhabi talks
Donetsk Governor Vadym Filashkin accused Moscow of carrying out 'another targeted war crime'.
aljazeera.com
John Barkham obituary
My dad, John Barkham, who has died aged 82, was an inspirational teacher of ecology and a lifelong naturalist. As the first ecologist to join the new University of East Anglia in 1969, he taught st...
theguardian.com
Dubois v Harper to headline MVP's first UK event
MVP come to the UK with a stacked card - with Caroline Dubois, Terri Harper, Chantelle Cameron and Ellie Scotney all in world title fights.
bbc.com
How does curling work?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain how the Winter Olympic sport of curling works.
bbc.com
NASA Heat Shield Tech Contributes to America’s Space Industry
This Jan. 29, 2026, photo captures the streak the Varda Space Industries W-5 capsule made while returning to Earth. The capsule uses a protective heat shield Varda produced made of cutting-edge mat...
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NASA’s SPHEREx Examines Comet 3I/ATLAS’s Coma
Description These observations by NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer) show the infrared light emitted by the dust, water, or...
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Sources: Paul lands with Raptors in 3-team trade
Chris Paul, a 12-time NBA All Star, has landed with the Raptors amid a three-team trade involving the Clippers and the Nets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
espn.com
GB skeleton team appeal after helmets ruled unsafe
The British skeleton team appeal after their new helmets for the Winter Olympics are ruled unsafe.
bbc.com
Ronaldo expected to end his Saudi strike
Senior Saudi football officials are now expecting Cristiano Ronaldo to end his strike and play against Al Ittihad on Friday.
skysports.com
Ronaldo returns to Al Nassr training as Saudi officials expect him to end strike
Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Al Nassr training and senior Saudi officials expect him to end his strike.
skysports.com
AD is a Wizard?! Grading the shocking trade -- and why one team came out on top
Anthony Davis joins Washington in an eight-player trade. Kevin Pelton breaks down what's next for the Wizards and the Mavericks.
espn.com
Record-breaking India race into World Cup final
India will play England in the final of the Under-19 World Cup after a record-breaking run-chase against Afghanistan in Harare.
bbc.com
Nigel Farage made ‘non-apology’, says school contemporary who accused him of racism
Film-maker Peter Ettegui responded to BBC interview in which Reform leader apologised for any hurt causedNigel Farage has been accused of making a “non-apology” by a school contemporary who accused...
theguardian.com
A New Mistral AI Model's Ultra-Fast Translation Gives Big AI Labs a Run for Their Money
“Too many GPUs makes you lazy,” says the French startup's vice president of science operations, as the company carves out a different path than the major US AI companies.
wired.com
Lee H. Hamilton, a Foreign Policy Power in Congress, Dies at 94
U.S. Representative Lee H. Hamilton in 1994. A Democrat, he was re-elected 16 times in a largely Republican district.
nytimes.com
Sources: Rangers trade Panarin to LA Kings
The Rangers have traded forward Artemi Panarin to the Kings on Wednesday for prospect Liam Greentree and a conditional third-round pick, sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan and Adam Schefter.
espn.com
‘One moment it was a little blip. The next, our friends are dying’: the gay porn soundtrack composers lost to the Aids crisis
Gay porn in the 80s was home to beautifully moody synth music that is only now getting rediscovered – tragically too late for many of its creatorsMichael Ely knew from the first moment he met James...
theguardian.com
Draper: I was in a hole mentally with 'complex' injury - but I'm ready to compete now
Britain's Jack Draper has revealed to Sky Sports he was "in a hole" due to the "complex" nature of his arm injury, but stresses he is now ready to compete and is set on defending his Indian Wells t...
skysports.com
T20 World Cup Group B: Ireland among injury-hit Australia's rivals
We look at the sides in Group B - Australia, Ireland, Sri Lanka, Oman and Zimbabwe, - for the T20 World Cup, which is live on Sky Sports from February 7 to March 8.
skysports.com
Harper is the fight Dubois has been waiting for: 'So much on the line'
Caroline Dubois has finally got the fight she has been waiting for after her lightweight world title unification bout with Terri Harper was confirmed.
skysports.com
After backlash, Adobe cancels Adobe Animate shutdown and puts app on ‘maintenance mode’
Adobe Animate will be discontinued on March 1, 2026, as Adobe shifts its focus to AI.
techcrunch.com
UFC's Jones needs new hip, still wants WH fight
UFC star Jon Jones said he's in need of a hip replacement, but he is still interested in competing at the UFC's White House event scheduled for June.
espn.com
Mandelson disclosures: What is a humble address and why are the Tories using one?
Kemi Badenoch hopes parliamentary procedure will release documents relating to ambassador’s appointmentUK politics live – latest updatesKemi Badenoch is using an arcane parliamentary procedure know...
theguardian.com
Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire
The New Start treaty has limited the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads for both countries.
bbc.com
Make the orchestra great again: how a painting of Trump as conductor misunderstands the symphony | Tom Service
A new painting by the maestro of Trumpian kitsch offers a fever dream of musical unity – and fundamentally misunderstands orchestras and conductors. And where are the music stands?Events in the Uni...
theguardian.com
Sources: Sixers trade McCain to OKC for 4 picks
The 76ers are trading guard Jared McCain to the Thunder for a 2026 Rockets first-round pick and three second-round picks, sources told ESPN.
espn.com
Uber appoints new CFO as its AV plans accelerate
Uber is promoting Balaji Krishnamurthy, its VP of strategic finance and investor relations, to be its CFO, replacing its current finance chief Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah.
techcrunch.com
Maisie Hill: From career-threatening crash to snowboarding star
Great Britain snowboarder Maisie Hill suffered life-threatening injuries after crashing into a wall of ice during a training session in 2023. Nearly three years on, she says she feels "blessed" as...
bbc.com
Labour MPs say they will vote down plan to limit Mandelson disclosures
Ministers urged to allow intelligence and security committee to review documents before publicationUK politics live – latest updatesLabour MPs have warned they will vote down a government amendment...
theguardian.com
Alexa+, Amazon’s AI assistant, is now available to everyone in the U.S.
Amazon opens Alexa+ to everyone in the U.S. The AI feature is free for Prime members across devices, and free for everyone on mobile and web.
techcrunch.com
Apeiron Labs gets $29M to flood the oceans with autonomous underwater robots
Most of what we know about the ocean just skims the surface, literally. We’ve gathered a large quantity of data on the oceans from satellites, but most of that is based on the top layer of water. B...
techcrunch.com
What Is RGB LED TV? Everything You Need to Know About This Next-Gen TV Tech In 2026
With incredible colors, brightness, and contrast, RGB backlighting is the technology that will drive the next 10 years of innovation in televisions and displays.
wired.com
Tracking Glacial Change with Landsat and Radar
NASA Scientist Alex Gardner highlights how Landsat made his research into the dynamics of glacial flow possible.
nasa.gov
Inside Rangers' January transfer window
Rangers knew the January transfer window was crucial if they were to have any chance in this title race.
skysports.com
Apeiron Labs gets $9.5M to flood the oceans with autonomous underwater robots
Most of what we know about the ocean just skims the surface, literally. We’ve gathered a large quantity of data on the oceans from satellites, but most of that is based on the top layer of water. B...
techcrunch.com
The Supreme Court lets California use its new, Democratic-friendly congressional map
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for California to use its new congressional map for this year's midterm election. Voters approved it as a Democratic counterresponse to Texas' new GOP-friendly...
npr.org
Mavericks trade Davis to Wizards, sources say
The Mavericks are trading 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis to the Wizards as part of an eight-player trade, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
espn.com
Leonkoro Quartet review – vivid, intoxicating play from gleaming future stars
Wigmore Hall, LondonThis young Berlin-based quartet impressed in a polished recital that built on Webern and Mendelssohn towards Beethoven’s enigmatic 0p 131Even by the standards of Beethoven’s lat...
theguardian.com
Global system of human rights in ‘peril’, warns HRW in its annual report
The NGO warns that the rules-based order is being crushed under relentless pressure from the US, China and Russia.
aljazeera.com
Is the U.S. heading into a dictatorship?
The Atlantic writer Robert Kagan says as Trump violates norms, laws and the Constitution, including his call to nationalize elections, "we're on the edge of the consolidation of dictatorship."
npr.org
Starmer confirms he knew Mandelson kept Epstein ties after prison term
Questioned at PMQs, PM says former US ambassador ‘lied repeatedly’ about depth of contact with child sex offenderUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has confirmed for the first time he kn...
theguardian.com
Greece blames smugglers over migrant deaths but early accounts have been questioned before
Greek officials were quick to blame smugglers, but experience tells us to be wary of instant and unequivocal explanations.
bbc.com
Nasser: Brook must put things right | Athers: Celebration was slightly inappropriate
Nasser Hussain believes that Harry Brook should be allowed to put things right after the England white-ball captain backtracked on his initial comments about his clash with a nightclub bouncer in N...
skysports.com
Lolich, '68 World Series hero for Tigers, dies at 85
Mickey Lolich, who pitched three complete-game victories to help the Detroit Tigers win the 1968 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, died Wednesday at the age of 85.
espn.com
Is Guardiola right about Man City's lower net spend?
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his team only sit seventh on net spend over the last five years. Is he right?
bbc.com
Russian athletes linked to pro-war activity
BBC Sport finds evidence raising questions over the neutral eligibility of four Russian athletes.
bbc.com
Sources: Mavs, Raptors active in AD trade talks
The Mavericks' most active trade discussions involving Anthony Davis are with the Raptors, but no deal is imminent, sources told ESPN.
espn.com
REM x Buster Keaton’s Sherlock Jr review – classic comedy gets new alt-rock soundtrack
Keaton’s wild invention doesn’t gain much by adding indie guitars, but if they can bring a new audience to this silent classic, who’s listening?We all like to complain that the film industry does n...
theguardian.com
Accel doubles down on Fibr AI as agents turn static websites into one-to-one experiences
Fibr AI replaces marketing agency– and engineering-heavy website personalization with autonomous systems designed for enterprise scale.
techcrunch.com
Spotify upgrades its lyrics feature with offline access, more translations
Spotify is revamping its lyrics feature, adding offline access for Premium users, global lyric translations, and a more prominent placement in the Now Playing view.
techcrunch.com
Andrew and Epstein asked exotic dancer for 'sex acts,' legal letter claims
Lawyers for the unnamed woman claim she was 'treated like a prostitute' at Jeffrey Epstein's home.
bbc.com
Wemby's minutes restriction, KAT's new offensive role, and more
A look around the league reveals the latest trends, from Victor Wembanyama's minute restriction to Karl-Anthony Towns' changing offensive role, and more.
espn.com
Video shows man fighting high school students at anti-ICE protest
Video shows man fighting high school students at anti-ICE protest
aljazeera.com
Peter Mandelson is fleeing the House of Lords: now let’s throw out all the other rogues and idlers | Jenny Jones
It’s wrong that the disgraced politician can keep his title, but the real issue is the need for a second chamber the public can trust Jenny Jones is a Green party peerPeter Mandelson has resigned...
theguardian.com
John Virgo: Where's the cue ball going?
John Virgo: Snooker legend and BBC commentator dies aged 79
bbc.com
Champion Robertson out but O'Sullivan battles through
Defending champion Neil Robertson loses to Jak Jones in the first round of the World Grand Prix in Hong Kong, as Ronnie O'Sullivan progresses.
bbc.com
Son of Norway's crown princess chokes back tears giving evidence at rape trial
Marius Borg Høiby gives evidence after the first woman he is alleged to have raped told the court she believed she had been drugged.
bbc.com
Gaming’s new coming-of-age genre embraces ‘millennial cringe’
Perfect Tides perfectly captures the older millennial college experience, and a time when nobody worried about being embarrassing online• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up...
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Scottish Premiership preview - Aberdeen v Celtic, Naderi & Bartley in focus
Aberdeen v Celtic, Rangers' new striker Ryan Naderi and Livingston manager Marvin Bartley headline our Premiership preview.
bbc.com
More than the Score
How do you prepare the surface for one of the world's most-watched sporting events
co.uk
Forget Hinge or Bumble. This App Promises a Personal AI Matchmaker
Instead of using AI as a coach, our AI chatbots just began talking to each other, as we became human facilitators for an AI love story. Now that's what I call dystopian.
wired.com
The Whole 10 Yards
Seattle Seahawks v New England Patriots. Super Bowl LX. Who will win?
co.uk
Pakistan deploys helicopters, drones to end standoff with Baloch rebels
Hundreds have been killed in the southwestern Balochistan province amid surge in rebel attacks.
aljazeera.com
'Notorious Tanzanian drug trafficker' arrested during raid in Zambia
Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.
bbc.com
Alpine Skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle’s Starter Pack: Winter Olympics 2026
From maple syrup packets to a latex pillow, these are his personal essentials that bring a taste of Vermont to Milan.
wired.com
Winter Olympics 2026: Why I Love Watching Curling
Within the sports culture of more, bigger, and faster, the epically slow winter sport of curling is an entrancing watch.
wired.com
At Least 15 Die in Rare Collision Between Migrant Boat and Greek Patrol Vessel
Emergency workers on the eastern Aegean island of Chios, Greece, on Wednesday. The exact circumstances of the collision were not immediately clear.
nytimes.com
At Least 15 Die in Rare Collision Between Migrant Boat and Greek Patrol Vessel
Emergency workers on the eastern Aegean island of Chios, Greece, on Wednesday. The exact circumstances of the collision were not immediately clear.
nytimes.com
Starmer to release files on Mandelson appointment
It comes ahead of a Commons vote to disclose documents about the ex-minister's appointment as US ambassador.
bbc.com
‘A god-tier new classic’: first reactions to Wuthering Heights praise ‘hot, horny’ Emerald Fennell adaptation
The acclaimed latest version of the Emily Brontë bestseller is, however, not without controversies over race and ageReviews might be embargoed until next Monday, but Los Angeles social media is get...
theguardian.com
Gunmen kill more than 30 people in Nigeria’s Kwara State: Authorities
Armed men burn homes, shops in Woro, a remote village in north-central Kwara State bordering Niger State, authorities say.
aljazeera.com
V/H/S/Halloween review – plenty of grisly invention in latest helping of engaging horror anthology
Portmanteau series’ latest instalment has nice touches with eerily jolly villains and haunted soda, but it could use a bit of an editThis horror bonanza, the eighth instalment in the V/H/S antholog...
theguardian.com
What is behind the tensions at the T20 World Cup?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what is behind the tensions at the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
bbc.com
Gorton and Denton by-election tests Labour’s grip on heartland voters
Internal rifts, growing support for smaller parties are challenging Labour's dominance in Greater Manchester.
aljazeera.com
Ghostbusters: Back Darnold, Seahawks to exorcise some demons in Super Bowl LX
Liz Loza advises not to underestimate the revenge factor as Sam Darnold and the Seahawks face their New England demons in the Super Bowl
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‘Health crime’: Aoun slams Israel over spraying chemicals in south Lebanon
Lebanese president says latest 'aggression' represents an environmental crime and a violation of country's sovereignty.
aljazeera.com
AI Bots Are Now a Signifigant Source of Web Traffic
New data shows AI bots pushing deeper into the web, prompting publishers to roll out more aggressive defenses.
wired.com
How did transfer window impact Championship promotion race?
The January window is shut and the race for the Premier League is well and truly on.
skysports.com
'We've dealt with it' - McCullum defends 'outstanding' Brook
England head coach Brendon McCullum wants "outstanding" Harry Brook to be "protected", following criticism over his behaviour on the winter tours of New Zealand and Australia.
bbc.com
Guardiola on Palestinian struggle and ICE protests in football briefing
In Manchester City’s pre-match press conference on Tuesday, manager Guardiola spoke about Palestinians in Gaza and ICE.
aljazeera.com
Coach: 'No doubt' Vonn races despite ACL injury
Lindsey Vonn, who ruptured her ACL in a downhill crash five days ago, is performing box jumps, working out in a pool while wearing a weighted vest and skiing at high speed as she still plans to com...
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For Peace, More Ukrainians Consider the Once Unthinkable: Surrendering Land
The fate of the Donbas region is among the thorniest of issues in peace talks.
nytimes.com
Bulgarians Adopt the Euro With a Whisper of Melancholy but Few Tears
A billboard in Sofia, the Bulgarian capital, on New Year’s Day. The changeover to euros was long anticipated but divided public opinion nonetheless.
nytimes.com
‘Our bodies bear traces of all we’ve endured’: exhibition explores bodily photography
A new exhibition at the Phoenix Art Museum looks at how the human body has been captured on film, from athletic portraits to revealing looks at ageingPhotography has a unique capacity to take us ri...
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Eurozone inflation falls to 1.7% in January
ECB expected to hold interest rates on Thursday
ft.com
In Afghanistan, a Trail of Hunger and Death Behind U.S. Aid Cuts
Afghanistan has plunged deeper into a crisis marked by levels of child hunger unseen in 25 years and the closure of almost 450 health centers.
nytimes.com
HHS Is Making an AI Tool to Create Hypotheses About Vaccine Injury Claims
Experts worry Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Health Department will use an internal AI tool to analyze vaccine injury claims in a way that furthers his anti-vaccine agenda.
wired.com
Musk labels Spain PM ‘tyrant’ after Madrid proposes social media curbs
Musk's scathing attack on PM Pedro Sanchez comes after he announces strict new regulations for social media platforms.
aljazeera.com
Road to $1M paydays: How WNBA salaries evolved with each CBA
For the first time, a $1 million base salary is expected in the new WNBA CBA, and the cap could see a 230% increase.
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Starmer orders release of files relating to Mandelson US ambassador decision
PM tries to get on top of scandal over ex-minister’s Jeffrey Epstein links as Tories criticise move to withhold some recordsUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer is preparing to release fil...
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Snooker great John Virgo dies aged 79
Former player and broadcaster John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker has announced.
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Snooker great John Virgo dies aged 79
Former player and broadcaster John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker has announced.
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Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79
Snooker legend and BBC commentator John Virgo has died aged 79.
bbc.com
Real Madrid's big transfer questions: What to do about Vini Jr., more
January transfer window was quiet, but there are plenty of issues for the club to address in the summer.
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Leader of South Africa's second largest party will not seek re-election
The surprise move may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.
bbc.com
Australian boy swims for hours in rough seas to save his family
A 13-year-old boy swam over four kilometres to alert rescuers after his family was swept out to sea in Australia.
aljazeera.com
Israeli strikes kill 17 in Gaza, hospitals say, after soldier wounded by gunfire
Hospitals say six children were among those killed in strikes that Israel's military says it launched after a gun attack on its troops.
bbc.com
Data and publishing stocks deepen slump on AI threat
Media and analytics businesses have fallen sharply following release of new Anthropic tools
ft.com
How Israel destroyed Gaza’s health system ‘deliberately and methodically’
Despite 'ceasefire', the health sector in Gaza continues to suffer from shortages, destruction and lack of equipment.
aljazeera.com
André Is an Idiot review – a riotously funny, painfully honest film about facing death
A cancer diagnosis becomes the catalyst for gallows humour, rage and hard-won emotional openness in a disarmingly frank film about how to say goodbyeThere are about a zillion films – fiction, nonfi...
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How Israel is trying to hinder NGOs from working in Gaza
Israel, having already destroyed much of Gaza’s health system, is now pressuring 37 NGOs to hand over sensitive data.
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Starmer agrees to release some files on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador in wake of Epstein scandal – UK politics live
Move comes in response to Tories forcing ‘humble address’ vote in CommonsGood morning. The government has agreed to release potentially a large amount of information relating to how Peter Mandelson...
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Quiz: Name every sport at the 2026 Winter Olympics
The 25th Winter Olympics is taking place in Milan and Cortina in Italy - can you name the 16 sports involved?
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Harry Potter’s Draco Malfoy becomes mascot for year of the horse in China
Mandarin transliteration of character’s name regarded as auspicious, prompting wave of memes and fan artDraco Malfoy, one of Harry Potter’s most recognisable villains-turned-antiheroes, has become...
theguardian.com
The cold, hungry reality of displacement in war-torn Sudan’s Tawila
Displaced families who fled el-Fasher face dire conditions with no blankets, food shortages, and few medical supplies.
aljazeera.com
Soccer's newest superagent is doing things differently -- and he wants you to know it
Ali Barat is impossible to miss -- last summer's transfer window was dominated by his clients making big moves -- yet hard to track down. It's all part of his mystique.
espn.com
Why time is running out for Milan's iconic San Siro
BBC Sport visits the San Siro in Milan, the venue for the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, to find out why this could be the last global event held at the iconic stadium, and what comes next.
bbc.com
Who won the WSL transfer window? Rate each club's deals
BBC Sport pundits Steph Houghton, Ellen White, Karen Bardsley and Jen Beattie rate each WSL club's transfer window - and you can too.
bbc.com
EXCLUSIVE: Positron raises $230M Series B to take on Nvidia’s AI chips
The investment comes from backers including the Qatar Investment Authority as demand for chips beyond Nvidia soars and as Qatar aims to build out its AI infrastructure.
techcrunch.com
Six new faces to watch in Six Nations
The world's oldest rugby tournament is the stage for a clutch of young stars to make their name.
bbc.com
Older, faster, stronger: Why Vonn and others left retirement for the 2026 Olympics
Lindsey Vonn, Nick Goepper, Gus Kenworthy and Maddy Schaffrick are in their golden years at the 2026 Olympics. Just don't call them old.
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The Investigation of Lucy Letby review – this sensationalist take isn’t what this awful case needs
The broad-brush, emotive telling of the questions around the neonatal nurse’s conviction uses arrest footage that her parents have said ‘would likely kill us’ if they watched. Did her mother’s howl...
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If Reform ever wins power in Westminster, it will be because of Labour’s cowardice | George Monbiot
Starmer could improve our unfair electoral system to stop the hard right, but he won’t. All the party has left are threats about ‘splitting the vote’Don’t let the Labour party say one more word abo...
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How Laila Edwards carved her own path as USA Hockey's first Black player
Laila Edwards, a standout at Wisconsin, is ready for her Olympic debut as USA Hockey's first Black player.
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James Harden traded from Clippers to Cavaliers for Darius Garland: Reports
Harden, an 11-time All-Star, was traded for the fifth time in his career after more than two seasons at the LA Clippers.
aljazeera.com
MIT's new brain tool could finally explain consciousness
Scientists still don’t know how the brain turns physical activity into thoughts, feelings, and awareness—but a powerful new tool may help crack the mystery. Researchers at MIT are exploring transcr...
sciencedaily.com
Man City’s Guardiola says he will continue to stand up for Palestine
The wars and conflicts taking place around the world are 'our problems as human beings', Guardiola said.
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‘No expectations’: Bangladesh election means little to 1m Rohingya refugees
The two main parties say they will push for repatriation to Myanmar. But that's unrealistic, say experts.
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Vonn, Gu and Malinin - global stars to follow at Milan-Cortina 2026
BBC Sport takes a look at the global stars and stories to follow at Milan-Cortina 2026.
bbc.com
Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye France, Crystal Palace striker Mateta
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta could be Manchester United-bound this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Russia-Ukraine war: Second round of peace talks set to begin in Abu Dhabi
The main sticking point in the negotiations continues to be the long-term fate of territory in eastern Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Hope for Olympic skater in Minions music dispute
Figure skater Tomas-Llorence Guarino Sabate is optimistic he can perform to music from the Minions films at the Winter Olympics after receiving copyright clearance.
bbc.com
Tantrums, rancid meatloaf and family silver stuffed into underpants: the delicate art of the Holocaust comedy
Making light of one of the darkest horrors of the 20th century is a risky business – but a new generation is taking ownership of family histories by making space for human foibles, says an award-wi...
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Crux by Gabriel Tallent review – a passionate portrait of teenage climbers
The follow-up to My Absolute Darling, this tale of best friends who dream of a better life features exquisite sports writing and a lovable heroine – but the plotting is unconvincingTamma and Dan ar...
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The Stunt Man review – Peter O’Toole runs amok in a gleefully deranged Hollywood satire
Richard Rush’s cult 1980 comedy-drama turns film-making into a battlefield, with O’Toole’s imperious director blurring art, war and cruelty in a performance of lasting menaceRichard Rush’s 1980 com...
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Wildlife photographer of the year – people’s choice 2026
A shortlist of 24 images has been selected for the wildlife photographer of the year people’s choice award. You can vote for your favourite image online. The winner will be announced on 25 March an...
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The Guide #228: Against my better judgment, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has me back in Westeros
In this week’s newsletter: Years of dragon fatigue and lore overload had me running from the Game of Thrones franchise, but this modest new chapter offers a reminder of how good simple storytell...
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Harden gets Cavaliers trade ahead of deadline in deal of All-Star guards
Eleven-time All-Star guard James Harden is being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the Los Angeles Clippers agreeing to send him to the Eastern Conference during his highest-scoring season in...
skysports.com
TV tonight: a touching film about a glamorous funeral director
Behind the scenes in Liverpool with undertaker Hayley and her lovely team. Plus, what’s the future for Reform UK? Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, Channel 4Glamorous Hayley is an unlikely fun...
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LeBron, Curry teammates in 'older US team' for new NBA All-Star format
Steph Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant will be teammates as part of a new format for the NBA All-Star Game, live this month on Sky Sports.
skysports.com
Is the evil empire back? How the Patriots rebuilt a broken dynasty
BBC Sport looks at how the New England Patriots managed to make such a remarkable turnaround this season to make the Super Bowl, and if it signals the rise of their 'evil empire'.
bbc.com
Feeling chirpy: how listening to birdsong can boost your wellbeing
Paying attention to the calls of our avian neighbours can reduce stress, find scientists in GermanyFeeling stressed? Try a dose of birdsong to lift the spirits. A new study shows that paying attent...
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T20 World Cup Group A: Defending champions India the team to beat
We look at the sides in Group A - India, Pakistan, USA, Netherlands and Namibia - for the T20 World Cup, which is live on Sky Sports from February 7 to March 8.
skysports.com
LIVE: Israeli forces kill 10 Palestinians in overnight attacks across Gaza
At least 10 people, including a four-year-old girl, killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza overnight.
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Israel strikes Gaza, killing 19, mostly women and children, after saying Hamas violated deal
They are the latest Palestinians in Gaza to die since a ceasefire deal, which has been punctuated by deadly Israeli strikes, came into effect on Oct. 10, 2025.
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China warns Panama as Hong Kong firm contests ruling on canal ports
China calls court ruling against Hong Kong firm CK Hutchison on Panama Canal ports 'absurd' and 'shameful'.
aljazeera.com
How 2026 Winter Olympics Security Is Preparing For The Opening Ceremony
Italian carabinieri in Milan on Sunday. The city is hosting the Winter Olympics this month.
nytimes.com
South Korea Questions Cram School Culture and Childhood Stress
Seoul has “Therapy Zone” boxes, soundproof spaces where students can study, or vent, in the evenings after school.
nytimes.com
Chilled New York City
Ice in the Hudson River hugged the shore of Manhattan amid a deep freeze.
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Everyone and their mother is peddling an AI application
We are either on the verge of widespread adoption or a terrible crash
ft.com
Will calls to 'abolish ICE' sway voters in 2026? The strategy has Democrats split
The Trump administration's immigration efforts have led some Democrats to call for abolishing ICE. Others won't go as far, wary of appearing out of step with voters who want immigration laws enforced.
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Steve Witkoff is brokering an end to the war in Ukraine. How his efforts are going
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dan Baer of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff's approach to foreign conflicts.
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Trump says GOP should nationalize elections in another attempt to influence elections
President Trump's statements that the GOP should nationalize elections was accompanied by false claims about election integrity. Trump's efforts to change voting rules have mostly been blocked so far.
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Director of advocacy group talks about Trump's statements on nationalizing elections
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks David Becker of the Center for Election Innovation and Research for his response to President Trump's assertion that some elections should be nationalized.
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Melting Antarctic ice may weaken a major carbon sink
Melting ice from West Antarctica once delivered huge amounts of iron to the Southern Ocean, but algae growth did not increase as expected. Researchers found the iron was in a form that marine life...
sciencedaily.com
Court system on 'brink of collapse', former senior judge warns
An independent review made 130 recommendations - including creating a new criminal justice adviser to the PM - to improve the efficiency of the system.
bbc.com
Rights groups say China detained two journalists over corruption report
Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao have been reportedly detained after exposing corruption by a senior official in Sichuan.
bbc.com
Nvidia AI chip sales to China stalled by US security review
The state department has pushed for close scrutiny before approving export licences
ft.com
Bus crashes in Brazil’s Alagoas state, killing at least 16 people
Survivors, including a seriously injured child, taken to hospital as state governor declares three days of mourning.
aljazeera.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,441
These are the key developments from day 1,441 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
The genetic turning point that made backbones possible
Scientists have uncovered a surprising genetic shift that may explain how animals with backbones—from fish and frogs to humans—became so complex. By comparing sea squirts, lampreys, and frogs, rese...
sciencedaily.com
Can Sanae Takaichi govern Japan on star power alone?
The new prime minister has revived the LDP, which had looked as if it might collapse. But if she wins this week’s elections, she will face harsh realities
ft.com
Watch: Florida iguanas are 'cold stunned' and falling from trees
A rare cold snap across the state has made the reptiles immobile and ripe for capturing, says the state's wildlife agency.
bbc.com
'Never imagined this': Indian village grapples with interfaith couple's killing
Police say they were beaten to death, allegedly by the woman's three brothers, who have been arrested.
bbc.com
Cost of UK’s drug price with US will come out of NHS budget
Department of health, not Treasury, will foot the bill – with costs forecast to reach £9bnThe cost of the government’s drug pricing deal with the Trump administration will come out of the NHS budge...
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Ministers to crackdown on profiteering in care sector and make renewed fostering push
Josh MacAlister issues warning as government launches £88m ‘call to arms’ to recruit 10,000 new foster carersPrivate providers of child social care in England will be pushed out of the system if th...
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The Free World Needs Taiwan
Solidarity will protect prosperity.