Reddit looks to AI search as its next big opportunity
Reddit says its search business, including AI answers, is an "enormous" opportunity.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-02-05
AWS revenue continues to soar as cloud demand remains high
AWS recorded its best quarter, in terms of revenue growth, in 13 quarters in Q4 2025 as AI drives AWS adoption.
techcrunch.com
Toronto Police Charged in Sweeping Drug and Corruption Case
From left, Chief Myron Demkiw of the Toronto police, Chief Jim MacSween and Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan of the York Regional Police at a news conference on Thursday in Aurora, Ontario.
nytimes.com
Amazon and Google are winning the AI capex race — but what’s the prize?
In 2026, Amazon plans to spend $200 billion in capex. Google is just behind at $175 billion to $185 billion. It's a lot of money!
techcrunch.com
Home Office says nearly 60,000 people deported from UK or left voluntarily since 2024 election
Shabana Mahmood insists deportations will rise, as Labour government is accused of promoting ‘harmful stereotypes’ of migrantsNearly 60,000 unauthorised migrants and convicted criminals have been r...
theguardian.com
Winter Olympics 2026
Coverage of the snowboard competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
co.uk
The Washington Post is retreating from Silicon Valley when it matters most
The Bezos-owned newspaper gutted its San Francisco bureau and coverage of tech — including journalists reporting on Amazon and Blue Origin
techcrunch.com
Injury scare for England's Feyi-Waboso ahead of Six Nations opener
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has given England an injury scare ahead of their Six Nations opener against Wales after failing to finish training on Thursday.
skysports.com
Myra MacPherson, Who Wrote Wrenchingly About Vietnam Vets, Dies at 91
Myra MacPherson in 1967 when she worked at The New York Times. She left the next year to join The Washington Post, where she went on to cover five presidential elections.
nytimes.com
A16z VC wants founders to stop stressing over insane ARR numbers
A16z VC Jennifer Li, who oversees some of the firm's fastest growing AI companies, warns founders not to believe every ARR claim made on X.
techcrunch.com
Amazon stock slumps as it prepares $200bn AI spending blitz
Capital expenditure forecasts for 2026 were a third higher than Wall Street’s expectations
ft.com
It’s Time for the Olympics
The Games are supposed to bring people from around the globe together, but there’s no escaping politics.
nytimes.com
NASA Selects Two Earth System Explorers Missions
Two next-generation satellite missions announced Thursday will help NASA better understand Earth and improve capabilities to foresee environmental events and mitigate disasters. “NASA uses the uniq...
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Team GB keep 100% start as Czech curlers forced to rush final stone
Team GB survive a late Czech Republic fightback to win 8-7 to maintain their perfect winning record in the curling mixed doubles at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
bbc.com
Bad Bunny on Super Bowl half-time show: 'Be proud of who you are'
Bad Bunny has vowed to make the world happy and to make the world dance when he makes his historic appearance at the Super Bowl 60 half-time show on Sunday.
skysports.com
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka urge Pakistan to reconsider India boycott
T20 World Cup co-host Sri Lanka asks Pakistan to reconsider boycott of India match on February 15 in Colombo.
aljazeera.com
Italy Toughens Protest Laws, Hours Before Planned Rallies at Winter Olympics
Outside San Siro Stadium in Milan, a venue for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Celtic chairman calls for unity over fan boycott plans
Celtic interim chairman Brian Wilson calls for "unity behind the team" amid plans from some fans to boycott Saturday's Scottish Cup match against Dundee.
bbc.com
‘Sorry for being away’: Ukraine, Russia swap prisoners of war
More than 300 prisoners of war are finally heading home on Thursday after Ukraine and Russia reached a deal for a swap.
aljazeera.com
Trump endorses Prime Minister Viktor Orban for Hungary’s April election
The US president has praised the Hungarian leader for his hardline approach to immigration and nationalist policies.
aljazeera.com
Activists announce new, bigger aid flotilla to set sail for Gaza in March
Global Sumud Flotilla to carry up to 1,000 activists in largest-ever 'coordinated humanitarian intervention' for Gaza.
aljazeera.com
ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 explained in maps and charts
India and Sri Lanka will host the 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup from Saturday to March 8.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI launches new agentic coding model only minutes after Anthropic drops its own
The new model is build to accelerate the capabilities of Codex, the agentic coding tool OpenAI launched earlier this week.
techcrunch.com
Winter Olympics 2026
Curling continues at the 2026 Winter Olympics as Team GB face Czechia in the mixed doubles
co.uk
Draper cruises to Davis Cup win on return from injury
Jack Draper cruises to an emphatic victory on his long-awaited return from injury to give Great Britain the lead over Norway in Davis Cup qualifying.
bbc.com
'Makes me sick' - how Tom Brady created a Super Bowl storm
Tom Brady may not be playing in the Super Bowl, but he remains a topic of discussion as the New England Patriots prepare to face the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday.
skysports.com
Barclays reportedly cuts ties with lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson
Vodafone also reviewing its contract with Global Counsel after revelations of former minister’s links to Jeffrey EpsteinBarclays has reportedly cut its ties with the lobbying firm co-founded by Pet...
theguardian.com
Career Spotlight: Welder (Ages 14-18)
What does a welder do? A welder uses tools that join two or more parts through forces such as heat or pressure. Metals are the materials most commonly used in welding, but it’s also possible...
nasa.gov
Seahawks star expected to play at Super Bowl after injury scare
The Seattle Seahawks are expected to have Nick Emmanwori available for Sunday's Super Bowl despite a late injury scare for the star defender.
skysports.com
Trump calls for new nuclear treaty with Russia as New Start expires
US president says the two countries should seek a ‘modernised’ treaty instead of extending current agreement
ft.com
Ted Berger, Indefatigable Patron of Artists and Schools, Dies at 85
Ted Berger in 2006. “We, the artists, are the facade of what Ted has built here in New York,” the composer Meredith Monk said. “And Ted is our foundation.”
nytimes.com
Resignations, denials and excuses: Epstein fallout hits some harder than others
While the US president’s many mentions in the Esptein files seem to have no consequences, in the UK Starmer could be the first world leader to fallAll around Europe, the political and business elit...
theguardian.com
US treasury secretary declines to rule out future Federal Reserve lawsuits
Scott Bessent used a Senate appearance to defend President Donald Trump's campaign to slash interest and raise tariffs.
aljazeera.com
Calls to halt UK Palantir contracts grow amid ‘lack of transparency’ over deals
Opposition MPs urge Labour to pause public contracts with the US tech firm after attempts to probe deals blockedLabour should halt public contracts with the US tech company Palantir, opposition pol...
theguardian.com
One of Europe’s largest universities knocked offline for days after cyberattack
An alleged ransomware attack has taken down the systems of the Sapienza University of Rome.
techcrunch.com
Magic Beach by Alison Lester named Australia’s best children’s picture book
Lester’s 1990 classic about the wonders of nature wins Guardian Australia poll ahead of Possum Magic in second placeAlison Lester interview: ‘Everything I do looks a bit like a stuffed toy’Children...
theguardian.com
At a Bonobo’s ‘Tea Party,’ Scientists Find Hints of Imagination
By playing pretend with an ape, scientists found a human hallmark in our closest living relative: the capacity for make-believe.
nytimes.com
How We Know Iran Crushed Protests with Lethal Force
The New York Times collected and analyzed hundreds of videos of a crackdown on anti-government protests that Iranians shared despite an internet blackout. Sanjana Varghese explains how the Visual I...
nytimes.com
Sri Lanka ask Pakistan to re-think India refusal
T20 World Cup co-hosts Sri Lanka ask Pakistan to reverse their refusal to play their group match against India in Colombo.
bbc.com
Elon Musk is getting serious about orbital data centers
We’re starting to see the idea of Musk-owned orbital AI data clusters cohere into an actual plan.
techcrunch.com
The 2026 Winter Olympics Will Have a Major Impact on the Region’s Snow
A recent report found that carbon emissions caused by the Milano Cortina Olympics could lead to the loss of 5.5 square kilometers of snowpack and millions of metric tons of glacial ice.
wired.com
GB's Draper claims emphatic victory on injury return
Jack Draper claims an emphatic victory on his long-awaited return from injury to give Great Britain a 1-0 lead over Norway in Davis Cup qualifying.
bbc.com
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 to Study Adaptation to Altered Gravity
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission is preparing to launch for a long-duration science mission aboard the International Space Station. During the mission, select crew members will participate in human he...
nasa.gov
NASA astronauts can now bring their phones with them on their mission to the moon
Get ready for some selfies that are out of this world.
techcrunch.com
The Rise and Fall of the World's Largest Gay Dating App
The new book The Wall Dancers explores the uneasy relationship between Chinese internet users and a government that is always watching.
wired.com
Draper makes winning return from injury
British star Jack Draper has made a winning return after being sidelined for a lengthy spell by injury.
skysports.com
OpenAI launches a way for enterprises to build and manage AI agents
OpenAI launched Frontier, a new platform designed for enterprises to build and deploy agents while treating them like human employees.
techcrunch.com
The Latest Apple Watch Is $100 Off
Upgrade to a full day of battery life and new health features.
wired.com
‘If someone had pulled the trigger’: MPs rue lack of challenger to oust Keir Starmer
PM clings on to power amid damaging fallout from Mandelson row on a day Commons mutiny filled the airThe most dangerous moment of Keir Starmer’s premiership came just after lunchtime on Wednesday,...
theguardian.com
T20 World Cup Group D: De Kock to star for 2024 finalists South Africa?
We look at the sides in Group D - South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada and UAE - for the T20 World Cup, which is live on Sky Sports from February 7 to March 8.
skysports.com
How the US left Ukraine exposed to Russia’s winter war
As Ukrainians face the coldest winter in a decade, trilateral talks take place in Abu Dhabi.
aljazeera.com
Mandhana stars as RCB beat Capitals to win WPL
Smriti Mandhana plays a breathtaking innings as Royal Challengers Bengaluru complete a record-breaking Women's Premier League chase to beat Delhi Capitals.
bbc.com
Restoring the Palace of Westminster could cost ‘eye-watering’ £40bn
New report also suggests renovations may take up to 61 years, as critics say project lacks accountabilityPlans to restore the crumbling Palace of Westminster could cost £40bn and take up to 61 year...
theguardian.com
'Pathetic!' Dubois confronts Harper after fiery head-to-head
Caroline Dubois and Terri Harper clashed in a fiery confrontation after filming an episode of The Gloves Are Off.
skysports.com
Anthropic releases Opus 4.6 with new ‘agent teams’
The newest version of Anthropic's model is designed to broaden its appeal.
techcrunch.com
LA Olympics Chief Keeps Low Profile in Milan Games After Appearing in Epstein Files
Casey Wasserman, chairman of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, addressing members of the International Olympic Committee in Milan on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
US and Russian militaries to resume high-level talks
Announcement made despite lack of progress in Ukraine-Russia peace dialogue
ft.com
Anthropic launches new Claude model as AI fears rattle markets
Start-up describes Opus 4.6 as its ‘most capable’ model for businesses and knowledge work
ft.com
Here is a political lesson progressives need to learn, and fast: British pubs are crucial | Simon Jenkins
Politics has recklessly downplayed the significance of the local inn, but the hard right has cottoned on – and its opponents better follow suitNigel Farage thinks poor families should be denied ben...
theguardian.com
Winter Olympics 2026
Coverage of the women's ice hockey competition in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
co.uk
Secondary sales shift from founder windfalls to employee-retention tools
AI startups like Clay and ElevenLabs are using early liquidity to keep their best talent.
techcrunch.com
The Louvre Thieves Dropped This Priceless Crown. Now It Looks Like This.
Empress Eugénie’s crown was left lying on the sidewalk after the Louvre Museum heist in October. The museum has now released pictures of the damage.
nytimes.com
David Furnish calls alleged phone hacks of him and Elton John ‘an abomination’
Furnish says he and his husband felt ‘violated’ by the Daily Mail, who allegedly used information gained unlawfullyDavid Furnish has said it is “an abomination” that the publisher of the Daily Mail...
theguardian.com
GB's Richardson wins keirin for second European title
Great Britain's Matt Richadson wins keirin gold, while Katie Archibald and Anna Morris claim madison silver on the final day of the European Track Cycling Championships in Turkey.
bbc.com
Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners as peace talks end without breakthrough
The swap - the first since October - sees 157 Ukrainians and 160 Russians returned home.
bbc.com
Meta tests a standalone app for its AI-generated ‘Vibes’ videos
Launched last September, Vibes lets you create and share short-form AI-generated videos and access a dedicated feed that displays AI videos from others.
techcrunch.com
Volcanic vulvas and hermaphrodite marble: Ovid’s Metamorphoses reshaped at the Rijksmuseum
Artists from Bernini to Louise Bourgeois are brought together in a new exhibition exploring the uncomfortable erotic parables of the ancient Roman poetOn three massive screens in a darkened room, s...
theguardian.com
Purr-fect casting: is Orangey the most important movie cat ever?
A new retrospective celebrates the work of the cat credited with roles in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Comedy of Terrors and RhubarbIn the midst of Oscar season, it becomes evident just how much wor...
theguardian.com
UK plans to cut climate finance to poor countries by a fifth despite promising more help
Exclusive: Campaigners say proposed cut from £11.9bn over past five years to £9bn over next five years will cost lives and livelihoodsThe UK plans to slash its aid to poor countries stricken by the...
theguardian.com
Pacific Fusion finds a cheaper way to make its fusion reactor work
The fusion power startup recently completed some experiments at Sandia National Laboratory's Z Machine and shared the results exclusively with TechCrunch.
techcrunch.com
How penis injections became a Winter Olympic talking point
World Anti-Doping chiefs will investigate claims male ski jumpers are injecting their penises in a bid to improve sporting performance, if a complaint is made.
bbc.com
Gwen John: Strange Beauties review – Wales’s great modern artist stuns us with the glory of solitude
National Museum, CardiffIn a superb, mystical retrospective, the painter sheds social trappings – and her clothes – as she uses her enormous intelligence to paint purelyThis is Gwen John straight,...
theguardian.com
Barclays drops Mandelson lobbying firm after Epstein revelations
UK bank cuts ties with Global Counsel over frustrations with the way it has handled its founder’s remaining stake
ft.com
Hubble Spots Lens-Shaped Galaxy
This new Hubble image, released on Jan. 30, 2026, is the sharpest taken of NGC 7722, a lenticular galaxy located about 187 million light-years away in the constellation Pegasus. A lenticular,...
nasa.gov
Starvation by design: How Israel turned food into a weapon of war in Gaza
Data reveals Gaza's hunger was likely a calculated strategy to 're-engineer' society, peaking in 2025.
aljazeera.com
AI agents are prompting human boom scrolling
Moltbook and Claude Cowork are pushing the ‘vibe coding’ revolution forward
ft.com
Sources: Thomas free agent after Nets cut him
The Nets released guard Cam Thomas, allowing him to enter free agency and sign with any other team, sources told ESPN.
espn.com
Making sense of NBA trade deadline week: We picked the real winners and losers
After a wild week of superstar movement, Zach Kram unveils his winners and losers of the NBA trade deadline.
espn.com
Nine NBA trade season questions: What's next for Giannis? Did the Lakers improve?
NBA insiders weigh in on nine pressing questions coming out of the 2026 trade deadline.
espn.com
New Trump administration rule makes it easier to fire career civil servants
The OPM rule says that high ranking officials could be fired for 'intentionally subverting Presidential directives'.
aljazeera.com
Dirty but vibrant - Olympic ice hockey arena opens after race against time
Beset by delays, concerns and last-minute building works, the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena finally opened its doors to Olympic crowds on Thursday.
bbc.com
Airlines should tell UK customers the carbon impact of flights, watchdog says
CAA’s guidance also including booking sites aims to enable passengers to make ‘more informed travel decisions’Airlines and booking firms should give UK customers information about the environmental...
theguardian.com
New date revealed for Aberdeen vs Celtic after postponement
Aberdeen’s postponed match against Celtic has been rearranged for March 4, live on Sky Sports.
skysports.com
Trump approval is low, a new poll shows. Here's who's pulling away
The latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows what Americans think of President Trump and his policies.
npr.org
Mr Rules hits tipping point as Mandelson proves the one mistake that can’t be undone
There is a look of despair in Starmer’s eyes – and a feeling in the room that the endgame has begunIt’s beginning to feel terminal. Not that there hasn’t been talk of Labour MPs wanting to remove K...
theguardian.com
Trump’s critical mineral reserve is an admission that the future is electric
The administration's $12 billion stockpile of critical minerals is aimed at blunting China's influence. But it also revels the direction of the global economy.
techcrunch.com
Deaths in Boat Disaster in English Channel Were Avoidable, Inquiry Finds
Belongings left by migrants near Wimereux, France, before they tried to cross the English Channel to reach Britain in November 2021.
nytimes.com
US tech rout enters third day as Alphabet shares sink
Nasdaq drops 1.8% as investors continue to ditch high-flying AI-linked shares
ft.com
Data breach at govtech giant Conduent balloons, affecting millions more Americans
The ransomware attack at Conduent allowed hackers to steal a "significant number of individuals’ personal information" from the govtech giant's systems. Conduent handles personal and health data of...
techcrunch.com
Rio Tinto and Glencore abandon $260bn merger plan
Deal would have created world’s largest mining group
ft.com
Raducanu books Transylvania Open semi-final spot with straight-sets win
Emma Raducanu booked her place in the Transylvania Open semi-finals after beating Maja Chwalinska in straight sets.
skysports.com
Man Utd prepare to honour Munich disaster victims
It is impossible to fully understand the magnitude of the crash that killed 23 people, eight of them Manchester United players, until you work for the club, says women's coach Marc Skinner.
bbc.com
'It's unique' - Can Norris and Piastri guide McLaren to success again?
Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris and his team-mate Oscar Piastri speak to BBC Sport's Natalie Pirks, discussing their relationship, their new and improved car and their hopes for the new season.
bbc.com
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë audiobook review – Aimee Lou Wood reads the romance of the moment
As Emerald Fennell’s provocative adaptation hits screens, this narration from the White Lotus actor reminds us of the brilliance of Brontë’s tempestuous novelRare is the Wuthering Heights adaptatio...
theguardian.com
The Goldberg Variations album review – Yunchan Lim untangles Bach’s complex web of threads
Yunchan Lim(Decca)The 21-year-old pianist gives a fine, muscular account of the Goldbergs, with touches of playfulness, in this live recording from Carnegie HallYunchan Lim recorded the Goldberg Va...
theguardian.com
Fundamental raises $255 million Series A with a new take on big data analysis
Fundamental has built a new foundation model to solve an old problem: how to draw insights from the huge quantities of structured data produced by enterprises.
techcrunch.com
Substack confirms data breach affects users’ email addresses and phone numbers
Substack said that customer data was accessed in October 2025, but wasn't discovered until early February.
techcrunch.com
Wales coach suffers 'freak' injury on eve of Six Nations
Wales are considering drafting a new scrum coach after Duncan Jones was left needing surgery after an accidental collision in training.
bbc.com
ElevenLabs CEO: Voice is the next interface for AI
ElevenLabs CEO argued at Web Summit Qatar that voice is the next interface for AI, as OpenAI, Google, and Apple push conversational systems into wearables, new hardware, and everyday interactions.
techcrunch.com
Trump’s building a new world order, and there’s a method to his ‘madness’
His goal is to replace international law with the rule of the bully. And he's getting there.
aljazeera.com
Stumped podcast: Pakistan to play at T20 World Cup - but refuse to face India
Alison Mitchell, Brett Sprigg & Charu Sharma discuss what this means for the global game.
co.uk
Bitcoin falls below $70,000 to wipe out ‘Trump rally’
Cryptocurrency returns to November 2024 level as it is swept up in tech stock sell-off
ft.com
‘US’s critical minerals summit will burden Global South with most costs’
‘US’s critical minerals summit will burden Global South with most costs’
aljazeera.com
What a crowded congressional primary in N.J. says about the state of Democrats
The contest is one of the first congressional primaries of the year where we will find out what issues are currently resonating with some Democratic voters. Here are some key things to know.
npr.org
Amazon pulls Melania from cinema after owner’s criticism as rumours mount over ‘fake ticket sales’
Oregon cinema says Amazon is upset at way they marketed movie as some in US say healthy ticket sales are not reflected by empty seatsAn independent cinema in Oregon has claimed Amazon pulled screen...
theguardian.com
US-Iran talks face ‘serious obstacles in the way of diplomacy’
US-Iran talks face ‘serious obstacles in the way of diplomacy’
aljazeera.com
It’s time for the world to boycott the US
A global boycott may be the only nonviolent way to curb US aggression and repression.
aljazeera.com
Postcard-pretty … and filled with pollution: how Brazil’s fishers are reviving Rio de Janeiro’s famous bay
A mangrove conservation project in Guanabara Bay has shown how a dying ecosystem can be transformed into a thriving sanctuaryWith deep blue waters flanked by dramatic peaks, Guanabara Bay is the po...
theguardian.com
Arcadia review – love, gardening and Euclidian geometry collide in Tom Stoppard’s cosmic masterpiece
Old Vic, LondonStuffed with knowledge and often regarded as the playwright’s finest work, this drama’s sheer cleverness gleams in an exuberant productionWhen Tom Stoppard was asked what this play w...
theguardian.com
T20 World Cup 2026 quiz: How well do you know cricket’s shortest format?
Test your knowledge in our quiz about the ICC T20 World Cup, as the 2026 edition is staged in India and Sri Lanka.
aljazeera.com
T20 World Cup: India will travel to Colombo despite Pakistan boycott
India will send team for February 15 game against Pakistan despite boycott by confirmation.
aljazeera.com
Iranian Nobel Peace Laureate Starts New Hunger Strike in Prison
Narges Mohammadi in Tehran last year while on temporary leave from prison. She was released for medical treatment in 2024 before being arrested again last year.
nytimes.com
UK interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank says future cuts likely
The Bank of England keeps rates unchanged after a close vote but opens the door to cuts later this year.
bbc.com
Ex-Tory councillor unveiled by Nigel Farage as Reform's Welsh leader
Farage said he had chosen Thomas ahead of the Senedd election because he was "battle hardened".
bbc.com
More than 35m unexpected salmon deaths at Scottish farms sparks outcry
Animal Equality says two surprise inspections in three years suggests ‘embarrassingly poor’ level of scrutinyScottish salmon farmers recorded more than 35m unexpected salmon deaths in just under th...
theguardian.com
Russia-Ukraine talks end with agreement on prisoner swap
Russian state news agency RIA reports that Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 157 prisoners of war each.
aljazeera.com
The Cardigans’ Nina Persson: ‘Ozzy said our Black Sabbath cover was the creepiest thing he’d ever heard’
The Swedish band’s frontwoman answers your questions on ‘sweet and curious’ Tom Jones, being changed by cancer and whether the Cardigans will ever make new musicAre you a fan of actual cardigans? g...
theguardian.com
Joshua is in our prayers - Wilder
Deontay Wilder tells long-time heavyweight rival Anthony Joshua "to stay strong" following the death of two of his friends in a car crash.
bbc.com
‘I’m so co-o-old’: ahead of Wuthering Heights, the 20 best films with dreadful weather – ranked!
As we don our oilskins for the release of Emerald Fennell’s rain-lashed romance, we count down the films pitting their stars against the elementsPathetic fallacy is the literary device in which the...
theguardian.com
Former Tory head of London council appointed Reform leader in Wales
Dan Thomas unveiled by Nigel Farage at sold-out rally as party prepares for Senedd electionsUK politics live – latest updatesDan Thomas, a former Conservative leader of Barnet council, has been ann...
theguardian.com
Is Guardiola right to be angry that Guehi cannot play in Carabao Cup final?
Rules prevent Marc Guehi from playing for Manchester City against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final. Is Pep Guardiola right to be angry about it?
bbc.com
Refugee Ihsan swaps 'tapeball' cricket for World Cup
The story of Afghan refugee Zainullah Ihsan, who is going to the T20 World Cup with Scotland three years after his first net session.
bbc.com
Video: Bangladesh’s election and the return of banned Jamaat-e-Islami
For the first time in Bangladesh's history, the country’s largest Muslim party has a chance of taking power.
aljazeera.com
O'Sullivan beaten by Guodong at World Grand Prix
Ronnie O'Sullivan bowed out of the World Grand Prix after losing 5-3 to world No 10 Xiao Guodong in the round of 16.
skysports.com
Peters 'keen' to have talks over England job
Hull KR's treble-winning head coach Willie Peters says while he is yet to speak to anyone it would "be a privilege" to be England's head coach at this year's World Cup.
bbc.com
Emerald Fennell hopes Wuthering Heights will ‘provoke a primal response’
Speaking in conversation at the BFI Southbank in London, the director of the much-anticipated Brontë adaptation also revealed that Margot Robbie asked to play Cathy Emerald Fennell has revealed tha...
theguardian.com
Olympic ice hockey game postponed as norovirus hits team
A women's ice hockey match at the 2026 Winter Olympics was postponed on the morning of the fixture after one of the teams suffered an outbreak of norovirus.
bbc.com
Hollywood money fuelled record £2.8bn spend on UK film production last year
Growth expected to slow as Netflix pulls back projects to US to secure $80bn takeover of Warner Bros DiscoveryA spending spree by Hollywood studios and streamers pushed investment in film productio...
theguardian.com
Aid workers missing after airstrikes hit South Sudan hospital
MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.
bbc.com
Ex-Patriots call 'bull crap' on Brady's SB stance
Tom Brady said he doesn't have a "dog in the fight" in this year's Super Bowl, and his former New England Patriots teammates are calling "bull crap."
espn.com
Sources: Bucks to keep Giannis through deadline
The Milwaukee Bucks have indicated to teams that they are keeping Giannis Antetokounmpo through the trade deadline and have started making other trades.
espn.com
All Is But Fantasy review – Lady Macbeth, Juliet and the girls belt out their grumbles as the witches let rip
The Other Place, Stratford-upon-AvonWhitney White’s thrilling, song-filled show flips Shakespeare’s great characters and asks why we still lap up these tales of sexy men killing sexy womenIt’s temp...
theguardian.com
Mandelson sought Epstein’s help in hunt for lucrative roles at Glencore and BP
Days after Labour’s 2010 defeat former cabinet minister began dogged pursuit of ‘highly paid’ jobs, emails showPeter Mandelson began seeking advice from the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein o...
theguardian.com
One man killed, girl missing as Storm Leonardo hits Portugal and Spain
Leonardo is the latest in a series of half a dozen storms to batter the Iberian Peninsula this year.
aljazeera.com
Xiao 'sorry' for beating idol O'Sullivan in Hong Kong
Xiao Guodong feels "sorry" for his idol Ronnie O'Sullivan after beating the seven-time world champion 5-3 in the second round of the World Grand Prix.
bbc.com
55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, Zelensky says
The Ukrainian president also said a large number of people were "officially missing", meaning the total death toll is thought to be much higher.
bbc.com
Russia says will act responsibly despite New START nuclear treaty expiry
Both Beijing and Moscow expressed regret at lapse of last Russia-US nuclear arms control treaty.
aljazeera.com
Horneland a leading candidate for Aberdeen job
Eirik Horneland has emerged as a leading candidate for the manager's job at Aberdeen.
bbc.com
Mandy, Indiana: Urgh review | Laura Snapes' album of the week
(Sacred Bones)The Manchester/Berlin band’s second album refines their industrial-club sound, as physical and hyper-detailed as being dragged under by a wave and admiring the flotsamMandy, Indiana a...
theguardian.com
Are Chelsea-Strasbourg transfer deals bad for football?
Chelsea and Strasbourg have completed 12 transfer deals this summer. Is it out of the ordinary, and might Fifa get involved?
bbc.com
Bank of England holds rates steady at 3.75%
Central bank awaits stronger evidence that inflation is on track to fall to target
ft.com
Spotify ventures into physical book sales, adds new audiobook features
Spotify users in the U.S. and the UK will soon be able to buy physical books in the app. There's also a new tool that syncs physical books to audiobooks.
techcrunch.com
What are files from Mandelson’s US ambassador appointment likely to reveal?
Five key questions MPs are hoping will be answered when records are released after security committee vettingUK politics live – latest updatesIt remains to be seen how many documents connected to P...
theguardian.com
Russia-linked hackers target Winter Olympics in Italy
Officials say they have foiled cyber attacks ahead of Milano-Cortina opening ceremony on Friday
ft.com
Algerian boxer Khelif open to genetic testing by IOC for 2028 Olympics
Imane Khelif, who won gold at 2024 Olympics, says before gender test, 'Do not exploit me in your political agendas.'
aljazeera.com
Pakistan confirms India T20 World Cup boycott: Can it face sanctions, bans?
Pakistan's unprecedented move could have financial and legal implications, cricket expert tells Al Jazeera.
aljazeera.com
How the Olympic Torchbearers Are Chosen
From world-class athletes to the stars of Heated Rivalry, torchbearers are selected for their inspiring stories. Here’s what to know about the people carrying the flame for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
wired.com
Under-pressure Scotland coach Townsend denies signing Newcastle deal
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend plays down a report that he has agreed to take over at Newcastle Red Bulls after the World Cup.
bbc.com
Sources: Dosunmu to Wolves in latest Bulls trade
The Timberwolves have acquired guard Ayo Dosunmu in a four-player trade with the Bulls, sources told ESPN.
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The Memory of Water review – blackly funny look at sisters fighting for a dead mother’s love
Octagon, BoltonThree grownup daughters display childhood neediness in this well-acted production that explores unrequited desires as a mother comes back from the graveThe three grownup sisters in S...
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'Doesn't seem fair' - Rahm criticises LIV rankings call
Jon Rahm says a ruling that will see only the top 10 finishers at LIV Golf events awarded world ranking points "doesn't seem fair".
bbc.com
NBA trade deadline: Everything you need to know
The NBA trade deadline (Feb 5, 8pm UK time) is fast approaching.
skysports.com
Italy foils 'Russian cyber-attacks' at Winter Olympics
Italy has foiled "Russian origin" cyber-attacks targeting the Winter Olympics, says Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
bbc.com
‘Hope and relief’ as seaside town’s last youth centre saved
Charity praises effort to stop Ramsgate’s Pie Factory Music closing but calls for more youth services in coastal townsThe last remaining youth centre in one of England’s most deprived coastal place...
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In-form Reed makes storming start to Qatar Masters
Patrick Reed continued his storming start to the year on the DP World Tour by carding a five-under 65 to share the clubhouse lead in the opening round of the Qatar Masters.
skysports.com
In Pakistan, gold price rollercoaster pushes buyers to silver
With gold prices sky-rocketing, Pakistanis are turning to buying silver to cash in on some of the bullion rush.
aljazeera.com
Sources: Bucks not pressured to trade Giannis
The Bucks don't feel the pressure to move Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday, team sources told ESPN hours ahead of the NBA's trade deadline.
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Hollywood Is Losing Audiences to AI Fatigue
Entertainment about or made with artificial intelligence has been missing the mark with viewers over the past year.
wired.com
‘It’s Collective Punishment’: Iran Exacts Heavy Price on Protest Supporters
Members of an Iranian counterterrorism police unit at a pro-government rally in Tehran last month.
nytimes.com
From Jay Kelly to Wicked 2: the Oscar-primed films that fizzled this season
It was a great year for Sinners and One Battle After Another but films with megastars like George Clooney, Julia Roberts and The Rock all struggledLast year’s Oscars narrative might have been more...
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Nuclear Arms Control Era Comes to End Amid Global Rush for New Weapons
President Trump meeting with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Alaska last year.
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Gunmen kill nearly 200 people in Nigeria
Nearly 200 people have been killed in gunmen attacks across Nigeria’s Kwara and Katsina states.
aljazeera.com
Chris Rokos hedge fund ends talks with Peter Mandelson on advisory role
Rokos Capital Management was in discussions to hire former ambassador to US until latest Epstein revelations• Business live – latest updatesA $22bn (£16bn) London hedge fund has “terminated” talks...
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'Cricket in crisis' | Nas and Athers provide in-depth analysis of T20 boycott
Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton discuss at length, on the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast, the 'crisis' in cricket following boycotts ahead of the T20 World Cup and the repercussions it may have fo...
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UGA's Seymour charged with damaging property
Georgia DT London Seymour, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Richard Seymour, was arrested Jan. 29 after he and three other men allegedly caused damage to 11 doors in two UGA dormitories on Dec. 5-6.
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'Team GB here I come!' - Influencers face-off in curling match
Charley Marlowe and Max Balegde go head-to-head in a curling mixed-doubles match, with the help of Team GB's Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds.
bbc.com
Why are gold prices soaring and the dollar in decline?
Gold has been on a tear as the dollar is under pressure, raising questions about global confidence and market risk.
aljazeera.com
Hull KR's Peters 'interested' in taking England job for World Cup
Hull KR coach Willie Peters has stated his interest in taking over as England boss for the World Cup.
skysports.com
Man charged with ‘terrorism’ for bomb at Indigenous protest in Australia
The charge marks the first instance of an individual being prosecuted for this specific offence in Western Australia.
aljazeera.com
Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Stretch Into a Second Day
A power plant that was heavily damaged by recent Russian missile and drone strikes in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Fumes, rats and maggots: peer urges Environment Agency to clear illegal dump in Wigan
Baroness Sheehan challenges refusal to remove 25,000 tonnes of waste by school causing ‘grave environmental hazard’A 25,000 tonne illegal waste dump next to a primary school in Wigan presents “a gr...
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Cricket politics, Brook's bouncer clash and T20 World Cup preview
skysports.com
Virus wave delays Finland-Canada hockey opener
The Finland women's hockey team had its opening game against Canada postponed due to a stomach virus depleting the roster.
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BYU coach hurt by another anti-Mormon chant
BYU coach Kevin Young shared his disappointment over the anti-Mormon chants that could be heard from the Oklahoma State student section during the No. 16 Cougars' upset loss to the Cowboys.
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Here’s why Israel is allowing record murder rates in its Palestinian towns
Israel tolerates violence against Palestinian citizens to push them out, and weaponises anti-Semitism to pull Jews in.
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‘I don’t want to do the same thing over and over’: Stacy Martin on risky roles, tequila at the Oscars and her Jurassic Park dream
After experiencing the strangeness of the Academy Awards with her last film The Brutalist, the indie actor has reunited with its creators for period curio The Testament of Ann Lee. But what she’d r...
theguardian.com
Super Bowl LX: Seahawks-Patriots marks latest rematch in big game
This year marks the 10th different repeat Super Bowl matchup and the fourth the New England Patriots are involved in themselves.
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Weekly sports quiz: Who did Liverpool agree to sign?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
bbc.com
'I don't understand why' - Pep calls for rule change so Guehi can play final
Man City boss Pep Guardiola has called for a change to the rules of the Carabao Cup to allow Marc Guehi to play in the final.
skysports.com
Boycotting India at T20 World Cup to support Bangladesh: Pakistan PM Sharif
'There should be no politics in sport,' Sharif says, referring to the recent India-Bangladesh cricket crisis.
aljazeera.com
Russia-Ukraine war live: Second day of US-led war talks start in UAE
As fighting rages, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators continue US-brokered talks in UAE after 'productive' first day.
aljazeera.com
Endangered sea turtles hear ship noise loud and clear
Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, one of the most endangered sea turtle species on Earth, live in some of the noisiest waters on the planet, right alongside major shipping routes. New research reveals tha...
sciencedaily.com
NHL Awards Watch: Kucherov gaining on MacKinnon for MVP?
We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races as some new names have entered the conversation for the Hart and Vezina.
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Shell to return further $3.5bn to investors and boost dividend
FTSE 100 oil major’s move comes despite lower oil prices
ft.com
Trends and tactics to look for at 2026 T20 World Cup
With the T20 World Cup beginning on Saturday, BBC Sport looks at the trends and tactics from the global game that may play a part in India and Sri Lanka.
bbc.com
Rethinking Shakespeare in Shanghai
A recent production of “Othello” proves that small creative flowers can grow between the dreary slabs of cultural concrete laid by the Communist Party.
nytimes.com
Hamlet review – Riz Ahmed’s tortured prince drives chilling modern take through London’s streets
Timothy Spall and Art Malik co-star in Aneil Karia’s intelligent and stark retelling of Shakespeare’s tragedy, set in the world of shady family businessScreenwriter Michael Lesslie and director Ane...
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Leaving Home by Mark Haddon review – blistering memoir of a loveless childhood
The Curious Incident author describes the upbringing that shaped him – and for which he can’t help feeling nostalgia Attempting a psychological analysis of a literary work is a fool’s errand,...
theguardian.com
'More chaos in races' from new F1 rules - Norris
World champion Lando Norris is anticipating "more chaos in races" as a result of new rule changes in Formula 1 next season.
bbc.com
Premier League darts schedule: Littler faces Van Veen on opening night
The latest fixtures, results and schedule from the 2026 Premier League Darts season, where world No 1 Luke Littler and defending champion Luke Humphries are among those in action.
skysports.com
Norris 'believes' in Russell credentials - but makes 2026 F1 title vow
Lando Norris "completely believes" 2026 title favourite George Russell will join him in F1's world championship-winning ranks at some point - but the McLaren driver says his own ambition to win aga...
skysports.com
Super Bowl expert predictions: Seahawks or Patriots?
Who will win Super Bowl 60 in Santa Clara? The Sky Sports NFL team make their predictions as the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots face off at Levi's Stadium on Sunday.
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Panama’s president hits back after China threat in canal ports row
President Mulino responds to China, insists his country upholds the rule of law and and has an independent court system.
aljazeera.com
Man charged with terrorism over attack targeting Aboriginal Australians at protest
Accused allegedly threw a homemade bomb at a crowd which had gathered to protest Australia Day.
bbc.com
How Team GB Winter Olympians beat The Fear
What do you do if you fall 40 feet on to hard-packed snow? If you're a Winter Olympics athlete, you pick yourself up and try again.
bbc.com
'Hero' dog PD Finn's law not working, says handler
The law was changed after the German shepherd nearly died while protecting his owner.
bbc.com
The Ophiolite review – a family at war over patriarch’s dying wishes
Theatro Technis, London In Philip de Voni’s ambitious debut play, a clash over funeral rites exposes deep divisions in a British-Cypriot extended familyAncient Greek literature teems with contested...
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T20 World Cup Group C: England vs Scotland - and what of new boys Italy?
We look at the sides in Group C - England, Scotland, West Indies, Nepal and debutants Italy - for the T20 World Cup, which is live on Sky Sports from February 7 to March 8.
skysports.com
Bitcoin plunge continues, erasing gains since Trump’s election
The world's most popular cryptocurrency has fallen nearly 20 percent in value since the start of 2026.
aljazeera.com
Scientists discover hidden deep-Earth structures shaping the magnetic field
Deep inside Earth, two massive hot rock structures have been quietly shaping the planet’s magnetic field for millions of years. Using ancient magnetic records and advanced simulations, scientists d...
sciencedaily.com
Country diary: There’s a seaweed party going on on the storm beach | Tim Earl
Castletown Bay, Isle of Man: The smell is unpleasant, but these slimy mounds are full of flies, molluscs and sand hoppers – all vital winter foodMy British Trust for Ornithology wetland bird survey...
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Who are the past winners, and what’s the history of the T20 World Cup?
Al Jazeera's breakdown of the most iconic moments, players and matches in the tournament's 19-year history.
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Italy probes suspect in Sarajevo ‘sniper tourism’ during Bosnia war: Report
Report says an 80-year-old suspect faces charges on several counts, including premeditated murder.
aljazeera.com
Questions after Iran’s government releases victim list in protest killings
Website launched for people to report omitted names after Iranians share on social media identities of people killed.
aljazeera.com
Milano Cortina 2026
About 2,900 Olympic athletes have converged on northern Italy to sort out who is the GOAT—or perhaps the stoat.
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‘Everything is quagga mussel now’: can invasive species be stopped? – podcast
On a recent trip to Lake Geneva in Switzerland, biodiversity reporter Phoebe Weston witnessed the impact of one of the planet’s most potent invasive species, the quagga mussel. In just a decade the...
theguardian.com
Where is AI showing up in the productivity data?
Signs of its effects are already starting to peek through
ft.com
Kevin Warsh channels Alan Greenspan in AI productivity bet
Donald Trump’s pick for Fed chair believes boom will grow the economy and allow for swift rate cuts by the US central bank
ft.com
China has seized Sony’s television halo
The company’s planned joint venture with TCL marks a historic global shift
ft.com
Rethinking Shakespeare in Shanghai
A recent production of “Othello” proves that small creative flowers can grow between the dreary slabs of cultural concrete laid by the Communist Party.
nytimes.com
Poll: Two-thirds of Americans say ICE has 'gone too far' in immigration enforcement
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a jump in disapproval of the agency among Democrats and independents, but Republicans are standing by ICE and the president.
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Poll: Two-thirds of Americans say ICE has 'gone too far' in immigration enforcement
EMBARGOED for 5a on 2/5: Poll recipients share their views on ICE tactics and how President Trump is doing overall.
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New Jersey voters head to the polls for special congressional primary
New Jersey voters head to the polls for one of the year's first congressional primaries. WNYC's Mike Hayes discusses the special election for the House seat left open by now-Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
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Zelenskyy reveals 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed fighting against Russia
Kremlin spokesperson says Russian forces would continue fighting until Kyiv makes necessary 'decisions' to end the war.
aljazeera.com
Transfer rumors, news: Sterling in Napoli talks after ending Chelsea contract
Raheem Sterling is in talks to join Napoli, while Barcelona and Real Madrid eye Tottenham's Cristian Romero. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Australia charges teen over online threat as Israeli president due to visit
'Mass, peaceful' demonstration are planned across Australia to protest the visit of Israel's President Isaac Herzog.
aljazeera.com
Doctor who treated Bondi Junction mass killer referred to health regulator
A coroner has found Joel Cauchi's doctor failed to heed warnings he was having a relapse of schizophrenia.
bbc.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,442
These are the key developments from day 1,442 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Izzo threatens to bench Fears after critical tech
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo called out star guard Jeremy Fears after he was accused of employ dirty tactics for the second straight game, this time earning a critical technical foul in a 76-...
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Gen Z toppled an autocrat - but old guard tipped to win Bangladesh vote
A student uprising promised a new dawn in Bangladesh but old parties are tipped to win a landmark election.
bbc.com
Robbie Williams: British people are good at devaluing ourselves
With his new album Britpop breaking a record set by the Beatles, the singer takes a moment to celebrate.
bbc.com
Two-month-old babies are already making sense of the world
At just two months old, babies are already organizing the world in their minds. Brain scans revealed distinct patterns as infants looked at pictures of animals, toys, and everyday objects, showing...
sciencedaily.com
Canada’s Tate McRae Roots for Team USA in New Olympics Ad
Tate McRae in December in Los Angeles.
nytimes.com
As it preps Specs for the masses, Snap’s Q4 shows revenue growth but fewer daily users
The company is engaged in a strategy to diversify its revenue sources as it heads into the new year.
techcrunch.com
Ryan Preece overcomes sleet, cautions to win The Clash
Ryan Preece is the winner of NASCAR's season-opening exhibition, The Clash.
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Flawed economic models mean climate crisis could crash global economy, experts warn
States and financial bodies using modelling that ignores shocks from extreme weather and climate tipping points Flawed economic models mean the accelerating impact of the climate crisis could lead...
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Green energy sector drove more than 90% of China’s investment growth last year, analysis finds
Industry bigger than all but seven world economies, and accounts for more than third of China’s economic growthChina’s clean energy industries drove more than 90% of the country’s investment growth...
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Mundi Ventures closes on €750M for Kembara, its largest deep tech and climate fund
Spain-based deeptech and climate megafund Kembara has just completed a €750 million first close toward its €1 billion target.
techcrunch.com
The Limits of Russian Power
Why Putin isn’t thriving in Trump’s anarchic world.
foreignaffairs.com
Strength Over Peace
Venezuela, Iran, and the dicey politics of military intervention.