As Thais head to polls, can the reformist People’s Party break the cycle?
Despite leading polls, the People's Party confronts an establishment with a two-decade record of overturning mandates.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-02-06
US launches antitrust review of $83bn Netflix deal for Warner Bros
Justice department basing review on legal provisions barring monopolisation and reduced competition
ft.com
Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?
Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.
bbc.com
Winter Olympics 2026 opening ceremony review – Mariah Carey gets upstaged by Verdi, Puccini and Rossini dancing to Italo disco
Carey was the big draw in Milan’s San Siro stadium, though she was outweighed in the end by pop-classical artists – and a sizeable dollop of kitschThe Winter Oympics opening ceremony arrived shroud...
theguardian.com
For cricket-mad Bangladesh, T20 World Cup expulsion means heartbreak
As Bangladesh watch the T20 World Cup from afar, the mood in Dhaka is sombre and the players are left disappointed.
aljazeera.com
Watch: Trump has called to nationalise US elections. Is it a big deal?
The BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush explains why the US president's comments are causing a stir in a midterm election year.
bbc.com
Lib Dem peer suspended again over harassment allegations
The party says it "has now received legal advice" that a 2013 inquiry into the allegations "was flawed in several respects".
bbc.com
From Svedka to Anthropic, brands make bold plays with AI in Super Bowl ads
From the first AI-generated Big Game ad courtesy of Svedka to Anthropic's beef with OpenAI, here are the biggest ads from Super Bowl LX.
techcrunch.com
Milan-Cortina Games begin with vibrant opening ceremony
Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey perform as part of vibrant opening ceremony for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
bbc.com
‘I’m British, English and British Asian’, says Rishi Sunak in riposte to racially charged debate over identity
Podcaster claimed former prime minister not English because he is ‘brown-skinned Hindu’Rishi Sunak has described himself as being “British, English and British Asian” in a riposte to increasing rac...
theguardian.com
What's next for NFL as latest international games confirmed?
The NFL will take two of its most iconic teams to two of the world's most iconic stadiums next season, so what is the league's plan and what do its players think?
bbc.com
Taylor Swift casts ‘insanely charismatic and lovable’ Graham Norton in music video
Opalite video reunites host and guests including Domhnall Gleeson and Lewis Capaldi from Swift’s October chatshow appearanceGraham Norton’s chatshow has long been an object of fascination to Americ...
theguardian.com
ICE Agent's ‘Dragging’ Case May Help Expose Evidence in Renee Good Shooting
The government has withheld details of the investigation of Renee Good's killing—but an unrelated case involving the ICE agent who shot her could force new revelations.
wired.com
Gas, power and AI’s role in the new age of energy addition
Energy CEOs say the narrative of a managed energy transition from fossil fuels to a cleaner system is over.
aljazeera.com
Saalumarada Thimmakka Dies; Planted and Nurtured Thousands of Trees
Believed to be 113, she spent decades building an environmental legacy in India, inspired by her grief at being unable to conceive children.
nytimes.com
A dozen U.S. figure skaters marched in the ceremony, some fresh off competing.
Alysa Liu, the reigning world champion, is among the members of the U.S. Figure Skating team marching in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
nytimes.com
NASA Sets Coverage for Agency’s SpaceX Crew-12 Launch, Docking
NASA will stream live coverage of the upcoming prelaunch, launch, and docking activities for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff is targeted for no earli...
nasa.gov
RFK Jr. Has Packed an Autism Panel With Cranks and Conspiracy Theorists
Among those Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently named to a federal autism committee are people who tout dangerous treatments and say vaccine manufacturers are “poisoning children.”
wired.com
Anthropic’s breakout moment: how Claude cracked AI for business
Start-up’s bet on enterprise users is paying off as coding tools fuel revenue and investor frenzy
ft.com
Fiery scenes in stands halts Bundesliga match
Watch the moment a referee is forced to stop play in the match between Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga, after the home fans set off flares in the stands in celebration of the...
bbc.com
Draper: Pressure of Alcaraz, Sinner challenge contributed to injury
Jack Draper believes the pressure he put himself under trying to catch Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner contributed to the arm injury that ruined his 2025 season.
skysports.com
Flying Solo: Some Olympic Athletes Are Their Country’s Whole Team
Four years ago, at age 17, Aruwin Salehhuddin became the first female athlete to represent Malaysia at the Olympics. But there was a male athlete, too, and they carried the flag together. This year...
nytimes.com
Google and Microsoft-backed Terradot acquires carbon removal competitor
The acquisition could mark the beginning of consolidation in the carbon removal market since removal costs remain higher than buyers would like to pay.
techcrunch.com
Maybe AI agents can be lawyers after all
This week's release of Opus 4.6 shook up the Agentic leaderboards
techcrunch.com
Oil and US oversight: How is Venezuela’s interim government surviving?
As Venezuela enters a new political phase, we look at how the government keeps functioning.
aljazeera.com
New Yemen government formed with Shaya Mohsin al-Zindani as prime minister
Yemen's Saudi-backed presidential council announces the formation of the new government.
aljazeera.com
Boreal Forests Are Shifting North
The boreal forest—the world’s largest terrestrial biome—is warming faster than any other forest type. New research uses Landsat data to track how the forests shift.
nasa.gov
China Reverses Death Penalty for Canadian in Drug-Smuggling Case
Robert Lloyd Schellenberg in 2019 during his retrial on drug-trafficking charges in a court in Dalian, China.
nytimes.com
DP World boss emailed Epstein about sexual experiences
DoJ documents show Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem maintained relationship with sex offender long after 2008 conviction
ft.com
Reynolds: Patriots rebuild has been historic
There is a familiarity to the New England Patriots being back in the Super Bowl, mostly because of their complete dominance of the NFL for two decades.
skysports.com
My Favorite TV to Watch the Winter Olympics Is on Sale
Forget the Super Bowl, Samsung's Fantastic S90F QD-OLED TV is on a sweet sale just in time for the Winter Olympics.
wired.com
Anti-ICE protesters rally in Milan before Winter Olympics
Students demand ICE agents protecting US delegation leave amid global outrage over Trump's brutal deportation push.
aljazeera.com
Bompastor signs new Chelsea contract until 2030
Chelsea Women boss Sonia Bompastor has signed a new contract until 2030.
skysports.com
Reform faces police investigation after distributing letters from ‘concerned neighbour’ in byelection campaign
Material did not have legally obligatory imprint clarifying that it was funded and distributed by political partyReform UK will face a police investigation in Gorton and Denton after admitting that...
theguardian.com
Thousands attend funeral for Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libyan ex-leader
Thousands of people came to the town of Bani Walid for the funeral of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi after he was assassinated.
aljazeera.com
Starmer camp warns leadership challenge risks economic chaos
Investors also signal concern at prospect of a more leftwing government
ft.com
Is globalisation killing craftsmanship?
Handmade crafts are disappearing under mass production. What is lost when everything is made fast, cheap and at scale?
aljazeera.com
Scattered protests occurred in Milan before the ceremonies began.
In the hours leading up to the Winter Games, demonstrators protesting in the San Siro district of Milan.
nytimes.com
2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies Performers: Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli and More
The performers include an Italian tenor who is one of the most successful singers in the world and an actress who has had roles in “The White Lotus” and “The Paper.”
nytimes.com
I Tried What US Athletes Will Be Sleeping on at Milano Cortina
Saatva is providing a bedding bundle to Team USA hockey and figure skating at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games—here are my thoughts on it as a sleep coach.
wired.com
Who will light the Olympic cauldrons?
nytimes.com
What the Super Bowl means to American fans
NFL fans have flocked to California for Super Bowl LX, where the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
bbc.com
Raducanu reaches first final since 2021 US Open triumph
Emma Raducanu digs deep to secure a gritty win over Oleksandra Oliynykova and reach her first final since her 2021 US Open triumph.
bbc.com
We owe it to Epstein’s victims and to British democracy to demand historic change | Gordon Brown
The abuse of women by figures such as Epstein, and of political power by the likes of Mandelson, must be confronted. As far as I am able, I will play my partFormer prime minister ‘deeply regrets’ b...
theguardian.com
New York Is the Latest State to Consider a Data Center Pause
Red and blue states alike have introduced legislation in recent weeks that would halt data center development, citing concerns from climate to high energy prices.
wired.com
No Fashion Focus in Milan After France Made It Part of Summer Olympics
Lady Gaga performing before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games.
nytimes.com
How Elon Musk is rewriting the rules on founder power
Elon Musk has merged SpaceX and xAI, creating what might be the blueprint for a new Silicon Valley power structure. With his $800 billion net worth already rivali...
techcrunch.com
'Why be normal, when you can be the best?' - Zlatan opens Winter Olympics
Former AC Milan and Sweden footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic opens the 2026 Winter Olympic Games for the BBC, as he explains what it takes to become "a champion in Milan."
bbc.com
Milan Athletes Welcome Return of Winter Olympics Spectators
Empty seats at the speedskating finals during the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
nytimes.com
Court battle over Picasso art exposes offshore finances of Farage’s billionaire Davos sponsor
Exclusive: Sasan Ghandehari reluctant to share details of $10bn trust in row with Christie’s auction houseA high court battle over a Picasso painting has shone a light on the offshore financial str...
theguardian.com
Raducanu beats Oliynykova to reach first final since the US Open
Highlights of the Transylvania Open match between Emma Raducanu and Oleksandra Oliynykova.
skysports.com
US imposes sanctions on ‘shadow fleet’ accused of transporting Iranian oil
The US State Department has said the economic penalties are necessary to 'stem the flow of revenue' to Tehran.
aljazeera.com
Senator, who has repeatedly warned about secret U.S. government surveillance, sounds new alarm over ‘CIA activities’
The two-line letter to the CIA's director is the latest warning in recent years from a long-serving Democratic senator with knowledge of secret government programs and intelligence operations.
techcrunch.com
A Lightweight, Minimalist Torch Design Helps Kick Off the Winter Games
The Italian ballet dancer Roberto Bolle receiving the Olympic torch in Milan on Friday. The torch passed through some 300 towns and more than 60 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
nytimes.com
Mandelson lobbying firm sought work with Russia and China state companies, Epstein emails show
Peer and Benjamin Wegg-Prosser met disgraced financier before formal foundation of Global CounselBoss of lobbying firm founded with Peter Mandelson quitsPeter Mandelson’s former lobbying firm sough...
theguardian.com
As US cash dries up South Africa's fight to stop Aids gets harder
Health experts fear that as testing and monitoring drops the risk of the further spread of HIV rises.
bbc.com
AI.com bought by Crypto.com founder for $70mn in biggest-ever website name deal
Kris Marszalek plans to launch new site with a Super Bowl ad this weekend
ft.com
Ex-MLB player Puig found guilty in gambling probe
A jury has found ex-major league outfielder Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal officials, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Friday.
espn.com
Torch, meet Zlatan: Milan legend serves as Olympic torchbearer
The Olympic torch has been grasped by many over the years, but no one quite like Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
espn.com
The Olympics Could Be One of the Last Big Events for an Iconic Milan Stadium
Outside San Siro stadium in Milan. The Winter Olympics may be one of its last global events.
nytimes.com
Iran, US hold talks in Oman as fears of war hang over region
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the indirect talks were “a good start”.
aljazeera.com
Naturally, Italy’s Song for the Olympics Is About Love
Running to catch up with the torchbearer in Milan on Friday.
nytimes.com
Siraj replaces Rana for India as seamer misses T20 World Cup with injury
Harshit Rana sustained the knee injury in a warmup match against South Africa with Mohammed Siraj now taking his place.
aljazeera.com
Nasser's T20 World Cup predictions: Winners and England's chances
Nasser Hussain make his predictions for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, which is live in full on Sky Sports from February 7 to March 8.
skysports.com
‘Quality really matters’: why the organic food market is booming again
Greater awareness of healthy diets and concerns over ‘trusted’ food means sales growing at fastest pace in two decadesWhen household finances were plunged into turmoil during the credit crunch, one...
theguardian.com
Raducanu reaches first final since 2021 US Open in Cluj | Boulter in Ostrava final
Emma Raducanu is through to her first final since winning the 2021 US Open after beating Oleksandra Oliynykova in three sets in the semi-finals of the Transylvania Open
skysports.com
'A World Cup few seem to want but one England need'
With much of the cricketing world apathetic towards this T20 World Cup, England captain Harry Brook and coach Brendon McCullum need it more than most.
bbc.com
Classical Mixtape: A Live Takeover review – one queue after another mars orchestral jamboree
Southbank Centre, LondonSix world-class orchestras in one night sounds like a surefire hit – but the programming was uninspired and there was far too much standing in line‘Hear music in different w...
theguardian.com
Shell dumps EY after breach of independence rules
Big Four accounting rival PwC will now audit oil major from 2027
ft.com
The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a pricey but pretty e-ink color tablet with AI features
The price point hurts, but the device is nice: Meet the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft.
techcrunch.com
Sonny Jurgensen, One of N.F.L.’s Greatest Passers, Dies at 91
Sonny Jurgensen looking to pass during an N.F.L. game in 1974. “He may be the best the league has ever seen,” Vince Lombardi, who coached Jurgensen’s Redskins in 1969, once said.
nytimes.com
The Only Thing Standing Between Humanity and AI Apocalypse Is … Claude?
As AI systems grow more powerful, Anthropic’s resident philosopher says the startup is betting Claude itself can learn the wisdom needed to avoid disaster.
wired.com
Olympic torch travels through central Milan hours before games
Right before the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games, relay participants passed the torch in central Milan.
aljazeera.com
There’s one argument Starmer could make to save his skin – but he won’t dare do it | Jonathan Freedland
It’s right to focus on what the PM knew about Peter Mandelson, but many pointing the finger also knew and chose to ignore itEverything Donald Trump touches dies. He put his name on the Kennedy Cent...
theguardian.com
‘Pestering for a role’: how Mandelson talked his way back into the Labour fold
Officials, MPs and other insiders recall a need for clarity and Blair-era frisson before election – even if Sue Gray was waryUK politics live – latest updates A general election was on the horizon...
theguardian.com
Burnley vs West Ham preview: Hammers' clean bill of health for six-pointer
skysports.com
It Walks Around the House at Night review – jump scares and spine tingles as a pretend ghost gets really spooked
Minerva theatre, Chichester Award-winning writer Tim Foley’s frightfest brings an out of work actor to a country manor to burnish the myth of its resident wraith. Beware of the silhouetted hands!Th...
theguardian.com
More Than 800 Google Workers Urge Company to Cancel Any Contracts With ICE and CBP
The campaign is among the largest anti-ICE protests by workers at a single company since federal agents shot and killed two people in Minneapolis last month.
wired.com
India beat England as Suryavanshi hits 175 in U-19 Cricket World Cup final
India's 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi scores 175 from 80 balls to help beat England by 111 runs in final.
aljazeera.com
Nigerian court orders UK to pay £420m over 1949 killing of miners
The colonial police, made up of Nigerians and Europeans, shot dead workers striking for better conditions.
bbc.com
Epstein propelled investment career of UK power broker Ian Osborne
Convicted sex offender helped establish tech fund Hedosophia after Osborne offered to help clean up Epstein’s image
ft.com
China’s Salt Typhoon hackers broke into Norwegian companies
Norway's government accused China’s Salt Typhoon hacking group of conducting a cyberespionage campaign in the country.
techcrunch.com
US attorney general says ‘key participant’ in 2012 Benghazi attack arrested
Zubayar al-Bakoush facing charges related to killing of US ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other US citizens.
aljazeera.com
Knee injury could scupper Mateta's World Cup 'dream'
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner indicates the injury that scuppered Jean-Philippe Mateta's move to AC Milan could also thwart the striker's "dream" of playing for France at the World Cup, if...
bbc.com
Trial hears ex-MP is person of 'highest integrity'
Former MP for Dewsbury will not give evidence in defence so character references read out instead.
bbc.com
Winter Olympics 2026
Coverage of France v Japan in the women's ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
co.uk
‘A modern masterpiece’: writer Jack Thorne’s best TV shows – from This Is England to Adolescence
As his new version of Lord of the Flies comes to the BBC, we count down the 20 boldest and most moving productions by the quintuple Bafta-winning scriptwriterHe has been hailed as the hardest-worki...
theguardian.com
Title rivals Hearts, Rangers & Celtic live on Sky Sports in March
More matches involving Scottish Premiership title rivals Hearts, Rangers and Celtic will be live on Sky Sports in March.
skysports.com
Cage fights at the White House! A gigantic arch! Trump’s gaudy plans for America’s 250th anniversary
From minting coins featuring his own face to covering buildings with gold, the president’s proposals for marking America’s semiquincentennial say a lot about the country’s backwards outlookWhen the...
theguardian.com
US tech stocks rebound despite Amazon plunge
Nasdaq climbs after sell-off fuelled by worries over vast AI spending
ft.com
Spotify’s new feature lets you explore the story behind the song you’re listening to
The feature displays short story cards that users can swipe through and rate with a thumbs up or down.
techcrunch.com
Dubois ramps up Harper rivalry with 'easy night' jibe
Caroline Dubois expects "an easy night" against Terri Harper as the world champions ramped up their increasingly bitter rivalry.
bbc.com
Yemen’s crumbling health system leaves patients without treatment options
Outdated medical equipment, airport closures, and funding cuts combine to jeopardise patient outcomes in Yemen.
aljazeera.com
NHL prospect McKenna has felony charge dropped
Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna will have his felony aggravated assault charge dropped, the Centre County District Attorney's Office announced Friday.
espn.com
Palestine Action-linked remand prisoner Umer Khalid admitted to hospital
After his heart rate slowed and organs failed due to his hunger strike, Umer Khalid, 22, has been hospitalised again.
aljazeera.com
‘Christian pastors declared Pikachu to be a demon’: how Pokémon went from moral panic to unifying global hit
Nintendo’s monster-collecting franchise was pilloried as a ‘pestilential Ponzi scheme’ in the 90s. But as its celebrates its 30th birthday, it now stands as a powerful example of video games’ abili...
theguardian.com
How AI is helping solve the labor issue in treating rare diseases
At Web Summit Qatar, AI-powered biotech startups describe how automation, data, and gene editing are filling labor gaps in drug discovery and rare disease treatment.
techcrunch.com
Harper accuses Dubois of 'disrespect' before tense face-off
Caroline Dubois continued to wage psychological war with rival Terri Harper at the launch press conference ahead of their April 5 world title unification, live on Sky Sports.
skysports.com
The backlash over OpenAI’s decision to retire GPT-4o shows how dangerous AI companions can be
"You’re shutting him down. And yes – I say him, because it didn’t feel like code. It felt like presence. Like warmth," one user said.
techcrunch.com
Challenge Cup could move from Wembley after strategic review
The Challenge Cup final could move away from Wembley after a club-led strategic review recommended the Rugby Football League to "consider a new venue for the final".
skysports.com
Roses are red, violets are blue: why Valentine’s Day flowers need a redo
What could be more romantic than those three little words: locally grown, seasonal? How to choose flowers that show you care – about both a Valentine and Australia’s environmentChange by degrees of...
theguardian.com
£99,987 and counting: graduates trapped by ballooning student loans
As their debts rise, graduates reveal how loans are reshaping careers, finances and faith in the systemStudent loans: why is Martin Lewis clashing with Rachel Reeves?Growing anger over the plight o...
theguardian.com
Winter Olympics 2026
Coverage of the team event in the figure skating competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
co.uk
14-year-old Suryavanshi hits 'blockbuster' 175 in U19 World Cup final
India teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes a stunning 175 from just 80 balls in the Under-19 World Cup final against England.
bbc.com
Veteran Vonn completes training run despite torn ACL
American skier Lindsey Vonn successfully completes her mandatory downhill training run at the Winter Olympics just one week after rupturing her left anterior cruciate ligament.
bbc.com
Why should I not express how I feel about conflicts? - Guardiola
Pep Guardiola defended his stance of speaking up about global conflicts by asking, "why should I not express what I feel, just because I am a manager?"
bbc.com
As Olympics Open, Pope Leo Warns Against Using Sports for ‘Propaganda or National Supremacy’
The Olympic rings in the Olympic Village in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
nytimes.com
Most of Britain’s smart motorways are poor value for money, official reports find
AA says long-awaited evaluations show schemes are a ‘catastrophic waste of time, money and effort’Business live – latest updatesMost of Britain’s smart motorway schemes have proved poor or very poo...
theguardian.com
Storm Leonardo devastates southern Portugal and Spain – video
Storm Leonardo has ravaged the southern regions of Spain and Portugal this week, leaving one man dead in Portugal and one woman missing in SpainCalls to postpone presidential election as Storm Leon...
theguardian.com
India vs United States: T20 World Cup – teams, start time, lineups
Tournament co-hosts India begin the defence of their T20 World Cup title under no illusion about their US opponents.
aljazeera.com
Sources: Conley, Wolves work on quick reunion
Mike Conley Jr. plans to return to the Timberwolves, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Conley was traded by Minnesota this week, then traded again and waived, allowing for his return.
espn.com
'Football aspect of Liverpool season not so important after Jota'
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher says performances and results at his old club are not quite as important this season following the death of Diogo Jota.
bbc.com
White not part of UFC matchmaking or contracts
UFC president Dana White says during a court case that he is not part of the promotion's matchmaking and does not handle fighters' contracts.
bbc.com
Art Basel Qatar: Making a new equilibrium in the Middle East
Al Jazeera takes a look at the renowned contemporary art fair that opened its doors in Doha this week.
aljazeera.com
‘Sometimes you have to blow things up!’ Derry Girl Lisa McGee on her explosive new show – and why she hates London
After plundering her tearaway teens for the comedy classic, Lisa McGee is back with a hilarious Scooby-Doo-style caper. As How to Get to Heaven from Belfast hits our screens, she explains why the c...
theguardian.com
‘We stole the Super Bowl audience’: how In Living Color pulled off the greatest heist in US TV history
Turning Point USA is plotting its own half-time show in defiance of Bad Bunny – but one of TV’s Blackest programs already perfected the alt-cast in 1992When the NFL announced Puerto Rican superstar...
theguardian.com
Survivor of deadly mine collapse in DR Congo recounts rescue
A Congolese miner told Al Jazeera he saw his friends around him die as the mine they were working in collapsed.
aljazeera.com
Boss of lobbying firm founded with Peter Mandelson quits after Epstein revelations
Ben Wegg-Prosser resigns from Global Counsel as emails show Epstein’s help was sought in setting up the companyUK politics live – latest updatesA former No 10 aide has quit as chief executive of th...
theguardian.com
Trump posts racist meme of the Obamas - then deletes it
Trump's racist post came at the end of a minute-long video promoting conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.
npr.org
Premier League Darts table 2026 - Latest standings as Humphries defends title
Eight of the world's top players, including Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, will battle it out to be crowned Premier League Darts champion at London's O2 arena on May 28.
skysports.com
‘I came back from the dead’: 21 hours underground after DRC mine collapse
In mineral-rich Rubaya, source of most of the world’s coltan, miners suffer poverty and dangerous working conditions.
aljazeera.com
Hundreds of thousands flee as fighting escalates in South Sudan
A 2018 peace deal in South Sudan is unravelling, as government and opposition fighting escalates.
aljazeera.com
T20 World Cup quiz! How much do you know? Test your knowledge!
As the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup gets under way on Saturday February 7, we want to put your tournament knowledge to the ultimate test!
skysports.com
Israel’s war on Gaza’s healthcare continues in full force under ‘ceasefire’
Israel continues to target Gaza's heroic medics, while tens of thousands of patients remain trapped without treatment.
aljazeera.com
Doctor Doom is Iron Man’s evil shadow? The most far-out fan theories about Avengers: Doomsday
A message board on the Russo brothers’ website briefly hosted Marvel fans’ best guesses about the direction their forthcoming film will take. Here are the wildestWith its enigmatic promo run for Av...
theguardian.com
Fight managers outline how the revamped PFL can be successful
With new leadership and stars such as Usman Nurmagomedov on the roster, does the PFL have all the right pieces?
espn.com
Dozens killed in suicide bomb attack at Pakistan mosque
A suicide bombing during Friday prayers at a Shia mosque in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad has killed dozens of people.
aljazeera.com
The best recent poetry – review roundup
Afterburn by Blake Morrison; Into the Hush by Arthur Sze; Unsafe by Karen McCarthy Woolf; Only Sing by John Berryman; Lamping Wild Rabbits by Simon Maddrell; Dream Latitudes by Alia KobuszkoAfterbu...
theguardian.com
Go deep into Freud, follow Gwen John home and watch Giacometti melt – the week in art
The master portraitist’s process is spelled out, Cardiff celebrates the great Gwen, Lynda Benglis eyes up Giacometti and Scottish art schools wind back the clock – all in your weekly dispatchLucian...
theguardian.com
Why the Artemis II Crew Stays in Quarantine Before Their Journey to Moon
For two weeks, medical experts monitor the astronauts as they remain indoors, live in isolation, and avoid physical touch, all to prevent harmful microbes from traveling to space.
wired.com
Pakistan captain defends 'X factor' Tariq's contentious bowling action
Pakistan captain Salman Agha has defended Usman Tariq's contentious bowling action and described the off-spinner as the side's "X factor" ahead of the T20 World Cup.
skysports.com
'Spicy' start for GB's Fear and Gibson in rhythm dance
Great Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson perform to a Spice Girls medley to sit third after the first segment in the team event - ice dance rhythm.
bbc.com
Snoop requests selfie after GB curlers shine again
Team GB maintain their 100% record in the Winter Olympics mixed doubles with victory over Sweden.
bbc.com
Trump’s America First doctrine is remaking global diplomacy
Trump is using military strength and economic pressure to advance US interests.
aljazeera.com
Olympian given Minions music permission after Pharrell talks
After days of legal wrangling and online outcry, the Minion - Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate - will skate in Milan after all.
bbc.com
Suryavanshi, 14, hits 175 against England in U19 World Cup final
India teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes a stunning 175 from just 80 balls in the Under-19 World Cup final against England.
bbc.com
Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit after Epstein releases
Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson - and references to them both in the Epstein files - was doing the business Global Counsel harm.
bbc.com
Aacta awards 2026: horror film Bring Her Back and Jacob Elordi win big at Australian film and TV prizes
The Philippou brothers’ film was most awarded of the night with 10 wins, while Elordi took home best lead actor for The Narrow Road to the Deep NorthAustralia’s 2026 Aacta awards red carpet - in pi...
theguardian.com
Helen of Nowhere by Makenna Goodman review – a perfect fairytale for our times
What does good living look like? With his marriage and career in meltdown, a man tries to get back to nature in this thought-provoking fableThere has never been a better time than now for Man, the...
theguardian.com
Figure Skaters at the 2026 Winter Olympics Are Pushing the Limits of What’s Possible
For years, quad axel jumps seemed impossible. Then Ilia Malinin landed one in 2022. As he heads to the Milano Cortina Games, everyone wants to know what’s next.
wired.com
Public Health Workers Are Quitting Over Assignments to Guantánamo
Doctors, nurses, and other officers are increasingly being deployed to ICE detention centers. Some have resigned in protest, while others offer a rare look into bleak conditions.
wired.com
What Paralympic Athlete Monster Mike Schultz Packs for His Races
The world champion adaptive snowboard cross athlete repairs his own prostheses before a competition.
wired.com
Sports Betting Is Skyrocketing. Will It Take Over the Olympics?
Typically, the Olympics aren’t a hotbed of gambling. For the 2026 Winter Games, sportsbooks and betting platforms are watching for illicit activity while testing new ways to get people to bet.
wired.com
Watch as Team GB look to maintain 100% record against Sweden
Coverage of the curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics as Team GB play Sweden.
co.uk
T20 World Cup: Top-five player watch; Sharma, Raza, Abrar, Brook, Maxwell
The 2026 edition of the ICC T20 World Cup boasts the game's greatest names and Al Jazeera Sport picks our top five.
aljazeera.com
T20 World Cup: Pakistan admit politics calls for ‘A-game’ on the field
Pakistan play their first T20 World Cup game against Netherlands on Saturday, and admit group stage needs to be perfect.
aljazeera.com
FBI fugitive found hiding in Wales can be extradited to USA
Daniel Andreas San Diego was on the run from the FBI for 21 years and was found in a cottage in north Wales in 2024.
bbc.com
Was this catch grounded? Controversy in U19 World Cup final
India's Vihaan Malhotra is given not out on review after England bowler Farhan Ahmed grounds the ball in taking a catch off his own bowling.
bbc.com
Hall of Fame quarterback Jurgensen dies at 91
Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen, who has held franchise passing records for Philadelphia and Washington for more than five decades, has died at the age of 91.
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It's about to get easier for Trump to fire federal workers
Since his first term, President Trump has wanted to be able to fire federal employees for any reason. A new rule vastly expands his authority to do that.
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Iran Is at Work on Missile and Nuclear Sites, Satellite Images Show
Repairs at key missile sites began soon after they were hit by Israeli and U.S. strikes last year, but work at Iran’s nuclear facilities has been slower.
nytimes.com
Danny L Harle: Cerulean review – an earnest homage to early 00s bangers or a poor imitation?
(XL)On a high-minded album boasting a weighty guest list including Dua Lipa and Clairo, the superproducer lacks the hooks of the pop-trance he’s so heavily influenced byCerulean is a confusing busi...
theguardian.com
What are Iranians saying about the threat of war?
Al Jazeera asked people in Iran’s capital about the threat of a US attack and how hopeful they are about talks.
aljazeera.com
‘It’s gonna be a huge party’: Bad Bunny set for Super Bowl stage as Trump skips event
Puerto Rican rapper to follow Grammy victory and anti-ICE speech with show on most-watched US TV event of the yearJust a week after receiving the Grammy award for Album of the Year, the Puerto Rica...
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Bad and getting worse: for students like me, the loan system is the disaster that never ends | Rohan Sathyamoorthy
The current situation in England and Wales is akin to generational warfare – Martin Lewis is right when he takes ministers to taskAs someone who receives close to the maximum student loan from the...
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‘Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay’: new story to be released in September
Macmillan announces latest instalment of popular Julia Donaldson tale featuring illustrations by Axel SchefflerThe Gruffalo family is to expand after the publisher of the popular children’s stories...
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‘Uncanny Valley’: Tech Elites in the Epstein Files, Musk’s Mega Merger, and a Crypto Scam Compound
Several big names in tech turned up in the Epstein files. In this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts break down what it all means, plus catch you up on other big stories of the week.
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Suryavanshi, 14, smashes epic 175 against England in U19 World Cup final
India's 14-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi set a new record for the highest score made in an Under-19 Cricket World Cup final as he struck a stunning 175 from 80 balls against England.
skysports.com
Van Dijk with Neville: Liverpool change, CL football and retirement plans
Ahead of the Super Sunday clash against Manchester City, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk sat down with Gary Neville for a wide-ranging interview.
skysports.com
Ex-players have 'duty of responsibility' as pundits - Van Dijk
Former players turned pundits have a "duty of responsibility" to the new generation of footballers when commenting on their performances, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says.
bbc.com
What do bobsleigh athletes and fighter jet pilots have in common?
What do bobsleigh athletes and fighter jet pilots have in common? Colin Furze explains the science behind the Winter Olympics bobsleigh.
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Fabiano Do Nascimento & Vittor Santos Orquestra: Vila review | Ammar Kalia's global album of the month
(Far Out)The Brazilian guitarist is joined by the 16-piece ensemble for an album that showcases his dextrous blend of finger-picked melody and percussive strummingOver the past decade, Brazilian gu...
theguardian.com
Chief of lobbying firm founded by Mandelson to quit after Epstein backlash
Benjamin Wegg-Prosser set to resign as Global Counsel chief executive
ft.com
Vonn 'won't waste chance,' trains on injured knee
A week after rupturing the ACL in her left knee, Lindsey Vonn opened her chase for Olympic gold at the age of 41 with an aggressive and successful training run down the Olympia delle Tofane downhil...
espn.com
NBA roundup: Lakers stop 76ers despite Luka Doncic’s injury exit
Lakers beat 76ers 119-115 in NBA, as Spurs, Wizards, Raptors, Hornets, Magic, Hawks and Warriors also record victories.
aljazeera.com
What to Expect at the Olympic Opening Ceremony, From the Man Behind It
Rehearsing for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan last week.
nytimes.com
Labour MP calls for a ‘clearout’ of advisers in Downing Street amid Mandelson scandal - UK politics live
Pressure continued to build on Keir Starmer to remove his chief of staff Morgan McSweeneyNumber 10 clearly hoped that Starmer’s apology to Epstein’s victims on Thursday would help him regain the tr...
theguardian.com
Russian general shot several times in Moscow
Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev is a senior figure in the main directorate of Russia's military general staff.
bbc.com
Amazon shares tumble as it joins the Big Tech AI spending spree
Technology stocks have fallen this week as investors appeared wary of the sector's big investment plans.
bbc.com
'Scrutiny and pressure on Irish has reached new level'
Ireland face one of the most difficult periods of soul-searching under Andy Farrell after falling to a vastly superior France in Thursday's Six Nations opener.
bbc.com
Law and order is key issue in Bangladesh election
Law and order is a key issue ahead of the general election in Bangladesh.
aljazeera.com
The Office, Willy Wonka & Denmark at Euro 92 - Scotland's chaotic WC prep
Scotland bowler Mark Watt on the late rush for an unexpected place at the T20 World Cup.
bbc.com
Quiz: Can you name every Winter Olympics host city?
The 25th Winter Olympics is taking place in Milan and Cortina in Italy and will feature a record 116 medal events.
bbc.com
Test Match Special Podcast
We look ahead to the men’s T20 World Cup with our TMS teams in India and Sri Lanka.
co.uk
‘Tickets have become status symbols’: from Harry Styles to Taylor Swift, why is live music bigger and more expensive than ever?
Styles is playing a record 12 nights at Wembley stadium and 30 at Madison Square Garden, as demand for big artists soars – and audience expectation along with itSelling out a venue such as London’s...
theguardian.com
Labour made mistakes in its Caerphilly byelection defeat. It may be about to repeat them in Gorton and Denton | Will Hayward
In Wales, Plaid Cymru sailed through as the anti-Reform party, at Labour’s expense. Unless lessons are learned, the Greens could do the sameIn three weeks, the people of Gorton and Denton will head...
theguardian.com
Week in wildlife: cuddling sloths, dazed iguanas and a very fat seal
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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New Zealand deputy PM heckled day after saying colonisation good for Maori
PM calls for civil debate as government faces backlash over efforts to roll back policies to support Maori community.
aljazeera.com
Top run-scorer, wicket-taker and champion - T20 World Cup predictions
Who will win? Who will be the top run-scorers and wicket-takers? The Test Match Special team make their T20 World Cup predictions.
bbc.com
NHL Power Rankings: Updated 1-32 poll heading into Olympic break
A special set of Power Rankings as players get ready to head to the Milan Cortina Olympics.
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'It's over. Guys are gone': What James Harden and the Clippers realized before the shocking trade
The Harden trade was a mutual recognition as much as an admission from the Clippers that the 11-time All-Star had a better chance to win elsewhere -- and a tumultuous, disappointing era in Los Ange...
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Super Bowl 2026: Patriots vs Seahawks – Start time, halftime show, players
Two of the NFL's most famous teams, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, face off in Super Bowl LX.
aljazeera.com
Australia's Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup
Seamer Josh Hazlewood had been named in the 15-man squad but Cricket Australia say it's "too much of a risk" to try get him fit for the latter stages of the competition.
bbc.com
Hong Kong to sentence media mogul Jimmy Lai on national security conviction
Lai's case has been condemned internationally by free speech advocates, human rights groups and global leaders.
aljazeera.com
Demonstrators arrested over ICE protest at Columbia University
US police arrested 12 anti-ICE protesters at Columbia University in New York.
aljazeera.com
Scorecard: England vs India in U19 World Cup final
skysports.com
Where the Super Bowl will be won and lost
We look at the key players and key battles that will decide whether the Seattle Seahawks or New England Patriots will win Super Bowl 60 in Santa Clara.
bbc.com
England bowling first vs India in U19 Cricket World Cup final LIVE!
skysports.com
Gold fluctuations baffle Lebanese jewellers, gold market
Al Jazeera hit the streets of Beirut to talk to people who work with gold about the recent fluctuations.
aljazeera.com
Jean by Madeleine Dunnigan review – sex and teenage secrets
Queer self-discovery drives this powerful coming-of-age debut set in a bohemian 1970s schoolIt might sound like a potentially familiar narrative: a queer coming-of-age story, charted across one sin...
theguardian.com
What Trump’s plans for the Arctic mean for the global climate crisis
With plans to sell off over a million acres of natural habitat for oil and gas development, the Trump administration is ignoring the dire impact on its fragile ecosystem• Don’t get Down to Earth de...
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Amidst the Shades album review – Ruby Hughes’ captivating Dowland tribute is steeped in delicious melancholy
Ruby Hughes / Jonas Nordberg / Mime Yamahiro Brinkmann(BIS)Joined by lutenist Nordberg and Brinkmann’s viola da gamba, the mezzo-soprano’s homage to the Renaissance composer is captivating and pers...
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‘It’s not very French to change stuff’: how Claire Tabouret’s stained-glass windows cast Notre Dame in new light
Five years after a fire destroyed most of the cathedral, the artist explains how her designs will give the landmark a modern makeover and the ‘contemporary gesture’ Emmanuel Macron promisedClaire T...
theguardian.com
All you need to know about F1's new team Cadillac ahead of Super Bowl launch
The arrival of Cadillac on the grid for the 2026 Formula 1 season marks the entry of a completely new team to the sport for the first time in a decade.
skysports.com
Iran foreign minister arrives in Oman for talks with US
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Oman for talks with US officials after weeks of escalating tension
aljazeera.com
From £70 a week to brink of Premier League record 24 years later
James Milner will equal the Premier League appearance record if he features for Brighton on Sunday, 24 years after making his debut as a 16-year-old.
bbc.com
Rees-Zammit and the question we're all asking
To coincide with the start of his new podcast series, Gareth Rhys Owen looks at the role Louis Rees-Zammit is playing in the changing face of rugby in Wales.
bbc.com
TV tonight: the Nato soldiers training to defend Europe against Putin
This exclusive two-parter follows soldiers involved in military tests. Plus: Mariah Carey opens the Winter Olympics! Here’s what to watch this evening8pm, Channel 4What at first seems to be an epis...
theguardian.com
‘Election matters’: Bangladesh vote reaches Britain, but some feel excluded
For the first time, Bangladeshis abroad can vote. That's exciting many. But others can't vote — or won't.
aljazeera.com
The team that Mike Vrabel built: How the Patriots found success so fast
There were five key points over the last year that set New England on track to face the Seahawks on Sunday.
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It’s tragic that a decent PM will be brought down by Mandelson’s sleaze – but it’s a matter of when, not if | Polly Toynbee
With three years left and a huge majority, Labour can govern with more humility and deliver real change. But with Starmer at the helm? I can’t see itThe smell of death is in the Westminster air. La...
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Wood burners may treble children’s exposure to pollution in homes, study finds
Research in Wales found that home, not outdoor travel, was largest contributor to children’s daily exposureChildren living in homes with wood burners could be exposed to over three times more pollu...
theguardian.com
The challenges facing the Winter Olympics
No Olympic Games, no major sporting event for that matter comes to fruition seamlessly.
skysports.com
A hidden brain effect of prenatal alcohol exposure
New research using rhesus monkeys suggests that the brain’s relationship with alcohol may begin forming long before a person ever takes a drink. Scientists found that exposure to alcohol before bir...
sciencedaily.com
Thailand election 2026: What are the main parties? What do polls suggest?
Sunday's vote is seen as a test of whether Thailand's cycle of coups, protests and court interventions can be broken.
aljazeera.com
Norway police investigate former PM Jagland over Epstein ties
World Economic Forum says it is reviewing the dealings of its CEO, Borge Brende, with the late sex offender.
aljazeera.com
The Olympics Are a Show Of Global Harmony. The World is Anything But.
The Olympic rings in Livigno, Italy.
nytimes.com
Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision review – there’s a bizarre moment where it’s like Charles has taken acid
Jeff Bezos gives yet another powerful person an uncritical profile. The point of this one: if we’d listened to the king, there would be no climate crisis – even if some of his ideas are strangely t...
theguardian.com
Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s social Ponzi scheme
New emails reveal the convicted sex offender’s ability to fulfil the wants and needs of some of the world’s richest and most powerful people
ft.com
Trump and the normalisation of deviance
Allowing dangerous behaviour to become the norm desensitises us, paving the way for disaster
ft.com
KPMG pressed its auditor to pass on AI cost savings
Big Four accounting firm’s move to cut fees for its own audit comes amid debate over pricing model
ft.com
Trump’s policies dent international travel to US in blow to tourism sector
Foreign visitors to the US declined 4.2% in 2025 while international travel worldwide grew 4%
ft.com
‘I’ve been advised not to say certain things’: The Secret Agent makers on Oscars, dictators and death threats
The actor Wagner Moura and writer-director Kleber Mendonça Filho explain how the Brazilian thriller mirrors their experiences of political corruption and why they are compelled to speak outUnusuall...
theguardian.com
Trump’s ‘maximalist demands’ for Iran put talks in Oman on uncertain ground
Analysts say Trump's unclear strategy risks derailing US-Iran talks amid military posturing and protests across Iran.
aljazeera.com
Scientists found a sugar that could defeat deadly superbugs
Scientists in Australia have uncovered a clever new way to fight some of the most dangerous drug-resistant bacteria by targeting a sugar that exists only on bacterial cells. By designing antibodies...
sciencedaily.com
Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona to activate Rashford clause for permanent deal
Barcelona have decided to sign Marcus Rashford, while Chelsea are eyeing Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,443
These are the key developments from day 1,443 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
US military kills two people in latest attack on vessel in the Pacific
US says two people were killed in strike on a vessel in the Pacific Ocean, continuing a campaign denounced as illegal.
aljazeera.com
Trump endorses Japan's Takaichi ahead of snap election
It is rare for US presidents to publicly back candidates in foreign elections.
bbc.com
Big Tech’s ‘breathtaking’ $660bn spending spree reignites AI bubble fears
Stocks tumble despite strong earnings reports from most Silicon Valley heavyweights
ft.com
US healthcare needs fixing, but there's no agreement on how to do it
Is there the political will to fix it the US' health horror stories?
bbc.com
Mars’ water mystery may have a simple ice answer
Scientists have found that ancient Martian lakes could have survived for decades despite freezing air temperatures. Using a newly adapted climate model, researchers showed that thin, seasonal ice c...
sciencedaily.com
Dubs confident oft-injured Porzingis ready to play
The Warriors are unsure when the newly acquired Kristaps Porzingis will make his debut but did say the anticipation is the oft-injured big man would be back on the court soon.
espn.com
Luka limps off; MRI set on hamstring, source says
Lakers star Luka Doncic limped off the court in the second quarter Thursday night against the Sixers, and a source said he will undergo an MRI on his left hamstring on Friday.
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US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue
The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran's violent crackdown on protests.
bbc.com
We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands
A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn.
bbc.com
A new scan lets scientists see inside the human body in 3D color
A new imaging breakthrough combines ultrasound and light-based techniques to generate vivid 3D images that show both tissue structure and blood vessel activity. Developed by researchers at Caltech...