Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-02-14

Watch: Moment crew docks at International Space Station

The crew blasted off from Cape Canaveral in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft atop a Falcon 9 rocket.

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Papers: Man Utd players want new contract for Maguire

The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...

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From pizza delivery man to Winter Olympics hopeful

A medallist with Team GB in 2014, bobsleigher Joel Fearon is preparing for his third Winter Olympics after coming out of retirement to compete for Jamaica.

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Homeland Security reportedly sent hundreds of subpoenas seeking to unmask anti-ICE accounts

The Department of Homeland Security has been increasing pressure on tech companies to identify the owners of accounts that criticize ICE.

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Back with a goal! - Mane sets up Ronaldo who scores on return from strike

Cristiano Ronaldo scores for Al-Nassr on his return from a strike in the Saudi Pro League.

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In a changed VC landscape, this exec is doubling down on overlooked founders

As much of Silicon Valley chases mega-rounds and buzzy AI deals, Stacy Brown-Philpot is running Cherryrock Capital like a throwback to venture capital's earlier days

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King Leatherbury, Trainer and Trader of Horses, Dies at 92

King Leatherbury at Laurel Park racetrack in Maryland in 2003. He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 2015.

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Hungary’s Orban says EU bigger threat than Russia before April elections

'Illiberal' PM, endorsed by ally Trump this week, to receive US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday.

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Record-setter Hodgkinson sets sights on world best

Keely Hodgkinson says she is aiming for a new world record after breaking the British 800m best at the UK Athletics Indoor Championships in Birmingham.

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Lucas Pinheiro Braathen of Brazil and Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan Win Olympic Gold Medals

Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan won the gold medal in men’s figure skating on Friday at the Winter Olympics in Milan.

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‘Clueless’ -inspired app Alta partners with brand Public School to start integrating styling tools into websites

This week, Alta unveiled its first integration collaboration, teaming up with Public School, a storied New York City brand.

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Cynical Pakistan fans brace for heartbreak in India T20 World Cup match

As the match approaches, Pakistani fans hope and pray for their team's unlikely win.

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Former Foreign Office cat Palmerston dies in Bermuda

Larry the Cat, No 10's chief mouser, is among those paying tribute to his former rival.

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Kane reaches 500 goals - what other records could he break?

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane became the first Englishman to reach 500 career goals on Saturday, but what other records could he break?

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South Africa’s Markram mauls New Zealand in seven-wicket T20 World Cup win

Captain Aiden Markram hits an unbeaten 86 in seven-wicket defeat of New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

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Silver won't set deadline for WNBA agreement

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he is not prepared to set a drop-dead date for when a new agreement would have to be put in place to ensure the WNBA season would start on the scheduled May 8 open...

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Hollywood isn’t happy about the new Seedance 2.0 video generator

Hollywood organizations are pushing back against a new AI video model called Seedance 2.0, which they say has quickly become a tool for “blatant” copyright infringement.

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Asher-Smith wins 60m title with championship record

Dina Asher‑Smith delivers a stunning performance at the UK Athletics Indoor Championships in Birmingham, clocking 7.05 seconds to claim the women's 60 m title.

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'Special!' - Hodgkinson sets 800m national record at UK indoors

Keely Hodgkinson delivers a sensational performance in the women's 800m heats, clocking 1:56:33, setting a new national record at the UK Athletics Indoor Championships in Birmingham.

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Gloucester-Hartpury beat Quins for 10th PWR win

Table-toppers Gloucester-Hartpury maintain their 100% record in Premiership Women's Rugby with a 45-22 win at home to third-placed Harlequins.

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'England have no chance at T20 World Cup if they do not improve'

England got back to winning ways against Scotland but their T20 World Cup hopes look slim unless there are significant improvements, writes Matthew Henry.

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Designer Kate Barton teams up with IBM and Fiducia AI for a NYFW presentation

Designer Kate Barton teams up with Fiducia AI and IBM for a NYFW presentation.

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Iran, US spar as diaspora organises rallies abroad calling for action

Iranian families release footage online commemorating loved ones shot during nationwide antigovernment protests.

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ElRoy Face, Ace Forkballer and Effective Closer for Pirates, Dies at 97

ElRoy Face followed through after serving up a pitch against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium in the fifth game of the 1960 World Series. Face helped take the Pirates to a stunning defeat of the Yanke...

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Best shots from Markram's 86 against New Zealand

Watch the best shots from South Africa captain Aiden Markram's unbeaten 86 off 44 balls against New Zealand at the T20 World Cup.

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Markram smashes Proteas to dominant win over New Zealand

Aiden Markram scores a blistering unbeaten 86 as South Africa race to a seven-wicket win over New Zealand to maintain their 100% record at the T20 World Cup.

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Thousands Rally for Iran Regime Change in Cities Around the World

Protesters held up flags of pre-revolution Iran at a Saturday demonstration organized on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Germany.

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South Africa on brink of Super 8s after easing to victory over New Zealand

South Africa are on the brink of the Super 8s at the T20 World after a resounding seven-wicket win over New Zealand in Ahmedabad took them to three victories from three.

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The Sea Took Her Prosthetic Leg. Months Later, It Gave It Back.

Brenda Ogden lost her waterproof prosthetic leg 10 months ago, and with it, her zest for swimming. Then a local fossil hunter stumbled upon it.

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India’s Suryakumar shrugs off rain threat to Pakistan T20 World Cup game

Pakistan on Monday reversed their decision to boycott their T20 World Cup match against India, but rain could intervene.

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Democratic senators launch inquiry into EPA’s repeal of key air pollution enforcement measure

Senators said repeal was ‘particularly troubling’ and was counter to EPA’s mandate to protect human healthMore than three dozen Democratic senators have begun an independent inquiry into the US Env...

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India doubles down on state-backed venture capital, approving $1.1B fund

India’s $1.1B fund-of-funds will invest through private VCs to support deep-tech and manufacturing startups.

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Planned US-funded baby vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau blasted by WHO

Giving some newborns in Guinea-Bissau an established hepatitis B treatment but not others is "unethical", it says.

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Mboko beaten in Qatar Open final in straight sets by Muchova

Young star Victoria Mboko was beaten 6-4 7-5 by Karolina Muchova in the Qatar Open final.

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Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says

There is no innocent explanation for the toxin being found in samples taken from Navalny's body, Foreign Office says.

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Six players ejected in St. John's-Providence clash

Six players were ejected from Saturday's game Big East clash between No. 17 St. John's and Providence after a hard foul by Friars forward Duncan Powell on Red Storm star Bryce Hopkins.

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Live updates from USA-Denmark men's hockey at the 2026 Olympics

With one win under its belt, the U.S. is looking for a second, this time against Denmark.

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Rescue cat renowned as chief mouser at UK’s Foreign Office dies in Bermuda

Social media account for Palmerston, who retired in 2020, announces death of ‘Diplocat extraordinaire’Palmerston, a rescue cat who became the chief mouser of the Foreign Office, has died in Bermuda...

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Zelenskyy insists elections can only take place two months after a ceasefire

Ukrainian president says US security guarantee has to precede any peace agreement

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Labubus to burkinis: V&A unveils updated 21st-century design galleries

Museum’s revitalised galleries bring together 250 objects to show how design shapes modern lifeWhat do the first ever baby monitor, Nigeria’s 2018 World Cup kit, an 80s boombox, the smashed parts o...

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Brook: England yet to play 'perfect game' despite edging towards Super 8s

England captain Harry Brook admits his side have still yet to produce the ‘perfect game’ during the T20 World Cup, despite moving on the brink of Super 8s qualification with victory ove...

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Zelensky rules out holding elections until there is a cease-fire with Russia.

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.

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Skier wins Brazil's first ever Winter Olympic medal

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen makes history for Brazil by clinching his nation's first Winter Olympic medal with gold in the giant slalom.

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Stones' quest for World Cup, new Man City deal begins with win over Salford

John Stones returned from a three-month injury layoff on Saturday, the first step toward earning a World Cup place and a new Man City contract.

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England beat Scotland to get T20 World Cup bid back on track

England beat Scotland by five wickets in India to recover position in group at 2026 T20 World Cup.

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One giant boys' club? Why Westminster still feels like a man's world

The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson has prompted soul searching about women’s role in government, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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'She's running with the ski under her arm' - Sweden survive crash chaos to win silver

Sweden claim an incredible silver medal as Frida Karlsson completes a heroic comeback after Ebba Andersson crashed and lost one of her skis in the women's cross-country ski final.

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Banton guides England to crucial victory over Scotland

Tom Banton makes an unbeaten 63 as England beat Scotland by five-wickets for a crucial win in Group C at the T20 World Cup.

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Ronaldo ends protest, scores 18 minutes later

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Al Nassr's lineup for Saturday's match at Al Fateh -- and swiftly scored.

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Tribes grant the Colorado River legal personhood - can this help save it?

The river, which runs through seven US states that share it, is currently facing the worst drought in 1,200 years.

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David J. Farber, ‘Grandfather of the Internet,’ Dies at 91

A researcher, professor and federal policy adviser, he guided students who went on to do groundbreaking work in connecting the world online.

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England edge to victory to leave Scotland on brink

England wobble again but get their T20 World Cup campaign back on track with a five-wicket win over Scotland, leaving the Scots on the brink of an early exit.

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‘I cut out one little house at a time’: the trucker who spent decades building a tiny replica of NYC

Queens-born Joe Macken’s hyperrealistic model, made with wood, cardboard and glue, is now on view at the Museum of the City of New YorkIn 2003, Joe Macken built a miniature model of a bridge out of...

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Best Apple Watch (2026): Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3

Should you splurge on the new Series 11, or will the SE 3 do? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).

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Highlights: England back on track with win over Scotland

Highlights of the T20 World Cup match between England and Scotland.

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Banton brilliance helps England beat Scotland and boost Super 8 hopes

England took a big step towards reaching the Super 8 stage of the Men’s T20 World Cup by closing out a five-wicket win over Scotland in Kolkata.

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Banton smashes Watt for three sixes

England's Tom Banton smashes Scotland's Mark Watt for three sixes in an over during their match at the T20 World Cup.

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Swear words fly as cheating allegations made in curling at Winter Olympics

Two of curling's best men's teams, Sweden and Canada, involved in fiery and controversial match at Winter Olympics.

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Australia's Anthony wins gold as rivals crash out in chaotic moguls

Australia's Jakara Anthony becomes the first ever women's dual moguls Olympic champion, beating the Team USA duo of Jaelin Kauf and Elizabeth Lemley into silver and bronze.

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ICU patients’ lives at risk in Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Hospital amid Israel’s war

The hospital may be forced in the coming hours to ration electricity so that certain wards can be prioritised.

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'Absolutely brilliant' - Morrison's best shots against Canada

Watch the best shots from Rebecca Morrison during Great Britain's 7-6 victory over world champions Canada in the women's curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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India vs Pakistan match is a godsend for T20 World Cup hosts Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka braced itself for massive losses after Pakistan's boycott call, but now awaits a thrilling clash on Sunday.

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U.S. speedskater Stolz wins 2nd gold of Olympics

American speedskater Jordan Stolz collected his second gold medal of the Olympics, winning the 500-meter race to keep alive his goal of four golds at the Milan Cortina Games.

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Ban on Palestine Action ‘massively backfired’, says group’s co-founder

Huda Ammori calls for proscription to be lifted after high court finds it to be very serious interference with protest rightsThe co-founder of Palestine Action has said the ban on the group “massiv...

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Tudor named Spurs head coach for rest of season

Tottenham Hotspur have announced Igor Tudor as their new head coach until the end of the season.

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Winter Olympics hit by another suspected sabotage of rail services

Italy's Transport Minister Matteo Salvini says 'lives at risk' as services between Milano Cortina Games hit.

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T20 World Cup: Pakistan ‘always ready’ for India despite late green light

Both teams say they are set for Sunday's showdown despite the late decision for India's match with Pakistan to proceed.

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Buttler falls cheaply for England after reaching 4,000 T20I runs

Jos Buttler gave his wicket away early as he skied it to Brandon McMullen, leaving England two down early in their run chase against Scotland in their key T20 World Cup clash.

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Winter Olympics Explained: Who is Benoit Richaud and why does he have 13 jackets?!

Sky Sports' Geraint Hughes explains why figure skating coach Benoit Richaud changes his jacket after each of his 16 skaters from 13 different countries performs!

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'Davidson having some fun' Creative scoop for four runs

Oliver Davidson gets "creative" and scoops Sam Curran for four runs for Scotland against England in the T20 World Cup.

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Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe launches new party

Restore Britain is set up by former Reform UK member, Rupert Lowe.

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UK migration could be negative this year – how will that hit the economy?

Universities, builders and health trusts are feeling the squeeze, as thinktank says effect of zero net migration could be similar to Brexit‘It’s been life-changing’: young Britons on why they left...

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Gear News of the Week: Samsung Sets a Date for Galaxy Unpacked, and Fitbit’s AI Coach Comes to iOS

Plus: iOS 26.3 makes it easy to switch to Android, Google cancels the Android 17 beta, and YouTube debuts on the Apple Vision Pro.

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Two hurt after high-speed New Zealand-France crash at Auckland SailGP race

Two sailors treated for serious injuries after Black Foils and DS ⁠Team France involved in major collision.

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Archer picks up two early wickets against Scotland

Jofra Archer removes George Munsey and Brandon McMullen as England make a strong start to their T20 World Cup match against Scotland.

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Are lasers the future of anti-drone warfare?

Repelling mass drone strikes is a hard and expensive task, but lasers might help.

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AU calls for end to ‘extermination’ of Palestinians, decries African wars

African heads of state gather in Ethiopia's Addis Ababa for the 39th African Union Summit.

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Tarique Rahman: From17-year exile to landslide win in Bangladesh election

Results mark a remarkable reversal of fortune for BNP chief who ​left country in 2008 and returned only two months ago.

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Ireland pile on the runs to thrash Oman at World Cup

Ireland smash 235-5 thanks to an unbeaten 94 from Lorcan Tucker to beat Oman by 96 runs for their first win at the 2026 T20 World Cup.

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GB women shock curling world champions Canada

Great Britain's women curlers kickstart their campaign with a superb first victory of the 2026 Winter Olympics, beating medal contenders Canada 7-6.

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Why are Team GB so good at skeleton?

No ice track, and yet the most successful nation in Olympic skeleton history - how Great Britain became a skeleton giant.

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Guimaraes set to be out for two months with injury

Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes is expected to be out for a couple of months after sustaining a hamstring injury.

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Two sailors 'stable' after NZ crash with France

Two sailors are in hospital after a "catastrophic" crash between the New Zealand and France boats on the opening day of the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland.

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Brazil, the World’s Largest Catholic Nation, Embraces Polyamory

Friends and members of the same polycule, from left, Victor Souza, Jessica Couri, Rafael Pissurno and Iuli Duerte, meeting for breakfast in Rio de Janeiro.

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Life in Beirut Beneath the Drones

More than a year into a cease-fire, the mechanical whir of Israeli drones above the Lebanese capital is a reminder that, in many ways, the war never really ended.

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Robot Dogs Are on Going on Patrol at the 2026 World Cup in Mexico

The Mexican city of Guadalupe, which will host portions of the 2026 World Cup, recently showed off four new robot dogs that will help provide security during matches at BBVA Stadium.

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'It meant everything to me!' | Weston elated with taking gold in skeleton

Matt Weston reacts to winning gold in the skeleton and securing Team GB's first gold medal of the Winter Olympics.

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Less human, more AI - how figure skating judging can fight bias claims

While Milan-Cortina 2026 has brought the highest profile controversy regarding figure skating judging in recent years, it is not an isolated incident by any means.

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Von der Leyen says Europe must bring its mutual defence clause ‘to life’

Commission president tells Munich Security Conference ‘you change or die’

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'It all kicked off' Canada and Sweden curlers argue over 'double-tapping'

Sweden's Oskar Eriksson and Canada's Marc Kennedy exchange tense words after the Swedes accused the Canadian's of double-tapping their stones during their men's curling match at the 2026 Winter Oly...

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Scientists discover pets are helping an invasive flatworm spread

A new study shows that dogs and cats may be helping an invasive flatworm spread. Researchers analyzing over a decade of reports discovered the worm attached to pet fur. Its sticky mucus and ability...

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Scorecard: England vs Scotland, T20 World Cup

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Tucker's 94 keeps Ireland's World Cup hopes alive

Stand-in captain Lorcan Tucker hits an unbeaten 94 to lead Ireland to a 96-run win over Oman at the T20 World Cup.

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Brazil's Pinheiro Braathen claims GS gold medal

Brazilian ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen turned in a powerful final run to win the Olympic giant slalom Saturday and earn South America's first medal at a Winter Games.

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‘There’s only one bed’, ‘fake dating’ and ‘opposites attract’: how tropes took over romance

They’re all over blurbs and social media, but do these bite-size labels lead to formulaic fiction? Plus the classics reimagined for a modern readerOpposites attract. He falls first. Coffee shop. Fo...

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Ireland stay alive at T20 World Cup after smashing highest score yet

Ireland thumped the highest score of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup so far as they kept their hopes of reaching the Super 8s alive with a 96-run win over Oman in Colombo.

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Why Villa are still relying on old guard - and can it last?

Aston Villa's old guard have taken the club to new heights - but how long can it last?

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England bowl vs Scotland in key T20 World Cup clash LIVE!

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The human exposome could change everything we know about disease

Scientists are launching an ambitious global effort to map the “human exposome” — the lifelong mix of environmental and chemical exposures that drive most diseases. Backed by new partnerships with...

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to trans-Atlantic partnerships at Munich Security Conference

Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech at the Munich Security Conference in Germany amid growing tensions between the U.S. and its European allies.

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Scientists discover a hidden gut bacterium linked to good health

A global study has uncovered a mysterious group of gut bacteria that shows up again and again in healthy people. Known as CAG-170, these microbes were found at lower levels in people with a range o...

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Scotland's Carrillo claims world title in dramatic win

Nico Carrillo finally has a world championship belt around his waist.

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Amazon’s Andy Jassy bets on $200bn AI spending drive to revive AWS

Shake-up follows fears tech giant missed early AI boom as Microsoft and Google challenge cloud business

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Tensions flare over curling cheating allegations

The often-sedate world of curling has gotten heated at the Winter Olympics as cheating allegations and audible curse words overshadowed a feisty match between two of the best men's teams.

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Indian national admits role in plot to assassinate US Sikh leader

Prosecutors say plot to kill Sikh leader in US linked to Indian government employee, an allegation New Delhi denies.

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Who's really fastest in 2026? F1's new rules are confusing the pecking order - and the drivers

Formula 1's new era was always going to bring questions, but its first week of serious running has raised more than most. With one more preseason test in Bahrain still to come, ESPN makes sense of...

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LIVE: World leaders gather in Munich for 2nd day of security conference

Today's participants include top US diplomat, Ukraine's president, British prime minister and Syria's foreign minister.

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My cultural awakening: ‘Thirteen influenced my hedonistic youth, until a psychotic episode ended it’

My teenage self was shy and miserable, before a coming-of-age film unleashed an adolescence of drink, sex and drugs. It was a years-long party that eventually came crashing downAt 13, what felt lik...

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Peta calls for pork-free menus as Peppa Pig show rolls into Grimsby

Auditorium to remove bacon and sausages from cafe during stage run after request from campaign groupCampaigners are calling on theatre bosses to stop serving bacon, sausages and ham in their cafes...

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Jonas: Harper's trying to hide it but Dubois has got under her skin

Two-weight world champion Natasha Jonas considers whether Caroline Dubois has rattled Terri Harper ahead of their world lightweight title unification...

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US ends temporary protected status for Yemeni refugees, asylum seekers

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has determined it is safe for Yemenis to return to their war-torn country.

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England's brave new era runs up against Murrayfield ghosts

England come in with all the momentum. Scotland arrive chastened. But the recent history of Test rugby's oldest fixture will take some escaping.

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Starmer calls for western alliance to be ‘remade’

UK PM pushes for new multilateral defence initiative that could oversee joint procurement and reduce rearmament costs

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TV tonight: take it off! Take it off! It’s The Masked Singer final

Moth, Toastie and Conkers battle it with their microphones. Plus, the story of Sarah Ferguson’s former dresser who was found guilty of murder. Here’s what to watch this evening 7pm, ITV1 Continue r...

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This Valentine’s Day, chocolate comes with new risks

Climate shocks and deforestation are reshaping cocoa supply and pushing prices into a more volatile era.

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‘Seasons have become confused’: the people struggling in UK’s relentless rain

A thatcher, gardener and others on keeping their business afloat in the bad weather – and their fears for the futureWith 76 flood warnings still in force across the UK and further downpours forecas...

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Race to find source of carcinogenic Pfas in Cumbria and Lancashire waters

Exclusive: High levels of banned ‘forever chemical’ have been detected in rivers and groundwater at 25 sitesA string of toxic pollution hotspots has been uncovered across Cumbria and Lancashire, wi...

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‘Regrets? Number one: smoking. Number two: taking it up the wrong hole’: Tracey Emin on reputation, radical honesty – and Reform

She scandalised the art world in the 1990s with her unmade bed, partied hard in the 2000s – then a brush with death turned the artist’s life upside down. Now she’s as frank as everThere is a long b...

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From Wuthering Heights to Mario Tennis Fever: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

Emerald Fennell’s film brings the raunch to Brontë’s romance, while Nintendo’s beloved plumber stars in a colourful, family-friendly sports gameWuthering HeightsOut now Out on the wily, windy moor...

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Crime 101 to Small Prophets: the week in rave reviews

A stylish high-stakes armed robbery thriller with Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, and a gentle supernatural comedy from Mackenzie Crook. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guar...

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Sony Promo Codes and Discounts: 45% Off

Upgrade your setup with Sony’s newest releases. Save on industry-leading noise-canceling audio, and pro-level Alpha cameras.

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Why the BNP won Bangladesh’s post-uprising election

Jamaat’s surge reshaped the contest, but constituency arithmetic and network power determined the outcome.

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US pressures Vanuatu at UN over ICJ’s landmark climate change ruling

A cable seen by Al Jazeera says the US 'strongly objects' to the island nation seeking support for the ICJ's ruling.

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Country diary: There’s a monster looming over our garden | Gwyneth Lewis

Cardiff: It steals light, it discourages growth at its base, and it blocks what was once a panoramic view. How do I make peace with it?It goes against the grain for me to hate a plant, but I’ve bee...

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Could BNP’s landslide win open a new geopolitical chapter for Bangladesh?

Tarique Rahman's decisive victory may redraw regional alignments after years of pro-India policy under ousted PM Hasina.

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India vs Pakistan: T20 World Cup – teams, start time, lineups

The cricket world and beyond will be watching as one of sport's greatest rivalry goes ahead despite political turmoil.

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How Peter Biar Ajak, a Sudanese Peace Activist, Was Caught Plotting a Coup

Peter Biar Ajak after returning to the United States in 2020. A federal court in Arizona sentenced him to prison last week after he pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate U.S. weapons export laws.

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New Research Absolves the Woman Blamed for a Dynasty’s Ruin

Researchers digging to unearth remnants of what is believed to have been a fortified gate guarding an entrance to the capital of the Western Zhou dynasty, near Hejia Village, China, in December.

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What America forgets about the UN

The organisation faces a potential rival in Donald Trump’s fledgling ‘Board of Peace’. But as a forum for US power, it would be a hard act to follow

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Liberals should mourn the passing world

Why apologise for what was the most successful international order in history?

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Transfer rumors, news: Man City, Chelsea want Brentford's Igor Thiago

Man City, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are tracking Brenford's Igor Thiago, while Man United look to move on André Onana. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Danish PM says more Greenland talks due after meeting US’s Marco Rubio

New opinion poll finds seven in 10 US adults disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of Greenland issue.

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Trauma and defiance: Life and death of 17-year-old killed fighting Israel

Wael Mesheh, from the West Bank, had wanted to be study. But his life took a turn after being imprisoned by Israel.

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TSMC’s US investment plans at heart of $250bn puzzle for chip sector

Agreements reached between Taiwan and Trump administration imply big expansion for world’s biggest chipmaker

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Arundhati Roy ‘shocked’ by jury’s Gaza remarks, quits Berlin film festival

Jury chair Wim Wenders said filmmakers 'have to stay out of politics' when asked about German support for Israel's war.

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Airbnb plans to bake in AI features for search, discovery and support

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said the company wants to increase its use of large language models for customer discovery, support and engineering.

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Indian man admits plot to kill US-based Sikh separatist leader

Nikhil Gupta faces a possible 40-year sentence in a murder-for-hire plot targeting Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

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Peru to debate removal of President Jose Jeri four months into his term

The debate comes as Jeri, who is not running for re-election, faces allegations of bribery and influence-peddling.

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Rocky planet discovered in outer orbit challenges planet formation theory

Astronomers have uncovered a distant planetary system that flips a long-standing rule of planet formation on its head. Around the small red dwarf star LHS 1903, scientists expected to find rocky pl...

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Why writer Arundhati Roy's cult classic film is still relevant in India

Nearly 40 years on, the Booker prize-winning writer's debut campus satire is set to be screened in Berlin.

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Officials investigating DNA found in Nancy Guthrie's home

The sheriff's department says it is working to identify who the DNA belongs to, but would not disclose where it was found.

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'The quad god has fallen' - favourite Malinin tumbles to eighth in dramatic free skate

USA's Ilia Malinin, the red-hot favourite for men's figure skating gold at Milan-Cortina 2026, falls twice as he misses out on a podium finish to give Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan the gold medal.

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India vs Pakistan: Eager fans brave surge in travel costs for T20 World Cup

Despite soaring travel costs and ticketing challenges, desperate Indian fans travel to Colombo for the match on Sunday.

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US military kills 3 in latest attack on boat in the Caribbean

At least 130 people have been killed in US attacks on vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean since September.

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Trump threatens an executive order to mandate voter IDs before elections

The US president's message comes as part of a broader push to increase federal control of the election process.

aljazeera.com

Astronomers watch a massive star collapse into a black hole without a supernova

A massive star 2.5 million light-years away simply vanished — and astronomers now know why. Instead of exploding in a supernova, it quietly collapsed into a black hole, shedding its outer layers in...

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Thai election sees old order restored as political dynasties weigh on vote

Thailand's traditional centres of political patronage, the 'Baan Yai' (Big Houses), swayed election for conservatives.

aljazeera.com

WR Kingston no longer at BYU after rape charge

Brigham Young University says its standout wide receiver Parker Kingston is no longer a student there after he was arrested this week on a first-degree felony rape charge.

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Gasps and disbelief in US as 'Quad God's' Olympic dream crumbles

The BBC visited the skating rink in Virginia where the ‘Quad God’ trains, as his closest friends and teammates expected to watch him win gold.

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Can Bangladesh's new leader bring change after election landslide?

Tarique Rahman is set to be Bangladesh's next prime minister, 18 months after mass protests ousted its longest-serving leader.

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