US plans Big Tech carve-out from next wave of chip tariffs
Exemptions would be based on chipmaker TSMC’s US investment commitments, officials say
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-02-09
Winning moment! Wade wins first Players Championship event of 2026
James Wade defeats Nathan Aspinall 8-6 in Hildesheim to win the first Players Championship event of 2026.
skysports.com
Extreme cold in New York City leaves 18 dead
Homeless shelter capacity has been increased following a period of freezing temperatures in the city.
bbc.com
Landmark cases on social media’s impact on children begin this week in US
One case in California focuses on addiction, while another in New Mexico targets access to explicit material.
aljazeera.com
Miliband pledges up to £1bn for community green energy schemes
UK projects will allow local areas to control and profit from renewable power generation, says energy secretaryThe UK government is pledging to spend up to £1bn on community-owned green energy sche...
theguardian.com
Fear and Gibson sit fourth after first ice dance event
GB's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson finish the rhythm dance in fourth position with their Spice Girls-inspired performance. The figure skating event concludes on Wednesday with the free dance.
bbc.com
What You Need to Know About NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Mission
Four crew members are set to launch to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission, where they will conduct research, technology demonstrations, and maintenance aboard...
nasa.gov
£5bn council SEND debts to be paid off by government
It comes days after the Local Government Association warned that eight in 10 English councils would face bankruptcy, if they had to honour deficits.
bbc.com
Wade wins ProTour season opener | 'Of course I should be in Premier League!'
James Wade made a winning start to his Players Championship campaign after beating Nathan Aspinall 8-6 in Monday's Players Championship 1 final in Hildesheim.
skysports.com
Middlesbrough beat 10-man Sheff Utd to knock Coventry off top spot
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield United and Middlesbrough.
skysports.com
Jamal Elshayyal: inside the war for journalism’s future
Director of Al Jazeera Digital News Jamal Elshayyal speaks to The Take on leading Al Jazeera's next era of journalism.
aljazeera.com
Brookes doesn't regret last trick despite missing out on historic Team GB medal
Mia Brookes had no regrets about trying a historic trick that cost her an Olympic medal after finishing fourth in the women's snowboard slopestyle final at the Livigno Snow Park.
skysports.com
Streeting's Mandelson messages reveal election fears and criticism of government
The health secretary says he is publishing the messages "after a weekend of smear and innuendo that I have something to hide".
bbc.com
Canadian mining firm says its abducted workers found dead in Mexico
Vizsla Silver Corp says that family members of some of the kidnapped workers have informed the company that their relatives were found dead.
bbc.com
Databricks CEO says SaaS isn’t dead, but AI will soon make it irrelevant
AI isn't going to replace major SaaS apps with vibe-coded versions, Databricks Ali Ghodsi believes. But it could give rise to competitors.
techcrunch.com
GB's Brookes turns focus to slopestyle after just missing out on big air podium
Team GB's Mia Brookes remains positive as she reflects on her narrow medal miss in the snowboarding big air final and looks ahead to the slopestyle event at the Winter Olympics.
bbc.com
Keir Starmer says he is ‘not prepared to walk away’ after call for resignation
PM survives day of high tension after Scots Labour leader Anas Sarwar urges him to step down amid Peter Mandelson rowUK politics live – latest updatesHow the Downing Street machine ensured Starmer...
theguardian.com
Is Portugal shifting to the right?
Centre-left socialist president is elected, but far-right rival secures record share of the vote.
aljazeera.com
Anthropic’s India expansion collides with a local company that already had the name
India's Anthropic Software has taken the U.S. AI giant to court over a name dispute.
techcrunch.com
'Different solution to new rules' - Newey on Aston Martin car
Formula 1 design legend Adrian Newey says Aston Martin's new car is "one of the more extreme interpretations" of this year's new rules.
bbc.com
Australia Visit by President Herzog of Israel Prompts Protest
Pro-Palestinian protesters at a demonstration in Sydney against the visit of President Isaac Herzog of Israel to Australia on Monday.
nytimes.com
US and Bangladesh set trade deal with tariffs at 19 percent
Bangladesh has agreed to provide significant preferential market access for some US industrial and agricultural goods.
aljazeera.com
Al Nassr expect Ronaldo to end strike and play on Saturday
Al Nassr are expecting Cristiano Ronaldo to end his strike and play again for them on Saturday.
skysports.com
Disappointment as Dodds & Mouat react to 'worst game of the week'
Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat react after failing to guarantee Team GB's first medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics in semi-final against Sweden.
bbc.com
'She had gold in her hands!' - GB's Brookes attemps huge final jump for medal but falters on landing
Team GB's Mia Brookes finishes just outside the medals in the women's snowboard big air final, taking fourth after an ambitious final jump.
bbc.com
US urges American ships to stay ‘as far as possible’ from Iranian waters
New US Maritime Administration advisory comes after first round of indirect talks between Washington and Tehran.
aljazeera.com
‘Rayner for leader’ site proves race to succeed Starmer is well under way
Allies of leading candidates keen to tout credentials but others despair at options at top of Labour party• Revealed: ‘Rayner for leader’ site briefly went live in January• Explainer: political lea...
theguardian.com
Winter Olympics hit by 'broken medal' issues: What is being done?
It seems it wouldn't be an Olympic Games without a story to do with the athletes' medals!
skysports.com
Reform-led Worcestershire set to issue England’s largest council tax rise
Cap-busting tax hike will be embarrassing for the party, which has made low council tax a priorityReform-led Worcestershire county council is likely to issue England’s largest council tax rise this...
theguardian.com
GB's Dodds & Mouat miss out on gold medal match with semi-final heartbreak
Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat fail to guarantee Team GB's first medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics, as Sweden advance to the final.
bbc.com
Top civil servant could become third key No 10 departure in days
Exclusive: Cabinet secretary Chris Wormald is expected to follow Morgan McSweeney and Tim Allan out the doorThe most senior civil servant in Downing Street is negotiating his exit as part of a wide...
theguardian.com
'Late start bound to cost Aston Martin,' Newey admits as livery revealed
Adrian Newey admitted Aston Martin's late start on their 2026 Formula 1 challenger is "bound to" impact the team's results in the early stages of the new season.
skysports.com
Iran arrests prominent reformist politicians critical of the government
In a sweeping crackdown, Iranian security and judicial authorities have arrested several reformist politicians.
aljazeera.com
‘A beaver blind date’: animals given freedom to repopulate Cornish rivers
Release into Helman Tor reserve marks historical first for keystone species hunted to extinction in UK 400 years agoShivering and rain-drenched at the side of a pond in Cornwall, a huddle of people...
theguardian.com
Misconduct in public office: the offence that rarely ensnares politicians
Peter Mandelson faces allegations of misconduct but the charges being investigated have a high bar for conviction
ft.com
The Guardian view on Morgan McSweeney’s resignation: Sir Keir’s premiership is on the road to nowhere | Editorial
The departure of the prime minister’s chief of staff signals the demise of the political project which put him in No 10. All bets are off now.The Labour party spent 14 years in the wilderness, foll...
theguardian.com
Keir Starmer, you have two choices now – sort your warring party out or call an election | Ed Davey
The country just can’t afford another three and half years of this dysfunctional soap opera. I say, get a grip or get thrown out“It’s nice, isn’t it. The quiet.” The now-infamous social media post...
theguardian.com
The Guardian view on heavy rain: England’s flood defences are not strong enough | Editorial
The disruption and distress caused by record downpours must focus minds on the need for climate preparednessWith flood warnings still in place across south-west England and Wales on Monday, followe...
theguardian.com
‘We have a voice’: Latinos celebrate Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
With celebrity cameos and cultural nods, Bad Bunny’s show highlighted Latino identity and resilience on a world stage.
aljazeera.com
Scheyer: Staffer injured during court storm is OK
Duke coach Jon Scheyer said Monday a team staffer injured during a court-storming following a last-second loss at rival North Carolina is OK but had a bloody lip and was caught up under fans.
espn.com
Thailand’s PM Anutin claims victory in general election
Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party, led by PM Anutin Charnvirakul, won the largest share of seats in the general election.
aljazeera.com
Raducanu retires from Qatar match two days after losing final in Romania
Emma Raducanu retires from her first-round match at the Qatar Open, two days after her defeat in the final of the Transylvania Open.
bbc.com
Pakistan to play T20 World Cup match against India on Feb 15
Pakistan's government directs cricket team to take the field against India on Feb 15 in Colombo.
aljazeera.com
Ilia Malinin, Who Led the U.S. to Gold, Is Bringing Ice Skating Back Into the Limelight
Ilia Malinin’s selfless effort helped the United States win a team gold medal in Milan. On Tuesday, he will compete in the men’s individual event.
nytimes.com
Pakistan end T20 World Cup boycott and prepared to face India
Pakistan have ended a proposed boycott for their T20 World Cup match against India and will play as scheduled this Sunday, live on Sky Sports.
skysports.com
Ignore the smears: I was never a close friend of Peter Mandelson. And I fully understand the lessons we must learn | Wes Streeting
I knew him but not well, and worry now that he thrived in our political culture. It was not just failed vetting: there was a failure of moral seriousness• Streeting wrote off his re-election chance...
theguardian.com
Workday CEO Eschenbach departs, with co-founder Aneel Bhusri returning as CEO
Bhusri said in a statement that the company's next chapter would be focused on AI.
techcrunch.com
Streeting wrote off his re-election chances in WhatsApp exchanges with Mandelson
Health secretary publishes messages as he seeks to draw line under his relationship with former peerUK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting predicted he would be “toast” at the next general...
theguardian.com
What were Jeffrey Epstein’s links to Israel?
New documents show some thought disgraced US financier had links to Israeli intelligence services and settler groups.BI
aljazeera.com
Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps
According to TechCrunch’s ongoing tally, including the most recent data spill involving uMobix, there have been at least 27 stalkerware companies since 2017 that are known to have been hacked, or l...
techcrunch.com
U.S. women top Swiss for third straight victory
Caroline Harvey and Joy Dunne each had a goal and two assists, Gwyneth Philips stopped 20 shots in her Olympic debut, and the United States defeated Switzerland 5-0 in the women's hockey tournament.
espn.com
Cadillac unveil split livery in Super Bowl advert
The new Cadillac F1 team launches a split livery in an advert costing a reputed £7.3m broadcast during the Super Bowl - and are being sued over it by Hollywood director Michael Bay.
bbc.com
Bangladesh urge Pakistan to end planned World Cup boycott
The Bangladesh Cricket Board have called on Pakistan to end their proposed boycott for this month's T20 World Cup match against India for "the benefit of the entire cricket ecosystem".
skysports.com
Bangladesh ask Pakistan to play India in World Cup
Bangladesh ask Pakistan to end their planned boycott of their T20 World Cup match against India, opening the door for the fixture to be played.
bbc.com
Goat review – noisy, lightning-speed basketball animation does it for the kids
A diminutive young buck aspires to compete with rhinos and horses in ‘roarball’, but this by-numbers tale is not the greatest of any timeGreatest of all time? No. Possibly not even the greatest of...
theguardian.com
Ex-Googlers are building infrastructure to help companies understand their video data
Founded by former Google Japan leaders, InfiniMind is building enterprise AI to turn vast, unused video archives into searchable, actionable business intelligence.
techcrunch.com
Snapchat now lets you inform others when you have arrived at your destination
With its new "Arrival Notifications," users can now set one-time or recurring alerts for locations beyond their home, providing an automatic way to share when they’ve arrived at their destination.
techcrunch.com
Raducanu retires due to illness in first round of Qatar Open
Emma Raducanu retired due to illness from her first-round match at the Qatar Open against world No 80 Camilla Osorio.
skysports.com
‘Made me feel proudly American’: stars react to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show
While Trump has attacked the Grammy-winning Puerto Rican star, celebrities have come out in force to support the half-time showAs blue, red and white fireworks filled the sky at the end of Bad Bunn...
theguardian.com
Israel tightens grip on occupied West Bank with governance changes
Palestinians say Israeli changes to occupied West Bank governance essentially legalise settlements.
aljazeera.com
Sutton's predictions v golf superstar & Arsenal fan Ian Poulter
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on golf superstar Ian Poulter plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this week's midweek Premier League fixtures.
bbc.com
Trump Is a Global ‘Wrecking Ball,’ European Security Experts Say
President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland last month.
nytimes.com
Paul Thomas Anderson and Jonny Greenwood demand Phantom Thread music removed from Melania film
Director and composer of 2017 drama allege breach of agreement after score reused in controversial documentaryPaul Thomas Anderson and Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood, the director and composer, respec...
theguardian.com
‘That make-or-break feeling? I love it’: can André de Ridder put ENO back on its feet?
Budgets have been slashed, morale is through the floor and the company has been forced to find a second base in Manchester. But the new musical director is up for a challenge. We meet the man with...
theguardian.com
Olympic P.S.A.: Do Not Jump for Joy While Wearing Your Medal
Breezy Johnson of the United States posing with her gold medal for downhill skiing at the medal ceremony on Sunday.
nytimes.com
Protesters in Australia rally against Israeli president’s visit
Protesters took to the streets across Australia to rally against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
aljazeera.com
Hacktivist scrapes over 500,000 stalkerware customers’ payment records
More than half-a-million people who bought access to phone surveillance and social media snooping apps had their email address and partial payment card numbers published online.
techcrunch.com
Norris confidence 'even higher' as he eyes title defence
Lando Norris' confidence is "even higher" for the 2026 Formula 1 season after winning his first drivers' title last year, McLaren Racing chief executive officer Zak Brown says.
bbc.com
2 assault lawsuits vs. Browns' Watson dismissed
The two remaining lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct against Browns QB Deshaun Watson have been dismissed after at least one settlement was reached.
espn.com
Jimmy Lai sentenced: What happened to other HK pro-democracy protesters?
Jimmy Lai, 78, has been sentenced to 20 years. We look at what happened to major democratic Hong Kong protesters.
aljazeera.com
The Whole 10 Yards
Reaction to Super Bowl 60 as the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots.
co.uk
Ukraine skeleton racer pays tribute to war victims on helmet
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych wears a helmet with images of people killed in the war in his home country during a Winter Olympics training session in Cortina.
bbc.com
Palestinians say new Israeli measures in West Bank amount to de facto annexation
The measures aim to increase Israeli control over the occupied West Bank in terms of property law, planning, licensing and enforcement.
bbc.com
Space Station Research Contributes to Artemis II
Have you ever heard the saying, “You have to learn how to walk before you can run?” The same can be true in human space exploration. To push capabilities further and ensure safe, successful mission...
nasa.gov
'A glitch in the matrix': How does Ilia Malinin do what seems impossible?
At the Winter Olympics, figure skater Ilia Malinin intends to land a quad axel -- as well as a backflip and his own "Raspberry Twist."
espn.com
YouTube TV introduces cheaper bundles, including a $65/month sports package
YouTube TV is offering new, less expensive plans that can be customized around topics like sports, news and entertainment.
techcrunch.com
Mouat & Dodds won't 'settle for anything less than gold'
Team GB's mixed doubles partners Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds set their sights on Olympic gold.
bbc.com
Planning ahead: the political leadership campaigns that launched too soon
As ‘Rayner for leader’ site goes live, here are previous instances of politicians jumping the gunRevealed: ‘Rayner for leader’ site briefly went live in JanuaryAs any political adviser worth their...
theguardian.com
Keir Starmer’s inconvenient truth
Labour must stop believing things because they are politically helpful and engage with the world as it really is
ft.com
Revealed: ‘Rayner for leader’ site briefly went live in January
Exclusive: angelaforleader.co.uk domain also registered – but MP’s team dismiss unfinished site as ‘fake’ that was created without her knowledgeAn unfinished website claiming to launch Angela Rayne...
theguardian.com
‘A statement about power shifting’: why Bad Bunny wore Zara for his Super Bowl show
Puerto Rican musician is one of the industry’s most visually savvy performersBad Bunny’s Super Bowl half-time show review – a thrilling ode to Boricua joyOf the many cultural flashpoints in Bad Bun...
theguardian.com
‘We recorded it in a kitchen!’ How China Crisis made Black May Ray
‘Our producer was toasting sesame seeds in a pan. Coming from a working-class family, I’d never seen such a thing’Ed and I had just come off a long tour of Europe and North America supporting Simpl...
theguardian.com
The Last Picture review – talking dog leads a journey from horror to hope
York Theatre RoyalIn Catherine Dyson’s absorbing play, the audience become a class of year 9 pupils visiting a Holocaust exhibition with an emotional support animalCan we ever truly learn from hist...
theguardian.com
From nightmarish noir to Bolero on trampolines: the audacious Holland Dance festival hits dizzy heights
Shadowy urban terror gives way to airborne exuberance as the festival celebrates its 20th edition with a programme that disturbs and delightsSuited dancers swing around a streetlight in Spanish cho...
theguardian.com
Call for speakers: TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026
Submit to speak at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 to lead a roundtable. Share scaling insights with 1,100 founders on June 23 in Boston. Apply here.
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FIA want F1 engine controversy solved 'not in the courtroom'
The FIA say they want to keep a dispute between Formula 1 teams over the sport's new 2026 power units out of "the courtroom" as they seek to solve the issue before the start of the new season.
skysports.com
‘Chia pudding is Cathy’s composed side’: the weird and worrying world of official Wuthering Heights merchandise
Emerald Fennell’s lust-fuelled take on Emily Brontë’s novel has cued a hot flush of merchandise ranging from themed snacks to thongs. What exactly are they buying into?That appetite for Emerald Fen...
theguardian.com
Alphabet lines up 100-year sterling bond sale
Deal comes as Google parent steps up AI borrowing rush with $15bn sale of dollar bonds
ft.com
Gu beaten by Gremaud to Olympic gold in women’s slopestyle
For the second straight Winter Olympics, Mathilde Gremaud bests Eileen Gu in the women's blue ribband freeski event.
aljazeera.com
Has Iran rigged the game against itself? | Pinch Point
Iran has a long history of revolutions, coups and invasions, leaving it with a complex web of power.
aljazeera.com
The Testament of Ann Lee with Daniel Blumberg and Amanda Seyfried review – yelps, bells and bruised beauty
Milton Court, London Live on stage the Oscar-winning composer’s score is disorientating, ecstatic and strange. Its star, Amanda Seyfried’s pure voice is the anchor in a brief but absorbing setA few...
theguardian.com
Prince William Visits Saudi Arabia for Delicate Diplomacy
Prince William, left, meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and then-Prince Charles in London in 2018. William’s trip signals the growing diplomatic role he is playing for Br...
nytimes.com
The battle begins: 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 nominations are open
Calling Pre-Series A founders: nominations for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 are open. Compete in the world’s most iconic pitch competition at Disrupt 2026 from October 13 - 15.
techcrunch.com
'Hell yeah!' - Kubiak confirms Raiders head coaching move after Super Bowl
Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak has essentially confirmed he will be the next Las Vegas Raiders head coach following his side's Super Bowl 60 win over the New England Patriots.
skysports.com
Maye had shoulder injection before three turnovers in Super Bowl loss
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye revealed he received a pain-killing injection on his injured throwing shoulder before the team's 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60.
skysports.com
How a decades-old video game has helped me defeat the doomscroll
Trading social media for Pokémon battles and evolutions in Kanto on a Game Boy Advance has been surprisingly sereneCutting back on doomscrolling must be one of the hardest new year resolutions to k...
theguardian.com
The left warned that Starmerism would end like this. Now all of Britain faces the fallout | Owen Jones
Peter Mandelson helped Morgan McSweeney privilege Labour’s reactionary forces in a Faustian pact to sustain the PM. What they sowed, we’ll reapA chicken that loses its head can still, for a short p...
theguardian.com
Why is the UK so rainy this year and how is the climate crisis making matters worse?
It has rained in parts of the country every day of the year so far and downpours are expected to continue this weekIn a “miserable and relentlessly wet” start to the year, rain has fallen somewhere...
theguardian.com
The difference between gold and sliver: a sliver.
Mathilde Gremaud edges out Eileen Gu to win slopestyle gold.
nytimes.com
Muir narrowly misses out on medal in slopestyle
Team GB's Kirsty Muir misses out on a medal by 0.41 points, finishing fourth in the women's freestyle skiing slopestyle.
bbc.com
Vonn's dad: 'End of her career' if I have any say
Lindsey Vonn's father said the U.S. skiing superstar will no longer race if he has any say and that she won't return to the Winter Olympics after breaking her leg.
espn.com
Ex-General Atlantic executive in $1bn fundraising drive for ‘hypergrowth’ companies
Anton Levy says he will hunt for AI-driven start-ups with the potential to grow up to 300% a year
ft.com
Gather AI, maker of ‘curious’ warehouse drones, lands $40M led by Keith Block’s firm
Gather AI has closed funding from former Salesforce CEO's firm Smith Point Capital. Its warehouse AI system doesn't just scan. It seeks out specific data.
techcrunch.com
Ebo Taylor, Ghanaian highlife pioneer and guitarist, dies age 90
Taylor, who did for Ghanaian music what his friend Fela Kuti did for Nigeria, has been called the greatest rhythm guitarist in historyGhanaian musician Ebo Taylor, a definitive force behind the hig...
theguardian.com
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to call on Keir Starmer to stand down
Sarwar said to be furious Starmer’s repeated mistakes have heavily damaged Scottish support before May electionsUK politics live – latest updatesAnas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, is to call...
theguardian.com
‘War criminal not welcome’: Australians rally against Israeli president
Protests in Sydney and Melbourne call for an end to Israeli occupation as Isaac Herzog meets Bondi Beach attack victims.
aljazeera.com
Leerdam skates to 1,000M gold in Olympic record in front of fiancé Jake Paul
Dutch speedskater Jutta Leerdam set a Games record in the women's 1,000 meters as she claimed her first gold medal in an Olympic-record time then stopped near the stands to blow kisses at her fianc...
espn.com
Muslim countries slam Israel for ‘illegal annexation’ push in West Bank
In joint statement, countries urge international community to 'compel Israel to halt its dangerous escalation'.
aljazeera.com
Arizona continues unanimous No. 1 run in AP poll
Arizona remained firmly atop the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll for a ninth consecutive week, while Houston jumped back into the top 5.
espn.com
Kim calls for unity after Trump's bashing of Hess
Chloe Kim and Eileen Gu, two Olympic standouts who have faced their share of hate over the years, each weighed in Monday on Donald Trump's bashing of their friend, American freeskier Hunter Hess.
espn.com
‘Big crisis’: Kast’s immigration agenda brings uncertainty to Chile’s north
In the border city of Arica, Jose Antonio Kast's election reveals an uneasy relationship between migrants and locals.
aljazeera.com
UWCL playoff round preview: Can Arsenal maintain winning momentum?
The inaugural UWCL playoff round begins this week, with a host of big clubs -- including Arsenal -- fighting for a spot in the quarterfinals. Here's what you need to know about all four match-ups.
espn.com
Pakistan vs USA – T20 World Cup 2026: Match time, team news and form guide
With uncertainty shrouding India game, Pakistan will look to avoid an upset against the USA in their Group A game.
aljazeera.com
Fifteen killed in latest Lebanon building collapse, as warnings of neglect grow
Two blocks fall down in what is the fifth such disaster this winter, as warnings of neglect grow.
bbc.com
Welsh election now crucial for Starmer, Labour MP says
Newport MP Ruth Jones said the prime minister has been "wounded" by the Lord Mandelson scandal.
bbc.com
Muir misses out on Olympic medal by 0.41 points
Freestyle skier Kirsty Muir misses out on Great Britain's first medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics with a fourth-place finish in the women's slopestyle.
bbc.com
Latin America: In the Shadow of the US | Ep 1 – Coups
US-backed coups reshape Latin America, toppling democracies and fuelling decades of dictatorship, secrecy, and revolt.
aljazeera.com
Melania drops 67% at US box office as Rotten Tomatoes defends record-breaking audience scores
Depite an expanded release to some 2,000 screens, the gushing enthusiasm recorded on the vox pop Popcornometer is not powering a word-of-mouth hitMelania, Brett Ratner’s authorised documentary foll...
theguardian.com
Women's AP Top 25 poll reaction: Duke up, Louisville down, UConn still the 1
The No. 11 Blue Devils were the biggest mover in the women's AP Top 25 poll. Here's what's next for every team.
espn.com
Ferrari’s New Jony Ive–Designed EV Is Swathed in Glass and Aluminum
We got a peek at the interior of Ferrari’s new Luce electric car, which was dreamed up by famed ex-Apple designer and his firm, LoveFrom. It looks and feels a whole lot like an Apple product.
wired.com
I am one of 22,000 Gaza patients waiting in desperation for evacuation
Like thousands of other Palestinians, I am slowly dying, trapped between a health system in ruins and a closed border.
aljazeera.com
‘Don’t change what’s successful!’ – Champions McLaren reveal 2026 livery
World champions McLaren have revealed the car livery they will race in when they defend F1's world titles in the 2026 season.
skysports.com
Zimbabwe cruise to World Cup victory over Oman
Zimbabwe open their T20 World Cup campaign with a comfortable eight-wicket win over Oman in Colombo thanks to an unbeaten 48 from Brian Bennett.
bbc.com
Sony Pictures chief calls racist Trump video ‘despicable’ in rare intervention
Tom Rothman, CEO of the major Hollywood film studio, described a clip depicting the Obamas that was posted on Truth Social as ‘regressive’In a highly unusual intervention, Hollywood studio chief To...
theguardian.com
Post your questions for George Takei
The Star Trek star will have lots to say about playing Sulu, but you can also ask about his books and stage career – and getting fired by Donald TrumpThere’s so much more to George Takei, beyond hi...
theguardian.com
AI video of Indian minister shooting at image of Muslims sparks outrage
A video by India’s ruling BJP depicting Assam's chief minister firing a shot at an image of Muslims has sparked outrage.
aljazeera.com
US chemical giant to stop producing herbicide called ‘toxic cocktail’ by critics
Corteva will discontinue a mixture of Agent Orange and glyphosate, but another of its herbicides will still use Vietnam war-era defoliantThe chemical giant Corteva will stop producing Enlist Duo, a...
theguardian.com
No Company Has Admitted to Replacing Workers With AI in New York
New York state has required companies to disclose if “technological innovation or automation” was the cause of job loss for nearly a year. So far, none has.
wired.com
Dramatic or distracting? Olympic drone footage catches the eye
If you were watching the downhill skiing or luge at Milan-Cortina 2026 over the weekend, you will have noticed the dramatic new camera angles being provided at these Games.
bbc.com
AI video of Assam CM Sarma shooting Muslims causes outrage in India
Video featuring Himanta Biswa Sarma deleted by Hindu nationalist BJP party's Assam unit after backlash.
aljazeera.com
Child among 4 killed in latest Russian missile and drone barrage: Ukraine
Ukraine's foreign minister calls for complete EU entry ban on Russians participating in the war.
aljazeera.com
Trial opens in 2006 killing of Miami player Pata
Rashaun Jones, 39, has remained in custody for the last 4½ years amid court delays and changes in attorneys on both sides.
espn.com
Olympic bosses investigate why medals are breaking
Milan-Cortina 2026 organisers say they are "looking closely" at the issue of Olympic medals breaking after several athletes suffered issues with their prizes.
bbc.com
AI Is Here to Replace Nuclear Treaties. Scared Yet?
The last major nuclear arms treaty between the US and Russia just expired. Some experts believe a combination of satellite surveillance, AI, and human reviewers can take its place. Others, not so m...
wired.com
Oticon Zeal Review: A High Bar (and Price) for Hearing Aids
These ultra-tiny hearing aids push the boundary for high-quality audio in a minuscule prescription package.
wired.com
Video: Building collapse in northern Lebanon kills people in apartments
A multi-storey apartment building collapsed in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli, killing at least 14 people.
aljazeera.com
Hong Kong court jails media tycoon and British citizen Jimmy Lai for 20 years
Lai's supporters say this amounts to a death sentence, but authorities say it demonstrates the rule of law.
bbc.com
Keir Starmer’s director of communications Tim Allan steps down
Exclusive: Decision follows departure of chief of staff Morgan McSweeney over Peter Mandelson scandalUK politics live – latest updatesTim Allan, Keir Starmer’s director of communications, has stepp...
theguardian.com
Takaichi targets changes to Japan’s constitution after landslide election win
Prime minister says she feels ‘heavy responsibility’ to strengthen country
ft.com
‘If I didn’t write about him, I’m afraid I might become him’: the making of Taxi Driver at 50
Screenwriter Paul Schrader talks the inspiration and legacy of Martin Scorsese’s incendiary New York nightmareIf Travis Bickle were real and alive today, he would not be a taxi driver but more like...
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Seahawks claim dominant Super Bowl victory over Patriots
The Seattle Seahawks deliver a dominant defensive display to beat the New England Patriots 29-13 and claim their second Super Bowl victory.
bbc.com
Weather tracker: Spain and Portugal hit by third deadly storm in two weeks
Storm Marta sweeps Iberian peninsula just days after Storms Kristin and Leonardo brought deadly flooding and major damageSpain and Portugal have endured another storm over the weekend, just days af...
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Stitch Head review – animated adaptation of hit Frankenstinian tale hangs loosely together
Asa Butterfield leads a cast of freaks looking for acceptance and love in a harsh and uncaring world in this rather melancholy version of Guy Bass’s kid-lit seriesPerhaps the most noteworthy aspect...
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How Curling Became the Winter Olympics’ Favorite Fixation
If throwing stones and sweeping ice seem strange to you, the centuries-old history of the sport explains why it became so beloved.
wired.com
Iran’s Digital Surveillance Machine Is Almost Complete
After more than 15 years of draconian measures, culminating in an ongoing internet shutdown, the Iranian regime seems to be staggering toward its digital surveillance endgame.
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Durde, Darnold, drinks and a Super Bowl tale of defiance
The gloomiest depths of New York told Sam Darnold he wasn't meant to be here. Donald Trump told Bad Bunny he wasn't meant to be here. Transatlantic logistics told Aden Durde he wasn't meant to...
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Revealing names and faces of the victims of Iran's protest crackdown
BBC News Persian uncovers the identities of the thousands of people killed during the recent crackdown on protests in Iran.
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Seahawks celebrate Super Bowl 60 victory
Inside the Seattle Seahawks locker room after their 29-13 win over the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium.
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Italy’s T20 World Cup debut ends with big loss against Scotland
World Cup debutants are dominated by Scotland in their first ever T20 World Cup match at Eden Gardens.
aljazeera.com
Bangladesh 2026 elections explained in maps and charts
With 127 million voters set for the February 12 election, Al Jazeera analyses key numbers for Bangladesh's crucial vote.
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Eritrea accuses Ethiopia of fabricating report its troops had crossed the border
Ethiopia had alleged that Eritrean soldiers were on its territory and supporting rebels in the north.
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Thousands protest against Israeli President Herzog’s Australia visit
Demonstrators risk arrest if they join a pro-Palestine march from Sydney Town Hall to New South Wales Parliament.
aljazeera.com
This Startup Thinks It Can Make Rocket Fuel From Water. Stop Laughing
General Galactic, cofounded by a former SpaceX engineer, plans to test its water-based propellant this fall. If successful, it could help usher in a new era of space travel. That's a big “if.”
wired.com
GB's Kenworthy receives death threats for anti-ICE post
Team GB skier Gus Kenworthy says he has received death threats after posting a graphic message about ICE - the United States' Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
bbc.com
An inside look at how an Olympic ice dance routine is crafted
With '90s music as the theme for the 2026 Winter Olympics, ice dance routines have included everything from Madonna to the Spice Girls.
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Pearce allegedly crashed into WNBA player's car
Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. allegedly crashed his vehicle into one being driven by WNBA player Rickea Jackson multiple times and struck a police officer with the vehicle while evading arrest, a...
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Pearce allegedly crashed into WNBA player's car
Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. allegedly crashed his vehicle into one being driven by WNBA player Rickea Jackson multiple times and struck a police officer with the vehicle while evading arrest, a...
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Vietnam’s Leader Has New Power, and He’s in a Hurry
To Lam, Vietnam’s top leader, at a news conference in January in Hanoi after the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
nytimes.com
‘Reconciliation across difference’: why Practical Magic is my feelgood movie
The next entry in our ongoing series of writers highlighting their favourite comfort films is a journey back to 1998 with Sandra Bullock and Nicole KidmanThe VHS of Practical Magic was kept at the...
theguardian.com
Venezuela rearrests opposition figure Guanipa after release: Prosecutor
Public prosecutor says Guanipa placed under house arrest, as opposition figure's son, allies decry 'kidnapping'.
aljazeera.com
Munsey stars for Scotland against Italy
George Munsey smashes 84 off 54 balls as Scotland beat T20 World Cup debutants Italy by 73 runs at Eden Gardens.
bbc.com
Outrage as South Korean official suggests 'importing' foreign women to boost birth rate
Jindo county head Kim Hee-soo had suggested "importing young women from Vietnam or Sri Lanka" for young rural men.
bbc.com
'Her choice': Skiers back injured Vonn's racing try
The fallout from Lindsey Vonn's devastating crash in the Olympic downhill included a key question: Should she have been allowed on a course that is dangerous even to perfectly healthy skiers? The a...
espn.com
Sources: Brewers trade infielder Durbin to Red Sox
The Red Sox are acquiring third baseman Caleb Durbin in a trade with the Brewers that sends Kyle Harrison and two other players to Milwaukee, sources told ESPN.
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Eubank Jr could return to a super-middleweight world title fight
Chris Eubank Jr could return to boxing at super-middleweight with routes to a world title challenge available to him.
skysports.com
Super Bowl records: Who holds the all-time marks after the Seahawks beat the Patriots?
Here is a look at Super Bowl records such as most points, most touchdowns and Tom Brady's all-time totals.
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What We Hide review – opioid-crisis thriller sees sisters pick up the pieces and hide their mother’s dead body
Both the leads are good value in Dan Kay’s movie in which Jessie and Spider hide conceal a corpse to avoid being separated in the care systemA fatally overdosed mother called Jacey is unceremonious...
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Female, Nude by Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett review – a seductive drama of art and rivalry
Tensions simmer when a struggling artist joins her wealthy friends for a hen week on an exotic Greek islandIt is the summer of 2019, and Sophie Evans, the reckless protagonist of Rhiannon Lucy...
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Scotland dominate Italy at T20 World Cup
Scotland eased to their first win at the T20 World Cup with a dominant 73-run victory over Italy at Eden Gardens
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'Super exciting!' - Seahawks fans celebrate Super Bowl win
The Seattle team produced a devastating defensive display to beat the New England Patriots.
bbc.com
Leask & Munsey star as Scotland beat debutants Italy
Michael Leask and George Munsey star as Scotland beat World Cup debutants Italy by 73 runs at Eden Gardens.
bbc.com
'It feels amazing' - British coach Durde on Super bowl success
Seattle Seahawks' defensive coordinator Aden Durde says "there's no better feeling" as his side beat the New England Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl 60 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
bbc.com
Japan's Takaichi to pursue conservative agenda after election landslide
Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, brought the ruling Liberal Democratic Party its biggest-ever electoral victory, fueling her ambitions to pursue to a political agenda which she...
npr.org
Apple Daily Sentences Show a New Era of Media Peril in Hong Kong
Law Wai-kwong, center right, and his colleagues sitting in Apple Daily’s newsroom in 2020. The newspaper was shuttered the following year.
nytimes.com
Senegal arrests 14 members of alleged paedophile gang linked to France
Police say the "transnational" criminal group has been in operation since 2017.
bbc.com
Madsen dislocates shoulder in Italy's World Cup bow
Captain Wayne Madsen dislocates his left shoulder in the fourth over of Italy's debut match at the T20 World Cup.
bbc.com
Britons' right to protest is under threat like never before. If you value it, speak up now | Imran Khan
Civil rights, women’s rights: little could have been achieved under the system now being considered by UK ministers. A bad situation could get worse‘Lawful protest and free speech are fundamental r...
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‘I’m not blaming Bond for screwing up my career’: Maryam d’Abo on playing a thieving writer on stage – and a sniper cellist in 007
The former Bond girl talks about her new role as a top writer accused of stealing a story as her actor husband is cancelled – and why she has no regrets about her time aboard the 007 rollercoasterS...
theguardian.com
Economic growth is still heating the planet. Is there any way out?
Rising GDP continues to mean more carbon emissions and wider damage to the planet. Can the two be decoupled?During Cop30 negotiations in Brazil last year, delegates heard a familiar argument: risin...
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Olympics seek solution to rash of broken medals
Handle with care. That's the message from gold medalist Breezy Johnson at the Winter Olympics after she and other athletes found their medals broke within hours.
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Darnold perseveres through injury, doubt in SB win
A victorious Seahawks locker room lauded the team's "unwavering" quarterback, Sam Darnold, whose steadiness through injury and turnover-related adversity this season culminated in a Super Bowl LX v...
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Klopp, Alonso, Guardiola: Predicting what happens to Europe's top managers this summer
With the Real Madrid and Manchester United jobs up for grabs, one thing is for certain this summer: the world's best managers will be in high demand.
espn.com
Can you name the players with most Premier League appearances?
James Milner is poised to equal the record for most Premier League appearances.
bbc.com
The NHL's best this week: Can the U.S. beat Canada for a men's hockey gold medal?
Here's why it makes sense -- and why it would help the sport more than another Canadian win.
espn.com
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
Billionaire media tycoon and pro-democracy campaigner faced up to life imprisonment on national security charges
ft.com
What this NBA trade deadline revealed: Teams are finding new ways to tank
Much to the irritation of some league insiders, the trade deadline was more than just a flurry of moves: It showed the next evolution in teams racing to the bottom.
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‘The music could not stop for three days’: how Sirāt went on a road trip to the dark heart of rave
Club culture is notoriously hard to capture on film. Oscar-tipped director Oliver Laxe explains why he had to organise his own music festival in the Moroccan desert to find deeper meaning in dance-...
theguardian.com
Two women, no boundaries and no rules: best podcasts of the week
Alison Spittle and Fern Brady’s hugely entertaining new show sees them tackle any topic they like. Plus, an amusingly personal take on how generative AI will affect the future of employment“It’s cl...
theguardian.com
Larry (They/Them) review – trans photographer’s colourful creative journey into everyday life
Documentary following Laurence Philomène captures the vibrant palette of their work – and the shadows cast over it by prejudiceFor non-binary trans photographer Laurence Philomène, art, life and i...
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BBC reports from outside court after Jimmy Lai sentencing
The pro-democracy media tycoon was sentenced to 20 years in jail by the Hong Kong High Court.
bbc.com
Cadillac reveal split livery for first F1 car - during Super Bowl!
The new Cadillac team revealed their first Formula 1 car livery in an advert during the Super Bowl as the new American outfit made a high-profile splash during the country's biggest sporting event.
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TV tonight: Mackenzie Crook’s lovely new supernatural sitcom
An oddball tries to find answers to why his partner left and never returned. Plus, the latest tips to curb your energy bills. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, BBC TwoA sweet, supernatural new...
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Super Bowl Tailgate Photo Essay: Bad Bunny, Big Tech, and the Big Game
We met up with attendees of Super Bowl LX’s pregame festivities to get their takes on the competing halftime shows, the potential for ICE actions, and the influence of Silicon Valley on the event.
wired.com
‘To live a normal life again, it’s a dream come true’: UK’s first climate evacuees can cast off their homes and trauma
Forty-odd residents of Clydach Terrace in Ynysybwl, south Wales, relieved by council buyout after years in fear of fast floodingWhen Storm Dennis hit the UK in 2020, a wall of dirty, frigid water f...
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What links Jeffrey Epstein and Keir Starmer’s government? A thick seam of contempt | Nesrine Malik
We’re often told the PM is a ‘decent’ man. But in appointing Peter Mandelson he chose political convenience over doing right by trafficked women and girlsContempt everywhere. From Jeffrey Epstein’s...
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England’s poorest areas have 70% more vape shops and bookmakers than wealthier ones
Data shows deprived communities have more off-licences and takeaways and fewer childcare facilities and gymsEngland’s poorest communities have 70% more vape shops, off-licences and bookmakers than...
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Super League 2026 storylines: Key coaching changes and three new teams
Coaching changes, new squads, stars on show and up-and-comers with a point to prove. The Super League 2026 season is about to begin and, with it, storylines take shape.
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Venezuela's opposition says party leader kidnapped hours after being freed
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado said political leader Juan Pablo Guanipa was taken by force in Caracas.
bbc.com
Japanese stocks surge as Takaichi secures historic election victory
Japanese stocked jumped as markets opened on Monday morning, after prime minister Sanae Takaichi won a landslide victory.
bbc.com
Country diary: A walk on the wild side of Whin Sill | Susie White
Cullernose Point, Northumberland: These cliffs are always thrilling, but today is a riot of sound and damp air as we take the coastal pathThe sea is still raging after yesterday’s storm, waves the...
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Five Years After Myanmar Coup, ‘Even Hope Has Become a Risk’
The downtown of Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city. Urban areas in the country have been plagued by issues like soaring inflation, high unemployment and shortages of goods.
nytimes.com
After M23 Takeover, Goma Carries Violent Memories and Signs of Hope
One year ago, M23, a rebel militia, violently charged into the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo and took it over from the government.
nytimes.com
‘We’ve lost everything’: anger and despair in Sicilian town collapsing after landslide
People in Niscemi struggle to comprehend loss of homes and businesses and feel disaster could have been avoidedFor days, the 25,000 residents of the Sicilian town of Niscemi have been living on the...
theguardian.com
Campaigners urge UK ministers to make music lyrics inadmissible in court
Art Not Evidence group wants change in law that currently allows lyrics by defendants to be presented as evidence of gang affiliationCampaigners are urging ministers to change the law so that music...
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‘Was I scared going back to China? No’: Ai Weiwei on AI, western censorship and returning home
He has been jailed, tracked and threatened by China’s government. What was it like pay a visit home? As he publishes a polemic about surveillance and state control, he relives a momentous trip to s...
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Most Indians don’t read for pleasure – so why does the country have 100 literature festivals?
With their carnival atmosphere, music and Bollywood stars, books often take a back seat. But that doesn’t mean writers and their works won’t make a lasting impressionSounding amused, publisher Pram...
theguardian.com
US embassy in London denies visas to executives over minor offences
Immigration lawyers say top-level corporate figures and tech leaders among those barred from visiting America
ft.com
Japan LLC has been trading its way out of a fiscal hole
Long stocks, short yen, chillax
ft.com
5 glaring warning signs for Republicans in this year's midterm elections
Here's why Republicans are facing an uphill battle, particularly for retaining control of the House.
npr.org
Super Bowl 2026: Seahawks ride defence, Kenneth Walker to win championship
Seattle Seahawks produce a dominant defensive display to outmuscle the New England Patriots 29-13.
aljazeera.com
Thailand’s Bhumjaithai set for coalition talks after surprise election win
Conservative party looks set to win at least 194 seats in Thailand's 500 member House, Thai media say.
aljazeera.com
Seahawks celebrations, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga - Super Bowl 60 in pictures
The Seattle Seahawks defence lead their team to a 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60.
bbc.com
Transfer rumors, news: Man United want Tonali to replace Casemiro
Manchester United are showing an interest in Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Crackdown on dissent after nationwide protests in Iran widens to ensnare reformist figures
Detained Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has received another prison sentence of over seven years.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,446
These are the key developments from day 1,446 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Seahawks crush Patriots to claim second Super Bowl
The Seattle Seahawks produce a devastating defensive display to beat the New England Patriots and claim their second Super Bowl victory.
bbc.com
Seahawks beat Patriots in masterclass to win Super Bowl 60
Sam Darnold crowned his staggering comeback story with once-unthinkable glory, Aden Durde made British NFL history and the Seattle Seahawks became Super Bowl champions for the second time as they b...
skysports.com
Bad Bunny piles on Puerto Rican patriotism at Super Bowl half-time show
Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny made history with his entirely Spanish set on the sporting world's biggest stage.
bbc.com
Spanish train drivers to begin nationwide strike after fatal crashes
Striking drivers are demanding increased investment and maintenance, and the hiring of more staff.
bbc.com
Forests are changing fast and scientists are deeply concerned
Forests around the world are quietly transforming, and not for the better. A massive global analysis of more than 31,000 tree species reveals that forests are becoming more uniform, increasingly do...
sciencedaily.com
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai faces sentencing in national security trial
Founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper faces possible life in prison on charges of foreign collusion.
aljazeera.com
Jimmy Lai’s children have led a global campaign for him.
Sebastian Lai, center, son of Jimmy Lai, held a news conference outside Downing Street in London last year.
nytimes.com
Why this rust-like mineral is one of Earth’s best carbon vaults
A common iron mineral hiding in soil turns out to be far better at trapping carbon than scientists realized. Its surface isn’t uniform — it’s a nanoscale patchwork of positive and negative charges...
sciencedaily.com
Japanese stocks soar to record after Takaichi landslide election win
Prime minister will command government with biggest majority in decades
ft.com
Venezuela Frees Key Opposition Figures as Government Courts U.S. Support
Juan Pablo Guanipa, center, a Venezuelan opposition politician, outside El Helicoide detention center in Caracas after his release on Sunday.
nytimes.com
Fred Smith, Who Left Blondie for the Band Television, Dies at 77
Fred Smith performing with Television in 1977. He joined the band after leaving Blondie, which he said “was like a boat that was sinking.”
nytimes.com
Is Bangladesh's youth turning against India?
Anti-Indianism is rising in Bangladesh as ties between the South Asian neighbours sink to a new low.
bbc.com
2026 Winter Olympics: Eileen Gu competes for gold, U.S. women's hockey plays Switzerland and more live updates
On Monday at the Winter Olympics, Gu aims to win her first gold of 2026, U.S. women's hockey plays again and snowboard big air medals will be awarded.
espn.com
The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers
A growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners.
bbc.com
Universities told to report foreign interference on campus to MI5
Ministers say UK universities have become a "prime target for foreign states and hostile actors".
bbc.com
Beijing’s Growth Model Is Still Broken
And it’s hurting China and the rest of the world.