Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-02-15

Makers of AI chatbots that put children at risk face big fines or UK ban

Starmer to announce ‘crackdown on vile illegal content created by AI’ after scandal involving Elon Musk’s Grok toolMakers of AI chatbots that put children at risk will face massive fines or even se...

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UK to tighten online safety laws to include AI chatbots

Keir Starmer to warn tech companies that ‘no platform gets a free pass’ after deepfake scandal involving Grok

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Papers: Arteta fears injuries could hit Arsenal's quadruple bid

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

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Gisèle Pelicot Speaks

She was repeatedly drugged by her husband and raped in a series of crimes that shocked the world. Pelicot talked to us about her new memoir.

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GB's Vaipan-Law and Digby produce season best to qualify for free dance

Team GB's Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby produce a season's best score of 66.07 in the pairs skating short programme event to qualify for the free dance at the 2026 Winter's Olympics.

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Anthropic and the Pentagon are reportedly arguing over Claude usage

The Pentagon is pushing AI companies to allow the U.S. military to use their technology for “all lawful purposes,” but Anthropic is pushing back, according to a new report in Axios. The government...

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Wigan start Super League season with win at Castleford

A brace of tries by Zack Eckersley helped Wigan start the new Super League season with a 26-16 win at Castleford.

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Jerry Kennedy, Who Helped Define Music in Nashville, Dies at 85

Jerry Kennedy in the 1970s posing at the Mercury Records studio control board in Nashville. “Jerry is truly one of the lead architects in the creation of the Nashville sound,” said Marty Stuart, a...

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DNA found on glove appearing to match those in Nancy Guthrie suspect video

The FBI says it recovered the evidence sample from the glove, which was found in a field near the side of the road a few miles from Guthrie's home

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What is the dart frog toxin allegedly used to kill Alexei Navalny?

The toxin, epibatidine, can be found in frogs in the wild in South America or manufactured in a lab.

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Is Trumpism losing steam?

As Trumpism forces both major US parties to wonder what they stand for, experts weigh in on November election prospects.

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Why GB's first Olympic gold on snow has been just a matter of time

An Olympic gold medal on snow has long seemed like the impossible for Team GB. But for those in the know, it has been just a matter of time.

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Early Everton goal enough to beat West Ham United

Everton hold out after taking an early lead to beat West Ham 1-0 and secure their third straight win in the WSL for the first time in three years.

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Ukraine’s ex-energy minister arrested while trying to cross border

German Galushchenko was detained by Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau while trying to leave the country.

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India rout bitter rivals Pakistan at T20 World Cup

India's win against Pakistan takes the defending champions through to the next round of cricket's T20 World Cup.

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'I can't believe it' - Weston and Stoecker react to historic gold

Great Britain's Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker give their reactions to making history by winning gold in the mixed team skeleton at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Weston and Stoecker make history as Team GB win third Olympic gold

Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker make history as they claim gold in the mixed team skeleton at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Weston becomes the first Team GB athlete to win two gold medals in a single Wi...

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'India v Pakistan becoming a political rivalry rather than sporting one'

After weeks of debate about whether Pakistan's fixture against India would go ahead at the T20 World Cup, the action failed to deliver and it left the rivalry feeling more political than sporting.

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'Super Sunday' - Weston and Stoecker win mixed skeleton gold for Team GB

Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker teamed up to claim Olympic gold in the mixed team skeleton competition.

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Lowest Cardiff Six Nations crowd amid rugby turmoil

Frustrated fans vote with their feet with more than 15,000 empty seats for Wales against France on Sunday.

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GB's Weston & Stoecker win thrilling skeleton team gold

Matt Weston produced a stunning run to make more history in Cortina as he became the first Briton to win two gold medals at a Winter Olympics with a thrilling victory in the mixed team skeleton eve...

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Scheffler makes RIDICULOUS final-round charge to close on Pebble Beach lead

Scottie Scheffler produced an extraordinary start to his final round at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, with two eagles and three birdies in the first six holes.

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Curry to make return to 3-point contest in 2027

Two-time 3-point contest winner Stephen Curry will make his return to the shootout for next year's All-Star Weekend in Phoenix

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Who needs what to reach T20 World Cup Super 8s?

What results do England, Australia and the rest of the countries need to join India and West Indies in the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup?

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As defence chiefs, we warn you today about Russia, and say this rearmament is not warmongering | Richard Knighton and Carsten Breuer

Our security is more uncertain than in decades. But by working together, and by showing strength, Britain, Germany and the rest of Europe can preserve peaceAir Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton is...

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India dismantle Pakistan in dominant display to progress to Super 8s

Ishan Kishan's quickfire 77 is followed by a well-rounded bowling display as India thrash woeful Pakistan by 61 runs to qualify for the Super 8s stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

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The Guardian view on Donald Trump and the climate crisis: the US is in reverse while China ploughs ahead | Editorial

The president’s destructive policies enrich fossil fuel billionaires, while Beijing has bet big on the green transitionDevastating wildfires, flooding and winter storms were among the 23 extreme we...

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The enterprise AI land grab is on. Glean is building the layer beneath the interface.

In this week's episode of the Equity podcast, Glean CEO Arvind Jain explains the company's shift from enterprise search tool to middleware layer for enterprise AI.

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India hammer Pakistan to qualify for T20 World Cup Super Eights

Ishan Kishan defies a tricky Colombo pitch with 77 as India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in Group A of the T20 World Cup.

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Dominant India thrash rivals Pakistan in Colombo

India continue their recent on-field dominance over Pakistan by winning their highly anticipated meeting in Colombo by 61 runs to confirm their place in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup.

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Wigan start with hard-fought win at Castleford

Wigan Warriors overcome a spirited Castleford Tigers side to kick off the new season with a win.

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Labour call on Reform’s Matt Goodwin to reject ‘racist content’ shared by team members

Report finds members of Gorton and Denton byelection candidate’s team expressed support for far-right groupsReform UK’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton byelection must distance himself from “rac...

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US ‘not disputing’ European assessment of Navalny poisoning, Rubio says

Secretary of state says Washington will 'not fight' European partners on their findings as UK considers new sanctions.

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'We're going for gold, nothing else' - Bankes & Nightingale on gold

Great Britain's Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale react to winning their history making gold medal in the mixed team snowboard cross at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Ukraine's ex-energy minister arrested while attempting to leave country

His detention comes as he faces legal proceedings after being dismissed in a corruption scandal.

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India rout Pakistan at T20 World Cup to seal Super 8s spot

India continued their T20 World Cup dominance of Pakistan with a thumping 61-run victory in Colombo sealing the defending champions and tournament favourites' spot in the Super 8s.

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UK considers new Russia sanctions after Navalny frog toxin finding

Yvette Cooper says ‘cold war peace dividend we all believed in and hoped for has gone’The UK is mulling fresh sanctions against Moscow after pinning blame on the Kremlin for poisoning Russian oppos...

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'Heartbreaking, sad, disgrace' – Wales fans react to state of game

BBC Sport reporter Sonja McLaughlan asks Wales fans in Cardiff what they think about the current state of Welsh rugby.

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'He's cleaned him up!' - Axar bowls Babar to leave Pakistan 'floating adrift'

Axar Patel dismisses Babar Azam for five runs in emphatic fashion, as Pakistan slump to 34-4 in their pursuit of India's 176-run tally in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup match in Colombo.

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From last to first - how Bankes & Nightingale won historic GB gold

Watch Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale progress from the quarter-finals to win Great Britain's first ever gold medal in a snow event.

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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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Thousands of Western nationals fought Israel’s war on Gaza: What to know

Thousands of Western citizens joined the Israeli military in its war on Gaza that killed over 72,000 Palestinians.

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Ayub dismisses Varma and Pandya in back-to-back balls

Saim Ayub dismisses Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya in consecutive deliveries as Pakistan take some much needed wickets to leave India on 126-4 in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup match in Colombo.

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Trump leans on Utah Republicans to scrap AI safety bill

Memo sent to state lawmakers threatens to escalate feud between the White House and conservative states

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We owe it to every victim of Jeffrey Epstein to better protect British women and girls. And we will | Jess Phillips

I am furious that women and children have to endure a crisis like this for progress to become politically possible. But I will seize this momentJess Phillips MP is parliamentary under-secretary of...

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UK far right lines up behind Rupert Lowe in challenge to Reform

MP who fell out with Nigel Farage and has backing of Elon Musk launches anti-immigration party in Great YarmouthOn a cold night in a dilapidated theatre tucked away at the end of Great Yarmouth’s B...

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Wilson drops gloves in rare Olympic hockey fight

Tom Wilson dropped the gloves late in Canada's game against France on Sunday, going after the player who delivered a forearm to the head of teammate Nathan MacKinnon minutes earlier.

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Kishan scores quickfire 77 for India

Ishan Kishan gets the India innings off to a swift start with a rapid 77 in their T20 World Cup match against Pakistan.

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How Italy’s Federica Brignone Won Gold in Giant Slalom.

At 35, Federica Brignone of Italy became the oldest Olympic Alpine gold medalist. Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S. finished a disappointing 11th.

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Iran seeks to get out of FATF blacklist amid domestic political divisions

North Korea and Myanmar are other two countries on global financial blacklist as Tehran promises countermeasures.

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GB's Bankes & Nightingale win snowboard cross gold

Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale win snowboard cross mixed team gold - Team GB's first ever Winter Olympic title on snow.

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Bankes and Nightingale win snowboard cross gold for Team GB

Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale win gold for Great Britain in the mixed team snowboard cross at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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GB's Nightingale, Bankes win Winter Olympics gold in snowboard cross

Great Britain have claimed a second gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics after Huw Nightingale and Charlotte Bankes won the mixed team snowboard cross event.

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Welsh munitions factory seen as crucial to boosting stockpiles is still yet to open

Exclusive: Delay at Glascoed is latest setback for armed forces and for UK’s capacity to supply shells to UkraineA new factory in Wales seen as crucial to boosting UK munitions production remains u...

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Let's get a grip and learn how to live with the rain | Emma Beddington

Wetter winters are set to become the norm, so unless we’re farmers or flood victims, we need some coping strategies to keep our spirits upThere’s a lot of complaining about the weather currently an...

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Agha removes Abhishek for a duck in the first over

Pakistan captain Salman Agha removes India's Abhishek Sharma for a duck in the first over of their T20 World Cup group stage match.

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Cricket fans ready for hotly-anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash

Supporters of India and Pakistan have flocked to see the highly-anticipated cricket match between archrivals at the ICC.

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Obama responds to Trump sharing racist AI video depicting him as an ape

"There doesn't seem to be any shame about this among people who used to feel like you had to have some sort of decorum," Obama said in an interview that was posted on YouTube Saturday.

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No U.S. appeal over dubious ice dance scoring

U.S. Figure Skating did not appeal the French judge's scoring that played a major role in Team USA's Madison Chock and Evan Bates losing the ice dance gold medal to France's Laurence Fournier Beaud...

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Hundreds of thousands join Iran protests around the world

Munich, Los Angeles, and Toronto saw the largest crowds, with smaller rallies also taking place in Tel Aviv and Libson.

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Gaza author and analyst Jehad Abusalim on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

Gaza author Jehad Abusalim speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s Board of Peace and the enclave's future.

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Starmer has chance to put overseas aid and debt relief on G20 agenda | Heather Stewart

Reclaiming Labour’s internationalist heart could also stop disillusioned voters drifting towards Lib Dems and GreensIf Keir Starmer wants to win back disillusioned voters deserting his party for th...

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LaMelo to DeMar: Which L.A. NBA stars would've made an All-Star roster in high school?

From LaMelo Ball to James Harden, these Los Angeles NBA stars' high school résumés would land them on an All-Star roster.

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I fear that Labour’s special needs revolution will instead be a catastrophic letdown | John Harris

Refocusing provision into schools is, apparently, all about ‘inclusion’. It doesn’t take much to see the real reasons – and the impact on children and parents Where is this government heading, and...

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'The best ever!' Klaebo wins historic ninth Winter Olympics gold

Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo makes history as he wins gold in the men's 4 x 7.5km relay, to claim a record-breaking ninth Winter Olympics gold medal.

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The greening of career education: US students learn new skills as climate crisis intensifies

Some districts are adding programs in clean energy and sustainability, while one state is infusing environmental lessons into culinary education and constructionOn one end of the classroom, high sc...

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No captains' handshakes as India take on Pakistan in T20 World Cup LIVE!

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Bocelli on the bus & Balotelli at the airport - Italy's World Cup

From meeting Mario Balotelli and Paolo Maldini to singing Andrea Bocelli and Ed Sheeran on the bus after their maiden T20 World Cup win, BBC Sport takes a look inside Italy's tournament.

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Norway's Klaebo wins record ninth Winter Olympic gold

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, Norway's king of cross-country skiing, becomes the Winter Olympics' outright most successful athlete with a record ninth gold medal.

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Why Chelsea's win over Liverpool is a first step into uncharted territory

Longtime Chelsea general manager Paul Green left the club this week. Sunday's 2-0 win over Liverpool was just the first step in a new era.

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The slow implosion of Keir Starmer’s government is the ultimate repudiation of ‘Labour minimalism’ | Andy Beckett

This dominant tradition in the party has long insisted on appeasing powerful interests. But it’s unsuited to modern timesLabour is a more complicated political party than most. For over a century,...

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Trump and Netanyahu align on Iran pressure but split on endgame

Trump, Netanyahu agree to sanction Iranian oil; analysts say Israel is pushing for war to cover West Bank annexation.

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West Indies reach Super 8s after thrashing Nepal

West Indies reach the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup as they thrash Nepal by nine-wickets. The defeat for Nepal eliminates them from the tournament.

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‘She dared to be difficult’: How Toni Morrison shaped the way we think

The Beloved author’s refusal to conform made her a hero to many – and the only black female writer to have won a Nobel prize in literatureThere are many ways to be difficult in this world. You...

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Pereira confirmed as new Forest head coach

Vitor Pereira has been confirmed as the new Nottingham Forest head coach on an 18-month deal.

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Google’s AI Overviews Can Scam You. Here’s How to Stay Safe

Beyond mistakes or nonsense, deliberately bad information being injected into AI search summaries is leading people down potentially harmful paths.

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'Murrayfield pain will make England a better team'

In his latest BBC Sport column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses the potential long-term impact of England's defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield.

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Why are experts sounding the alarm on AI risks?

AI is advancing in rapid and unpredictable ways but there is no joint framework to keep it in check, experts say.

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Ottawa’s shift away from US defence manufacturers aims to create 125,000 jobs

‘Buy Canadian’ strategy will raise military spending to 5 per cent of GDP and boost economy, new plan says

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AI, Fancy Footwear, and All the Other Gear Powering Olympic Bobsledding

Bobsledders rely a lot on specialized equipment to perform well and stay safe during the "Formula 1 of ice.” Here’s a quick guide.

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Why some kids struggle with math even when they try hard

A new Stanford study suggests math struggles may be about more than numbers. Children who had difficulty with math were less likely to adjust their thinking after making mistakes during number comp...

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Vonn preparing for U.S. return as surgeries loom

Lindsey Vonn was preparing to fly back to the U.S. on Sunday after her terrifying head-over-heels crash in the Olympic downhill.

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Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, rescuers say

The Palestinian Red Crescent say a strike on a tent encampment in northern Gaza killed at least six people.

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GB curlers sweep aside Germany to edge closer to semis

Team GB's men's curlers move a step closer to securing a Winter Olympics semi-final place as they compile an accomplished victory over Germany.

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GB's Muir qualifies for women's big air final

Watch as Great Britain's Kirsty Muir reaches the women's big air final with a "beautiful" run to finish fourth in qualifying at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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West Indies hammer Nepal to reach Super 8s

Shai Hope scores a half century as West Indies race to a nine-wicket win over Nepal to maintain their 100% record at the T20 World Cup and reach the Super 8s.

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‘Very hopeful’: Cautious optimism among Gen Z Bangladeshis after key vote

As BNP's Rahman ascends to power, young Bangladeshis demand gov't prioritise their voices and deliver on poll promises.

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Iran Protester Dies in Custody, Raising Fears of Execution

Rights groups are investigating the death of Ali Rahbar as a potential extrajudicial killing. Iran denies executions have taken place.

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You’d Be Surprised to See Where Many Olympians Keep Their Medals

Athletes train and sweat for years in pursuit of the glittering prizes. Many store them in the least glamorous places.

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How The Times Remembered 15 Winter Olympics Greats

Rosi Mittermaier of Germany competing in 1969. She went on win two women’s Alpine skiing events in the 1976 Olympics and narrowly missed winning a third.

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‘Every role I do, I’m going to be a Black man first’: David Jonsson on winning Baftas, rebooting Alien and leaving TV’s hottest show

He went from being the east London boy who was expelled from school to becoming the Bafta award‑winning star of Alien: Romulus. Ahead of his prison drama Wasteman, David Jonsson discusses the press...

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Ramadan 2026: Fasting hours, suhoor and iftar times around the world

The dawn-to-dusk fast lasts anywhere from 11.5 to 15.5 hours, depending on where in the world you are.

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West Indies beat Nepal, become first team into T20 World Cup Super Eights

Shai Hope's unbeaten half-century steers West Indies into the last eight and eliminates Nepal from the T20 World Cup.

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AI uncovers the hidden genetic control centers driving Alzheimer’s

Scientists have created the most detailed maps yet of how genes control one another inside the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Using a powerful new AI-based system called SIGNET, the tea...

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West Indies reach Super 8s with commanding Nepal win in England's group

West Indies are through to the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup after maintaining their perfect record so far by beating Nepal by nine wickets in Mumbai.

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Brazil wins first gold medal for South America at Winter Olympics

Brazil became the first South American country to win gold at the Winter Olympics.

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‘Baby Shark isn’t something you should enjoy as an adult’: Steph McGovern’s honest playlist

The journalist, presenter and author on catchy kids’ earworms, impromptu rap-off during BBC night shifts and the 90s pop banger that plays havoc with her anklesThe first song I fell in love with I...

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Cooper to face questions after UK said Russia killed Navalny with frog toxin – UK politics live

Foreign secretary to be interviewed on the morning shows after UK and other countries accused Kremlin over Putin critic’s deathGood morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics. The Brit...

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Brignone wins Olympic giant slalom; Shiffrin 11th

Federica Brignone captured her second gold medal in four days at her home Winter Olympics by winning the women's giant slalom on Sunday, as Mikaela Shiffrin finished off the podium again.

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Labour face tough fight in Gorton and Denton by-election

Labour is in a tough fight with Reform UK and the Greens in previously safe seat Gorton and Denton.

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Scientists find nerves actively fuel pancreatic cancer

Scientists have uncovered a hidden partnership between pancreatic cancer and the nervous system. Support cells in the pancreas lure nerve fibers, which then release signals that accelerate early ca...

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The great computer science exodus (and where students are going instead)

Students are losing some interest in computer science broadly but gaining interest in AI-specific majors and courses.

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LIVE: India vs Pakistan – T20 World Cup

Follow our live build-up, with toss, team news and analysis, ahead of our text commentary stream of the Group A clash.

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Russian 'pick-up artist' accused of secretly filming women in Ghana

Ghana has called on Russia to extradite the man, who is accused of recording sexual encounters without consent.

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What is the ‘dart frog’ toxin, said to be linked to Alexey Navalny’s death?

Five European countries allege that Russians poisoned Navalny, which caused his death about two years ago.

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FA Cup winners' medal, Odegaard's armband and Pictionary with Arteta

As his team prepare to face his old club Arsenal, Wigan midfielder Matt Smith tells BBC Sport about his FA Cup final winners' medal and the advice Mikel Arteta gave him before he left.

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Tracking global water circulation using atomic fingerprints

Scientists have developed a powerful new way to trace the journey of water across the planet by reading tiny atomic clues hidden inside it. Slightly heavier versions of hydrogen and oxygen, called...

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Klaebo sets Olympic record, wins 9th XXC gold

Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has won a ninth gold medal in cross-country skiing, setting a Winter Games record, at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Britain's most successful alpine skier Ryding set for Olympic farewell

He's called 'The Rocket'. Dave Ryding has changed attitudes; the attitudes of the winter sport giants who thought any British alpine skier would be a bit of a joke.

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Transfer rumors, news: Man United wants Juventus defender Kalulu

Man United are looking to Serie A for a defender, while Chicago Fire are willing to go "all in" to sign Robert Lewandowski. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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LIVE: Israel kills at least nine Palestinians in Gaza since dawn

The killings add to the death toll of 591 since October 10 'ceasefire' that Israel has violated more than 1,600 times.

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Iran ready to discuss compromises to reach nuclear deal, minister tells BBC in Tehran

Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran's deputy foreign minister, tells the BBC's Lyse Doucet that the ball was "in America's court to prove that they want to do a deal".

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How $40-a-Pack Cigarettes Pushed Australians to the Black Market

Tax hikes made cigarettes in Australia the most expensive in the world. They have also helped fuel a multibillion-dollar criminal enterprise in bootleg tobacco.

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Will A.I. Kill Translation Jobs?

Browsing a bookstore in Paris. Book publishing is an example of how artificial intelligence is sweeping the translation field.

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Investors reluctant to ‘buy the dip’ after AI scares

Sectors including wealth management and trucking have been hit with sudden share price declines

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Trade or trap? Japan investors bet on Takaichi after landslide

Markets are still working out what a more empowered prime minister will mean for yen and bonds

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The AI productivity take-off is finally visible

New economic data suggests the US is transitioning to a phase of measurable gains from the technology

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Cyclone Gezani kills four in Mozambique as Madagascar assesses damage

Powerful storm batters Mozambique's Inhambane a day after killing at least 41 people in Madagascar.

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Israeli forces kill eight Palestinians in attacks across Gaza

Medical sources say Israeli forces killed four Palestinians in southern Khan Younis and four in northern al-Faluja.

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Gunmen kill at least 32 people in northern Nigeria, residents say

Witnesses say the motorcycle riding gunmen attacked three communities in northern Nigeria, killing and abducting dozens.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,452

These are the key developments from day 1,452 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Alfred Blumstein, Who Transformed the Study of Crime, Dies at 95

An engineer by training, he used systems theory and quantitative analysis to examine criminal behavior, revealing the systemic patterns of crime.

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Psychedelics may work by shutting down reality and unlocking memory

Psychedelics can quiet the brain’s visual input system, pushing it to replace missing details with vivid fragments from memory. Scientists found that slow, rhythmic brain waves help shift perceptio...

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U.S. Deports Nine Migrants in Secret, Ignoring Legal Protections

An undated photo of the compound where the deportees are being held in Yaoundé, Cameroon’s capital.

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Massive study finds most statin side effects aren’t caused by the drugs

A massive review of 23 randomized trials found that statins do not cause the vast majority of side effects listed on their labels. Memory problems, depression, sleep issues, weight gain, and many o...

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French Prosecutors to Investigate Diplomat as Part of Epstein Probe

The Santé prison in Paris where Jean-Luc Brunel, a French modeling agent and Epstein associate who died in February 2022, was held.

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Treacy penalised as Team GB short track medal slips away

Team GB's hopes for a medal in the men's 1500m short track speed skating event comes to an abrupt end as Niall Treacy is penalised for a lane infringement which leads to a collision. Dutch skater J...

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'Trump will be gone in three years': Top Democrats try to reassure Europe

Opposition politicians flocked to a summit in Munich to offer an alternative to America First - and stake a claim as future party leaders.

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Windies cruise to nine-wicket win over Nepal - Men's T20 World Cup scorecard

Latest scorecard from the Men's T20 World Cup match between West Indies and Nepal in Mumbai.

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