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Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-02-18
Martial law, protests and a president tried for insurrection: How did South Korea get here?
A court is due to deliver its verdict in the insurrection trial of Yoon Suk Yeol.
bbc.com
Meta’s Zuckerberg pushes back on social media youth addiction claims
In a Los Angeles court, the Meta CEO was questioned about whether Instagram’s design contributed to addictive behavior.
aljazeera.com
Etsy sells secondhand clothing marketplace Depop to eBay for $1.2B
The deal comes nearly five years after Etsy purchased Depop for $1.62 billion, at a time when secondhand clothing apps were gaining traction during the pandemic.
techcrunch.com
After Activist’s Killing, Tensions Erupt Between France’s Far-Right and Far-Left
An area near the site of the brawl in Lyon, France that led to the beating death of Quentin Deranque, on Saturday.
nytimes.com
Gordon channels Shearer after breaking his record
Newcastle's Anthony Gordon only had one thought in his mind as his side faced Qarabag in the Champions League...
bbc.com
California mulls a billionaire tax, revealing a deeply divided state
Billionaires threaten to leave the state to avoid paying a tax that would replace the US government's cuts to Medicaid.
aljazeera.com
Tech firms must remove ‘revenge porn’ in 48 hours or risk being blocked, says Starmer
PM says measure, also applied to deepfake nudes, is needed owing to a ‘national emergency’ of online misogynyDeepfake nudes and “revenge porn” must be removed from the internet within 48 hours or t...
theguardian.com
Jo Ann Bass, Matriarch of Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach, Dies at 94
For decades, she oversaw a money-gushing South Florida restaurant that has drawn celebrities like Frank Sinatra, Muhammad Ali and Madonna.
nytimes.com
Gordon scores four goals to break Shearer record
Watch Anthony Gordon's four goals against Qarabag, making him Newcastle's top scorer in the Champions League (10), overtaking Alan Shearer (6).
bbc.com
Zuckerberg battles claims Meta tried to maximise time teens spent on social media
Big Tech chief takes stand in legal case over whether company’s products are addictive to children
ft.com
Game on?! Bueno curls in sensational strike to halve Wolves' deficit against Arsenal
Bueno curls in sensational strike to halve Wolves' deficit against Arsenal in the Premier League.
skysports.com
Arsenal set up Champions League quarter-final with Chelsea
Arsenal overcame a spirited OH Leuven side and tricky conditions at Meadow Park to set up a Champions League quarter-final with Chelsea, thanks to a 3-1 win over the Belgian champions and 7-1 trium...
skysports.com
David Hays, 95, Dies; Broadway Designer and Theater of Deaf Founder
He created sets and lighting for dozens of productions, including “Long Day’s Journey Into Night,” and established a new art form with his theater of the deaf, combining sign and spoken language.
nytimes.com
South Korea win dramatic 3000m relay gold as Italy's Fontana makes history
South Korea win the women's 3000m speed skating relay gold medal as Italy finish in second, meaning Arianna Fontana wins her 14th Olympic medal to become her country's most decorated Olympian.
bbc.com
Is your startup’s check engine light on? Google Cloud’s VP explains what to do
Startup founders are being pushed to move faster than ever, using AI while facing tighter funding, rising infrastructure costs, and more pressure to show real traction early. Cloud credits, access...
techcrunch.com
Digital Surface and Terrain Models from Vantor’s Precision3D Product Line Added to Satellite Data Explorer
The CSDA Program added three digital elevation and digital terrain products from Vantor’s Precision3D Product Line to the Satellite Data Explorer.
nasa.gov
How a robodog triggered an Indian academic scandal
An Indian university is facing backlash for presenting a Chinese-made robotic dog as its own innovation at an AI summit.
aljazeera.com
Vantor Archive Imagery Added to Satellite Data Explorer
NASA’s Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) Program announces the addition of imagery from Vantor to its Satellite Data Explorer (SDX) data access and discovery tool.
nasa.gov
Sinner and Alcaraz reach Qatar quarter-finals
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz remain on course to meet in the Qatar Open final after both claim straight-set wins on Wednesday to reach the last eight.
bbc.com
UNSC moves Gaza meeting to avoid clash with Trump’s Board of Peace
UN Security Council meeting addresses Gaza 'ceasefire' and Israeli plans to expand West Bank control.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition Program Releases Archived and Tasked Multispectral Data from Satellogic
The CSDA Program has added multispectral archive and tasked data from Satellogic to the Satellite Data Explorer.
nasa.gov
CSDA Releases New Data Acquisition Request System
The CSDA Program’s Data Acquisition Request System lets authorized users submit proposals for yet-to-be-collected data from CSDA’s commercial partners.
nasa.gov
Alcaraz, Sinner into Qatar Open quarter-finals
Carlos Alcaraz reached the quarter-finals at the Qatar Open with a straight-sets victory over Valentin Royer.
skysports.com
CSDA Program Announces Eight New Data Agreements
NASA’s Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) Program announced eight new agreements with seven of its commercial partners to give users more access to near‑global multispectral and synthetic...
nasa.gov
An Antarctic Expedition Ends in New Zealand
The New Zealand coast seen from the icebreaker Araon as it neared the end of its journey on Thursday.
nytimes.com
'Flourishing in his new central role!' | Saka opener ends 15-game goalless run
Bukayo Saka opens the scoring for Arsenal against Wolves to end his 15 game goalless run.
skysports.com
This Defense Company Made AI Agents That Blow Things Up
Scout AI is using technology borrowed from the AI industry to power lethal weapons—and recently demonstrated its explosive potential.
wired.com
Fed officials warn progress towards inflation goal will be ‘uneven’
Minutes from January meeting show US policymakers saw risk that price growth will remain above 2%
ft.com
Nvidia’s Deal With Meta Signals a New Era in Computing Power
The days of tech giants buying up discrete chips are over. AI companies now need GPUs, CPUs, and everything in between.
wired.com
Notes from the Field
Looking at Chlorophyll from Space By Compton “Jim” Tucker NASA scientists are able to study plants from space, but this wasn’t always the case. “I love using satellite data to study the Earth,” say...
nasa.gov
The Sky Belongs to All of Us
By Hashima Hasan How did a little girl born in India soon after its independence from the British Empire, become a program scientist for NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, and the first female program...
nasa.gov
Measuring the Big Bang with the COBE satellite
By John Mather The Cosmic Background Explorer satellite (COBE) went up on a Delta rocket on Nov. 18, 1989, into a polar sun-synchronous orbit 900 km up. Our team at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center...
nasa.gov
My NASA Experience
By Marcia J. Rieke The development of infrared detector arrays is intertwined with my experiences working on NASA projects. As an astronomer at a university, my interactions with NASA all start wit...
nasa.gov
‘Board of Peace’: Reality vs Rhetoric
Trump's "Board of Peace" is pledging five billion dollars to rebuild Gaza and thousands of foreign troops.
aljazeera.com
SeatGeek and Spotify team up to offer concert ticket sales inside the music platform
SeatGeek announced on Wednesday a new integration with Spotify, bringing a seamless ticket-buying experience for Spotify users. Now, when Spotify users browse an artist’s page or upcoming tou...
techcrunch.com
‘Grace period’ needed for dual nationals returning to UK on second passport, say Lib Dems
Will Forster MP says ‘lack of planning and haphazard communication’ on new border rules has caused chaosA “grace period” should be introduced for British dual nationals living, working or holidayin...
theguardian.com
Scotland's top law officer not considering position over Murrell memo
The lord advocate has been grilled by MSPs over her email about a criminal charge against the ex-SNP chief executive.
bbc.com
After health rumours, UAE President MBZ seen meeting with US lawmaker
US Senator Graham claims the UAE royal is 'as sharp as I’ve ever seen him' in Abu Dhabi encounter.
aljazeera.com
Mark Zuckerberg appears to be ‘served’ new lawsuit upon arrival at court
A man handed Mark Zuckerberg a stack of papers and said “you’ve been served with a summons and complaint."
aljazeera.com
Canada survive 'huge' quarter-final shock with overtime winner
Canada have survived a massive fright to beat the Czech Republic 4-3 in overtime of their men's ice hockey quarter-final.
bbc.com
Leila Shahid, Palestinian diplomat, dies in France aged 76
Tributes pour in for former Palestinian envoy to France and EU, remembered as 'voice for justice, freedom and peace'.
aljazeera.com
South Sudan Appoints Dead Man to Election Panel, as Political Crisis Grows
Critics accuse the government of President Salva Kiir, seen at center on a billboard in Juba, South Sudan, in 2024, of gross incompetence.
nytimes.com
Amazon halts Blue Jay robotics project after less than six months
Amazon said Blue Jay's core tech will be used for other robotics projects and the employees who worked on it were moved to other projects.
techcrunch.com
India complete perfect T20 World Cup group stage with Netherlands win
Shivam Dube eased T20 World Cup co‑hosts India into the Super 8s with a 100-per-cent Group A record after a 17‑run victory over the Netherlands.
skysports.com
Ministers look at slowing plan to increase minimum wage for younger UK workers
Starmer insists Labour stands by its commitment to equalise pay rates set by the government
ft.com
Mastodon, a decentralized alternative to X, plans to target creators with new features
Mastodon is looking to grow its open source, decentralized social network with new features aimed at creators.
techcrunch.com
Rousey, Carano set for extensive testing for clash
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will undergo extensive medical and neurological testing ahead of their May 16 MMA comeback clash, according to the California State Athletic Commission.
espn.com
Data breach at fintech giant Figure affects close to a million customers
The Figure data breach allowed hackers to steal customer names, dates of birth, physical addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.
techcrunch.com
NASA to Provide Coverage of Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal
As NASA continues preparations for the Artemis II test flight, the agency will provide coverage Thursday, Feb. 19, of its next wet dress rehearsal, a fueling test of the SLS (Space Launch System) r...
nasa.gov
US says that it will review Moderna flu vaccine it previously declined
The pharmaceutical giant expressed optimism that its new flu shot would be available this year, after approval concerns.
aljazeera.com
‘Summer is coming!’: Royal Shakespeare Company to stage epic Game of Thrones prequel
Novelist George RR Martin says RSC is ‘obvious choice’ to put on new play The Mad King, which will open after springA new prequel to George RR Martin’s blockbuster fantasy saga Game of Thrones is t...
theguardian.com
Commodity Classic 2026 Hyperwall Schedule
Commodity Classic, February 25 – 27, 2026 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #3481) for Hyperwall Storytelling by NASA experts. Full Hyperwall Agenda below. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 4:30 – 4:50 PMN...
nasa.gov
Hughes' OT winner sends USA into hockey semis
The U.S. men are moving on to the semifinals at the Olympics, after needing extra hockey to get through the quarterfinals Wednesday against Sweden.
espn.com
India win despite third successive duck for world number one Sharma
Shivam Dube claims a half-century as India make hard work of a 17-run victory over the Netherlands to finish the T20 World Cup group stage unbeaten.
bbc.com
Vinicius: Eight years at Real Madrid, 20 cases of alleged racist abuse
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague details how Vincius Jr has become a global symbol of resistance against discrimination.
bbc.com
India beat Netherlands to clean sweep group before T20 World Cup Super 8s
Shivan Dube shines as India warm up for South Africa by beating Netherlands in final group game at T20 World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Iranian families mark protest killings as schools observe strikes
Teachers' strikes in Iran condemn student killings during protests as mourning ceremonies take place nationwide.
aljazeera.com
Reform-run council says free library scheme for refugees ‘is not value for money’
Party withdraws all Lancashire libraries from City of Sanctuary UK programme that supports new arrivals to UK Reform UK has been criticised for withdrawing all Lancashire libraries from a scheme su...
theguardian.com
Suspected carbon-monoxide leak kills 37 miners in Nigeria
The tragedy is believed to have happened just before sunrise as the workers neared the end of their shift.
bbc.com
Fishing Boats and City Lights
Fishing boats illuminate the Arabian Sea along India’s west coast with green lights designed to attract squid, shrimp, sardines, and mackerel in this nighttime photograph from the International Spa...
nasa.gov
A Vast Trove of Exposed Social Security Numbers May Put Millions at Risk of Identity Theft
A database left accessible to anyone online contained billions of records, including sensitive personal data that criminals appear to have not yet exploited.
wired.com
Mars Global Localization Pinpoints Perseverance’s Location
Description These images were part of the first successful use of a new technology called Mars Global Localization, developed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Using its navigation cameras, NASA...
nasa.gov
Air Force One being given an exterior makeover, including new colours
The presidential jet, along with other aircraft used for high-level officials, is being painted with some of Trump's preferred palette.
bbc.com
Does ChatGPT think you’re Welsh too?
In spite of glitches, the tech sector is certain that voice is the next frontier in AI
ft.com
Perseverance Pinpoints Its Location at ‘Mala Mala’
Description Using its navigation cameras, NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover captured the five stereo pairs of images that make up this panorama on Feb. 2, 2026, the 1,762nd day, or sol, of the mission...
nasa.gov
Foreign policy experts struggle to name Trump's vision of global affairs
President Trump's unpredictable rhetoric and actions when it comes to foreign policy amount to what some experts call a "madman strategy." Other analysts say Trump is actually a realist in this area.
npr.org
NASA’s Perseverance Now Autonomously Pinpoints Its Location on Mars
There is no GPS at the Red Planet, but a new technology called Mars Global Localization lets Perseverance determine precisely where it is —...
nasa.gov
Swansea Council seeks high court injunction against WRU
Swansea Council aims to halt the proposed deal between the WRU and Ospreys owners Y11 Sport and Media to buy rivals Cardiff.
bbc.com
U2: Days of Ash review – six new tracks reaffirm the band as a vital political voice
(Island)On their first collection of new songs since 2017, the quartet have a crispness that has been lacking in their 21st-century material, as they nimbly react to shocking news stories• News: Bo...
theguardian.com
Who's done the fastest times and most laps at F1's final pre-season test?
Find out who has the fastest times and which teams have completed the most laps at the final F1 pre-season test in Bahrain so far.
skysports.com
Still Together | Ep 2 – New York
Amid a global polycrisis, new arrivals in New York face a fractured city where sanctuary feels ever more out of reach.
aljazeera.com
Tom Noonan, actor known for Heat and Manhunter, dies aged 74
Actor, whose credits also included RoboCop 2, Anomalisa and Heaven’s Gate, was also an accomplished playwrightTom Noonan, the actor known for his Michael Mann collaborations, has died at the age of...
theguardian.com
AI fever sparks Raspberry Pi meme stock frenzy
FTSE 250 company briefly hits £1bn valuation on signs of a surge in demand for its credit card-sized computers
ft.com
I Am Artemis: Katie Oriti
Listen to this audio excerpt from Katie Oriti, Orion European Service Module Integration Office manager: Growing up in rural America, Katie Oriti could only dream of working for NASA. Not because s...
nasa.gov
Van Gerwen a major doubt for Premier League Darts in Glasgow with 'medical issue'
Michael van Gerwen is a major doubt to take part in Thursday night's Premier League Darts in Glasgow - live on Sky Sports - due to a 'medical issue'.
skysports.com
Malinin meets Biles for support after Olympic heartbreak
Multiple Olympic champion Simone Biles says she offered support to American figure skater Ilia Malinin after her compatriot's shock collapse at Milan-Cortina 2026.
bbc.com
Audible’s new ‘Read & Listen’ feature syncs your Kindle ebooks with audiobooks
The feature will require customers to buy both versions of the title, but at a discounted price.
techcrunch.com
Japan's Fukada wins slopestyle gold in first Olympics
Japan's Mari Fukada takes gold in her debut Olympics in the women's snowboarding slopestyle final at Milan-Cortina.
bbc.com
X continues to bet on vertical video with its latest update
X's new immersive video player is designed to offer a more mobile-friendly experience, optimized especially for portrait-oriented videos.
techcrunch.com
Texas Tech's Toppin has torn ACL, out for season
Texas Tech forward JT Toppin, who leads the team in scoring, rebounds and blocks, has a torn ACL in his right knee and will miss the rest of the season.
espn.com
Ring and Kidde’s Newest Smoke Detector Is Here, and It’s Battery Powered (2026)
The Alexa-enabled smoke detector is Kidde’s second model in collaboration with Ring—no wires required.
wired.com
Russell starts final F1 test strongly as Hamilton suffers first Ferrari issue
George Russell was fastest for Mercedes on the first day of Formula 1's final 2026 testing event as Ferrari hit significant trouble for the first time in pre-season when Lewis Hamilton's running wa...
skysports.com
Leicester set to appoint Rowett as manager
Relegation-threatened Championship strugglers Leicester City are poised to name Gary Rowett as their new head coach, BBC Radio Leicester report.
bbc.com
It’s said that Tony Blair thought he was Jesus. At least Jesus never thought he was Tony Blair | Emma Brockes
The idea of the former PM being driven by delusions of grandeur runs through Channel 4’s new documentary. Still, there is fun in seeing the world as it wasThere’s a funny moment towards the end of...
theguardian.com
Dube hammers 66 for India against Netherlands
India's Shivam Dube scores 66 off 31 balls to help his side post a total of 193-6 in their T20 World Cup match against Netherlands in Ahmedabad.
bbc.com
Google adds music generation capabilities to the Gemini app
Users will be able to use text, images, and videos as a reference to generate music
techcrunch.com
‘I don’t wish anyone to fall down a sewer. Except sometimes’: TikTok sensation and Oscar-nominated star of Weapons Amy Madigan
As her nightmarish turn as orange-wigged child-catcher Aunt Gladys takes her to Oscars night, the actor talks about surviving ‘brutal’ Hollywood, the fury that almost drove her from the US – and st...
theguardian.com
Shiffrin earns redpemption to become three-time Olympic champion
Mikaela Shiffrin wins the women's slalom title, her third career Olympic gold medal, to earn redemption from the disappointment of Beijing 2022 where she crashed out of both the giant slalom and sl...
bbc.com
Labour to be ‘annihilated’ in Lancashire after local elections U-turn, party fears
County has highest number of reinstated elections following decision not to delay them for 30 English councils Labour figures in the county with the highest number of reinstated council elections,...
theguardian.com
The Battle review – Britpop bickering and 90s nostalgia in Blur v Oasis comedy
Birmingham RepThe bands that came to symbolise a divided nation compete to top the charts in John Niven’s jokey play but it is woefully short on dramaApparently, they did a lot of sitting about in...
theguardian.com
'Defamation campaign' against Prestianni - Benfica
Benfica claim there is a "defamation campaign" against Gianluca Prestianni after Uefa launched an investigation into claims he racially abused Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.
bbc.com
Queen at Sea review – crushingly sad dementia drama offers a startling portrait of intimacy
Driven by fine performances from Tom Courtenay and Anna Calder-Marshall, Lance Hammer’s comeback is unbearable in its tragic candour and essential in its moral questioning This inexpressibly painfu...
theguardian.com
Russia’s Exile From World Sports Will End Next Month at Paralympics
Russian athletes carrying their national flag at the closing ceremony for the Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, in 2014.
nytimes.com
GB men steal four in win over USA as slim semi-final hopes stay alive
Team GB steal four on the way to a 9-2 win over the USA as their Winter Olympics curling medal hopes stay alive in Cortina.
bbc.com
Big Tech Says Generative AI Will Save the Planet. It Doesn't Offer Much Proof
A new report finds that of 154 specific claims about how AI will benefit the climate, just a quarter cited academic research. A third included no evidence at all.
wired.com
F1 moves to close loophole in new engine rules
Formula 1 bosses are moving towards a rule change that would close a loophole rivals believe Mercedes have exploited in the sport's new engine rules.
bbc.com
Kana emerges from stealth with $15M to build flexible AI agents for marketers
Kana, a new AI marketing startup from the founders of Rapt and Krux, has raised $15 million to build customizable, agent-based marketing tools.
techcrunch.com
How to Make a Killing review – how to make a pointless remake
Kind Hearts and Coronets gets a slick, Glen Powell-led remix that’s stylishly made but entirely redundantThere’s solid, if soulless, on-paper thinking behind the existence of How to Make a Killing,...
theguardian.com
Trump has done more than harm the government’s ability to fight global heating | Jamil Smith
By repealing the EPA’s determination that greenhouse gases threaten public health, the president is denying reality itselfThe climate crisis is killing people. These deaths are measurable, document...
theguardian.com
A bike with 21 satellite dishes struggles through a desert: Hiba Baddou’s best photograph
‘The Peugeot 103 is iconic in Morocco: a symbol of social mobility. But my rider, a living sculpture, is so overstimulated he can’t choose which way to go – and ends up going nowhere’This image, Pa...
theguardian.com
NASA’s Hubble Identifies One of Darkest Known Galaxies
In the vast tapestry of the universe, most galaxies shine brightly across cosmic time and space. Yet a rare class of galaxies remains nearly invisible — low-surface-brightness galaxies dominated by...
nasa.gov
This former Microsoft PM thinks she can unseat CyberArk in 18 months
Though crowded, the identity management market seems eager for new solutions, and Venice is finding traction.
techcrunch.com
The Google Pixel 10a Is Barely Different From the Pixel 9a
With specs nearly identical to last year’s Pixel 9a, the new Pixel 10a doesn’t pack as much of a punch as prior A-series smartphones.
wired.com
Russia-Ukraine talks: All the mediation efforts, and where they stand
Nearly four years into Russia's war on Ukraine, multiple peace efforts have been started, but no end is in sight.
aljazeera.com
T20 World Cup: Pakistan win secures Super 8s spot in with England, Sri Lanka, NZ
Sahibzada Farhan smashed his first international T20 century and Usman Tariq confused Namibia with his mystery spin as Pakistan secured a Super 8s spot at the T20 World Cup with a 102-run win on We...
skysports.com
‘Like a goalkeeper!’ | 41-year-old Van der Merwe takes stunning catch!
Veteran Roelof van der Merwe takes this stunning catch for the Netherlands against India in the T20 World Cup.
skysports.com
Microsoft says Office bug exposed customers’ confidential emails to Copilot AI
Microsoft said the bug meant that its Copilot AI chatbot was reading and summarizing paying customers' confidential emails, bypassing data protection policies.
techcrunch.com
The hot Hollywood trend for minute-long TV shows: ‘the sort of thing you’d watch drunk at 2am’
From fight scenes lasting for one punch to plots resolved in 45 seconds, smartphone-friendly vertical dramas are growing by 8,000% year on year. Here’s a guide to the wild new mediumIf you haven’t...
theguardian.com
Civil suit alleging assault filed against Chiefs' Rice
An ex-girlfriend of Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice alleges in a civil lawsuit filed Monday that Rice repeatedly assaulted her over an 18-month span.
espn.com
MLBPA turmoil won't hinder CBA focus, exec says
The sudden resignation of MLBPA executive director Tony Clark won't weaken or distract the players' association as it prepares for negotiations on a new CBA, deputy executive director Bruce Meyer s...
espn.com
OpenAI pushes into higher education as India seeks to scale AI skills
OpenAI says its India education partnerships aim to reach more than 100,000 students, faculty and staff over the next year.
techcrunch.com
‘His friendship changed my life’: 25 years of camaraderie with Robert Duvall
Film-maker Scott Cooper describes how his small role in a civil war drama starring Duvall led to a happy, lifelong friendship with the great actor, who died earlier this weekI first met Robert Duva...
theguardian.com
‘OK, talk, but don’t make any sound!’: Philippe Gaulier’s illustrious students on his clowning glory
Comedians, theatre-makers and actors including Rachel Weisz, Sally Phillips and Simon Munnery recall the late teacher’s alarming lessonsPhilippe Gaulier, clown guru, dies aged 82Louise Brealey Cont...
theguardian.com
FIA propose mid-season rule change amid engine controversy
The FIA have proposed a mid-season rule change to its engine regulations with a vote set to take place before the Australian Grand Prix.
skysports.com
Mikaela Shiffrin exorcises ghost of Olympic past.
After failing to medal in 2022, Shiffrin rebounded to win gold in slalom.
nytimes.com
Hamilton finds new F1 cars 'more fun' to drive
Lewis Hamilton says he finds the new Formula 1 cars this year "more fun" to drive - in contrast to the views of Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso.
bbc.com
‘Bored by all the sex and violins’: readers on the Wuthering Heights film
Reaction to Emerald Fennell’s movie adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel starring Margot Robbie and Jacob ElordiMy group of six English teachers – aged from 30 to 54 – saw the film on Friday. We are...
theguardian.com
New OC expects Ravens to attend voluntary OTAs
New Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle expects all the team's players to attend voluntary OTAs to start the "next regime on the right foot."
espn.com
Why is the US targeting Cuba’s global medical missions?
Amid Cuba’s deepening fuel crisis, countries are bowing to US pressure and winding down their Cuban medical programmes.
aljazeera.com
Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom Olympic gold medal at Winter Games 2026
American ski great clinches her fourth career Olympic medal, and her first since 2018, in the women's slalom at Tofane.
aljazeera.com
Romania in safety drive to improve EU’s deadliest roads
Government takes its first serious steps to crack down on dangerous driving but progress is slowEurope live – latest updatesThe first time Lucian Mîndruță crashed his car, he swerved to avoid a vil...
theguardian.com
Canva gets to $4B in revenue as LLM referral traffic rises
The creative company's monthly active users increased 20%, growth that was partially propelled by adoption of its AI tools.
techcrunch.com
World Labs lands $200M from Autodesk to bring world models into 3D workflows
The partnership will see the two companies exploring how World Labs’ models can work alongside Autodesk’s tools, and vice versa, starting with a focus on entertainment use cases.
techcrunch.com
USA's Shiffrin wins slalom gold in emphatic style
American star Mikaela Shiffrin cemented her status as the greatest alpine skier of all time as she won Olympic slalom gold in emphatic fashion.
bbc.com
Pro-Palestine activists acquitted of burglary at Israeli arms site in UK
Filton24 defendants, members of Palestine Action, found not guilty as prosecutors fail to provide evidence.
aljazeera.com
Marner saves Canada with OT goal vs. Czechia
Nick Suzuki tied it with 3:27 left, Mitch Marner scored in OT and Canada rallied to beat Czechia 4-3 to avoid a stunning quarterfinal exit at the Olympics.
espn.com
Life on Hold: Stories of Displacement from the Ukraine War
What does it mean to put your life on hold when war forces you to leave home?
aljazeera.com
Ukraine officials to boycott Winter Paralympics in protest over Russia’s participation
Ukrainian officials will boycott next month's Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics over the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes who have been cleared to compete under...
skysports.com
Israel kills two in Gaza, blocks thousands from medical exit through Rafah
The latest deaths come as just 260 people have been allowed to seek medical care via the crossing to Egypt, the UN says.
aljazeera.com
Farhan leads Pakistan into T20 World Cup Super Eights as Namibia crumble
Pakistan beat Namibia by 102 runs in Colombo as Sahibzada Farhan hits his first T20 international century.
aljazeera.com
Deep Azure review – musical marvels in Chadwick Boseman’s hip-hop tragedy
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, LondonThe Black Panther actor’s melding of social commentary and Shakespearean themes is sometimes opaque yet undeniably poeticChadwick Boseman was not only an accomplished...
theguardian.com
Calculated hypocrisy: Why Western powers court Beijing but rely on US
Economic engagement with China does not amount to strategic realignment.
aljazeera.com
'I'm more connected with this car' - Hamilton 'really excited' for new F1 season
Lewis Hamilton says he feels "more connected" to Ferrari's 2026 car than its predecessor and that he is "really excited" to see what the team can achieve this season.
skysports.com
Trump’s Board of Peace meets: Who’s in, who’s out, what’s on the agenda?
Asian and Middle Eastern partners line up in Washington, while Europe tries to keep a distance.
aljazeera.com
Farhan's century fires Pakistan into Super 8s
Opener Sahibzada Farhan hits a sparkling 58-ball century as Pakistan cruise into the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup.
bbc.com
India’s Sarvam wants to bring its AI models to feature phones, cars and smart glasses
The company is using edge models that take up only megabytes of space, can run on most phones with existing processors, and can work offline.
techcrunch.com
Wasteman review – Brit prison drama is as lethal and nasty as a sharpened toothbrush
Some of the tropes are familiar, but this brutally violent and gripping film sidesteps the cliches with committed acting and fierce storytelling punchRising stars David Jonsson and Tom Blyth bring...
theguardian.com
US sanctions, power cuts, climate crisis: why Cuba is betting on renewables
With Trump blocking Venezuelan oil imports and old power plants breaking down, the island – with Chinese help – is turning to solar and wind to bolster its fragile energy systemIntense heat hangs o...
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‘He invented a style’: war chronicler Robert Capa refashioned himself and revolutionised photography
A Paris exhibition showcases how the Magnum agency founder documented not just battle but also victims of warIt is not often that you get to see a war photographer at work. Certainly not one who mo...
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Heron Power raises $140M to ramp production of grid-altering tech
Tesla alumni Drew Baglino raises a large round to build a giga-scale factory, this time at his own startup.
techcrunch.com
Indian AI lab Sarvam’s new models are a major bet on the viability of open-source AI
The new lineup includes 30-billion and 105-billion parameter models; a text-to-speech model; a speech-to-text model; and a vision model to parse documents.
techcrunch.com
Dust review – timely fictionalisation of a tech-bro dotcom bust that blighted rural Belgium
The drama about two startup innovators defeated by their egotistical overreach feels as if it presages these AI timesThe crisis facing a couple of middle-aged Belgian tech bros in the 1990s might b...
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The Winter Olympics feel like a 90s snowboarding game, and I’m here for it
Milano Cortina has cutting‑edge replays, chase‑cam drones and exuberant commentary bringing a wave of unexpected nostalgia for anyone who grew up on 90s extreme‑sports games• Don’t get Pushing Bu...
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Canada's Crosby leaves quarterfinal with injury
Sidney Crosby left Canada's Olympic quarterfinal hockey matchup against Czechia in the second period because of injury, with his return uncertain.
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DG Matrix raises $60M to make data center power smarter
The startup is making solid-state transformers capable of intelligently aggregating power from a number of different sources before sending it to data center racks.
techcrunch.com
Reform UK would bring back two-child benefit cap, says Jenrick
Party’s new ‘shadow chancellor’ is seeking to present a more conservative economic policy platform
ft.com
Vonn’s skis didn’t release in Olympic crash as safety concerns resurface
'Smart binding' system in development, but costs are a concern as well as whether skiers really want it.
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‘A cry of pain from every player’: the new reality of Ukraine’s musicians
As the war enters its fifth terrible year, Ukrainian musicians continue to fight for freedom with music-making that is urgent and vitalIt starts with a literal scream, a cry of pain from every play...
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Tested on Palestinians: Epstein, Israel’s Barak pushed spy tech in Nigeria
Investigation reveals how Jeffrey Epstein and Ehud Barak marketed Israeli surveillance tech to profit from Nigeria.
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Ministers may slow youth minimum wage rise amid UK unemployment fears
Government considering delay to equalising national minimum wage after jump in youth unemploymentUK politics live – latest updatesMinisters are considering a slower rise in the minimum wage for you...
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At These Gaza Schools, ‘Peace Building’ Is Part of the Curriculum
Students lining up to enter a classroom at an Academy of Hope school in Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, this month.
nytimes.com
Environmental groups sue Trump’s EPA over repeal of landmark climate finding
Lawsuit from health and environmental justice groups challenges the EPA’s rollback of the ‘endangerment finding’More than a dozen health and environmental justice non-profits have sued the Environm...
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Pakistan’s Punjab police kill 900 people in eight months: What’s going on?
Human rights report alleges record extrajudicial killings by Punjab’s police unit set up to combat organised crime.
aljazeera.com
Second wild beaver spotted living at Norfolk nature reserve
Exclusive: Pensthorpe was believed to be home to just one individual but pair have been filmed grooming each otherNo one knows where they came from or how they ended up in Norfolk. But one thing is...
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Why Olympic Choreographer Benoît Richaud Went Viral Just for Changing Jackets
Benoît Richaud is working with 16 figure skaters from 13 countries at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games. WIRED spoke to him about how he roots for all of them.
wired.com
The Best Smart Rings, Tested and Reviewed (2026)
A svelte smart ring can track important activity, sleep, and health metrics. Unlike some smartwatches, a ring doesn’t need to be charged every day.
wired.com
‘Like an electrical gong bath!’ The Sheffield supermarket going viral for the symphonic sound of its freezers
Redditors are thrilled by the Co-op on Ecclesall Road, where a magnificent drone is reminiscent of Brian Eno’s ambient music. We take a visit to the back aislesThere’s a new sound gripping Sheffiel...
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Bulgaria to hold snap parliamentary election on April 19 after protests
Eighth vote in just five years follows government resignation after weeks of protests over budget, alleged corruption.
aljazeera.com
'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough
The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours.
bbc.com
Staggering late win keeps alive GB semi-final hopes
Rebecca Morrison executes a sensational double takeout with her final stone as Team GB steal two in the final end to beat the United States 8-7.
bbc.com
Indian university faces backlash for claiming Chinese robodog as own at AI summit
A professor claimed that a robotic dog made by Chinese firm Unitree had been made by the university.
bbc.com
Raye review – dazzling display of range from old-school Vegas to Euro-dance
Co-op Live, Manchester Switching from noirish drama to funk stomps, neo-soul to showgirl glamour, this is a big, bold show from a singer who has entered her ‘dramatic era’On the variety show-style...
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Ramadan begins as impact of genocide is still felt in Gaza
Palestinians are marking the start of the holy month of Ramadan in Gaza where the impact of Israel’s war is still felt.
aljazeera.com
Wolfdog steals show, crosses Olympic finish line
A large dog ran onto the track during cross-country team qualifying Wednesday at the Milan Cortina Olympics, running alongside athletes as they crossed the finish line.
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Fukushima review – a devastating account of disaster and denial in 2011 nuclear catastrophe
A tense return to the disaster foregrounds the heroism of the ‘Fukushima 50’ while raising questions about corporate secrecy and nuclear safetyThe terrifying story of Japan’s Fukushima nuclear acci...
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How Two Zoomers Created RentAHuman, the First Marketplace for Bots to Hire Humans
“We would [all] love to have an AI boss who wouldn't yell at you or gaslight you. Claude as a boss is the nicest guy ever.”
wired.com
Olympic skiing legend Ryding: 'I won't be racing in anger again'
Winter Olympian Dave Ryding reached the end of piste in Bormio on Monday as he placed 17th in the men's slalom in his fifth and final Games.
skysports.com
Indian university faces backlash for presenting Chinese robot as its own
Social media users identify the robot as the Unitree Go2, sold by China's Unitree Robotics.
aljazeera.com
Video: War crimes complaint against Israeli sniper filed in Chile
A criminal complaint filed to a Chile court seeks the prosecution of an Israeli Ukrainian ex-sniper who was in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
An Inside Look at Lego’s New Tech-Packed Smart Brick
Lego’s next release is a digital brick loaded with sensors that add new layers of interactivity to its play sets. WIRED got exclusive access to the Lego labs where the Smart Brick was born.
wired.com
Burke’s Berlin adventure: Bundesliga hat-tricks and World Cup hopes
When Oliver Burke’s wife is visiting home and asks him if he wants her to bring anything back to Berlin, there is a problem. “I can’t even think of anything that she can bring bac...
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'It smacks of England' - Australia fail again at T20 World Cup
Muddled selection and the lack of a plan B - how Australia's T20 World Cup campaign was derailed in Sri Lanka.
bbc.com
Bloody brilliant or toothless? Cynthia Erivo’s Dracula – reviews roundup
The Wicked star plays all 23 characters in a hi-tech London staging of Bram Stoker’s novel by Kip Williams. Here’s a bite-sized look at the critics’ verdictsDracula, the Ur-vampire and ultimate out...
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T20 World Cup: South Africa beat UAE before India showdown
South Africa continue their pursuit of a first ICC title as they beat UAE by six wickets at the 2026 T20 World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Team USA's Hilary Knight and Brittany Bowe get engaged at the Olympics
Knight and Bowe fell in love at the 2022 Games and have brought their Olympic love story full circle.
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25 years after his death, Earnhardt's presence lives on in Daytona
It's been 25 years since Dale Earnhardt tragically died in Daytona, but a quarter century after his passing, his legacy lives large throughout NASCAR.
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Badosa hits back at 'disrespectful' retirement claim
Former world number two Paula Badosa responds to claims she is "disrespectful to the game" following her withdrawal from a match in Dubai.
bbc.com
Ski Mountaineering Makes Its Olympic Debut at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games
In ski mountaineering, competitors climb uphill on skis and then on foot before racing downhill.
nytimes.com
‘He couldn’t be happier’: celebrating William Eggleston’s incredible photography
A new exhibition brings together new dye-transfer prints of the classically American photographer’s workAs a small child, Winston Eggleston was only vaguely aware that his father, William Egglesto...
theguardian.com
This reengineered HPV vaccine trains T cells to hunt down cancer
Northwestern researchers have shown that when it comes to cancer vaccines, arrangement can be just as important as ingredients. By repositioning a small fragment of an HPV protein on a DNA-based na...
sciencedaily.com
While we’re seeking to fix what’s wrong with Britain, look hard at our policy-lite, sensation-seeking media | Roger Mosey
Mandelson, Trump, Send, political leadership: all need explanation with thought and clarity. We must end this obsession with ‘hot takes’Roger Mosey is a former head of BBC TV NewsAlmost everybody,...
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Coffee-growing countries becoming too hot to cultivate beans, analysis finds
Five countries responsible for 75% of world’s coffee supply record average of 57 extra days of coffee-harming heat a yearIn Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee, more than 4m households rely on coffe...
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Ryan Garcia has the fame, but can he win a boxing world title?
Ryan Garcia is a supremely talented fighter at a career crossroads. Can he lock in and finally win a world championship?
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Israeli army sniper in Chile accused of Gaza war crimes could face justice
Rom Kovtun's social media reveal he was holidaying in country, opening door to 'universal jurisdiction' legal jeopardy.
aljazeera.com
South Africa cruise past UAE in final group game
South Africa fine-tune their preparations for the T20 World Cup Super 8s by cruising to a six-wicket win against the United Arab Emirates.
bbc.com
Peters: Hull KR 'striving' for World Club Challenge success against Brisbane
Willie Peters says Hull KR are "striving" to become the fifth Super League team to win the World Club Challenge in their clash with NRL champions Brisbane Broncos on Thursday, live on Sky Sports.
skysports.com
Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3%
The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.
bbc.com
Starmer urged to stick to manifesto following reports lifting of youth minimum wage may be delayed – UK politics live
GMB union tells Labour delaying or halting equalisation to adult rates would be unacceptableGood morning. Figures out yesterday showed that the unemployment rate for 18- to 24-year-olds was 14% in...
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Fears of ‘slow, certain death’ stalk Tigray amid rumblings of renewed war
As tensions escalate between Ethiopia and Eritrea, would new conflict position Addis Ababa against Tigray’s leadership?
aljazeera.com
The Disappearing Act by Maria Stepanova review – a poetic exploration of Russian guilt
Written from exile after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, this autofictional blend of memory and fable tracks a changing sense of selfM, a 50-year-old novelist living in an idyllic place by a la...
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No trees, no food, shot for fun … yet Serbia’s imperial eagles are making an improbable return
Less than a decade ago, the Balkan country had just one breeding pair of the eastern imperial species of raptor left. Now things are changing, thanks to the dogged work of conservationistsAt the st...
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Shiffrin ends Olympic drought with slalom gold
Mikaela Shiffrin put in two dominant runs to win the Olympic women's slalom by 1.50 seconds and end a wait for another medal that stretched back to 2018.
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Chiefs rework Mahomes deal to create cap space
The Chiefs restructured Patrick Mahomes' contract this week, creating much-needed salary cap space ahead of the 2026 season, according to ESPN and multiple reports.
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Russia-Ukraine talks resume in Geneva as US claims ‘meaningful’ progress
The trio will 'continue working towards a deal' in the third round of negotiations, US special envoy Steve Witkoff says.
aljazeera.com
Peru impeaches President Jose Jeri over corruption allegations
Peru’s Congress has ousted President Jose Jeri just four months into his term over multiple corruption allegations.
aljazeera.com
Domestic kings Hull KR out to conquer the world
Hull KR made history with a domestic treble in 2025 and now target world domination in Thursday's decider with NRL premiers Brisbane Broncos.
bbc.com
Cambodian PM says Thailand occupying ‘deep’ territory after ceasefire
Hun Manet calls for border demarcation and says US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace could 'play a role'.
aljazeera.com
‘Quid pro quo’: How Indian firms fund parties whose governments help them
Big business shrugs off Supreme Court ban on electoral bonds to donate millions when in trouble, or needing approvals.
aljazeera.com
Being Gordon Ramsay review – did we really need six hours of him setting up restaurants?
This six-part extended brand advert follows the TV chef’s attempt to launch numerous eateries under one roof. It’s a lot of restaurant drama to have in your lifeSix hours of advertising yourself on...
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‘Populism’: we used to know what it meant. Now the defining word of our era has lost its meaning | Oliver Eagleton
In the 2010s it described an insurgent rhetorical style; in the 2020s it is inadequate to account for the wildly diverging fates of the left and right“Populism” may well have been the defining word...
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Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao to face Ruslan Provodnikov in April
Eight-division world champion Pacquiao will face former junior welterweight world champion Provodnikov on April 18.
aljazeera.com
The Moon is still shrinking and it could trigger more moonquakes
Researchers have uncovered more than a thousand previously unknown tectonic ridges across the Moon’s dark plains, showing the Moon is still contracting and reshaping itself. These features are amon...
sciencedaily.com
Video: Over 80 UN states condemn Israeli measures in occupied West Bank
More than 80 UN nation ambassadors have condemned Israeli measures to tighten its control of the occupied West Bank.
aljazeera.com
NBA regular-season viewers guide: Biggest storylines, matchups and awards races
Biggest storylines, matchups and award races to watch in the last two months of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
espn.com
The 2026 Jalens vs. the World: We ranked the 11 best seasons of identical first names
Could the current Jalens (and Jaylens, Jaylins and Jaylons) beat other all-time greats if they teamed up?
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Mark Zuckerberg faces a jury today. And, the top DHS spokesperson resigns her post
Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand today in a trial over whether social media companies are fueling the teen mental health crisis. And, Tricia McLaughlin is leaving the Department of Homeland Security.
npr.org
What do curlers do when they're not at the Olympics?
Lifting weights like sprinters, strategising like chess players, and fuelling like Tour de France cyclists, the life of a Team GB curler.
bbc.com
Faces who need new places: We picked 32 players who could use fresh starts with new teams
Let's pick out players who could use a change of scenery for the 2026 season, including David Montgomery, Anthony Richardson and L'Jarius Sneed.
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Pacquiao to face Provodnikov in exhibition in April
Veteran Manny Pacquiao will face former light-welterweight world champion Ruslan Provodnikov in an exhibition bout on 18 April.
bbc.com
Alberto Tomba Was an ’80s and ’90s Icon. The Olympics Have Brought Him Back.
Alberto Tomba in the wine cellar at his home near Bologna, Italy, last month. An Olympic medal winner in the 1980s and ’90s, he is back in the limelight for the Milan-Cortina games.
nytimes.com
How NHL GMs are handling the Olympic break
We spoke to execs around the league to learn what they're up to while many players are in Milan Cortina.
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The Olympic 'skimo' favourite who could have competed for GB
Emily Harrop is one of France's best medal hopes as ski mountaineering makes its Winter Olympic debut - but she could have been competing for Team GB.
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Klaebo joins Phelps as only 10-gold Olympians
Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has won a 10th gold medal in cross country skiing, putting him in an exclusive group with swimming great Michael Phelps.
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Global pressure does little to stop Israel’s anti-Palestinian policies
Many Israelis see condemnation as evidence of anti-Semitism, rather than a verdict on their government's actions.
aljazeera.com
UK inflation fell to 3% in January
Figures come as BoE considers when next to cut interest rates
ft.com
Gaza welcomes Ramadan amid fragile ‘ceasefire’ and fears of renewed war
Despite displacement, Gaza families strive to create joy this Ramadan, navigating grief, scarcity, and fragile peace.
aljazeera.com
Viagra and shingles vaccine show surprising promise against Alzheimer’s
A major new study has spotlighted three familiar medicines that could take on an unexpected new role in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease — with a shingles vaccine emerging as the front-runner....
sciencedaily.com
Is VAR any better in the rest of Europe's top leagues?
You do not need to look far to find people proclaiming that VAR works fine outside the Premier League. BBC Sport spoke to people across Europe's top leagues to find out.
bbc.com
Scare Out review – twisty spy thriller is all style, little substance
Master director Zhang Yimou’s latest features eye-popping stunts and futuristic tech as spies hunt a mole providing the West with intelligenceBack in the 1980s and 90s, Zhang Yimou (Ju Dou, Raise t...
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On Morrison by Namwali Serpell review – a landmark appraisal of the great novelist’s work
Serpell leaves no stone unturned in her deep and enriching portrait of the Nobel laureate’s oeuvre I have waited years for this book. But before I tell you what it is, I had better tell you wh...
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U.S. court bars OpenAI from using ‘Cameo’
OpenAI has renamed its feature in Sora from "Cameo" to "Characters."
techcrunch.com
New train stations part of £14bn UK government rail funding promise
Sir Keir Starmer said the funding covers a list of Welsh railway projects, including seven new stations.
bbc.com
TV tonight: inside the lives of remarkable cancer surgeons
A bowel cancer specialist is the first to open up about the realities of his role. Plus: eight artists paint a Henry II’s ‘bling’ fortress. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Channel 5Not for th...
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Is No 10 seeking its own destruction? Why else would it botch its council plans and hand a victory to Farage? | Polly Toynbee
Labour promised ‘ambitious reforms’, but it was fixing things that were not broken. And the moral: focus on what matters and stop making stupid mistakesWhat were they thinking? Labour inherited the...
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Lewis ready to approach World Club Challenge with 'no fear'
Mikey Lewis has come up against some of Brisbane Broncos' stars before and knows his side will approach the World Club Challenge with "no fear" on Thursday night.
skysports.com
The Justice Department is not acting like it used to, criminal defense lawyers note
Criminal defense lawyers are tracking when the Justice Department appears to rely on irregular charging practices, including aggressive legal theories and possible political retribution.
npr.org
LIVE: Israel steps up attacks, land takeover across occupied West Bank
Ramped-up raids, violent settler attacks and bulldozed homes - Israel escalates its assault on the occupied West Bank.
aljazeera.com
Country diary: Persistence and confusion – this is how magpies build their nest | Nic Wilson
Hitchin, Hertfordshire: It’s not quick, it’s not graceful, but these early nesters are hard at work in preparation for egg-laying in a few weeksIs it too early to whisper the S word? If so, I blame...
theguardian.com
Washington appoints new US envoy on Tibetan human rights
China has previously criticised the role, accusing the US of interfering in China’s internal affairs.
aljazeera.com
Talks on Russia-Ukraine War Enter 2nd Day in Geneva
Russia’s top negotiator Vladimir Medinski leaving the Intercontinental hotel in Geneva on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Alberto Tomba Was an ’80s Icon. The Olympics Have Brought Him Back.
Alberto Tomba in the wine cellar at his home near Bologna, Italy, last month. An Olympic medal winner in the 1980s and ’90s, he is back in the limelight for the Milan-Cortina games.
nytimes.com
A Second Cyclone Slams Madagascar
Widespread flooding affected tens of thousands of people after cyclones Fytia and Gezani drenched the island.
nasa.gov
British scientist raising $1bn for new AI lab in Europe’s biggest seed round
Sequoia Capital leading funding deal for David Silver’s start-up Ineffable Intelligence at $4bn valuation
ft.com
A Road Trip from Kandahar to Kabul on Highway 1 in Afghanistan
Life and business are back along a road once defined by war damage. But even with improved security, Afghans are desperate for jobs and development.
nytimes.com
Gilt investors warn about ‘ruse’ to fund higher UK defence spending
Bending the UK’s fiscal rules would risk a bond market backlash and a self-defeating rise in borrowing costs
ft.com
Synthesia's Victor Riparbelli: forget everything you know about video
The founder of the $4bn UK start-up talks about his mission to reinvent content creation and how Europe can compete in the global AI race
ft.com
The death of Heather Preen: how an eight-year-old lost her life amid the UK sewage crisis
In 1999, Heather Preen contracted E coli on the beach. Two weeks later she died. Now, as a new Channel 4 show dramatises the scandal, her mother, Julie Maughan, explains why she is still looking fo...
theguardian.com
Suspect in Rhode Island ice hockey shooting killed ex-wife and son
Robert Dorgan - who also went by the name Roberta Esposito - was found dead inside the Pawtucket arena.
bbc.com
Ancient microbes may have used oxygen 500 million years before it filled Earth’s atmosphere
Life on Earth may have learned to breathe oxygen long before oxygen filled the skies. MIT researchers traced a key oxygen-processing enzyme back hundreds of millions of years before the Great Oxida...
sciencedaily.com
Transfer rumors, news: PSG, Liverpool join race for Villa star Rogers
Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool have joined the race to sign Aston Villa attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Over 80 film workers slam Berlin festival’s silence on Israel’s Gaza war
Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem among actors and directors expressing dismay at Berlinale's 'anti-Palestinian racism'.
aljazeera.com
Breakthrough CRISPR system could reverse antibiotic resistance crisis
Antibiotic resistance is racing toward a global crisis, with “superbugs” projected to cause over 10 million deaths annually by 2050. Now, scientists at UC San Diego have unveiled a powerful new CRI...
sciencedaily.com
‘Tug of war’: Democrats push Trump to release New York City tunnel funds
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said the $77m released Tuesday falls short of the amount owed for the transport project.
aljazeera.com
Texas Tech upset by ASU as Toppin exits with injury
Texas Tech star forward JT Toppin appeared to hurt his right leg while driving to the basket with 6:03 remaining in Tuesday night's upset loss at Arizona State.
espn.com
Stephen Colbert says CBS barred interview with Texas Democratic candidate
US late-night show host says CBS pulled interview from Monday's broadcast over fears it could violate new FCC guidance.
aljazeera.com
France arrests nine over killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque
Quentin Deranque, 23, was beaten to death by far-left activists in France's Lyon last week.
aljazeera.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,455
These are the key developments from day 1,455 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Under pressure from Trump, Venezuela's new president has aces up her sleeve
Delcy Rodriguez knows its in America's interests for her to be a success
bbc.com
Curiosity Blog Sols 4804-4811: Kicking Off the Final Phase of Boxwork Exploration
Written by Abigail Fraeman, Curiosity Deputy Project Scientist Earth planning date: Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 Curiosity spent this week at Gale crater completing the last few activities associated with...
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Climber on trial for leaving girlfriend to die on Austria's highest mountain
Kerstin G's boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard.
bbc.com
K-State flexes 'resiliency,' wins Driscoll's debut
On Tuesday night, in the debut of Kansas State interim coach Matthew Driscoll, the Wildcats improved to 11-15, 2-11 in the Big 12, never trailing in a dominant 90-74 win over Baylor at Bramlage Col...
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'He did it for us': US soldier recalls Jesse Jackson's efforts to free him and two other POWs
In 1999, Jesse Jackson flew to Yugoslavia to help free three US soldiers captured during the Kosovo War.
bbc.com
Food prices are surging in Russia. Is the war hitting Russians in the pocket?
Russia's economy is hanging between stagnation and decline, and ordinary Russians are beginning to feel the pinch.
bbc.com
Historic trade deals put India on global stage - but challenges remain
India has signed a string of trade deals recently, but export growth will require deeper reforms, say experts.
bbc.com
One in nine new homes in England built in areas of flood risk, study shows
Figures from Aviva also show number of homes being built in risky areas is risingOne in nine new homes in England built between 2022 and 2024 were constructed in areas that could now be at risk of...
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Training more Britons may not cut net migration or plug skills shortages, study finds
Local workers can be difficult to attract because of poor pay and conditions, say researchersKeir Starmer’s plan to force employers to be less reliant on overseas staff and instead train UK-based w...
theguardian.com
Reform UK pledges to keep fiscal watchdog if it wins power
New ‘shadow chancellor’ Robert Jenrick to make commitment in a speech to the City as populist party seeks to calm nerves
ft.com
John Lewis hands shop floor staff 6.9% pay rise
Above inflation increase comes as partnership battles staff discontent over annual bonus freeze